Highlights From The Pat Kenny Show

As we continue our series losing a parent to suicide, Pat speaks to Michelle McMullan, Michelle lost her dad Liam to suicide, 30 years ago when he was only 48 years old and Michelle was only 15, she shares the story of how that loss shaped her life. This series is supported by the Rosalynn Carter Fellowship for mental health journalism in Ireland, in partnership with Shine and produced by our Senior Producer and one of this years fellows Claire Darmody. If you have been impacted by any of the content of this interview or series you can contact the Samaritans on 116123 or Pieta House on 1800 247247. 

"Perched high above the city of Granada, the Alhambra appears less like a fortress and more like a dream suspended between heaven and earth" Take a moment for tranquility with Garden Stories from Diarmuid Gavin.All with thanks to Tirlán.

100 Days down, 1,361 to go. There has been a blitz of rhetoric and action in the first months of Donald Trump’s second term as president. We take a look back with our panel Scott Lucas, Professor and Political Analyst, Clinton Institute, UCD, Gina London, Former CNN White House Correspondent and Sunday Independent Columnist and TJ Mulloy, Democrats Abroad Ireland. 

The good weather this week means the roads will actually be more dangerous than winter time, and take care on the coming Bank Holiday weekend. We heard from Conor Faughnan, Transport commentator on how to stay safe on the roads this bank holiday weekend.

New technology to generate energy from rain, and life-saving giant sniffer rats. All to discuss with Dr Ruth Freeman Director of Research for Society For Research Ireland on this week's Green Scene.All with thanks to Repak.

Can Donald Trump keep support after his blitz in his first 100 days? And are republicans still keeping faith in their president? Albert Eisenberg, Republican Political Consultant joined Pat to discuss.

Claire Darmody speaks to Endurance Athlete and Mental Health Advocate Danny Quigley. Danny was only 21 when his Dad Colm took his own life in 2011...Danny shares the shock, pain and grief he and his family suffered after the loss of his father. He speaks about the stigma that can often surround suicide, and how that led him on to advocate and support people impacted by a loss of a person due to a suicide. Danny also shares the milestones and moments where he still misses his Dad. You can find and follow Danny on Instagram: @dannyquigleyhealth.The Losing a Parent to Suicide series on the Pat Kenny Show is supported by the Rosalynn Carter Fellowship for Mental Health Journalism in Ireland, in partnership with Shine and Produced by Pat Kenny Show Senior Producer and one of this year's fellows, Claire Darmody.

Claire Darmody speaks to June Curtin.June's husband John took his own life in 2013, and her son Calum and daughter Amelya lost their dad aged just 9 & 5. June talks about John; she shares what a great dad and husband he was, and what she can about the day died. She shares how she navigated explaining John's death to the children and the impact, the shock, grief and loss has had on them all. June also discusses the milestones and moments where they all still feel John's loss deeply, her own health issues that followed and how sea swimming is where she finds her healing, her tribe and her community.You can find and follow June on Instagram:@snamhaisasta.The Losing a Parent to Suicide series on the Pat Kenny Show is supported by the Rosalynn Carter Fellowship for Mental Health Journalism in Ireland, in partnership with Shine and Produced by Pat Kenny Show Senior Producer and one of this year's fellows, Claire Darmody.

Claire Darmody speaks to Anne Staunton, CEO of Rainbows Ireland, about their service of peer support that they offer to children who have been bereaved. Anne explains what they have observed with their work with children who have been bereaved by suicide, and exactly how Rainbows groups work. She speaks about how children can grieve very differently to adults. Anne also shares some work and research Rainbows are doing with the national office for suicide prevention.You can find a Rainbows group and more information at https://rainbowsireland.ie/.Anne also mentions a book called Safe Harbour, a new and free illustrated story book ‘Safe Harbour’ that will support children who have been bereaved by suicide; it is now available to download or order at https://about.hse.ie/news/safe-harbour-a-new-free-illustrated-story-book-for-children-bereaved-by-suicide/.The Losing a Parent to Suicide series on the Pat Kenny Show is supported by the Rosalynn Carter Fellowship for Mental Health Journalism in Ireland, in partners

Our losing a parent to suicide series is supported by the Rosalynn Carter Fellowship for Mental Health Journalism in Ireland, in partnership with Shine. and produced by our senior producer and one of this years fellows Claire Darmody.Claire speaks to speaks to endurance athlete and mental health advocate Danny Quigley. Danny was only 21 when his Dad Colm took his own life in 2011. She also speaks to June Curtin, June's husband John took his own life in 2013 and her son Calum and daughter Amelya lost their dad aged just 9 and 5.Also speaking to Claire for this report was Anne Staunton, CEO of Rainbows Ireland about their service of peer support that they offer to children who have been bereaved.

Mark Carney’s Liberal Party have taken victory in Canda’s elections, but are expected to fall short of an outright majority according to projections from national broadcaster CBC. Stevie O’Brien, a former Canadian Government Advisor joins us.

Meta is introducing a new service for public figures such as politicians and celebrities across the EU to protect them from so-called “celeb-bait” fake advertisements using their image. And is the new Galaxy A range your best value for money? All to discuss with Jess Kelly, Technology Correspondent with Newstalk

DS Maeve Kerrigan has a new case in her hands when the body of a woman is found in her London hotel room. Jane Casey joins us to discuss the series free of spoilers of the new book 'The Secret Room'.

We all know we're forking out a fortune for pints these days. But where can you get the cheapest one, and why are punters paying through the nose? Sarah Madden, Newstalk reporter has been looking into the cost of a pint.

Russia has announced a ceasefire in Ukraine to coincide with its Victory Day celebrations next month. The White House, however, has said that this does not go far enough and only a permanent ceasefire will satisfy the administration. We get the latest on this with Emmanuelle Chaze, Ukraine correspondent, RFI and France24.

“Mr Flashy” is sent to prison for 5 and half years for firearms offences. We hear about the rise and fall of Glen Ward the man at the helm of the Gucci Gang. All to discuss with Robin Schiller, Journalist, Irish Independent.

Much of the power has been restored in Spain and Portugal after yesterdays snap blackout. But how long before full normality returns? Talking to Pat this morning was Graham Keeley, freelance journalist in Spain.

There are calls for a fundamental shift in how we deal with Coronary Artery Disease is understood and dealt with. the importance of early detection of heart disease with Dr. Róisín Colleran, Consultant Cardiologist at Mater Private Network in Dublin.

From vacuuming to cleaning the toilet how to you negotiate the division of household chores. All to discuss with Stephaine Regan , Clinical Psychotherapist.

Political unrest has returned to the Balkans. Bosnian State police attempted arrest of Serb leader Milorad Dodik but subsequently failed. We get the latest on the situation there with Garrett Patrick Kelly, Former UN Diplomat based in Sarajevo.