Highlights From The Pat Kenny Show

Elise Ann Allen, Senior Correspondent for The Crux, and Fr Richard Gibbons, Parish Priest at Knock Shrine, join The Pat Kenny Show to reflect on the death of Pope Francis and his legacy in Ireland and abroad.Listen here.

Henry McKean looks back at the biggest events and meet the people who made a huge impact in the year 2000!It was the year of Y2K,  Bush VS Gore, Westlife dominating the charts, Brian O’Driscoll getting a hat-trick in Paris & arriving on the global rugby scene, Sonia O’Sullivan winning Silver at the Sydney Olympics and the arrival of reality TV with Big Brother.

The tears, the joy, the medals, the courage and the snow.In March, Team Ireland brought home pride as well as gold, silver and bronze. We bring you their story every step of the way, that’s the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Turin, with Henry McKean.

Chris tells a powerful tale of pulling yourself back from the brink, and escaping even the darkest moments. Chris found himself trapped in a spiral of drink and drugs that led to extreme paranoia and psychosis. Today Chris runs 5km (at least) every day, and he has done that for over 700 days in a row now. The road between these two points was winding, often rough, and ultimately inspiring. Chris told his story to Pat on the show this morning.

After being fired in disgrace, a hedge fund manager resorts to stealing from his neighbours' homes in the affluent Westmont Village, only to discover that the secrets hidden behind the wealthy facades might be more dangerous. John Fardy tell us all about this new Apple TV comedy 'Your Friends and Neighbours' staring Jon Haam and Oliva Munn. 

We look into the blue origins conspiracy theories and a take a deeper dive into how autism misinformation causes serious harm. All to discuss with David Robert Grimes Author and Disinformation Expert.  

On Monday, a former mistress of notorious Italian mafia boss, Matteo Messina Denaro, was arrested on suspicion of aiding and abetting him after being implicated in a letter by another of his mistresses. The documentation reveals that one of his mistresses, Laura Bonafede, was intensely jealous of another, Floriana Calcagno. Italy Correspondent, The Telegraph Nick Squires tells us the story.

The long awaited inquiry into the treatment of a young woman with severe disabilities has published its final report. The Farrelly Commission of investigation found insufficient evidence to support claims of sexual, physical and emotional abuse of this woman, known as Grace, during her time in foster care.  However it did find neglect of grace in relation to her personal and dental hygiene. The eight year investigation brings the issue of adult safeguarding into the spotlight once again.  Our reporter Jessica Woodlock has been looking into adult safeguarding in the wake of this case. 

Dublin is one step closer to finally getting a tourist tax, but what impact will it have on hotels across the city?  Pat discusses this with Janet Hornet, Green Party Councillor for Dublin City Council and also Eoghan Corry Editor of Air and Travel Magazine.   

Fresh from his week long trade trip to the US, Minister for Agriculture Martin discusses the view of American businesses and politicians of Donald Trump’s now paused tariffs.

Fuel prices are failing to fall at the pumps despite crude oil hitting a four year low following Donald Trump’s tariffs. We get more details on this with Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor, Irish Independent.

Jo Linehan brings us tips to have sustainable easter. We hear about sustainable chocolate, the waste that comes with easter. Also just how many eggs will be eaten this year. 

Judge throws out Christian Carter's attempts to use anti-stalking laws to gag journalist Amy Molloy. We get the latest on this with Shane Phelan, The Legal Affairs Editor, at the Irish Independent.

In the heart of Dublin’s bustling city centre lies St Stephen’s Green, a place of calm amid chaos, a patch of peace in a fast-moving metropolis. Known simply as “the Green” to Dubliners, it’s where students loll on sunny afternoons, office workers grab quiet lunch breaks, and tourists pause for breath amid their sightseeing. But behind its ornamental lake, elegant railings and leafy paths lies a fascinating and, at times, fiery history stretching back nearly a millennium. Diarmuid Gavin brings us the story of St Stephen's Green.All with thanks to Tirlán.

We get reaction to the surprising findings in the Grace Case report from Fergus Finlay, Former CEO of Barnados,

We hear how to get the best deal on your travel insurance, the details of what is and isn't covered and in what way and also how best to make a claim, be it for travel disruption, lost luggage or medical expenses. All to discuss with Jason Whelan, MD of Multitrip.com. 

With Black Mirror returning to our screens Dee Reddy takes a look at the best dystopian movies, from Clockwork Orange to Blade Runner and Idiocracy. 

We get an update on the health of Pope Francis and we also hear the story of Carlo Acutis the first millennial saint. Colm Flynn Vatican Correspondent for EWTN News joined us live from Rome.

Threatening to deport us residents to El Salvador, arresting people as they attend citizenship interviews, withdrawing funding for public broadcasting, expecting universities to report students who commit conduct violations All exactly what you’d expect of an authoritarian regime. But all those examples don’t come from Nazi Germany or victor Orbán’s Hungary, they come from Donald Trump’s America. Scott Lucas looks at the Trump administration’s increasing drift towards authoritarianism.

Monkeys choose babysitters based on who has more parenting experience. Young female black-and-white snub-nosed monkeys often want to hold other females’ infants, but mothers are much more permissive of experienced caregivers. A 97- year-old has become the oldest first-time mother with four babies, and potentially more on the way!The mother in question is an endangered Galápagos tortoise and her four hatchlings have become beacons of hope for the species.  All to discuss with Dr Ruth Freeman Director of Research for Society on this week's 'Green Scene'.All with thanks to Repak For Research Ireland