Highlights From The Pat Kenny Show

This morning we take a look into the presidential election as the deadline for nominations approaches.  Maria Steen and Gareth Sheridan will need more support from Councilors, TD’s and Senators if they want to become the next presidential candidate. And Meta has removed Facebook posts about Jim Gavin for violating standards. All to discuss with Harry McGee Political Correspondent Irish Times.

The announcement of nation-wide rent pressure zones has triggered a mass exodus of landlords from the market.  A real estate alliance report reveals a major spike in landlords selling up after the government announcement in June. Joining Ciara Doherty this morning to discuss further was Seamus McCarthy Spokesperson for REA.

Friday Forum look back on the new stories of the week. Joining Pat live from The Townhall Theatre in Westport was Keira Keogh TD, Fine Gael, Rose Conway-Walsh TD, Sinn Féin and Michael Duffy, Editor, Mayo News.Our show today live from Westport was with thanks to Destination Westport.

Gareth Mullins brings us two classic Irish recipes. A Smoked haddock Chowder celebrates fantastic Irish smoked Haddock and also a apple black berry crumble.

Recently, there seems to be a revival or surge in the amount of people wanting to learn Irish and especially with the popularity of Irish speaking bands like kneecap. We discuss the importance of keeping the Irish language alive with Caitlin Ni Dhubhsaigh Bannister Oideachas Uisce and also Eimear Ní Ghallachóir, Oifigeach Pleanála Teanga with Gaeilge Iorrais in the North Mayo Gaeltacht.Our show was live from the Westport Townhall Theatre today with thanks Destination Westport.

The traitors and a banished faithful. Patrick Hughes restaurant owner Westport and a faithful from The Traitors Ireland joined Pat on the show today live from The Westport Townhall Theatre with thanks to Destination Westport.

History, Industry and much more, we take a deep dive next into Westport history with local Historian James Kelly.

Looking ahead to this weekend in sport, the Premiere League back again this weekend with an exciting lineup with a Merseyside derby set for Saturday, the women’s rugby world cup semi-finals. F1 goes to Baku for the Azerbaijan grand prix, and the Tokyo world athletics championships are coming to an end this weekend. Colm Boohig from Off The Ball previews this busy weekend of sport.With thanks to Visit Pennsylvania.

It’s the final day of the Ploughing Championship in Screggan just outside Tullamore and Henry McKean is there for us.

Yesterday, Pat went out on Westport Cruises in Clew Bay to hear about the history of this coastal town. From St Patrick throwing a bell down his mountain to cute seals, Pat hears it all from the crew of Westport Cruises.Our OB live from the Westport Townhall Theatre was with thanks to Destination Westport.

After over forty years in public office, Michael Ring bowed out at General Election 2024. Michael joins us in Westport to look back at his career and talk about his adjustment to life outside politics.Our show broadcasting live from Westport was with thanks to Destination Westport.

Like so many parts of the country, Westport has also been impacted by the housing crisis. Many people are now returning to the county due to the emergence of working from home, which is putting pressure on the existing supply. Our reporter, Josh Crosbie, has been meeting with locals to hear how much demand there is for housing.Josh joined Pat on the show as we broadcast live from the Westport Townhall Theatre with thanks to Destination Westport.

We take a dive into British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and US President Donald trump's press conference during his state visit. They glossed over their ‘disagreement’ on recognising the Palestinian state which was apparently just ‘one of only a few’ things they didn’t agree on. Pat discusses all with Enda Brady, International TV News Anchor, TRT World.

Author Jung Chang on escaping communist China and adjusting to life in Britain. All featured in the follow on to her best selling memoir Wild Swans icalled Fly Wild Swans.

Tuesday marked the 156th anniversary of the first recorded hole-in-one in golf, achieved by Tom Morris Jnr at the Prestwick Golf Club in Scotland. Morris, only 18 years old at the time, was on his way to winning a second Open Championship, and had already been earmarked for one of the greatest careers in golfing history. One which was tragically cut short. Cameron Hill from Off The Ball can tell us more:

Joining Pat this morning was Professor John Crown Consultant medical oncologist St Vincent's Hospital Group Professor of Translational Cancer Research DCU. John discusses the 18th International Symposium On Translational Research in Oncology taking place next week and the developments on cancer treatments.

A busy agenda ahead for trump on his state visit to the UK. Enda Brady, International TV News Anchor, TRT World gives us reaction to the state visit.

Jimmy Kimmel removed from his late night show after threats from media commissioner following comments made about Charlie Kirk. Pat discusses this move with Lorcan Nyhan, Head of Training at the Communications Clinic, Columnist at the Sunday Independent.

The six-part RTE TV series The Walsh Sisters is based on Marian Keyes' best-selling novels Rachel’s Holiday and Anybody Out There. It follows five sisters, Anna, Rachel, Claire, Maggie and Helen as they navigate addiction, family crises, and the ties that hold them together. Two stars of the series joined Pat this morning Aidan Quinn and Louisa Harland.

Conor Lally, Security and Crime Editor, The Irish Times brings us the latest as Gardaí discover human remains in the the search for a missing boy in Donabate.