Highlights From The Pat Kenny Show

In the late 1950s the greatest all-round athlete on the planet was a college kid called Dave Sime, from Fair Lawn, New Jersey. After high school he knocked back a $65,000 offer to join Major League Baseball’s New York Giants so he could go to Duke, where he played centre field and led the league’s batting averages. While he was there he took up track and field, and set world records over 100 yards, 220 yards and the low hurdles. Cameron Hill from Off The Ball tell us all about Dave Sime.

70 per cent of young adults want to learn a trade, but almost half have not had the opportunity to learn one in school.  That’s according to new research from Chadwick's which looked at views on careers in construction. Shauna Doyle went from beautician to tarmac contractor and is involved in this initiative helping to spread the message that it’s open for everyone. 

AI- generated beer and the first AI- enabled drug reaches a clinical milestone. Professor of Biochemistry at the school of Immunology, Trinity College  Luke O’Neill has all the latest science next.

On Wednesday, Poland shot down suspected Russian drones in its airspace with the backing of aircraft from its NATO allies. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk says “we are the closest we have been to open conflict since World War 2”. Pat discusses this in details with Kira Rudik, Ukrainian MP and Leader of Holos Party and Duncan Bullivant, CEO, Henderson Group .

This week marks palliative care week. highlighting the importance of being able to care for loved ones at home. Three out of four people say they’d like to die at home, yet only about one in four do. Most still die in hospital. One person who can speak to that in a very real way is Damien Bradley, a HSE paramedic from Donegal who cared for his mam at home in her final weeks. he used a palliative care app developed in Galway by symphysis medical to help manage her care. Pat was also joined by Tim Jones, CEO of Galway medtech start-up SymPhysis Medical.

Tidy Towns used to be all about hanging baskets and the generous use of round up, but nowadays a town is more likely to win for their circular economy strategies than their perfectly manicured lawns.  So, just how has the countrywide competition developed, and who are the runners and riders for this years top prize? Our reporter Sarah Madden found out.

Charlie Kirk was shot at an event in Utah Valley University and, manhunt is underway following the arrest of two people who have since been released with police saying the had "no current ties" to the shooting.We get reaction to the killing of American political activist Charlie Kirk with Greg Swenson, Chair of the Republicans Overseas UK.

Office of the Ombudsman marks 40 years in service handling complaints against public bodies. Ombudsman Ger Deering takes us through some of the cases in the office’s history.

A film that broke every rule, confused the critics, and made John Travolta cool again. Pulp Fiction didn’t just hit cinemas — it detonated like dynamite, rewriting the language of modern film. It was violent, it was funny, it was shocking, and it was… cool.? It was made for peanuts and almost didn’t get made at all.”Lisa Cannon tells us all about Pulp Fiction.

We have the 10 things to know about the new BMW and China’s Changan enters the UK to take on Tesla. All to discuss with Geraldine Herbert Motoring Editor with the Sunday Independent.

Economist David McWilliams has warned that advertisements on social media platforms for “get rich quick schemes” centred around crypto currency investments featuring him are not real.  David spoke to Pat this morning about these fake investments and their impact.

British Ambassador Paul Johnston will retire from the UK Civil Service next week after 35 years in the Foreign Office. In his final broadcast interview he takes us through his work here and across the other countries he has served.

A new study shows how orangutans in Indonesia learn how to build their nests by closely watching their peers. Also scientists have discovered that a common type of ant breaks the rules of biology. Ant queens of one species can produce male offspring of a whole other species to breed armies of hybrids. All to discuss with Dr Ruth Freeman Director of Research for Society For Research Ireland in this week's Green Scene.All with thanks to Repak.

Danny McConnell, Editor of the Business Post brings us the latest on the presidential race.

Israel strikes Hamas in Qatar while Poland defends itself from Russian attacks. We get reaction with Asher Freedman Former Israeli Strategic Affairs Official & Executive Director of the Misgav Institute for National Security and also Scott Lucas, Professor and Political Analyst, Clinton Institute, UCD.

14 would be presidential candidates pitched themselves to Kerry County Council yesterday and Billy Kelleher and Jim Gavin battle it out for the Fianna Fáil nomination later today.Sean Defoe, Political Correspondent for Newstalk and Host of the 'Let Me Explain' Podcast joined Pat to bring us the latest on the Presidential race.

For the fourth consecutive month, work on the countries' housing projects has declined. According to AIB’s latest construction purchasing managers index, construction activity fell to 45.9 in August, which is quite below the key breakeven level of 50. It comes as housing targets will be missed for every year of government, according to officials from the Department of Housing.Pat Kenny was joined by Conor O’Connell, Director of Housing and Planning, Construction Industry Federation (CIF) to discuss.

Hundreds of Chinese millionaires have been approved for Irish “golden visas” since the scheme was shut two years ago, after applications in train at the time of closure were kept open despite concern about weak controls. Arthur Beesley is current affairs editor of the Irish Times and joined Pat with the story.

Jess Kelly, Newstalk’s Tech Correspondent and Presenter of Tech Talk joined Pat Kenny with the latest on all things tech and answered listeners questions.

Israel’s defence minister warns Gaza city about the subject of “mighty hurricane”. Professor Paul Rogers, Emeritus Professor of Peace Studies, Bradford University joined Pat Kenny on the show to discuss.