Highlights From The Pat Kenny Show

The rate of affordability for homes has now reached a new high. Couples now who earn a combined salary of one hundred thousand euro are unable to afford to buy homes across Dublin and commuter counties.  So, will the average working couple continue to be priced out? Karl Deeter, from Irish Mortgage Brokers joined Pat Kenny on the show.

We take a look back at the main news stories of the week in our Friday Forum. Joining Pat today was Regina Doherty MEP, Dublin, Fine Gael, Michael Fitzmaurice TD, Roscommon-Galway, Independent Ireland and Louise Burne, Political Correspondent, Irish Examiner. 

Donegal take on Kerry on Sunday, in the All - Ireland Football final. The atmosphere and build up is hitting fever pitch at Downings GAA club (Clg Na Dunaibh) in Donegal, Henry McKean took a trip to Donegal and sent us this report. 

Ahead of the All-Ireland final this weekend. Chef Gary O’Hanlon brings us through the weekend dish of Potato Rosti with Poached Egg.

A groundbreaking fossil discovery is challenging what scientists thought they knew about the origins of feathers. This comes as an international team of researchers uncovered a new species of reptile in France earlier in the week. Among those scientists are three paleontologists from University College Cork. Speaking to Pat on the discovery was Professor Maria McNamara, paleontologist from the School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences at UCC.

Minister of Education, Helen McEntee has said that changes to the duration of summer holidays will be considered as it presents difficulties for parents. Are the school summer holidays too long? Pat discusses this with Chrissie Russell, Freelance Writer and mother of two and also Siobhan O’Neill White the founder of Mums.ie.

Despite the devastation in Gaza, the Israeli government continues to reject responsibility for its man-made famine. Joining us, is journalist Paul Kearns, based in Tel Aviv, to discuss how the Israeli media and public are reacting to the destruction unfolding in Gaza.

Donegal face off Kerry in the All Ireland Football Final this weekend and the Lions prepare for their second Lions Test against Australia. Colm Boohig from Off The Ball looks ahead to the weekend of sport.

The United Nations' highest court said countries must address the threat of climate change. Countries who fail to meet their climate targets could face legal action. Pat discusses this further with Oisin Coughlan, Policy Advisor for The Stop Climate Chaos Coalition.

As the country slowly begins to turn its attention towards the next incumbent of Áras an Uachtaráin, how does our presidential system compare to others around the world? Reporter Simon Tierney has been investigating this and why exactly was our current model chosen?

Weight based vehicle tax has been mooted by the Tax Strategy Group ahead of Budget 2026. The proposed tax tax that would apply to vehicles with a weight of over 1,600kg. To discuss further we heard from Conor Faughnan, Transport Commentator.

The US President is making a private trip to the UK to visit his luxury golf resorts at Turnberry in Ayrshire and Menie in Aberdeenshire. How do the locals feel about his visit. Pat spoke to Catríona Stewart a Freelance Reporter in Scotland.

Shelbourne, St Patrick’s Athletic and Shamrock Rovers are in European action over the next few weeks, hoping to qualify for the league phase of their respective competitions for next season. But one European tie made headlines recently, as it took place 65 years after it was due to be played! Off The Ball’s Cameron Hill tells us more

John Fardy tell us about a new expansive portrait of the life and music of Billy Joel, exploring the love, loss, and personal struggles that fuel his songwriting. A new two part documentary called Billy Joel and so it goes is featured in this week's Boxed.

E-scooters could be forced to carry a license and face firmer restrictions in the UK as ministers propose regulation plans. Should Ireland do the same?  To discuss with Pat was Guests: Ger Herbert, Motoring Editor for the Sunday Independent and also Enda Brady, International Tv News Anchor at TRT World. 

Former lawyer and international best-selling author, Steve Cavanagh, joined Pat on the show to chat about his new thriller ‘two kinds of stranger’, the ninth book of Cavanagh's renowned ‘Eddie Flynn’ series. 

We are joined by Dr. David Robert Grimes, Author and Disinformation Expert to discuss two cases of disinformation.  First, how does disinformation impact healthcare? We look at how antivaccine disinformation is putting strain on nurseries in the UK. Als in U.S. politics and the “dangerous disinformation” campaign against former President Barack Obama.

As the summer brings sunshine and outdoor adventures, particular skin issues can arise. Strimmer’s rash and horse fly bites can wreak havoc on your outdoor activities. Selene Daly Tarpey, Nurse Tutor, discusses how Strimmer’s rash (phytophotodermatitis) and Horsefly (Clegg) bites appear and what we can do to treat them.  

 We should all go to a 4 day week! Science strongly supports the Four-day work week, benefiting workers and employees  Professor Luke O’Neill Professor of Immunology at Trinity College Dublin tells us all.

Another ten Palestinians have died in the past 24 hours of starvation. That follows yesterdays statement from over 100 aid agencies warning of the risk of mass starvation in Gaza, something the Israeli military has rejected. Irish Times Correspondent Sally Hayden joins us from a lookout over Gaza and war photographer Lynsey Addario tells us of the importance of the harrowing images we are seeing from Gaza.