The Pat Kenny Show

According to the latest census results, there has been a significant increase in the number of people speaking languages other than English at home, Newstalk reporter and researcher, Simon Tierney went to find out more...

Image: Priscilla Tielle Mariz de Medeiros and Robert Ronayne are raising their daughter Chloe bilingually.

Kevin McCarthy is ousted as Speaker of the House by hard-right Republicans.

Terry Sheridan, Managing Editor of WSHU Public Radio gave Pat the latest. 

On this week's Green Scene: Gorillas are sensitive souls but very resilient and what of the bed bug infestation in Paris?

Director of Science for Society at Science Foundation Ireland, Ruth Freeman joined Pat.

‘Every Night is Full of Stars: More Meaningful Poems for Life’ is Aoibhin Garrihy’s latest book featuring an array of different poems. 

Aoibhin Garrihy, Co-founder of Beo Wellness and Author, spoke to Pat about her new book.

Sean Defoe, Bauer Media’s political correspondent and Cormac Lucey, Economics Columnist for the Sunday Times Ireland, spoke to Pat about what we should expect ahead of next week's budget.

 Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men across Ireland with around 3,500 new cases each year, and over 500 deaths. 4 out of 5 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer without having any symptoms.

Pat was joined by consultant urologist at The Mater Hospital and St Vincent's Hospital, Dr. David Galvin and prostate cancer survivor, Jonathon Molloy to discuss the importance of getting regular check-ups with your GP.

In the anticipation of the second world war a shocking spike in suicides struck the UK.  

How did the events leading up to the world's greatest conflict impact society's emotional and mental well-being?

Julie Gottlieb, Professor of modern history at the University of Sheffield, spoke to Pat about her research into the human cost of global tensions. 

Our expert this morning was Paraic Horkan, Horticulturist & Keen Gardener, Graduate of the National Botanic Gardens and he answered listeners' questions.

Atlantic Treasures fish shop in Killybegs, one of the country’s busiest fishing ports, closed over the weekend due they say to a scarcity of fish.

The closure follows a worrying trend of fish and chip shops shutting up around the country.

So, is your “one and one”, cod and chips order in peril, and what can you do to save your local chipper?

Newstalk’s Sarah Madden reports

Having issues with your Apple 15? Jess Kelly joins us next to talk it through them and answers listeners tech questions.