The Pat Kenny Show

Concerns were raised by those in the tourism industry at the start of the summer about the lack of hotel beds across the country and the impact that could have on businesses that rely on tourism. But what kind of summer did they have? Newstalk's Chief Reporter Barry Whyte reports for us.

Planning & Planting for Autumn, Winter and spring Colour from Flower Bulbs. Paraic Horkan Paraic Horkan Horticulturist and keen Gardener - Graduate of the National Botanic Gardens brings us loads of recommendations and advice.

We discuss the impact of having an amicable separation for your children's future relationships with Stephaine Regan Regan Clinical Psychotherapist, Author of Relationships on the Edge & co-host of the podcast ToughLove.

After the long-awaited boundary draw this morning, TDs across the country now know where they stand ahead of the next election. Joining Pat this morning was Miss Justice Marie Baker, Chairperson Of ‘An Coimisiún Toghcahin’ Ireland’s Independent Electoral Commission. 

Vera Pauw’s reign as Republic of Ireland Football Manager comes to an end after four years. We get the latest from Kathleen McNamee.

An Garda Síochána's upper age limit is set to rise significantly in a bid to boost recruitment, potentially reaching 45-50 years of age. With reaction Pat was joined on the show by Pat Marry Former Detective Inspector and Senior Investigating Officer and Author of 'The Making Of A Detective' 

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and we hear about the important work of The Gavin Flynn Foundation with John Glynn. Also, we spoke to Niamh Mother of Josh Forrester, a patient with The Gavin Glynn Foundation.

We dive into the movies of Austrian-born Filmmaker Billy Wilder, director of ‘’Some Like It Hot’’ and ‘’Sunset Boulevard’’ in this week's Inside Hollywood with Lisa Cannon TV Host and Executive Producer of Spotlight.

After a long wait, we will be discussing the release of today’s boundary redraw with Sean Defoe  Bauer Media’s Political Correspondent and seasoned Political pundit Ivan Yates.

A group of researchers at the University of Lyon in France have found that crocodiles can recognise distress in babies, chimpanzees, and bonobos. We discuss this and how a team of researchers found traces of cocaine in sharks.