The Pat Kenny Show

We hear about a new Irish business is helping you plan your funeral your way. Speaking to Pat this morning was Colm Kieran Owner of My Farewell Wishes.

The banking industry with support from MABS launched a nationwide campaign for customers concerned about mortgage repayments due to cost-of-living pressures. We get more details on the new support Pat was joined by Brian Hayes Ceo Of the Banking and Payments Federation and also Michelle O’Hara National Spokesperson for MABS.

We look back at the new stories of the week with our Friday Forum. Joining Pat in studio was Jack Chambers Minister Of State at the Department of Transport,

Jennifer Whitmore Social Democrats TD for Wicklow and Climate Spokesperson and

Senator Lynn Boylan Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Climate Justice.

The Gardai and the Road Safety Authority have made a joint appeal for motorists to be cautious on the roads this bank holiday weekend.

Someone who would like to echo these warnings is Radio Broadcaster Gareth O'Callaghan who survived a recent road traffic accident. Gareth joined Pat on the show this morning.

How do we switch off from the stress and anxiety of work when emails, calls and messages bombard your phone. Dr Tara Logan Buckley joined Pat this morning to discuss how you can truly rest and recharge and how to overcome the post-holiday blues.

Who is eligible for the spring covid booster and when should you get it? Pat gets all the details with Eileen Whelan HSE National Lead for Test & Trace and Vaccination Programme Nurse.

Grilled BBQ Spatchcock chicken with Chimichurri and peppered crème fraiche is the receipe of choice for the sunny Bank Holiday from Gareth Mullins.

Staff shortages and rising costs: We look at the looming childcare crisis with Karen Clince CEO of Tigers Childcare.

It’s a big bank holiday weekend of sport, from a Manchester Derby FA cup final, the Women’s Champions League final and back-to-back Gaelic football championships, Off The Ball’s Kathleen McNamee looks ahead to the weekend of sport.

Philip Schofield has spoken for the first time since the news about his affair with a much younger colleague broke. With some reaction to this interview Pat spoke to Terry Prone Chairman of the Communications Clinic.