The Pat Kenny Show

More than three quarters of families admit to having their phones at the dinner table, with one in four saying they don’t chat at the table anymore. Brendan Kelly, Professor of Psychiatry at Trinity College Dublin joins us to discus further.

The black weekend in F1. We remember the tragic weekend at Imola that saw then death of Roland Ratzenberger and Aryton Senna. Cameron Hill looks back on that tragic time in F1.

To mark the first 100 days of the Government our political correspondent Sean Defoe has been polling Leinster House insiders. We hear awho they think is performing well, who’s making a bags of it so far and what’s set to dominate the political agenda for the rest of the year.

All of this week, the Pat Kenny Show have been looking at the mental health impact on a young person or child who loses a parent to suicide.To give some advice and guidance on how to navigate a tragedy like this, Pat is joined by Dr Joanne Fortune, Psychotherapist and author. Joanna has worked with children impacted by the death of parent by suicide, adults who lost a parent to suicide as children and parents who have had a partner take their own life.If any of the content in this interview has effected you please reach out to the Samaritans on 116123 or Pieta House on 1800 247 247.The Losing a Parent to Suicide series on the Pat Kenny Show is supported by the Rosalynn Carter Fellowship for Mental Health Journalism in Ireland, in partnership with Shine and Produced by Pat Kenny Show Senior Producer and one of this year's fellows, Claire Darmody.

Improvisation in acting, when an actor goes off-script to create spontaneous dialogue or actions, is a powerful tool that can elevate a performance and enhance a film, show, or play. Its importance stems from its ability to bring authenticity, depth, and unpredictability to storytelling, often resulting in iconic moments that resonate with audiences.Lisa Cannon takes a look at some examples.

As we continue our series losing a parent to suicide, Pat speaks to Michelle McMullan, Michelle lost her dad Liam to suicide, 30 years ago when he was only 48 years old and Michelle was only 15, she shares the story of how that loss shaped her life. This series is supported by the Rosalynn Carter Fellowship for mental health journalism in Ireland, in partnership with Shine and produced by our Senior Producer and one of this years fellows Claire Darmody. If you have been impacted by any of the content of this interview or series you can contact the Samaritans on 116123 or Pieta House on 1800 247247. 

"Perched high above the city of Granada, the Alhambra appears less like a fortress and more like a dream suspended between heaven and earth" Take a moment for tranquility with Garden Stories from Diarmuid Gavin.All with thanks to Tirlán.

The good weather this week means the roads will actually be more dangerous than winter time, and take care on the coming Bank Holiday weekend. We heard from Conor Faughnan, Transport commentator on how to stay safe on the roads this bank holiday weekend.

100 Days down, 1,361 to go. There has been a blitz of rhetoric and action in the first months of Donald Trump’s second term as president. We take a look back with our panel Scott Lucas, Professor and Political Analyst, Clinton Institute, UCD, Gina London, Former CNN White House Correspondent and Sunday Independent Columnist and TJ Mulloy, Democrats Abroad Ireland. 

New technology to generate energy from rain, and life-saving giant sniffer rats. All to discuss with Dr Ruth Freeman Director of Research for Society For Research Ireland on this week's Green Scene.All with thanks to Repak.