The Pat Kenny Show Highlights

Last minute holiday tips for people who have booked but are still prepping to go. Packing smart, avoiding car hire upsells, having EHIC card, using Revolut to avoid fees, packing a small “big” bag so you only pay luggage fees one way.  Pol Ó Conghaile Irish Independent Travel Editor bring us al the travel tips.All with thanks to Ryanair.

A relationship review could be exactly what a couple needs to communicate effectively and strengthen their connection.   But what is a relationship review, and how can a couple go about conducting one? All to discuss with Stephaine Regan Clinical Psychotherapist.

Controversy surrounding Glastonbury continues to dominate the headlines. UK Prime Minster Keir Starmer has led the public criticisms following punk duo bob vylan for chanting the of “death” to the Israeli military. To discuss further Anton was joined on the show by Georgie Prodromou, Political Editor with Bauer Media UK.

Four Wicklow men have set out to beat the Guinness world record for rowing around the island of Ireland. They’re trying to beat the previous record of 32 days and 7 hours. They’ve set off from the west coast and are on route around the island. 12 months of preparation, hard work and the support of their entire communities have helped them set sail to raise money for their local charities. Speaking from the Irish costal waters was Diarmuid Bhroin, Captain of the rowing team.

The Irish Natural and Hill Farmers Association, or INHFAM, are for measures to be implemented to counter the mounting cases of dog attacks on livestock.   The body are meeting with the Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture this week. For more on this we heard from ohn Joe Fitzgerald, INHFA Vice President. 

A local counsellor in Limerick is calling for more Gardaí to patrol the city so they can clamp down on crime and feuds. Counsellor Sarah Beasley from Aontú said at a metropolitan district meeting “we need more gardaí. Limerick is in trouble, and we all know it.”  Sarah spoke to Anton this morning on the show.

A new report to be published by the Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill this morning will warn that there are areas across the country which face being GP blackspots due to GP retirements. Dr Deirdre Collins joined Anton this morning to discuss these concerns.

Many of our mothers and grandmothers will have had to give up work when they got married, but today in Ireland it's increasingly common for women to outearn their husbands. Newstalk's Sarah Madden reports on the rise of female breadwinners, and what it means for Irish finance and relationships:

As the Presidential election draws nearer more and more candidates are emerging vying for presidency. Some are cautiously raising their hand, while others are staking heavy claim for the job.  All to discuss with Anton and Fionnan Sheahan Fionnán Sheahan is Ireland editor of the Irish Independent at Mediahuis Ireland.

Keira Keogh TD, Fine Gael, Mayo, Senator Laura Harmon, Labour, Spokesperson on Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science; Disability, Cork  and Mary Regan, Political Editor, Irish Independent joined Jonathan in studio today for our Friday Forum.