The Pat Kenny Show

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. 

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. 

"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.

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.

Can Donald Trump keep support after his blitz in his first 100 days? And are republicans still keeping faith in their president? Albert Eisenberg, Republican Political Consultant joined Pat to discuss.

Claire Darmody speaks to Endurance Athlete and Mental Health Advocate Danny Quigley. Danny was only 21 when his Dad Colm took his own life in 2011...Danny shares the shock, pain and grief he and his family suffered after the loss of his father. He speaks about the stigma that can often surround suicide, and how that led him on to advocate and support people impacted by a loss of a person due to a suicide. Danny also shares the milestones and moments where he still misses his Dad. You can find and follow Danny on Instagram: @dannyquigleyhealth.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.

Claire Darmody speaks to June Curtin.June's husband John took his own life in 2013, and her son Calum and daughter Amelya lost their dad aged just 9 & 5. June talks about John; she shares what a great dad and husband he was, and what she can about the day died. She shares how she navigated explaining John's death to the children and the impact, the shock, grief and loss has had on them all. June also discusses the milestones and moments where they all still feel John's loss deeply, her own health issues that followed and how sea swimming is where she finds her healing, her tribe and her community.You can find and follow June on Instagram:@snamhaisasta.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.