The Pat Kenny Show

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.

Claire Darmody speaks to Anne Staunton, CEO of Rainbows Ireland, about their service of peer support that they offer to children who have been bereaved. Anne explains what they have observed with their work with children who have been bereaved by suicide, and exactly how Rainbows groups work. She speaks about how children can grieve very differently to adults. Anne also shares some work and research Rainbows are doing with the national office for suicide prevention.You can find a Rainbows group and more information at https://rainbowsireland.ie/.Anne also mentions a book called Safe Harbour, a new and free illustrated story book ‘Safe Harbour’ that will support children who have been bereaved by suicide; it is now available to download or order at https://about.hse.ie/news/safe-harbour-a-new-free-illustrated-story-book-for-children-bereaved-by-suicide/.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.

Our losing a parent to suicide 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.Claire speaks to speaks to endurance athlete and mental health advocate Danny Quigley. Danny was only 21 when his Dad Colm took his own life in 2011. She also 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 and 5.Also speaking to Claire for this report was Anne Staunton, CEO of Rainbows Ireland about their service of peer support that they offer to children who have been bereaved.

Join Jane Casey, acclaimed author of the Detective Sergeant Maeve Kerrigan series, as she dives into the thrilling world of her latest book, 'The Secret Room.' She shares fascinating insights about character development, particularly the evolution of Maeve and Josh. Casey discusses the art of crafting a locked room mystery, balancing clues and surprises. Additionally, she reflects on the challenges and emotional nuances of adapting her work for the screen, all while drawing inspiration from classic mystery writers. A must-listen for crime fiction fans!

Meta is introducing a new service for public figures such as politicians and celebrities across the EU to protect them from so-called “celeb-bait” fake advertisements using their image. And is the new Galaxy A range your best value for money? All to discuss with Jess Kelly, Technology Correspondent with Newstalk

Mark Carney’s Liberal Party have taken victory in Canda’s elections, but are expected to fall short of an outright majority according to projections from national broadcaster CBC. Stevie O’Brien, a former Canadian Government Advisor joins us.

We all know we're forking out a fortune for pints these days. But where can you get the cheapest one, and why are punters paying through the nose? Sarah Madden, Newstalk reporter has been looking into the cost of a pint.