The Pat Kenny Show

Does dry January give you a new lease of life or make an already tough month tougher? We’ll speak to one woman who tried 30 days of no alcohol and never went back. Speaking to Ivan this morning was Kate Gunn  Author of the Accidental Soberista.  

Disney no longer has rights to its infamous character Mickey Mouse, which has allowed us to see the cartoon in a brand-new light. We want to know what else is coming out of copyright this year?  To tell us was Rory Cashin Entertainment Journalist who joined Ivan in studio this morning.

After the break, a tense situation remains between Lebanon and Israel as fears grow of a conflict spillover. We get the latest from Alistair Bunkall Sky News Middle East Correspondent.

A spate of small cafe closures across the country has left many questioning what kind of issues are facing the industry giving the busyness of the Christmas season. We sent our report Josh Crosbie out to investigate.

Entrepreneur Paddy Dunning Founder and CEO of The Giant Company  explains his latest venture, a giant digital statue with big plans.

State to pay for doctors to train in the North if they take up work after qualifying. We get more on this and reaction with Chris Luke Columnist with the Irish Medical Times and retired consultant in Emergency Medicine.

Imelda Keenan vanished without a trace in January 1993 in Waterford, leaving her family devastated and seeking answers for nearly 30 years. described as "quiet" by those who knew her, the details of her disappearance have remained unchanged through the years. Speaking to Ivan today was Gina Kerry  niece of Imelda.

Inside Hollywood: Golden Globes, Lisa Canon takes us through Ireland’s all star nominees. 

Paraic tells us how to protect your garden plants from the frost and cold.

In US news, the president of Harvard University has resigned after plagiarism allegations and Donald Trump appeals against Maine’s top election official to remove him from the ballot in the 2024 general election. Larry Donnelly brings us all the details.

As we head into a new year, we need to keep up with the new fashion trends. Aoife Duncian Image consultant, motivational speaker and owner of Style Bob how clearing out your wardrobe can clear out your mind. 

Hospital car parking charges, Garda traffic corps and increased calls for lower speed limits, all to discuss with transport consultant Conor Faughnan.

Dr Ruth Freeman Director of Science for Society at Science Foundation Ireland joins us for this week's Green Scene and tells us how on how reindeer chew their food while napping and how bottle-noses dolphins navigate the seas.All with thanks to AIB.

Why January is the best time to be booking your holidays and the brand new routes that are opening up this year. All up for discussion with Eoghan Corry

A new year, a new career. We will be talking about how to reinvent ourselves in a new career throughout 2024 with Caroline Reidy Managing Director of the HR Suite. 

The Israeli army has said it is "prepared for any scenario" after a strike in Beirut that killed Hamas's deputy chief, raising fears the war in Gaza could spread into a wider regional conflict. We get the latest on the situation there with Scott Lucas Professor and Political Analyst, Clinton Institute, University College Dublin.

Jess Kelly gives up with some simple steps you can take that will make a lasting impact to your digital life in 2024 .

With a UK election looming, did Rishi Sunak keep his promise on his five pledges? Enda Brady joins us to take a look at the looming year in UK politics.

Forget the hysteria around New Years resolutions, Stephanie Regan joins us to tell us how to make resolutions and keep them!

From hospital trollies to hospital food, we will look at what to expect from the Irish health sector this year with Paul Cullen Irish Times Health Editor.

Israel signals a new phase of military offensive in Gaza. We get the latest from Duncan Bulivant Special Advisor to the Head of the Bosnia peace keeping mission, part of the UK mission to Kosovo in 1999 and CEO of the Henderson Group, an international risk management advisory.

The 16-year-old darts hero and a surprise win for Ulster over Leinster Kathleen McNamee joins us next for our sports review.

It will be a big year for national and international politics we take a look at the year ahead with Louise Burne  Political Correspondent, Irish Mirror.

Right so, Christmas is over. Let’s start the big sustainable clean up. Jo Linehan Editor of the Climate Supplement at the Sunday Times Ireland  will tell us how.

Toll increases have come into effect across the country but is the increase too much for those already struggling in a cost of living crisis?Peadar Tóibín Aontú Leader and Meath West gave Ivan his reaction to these increases.

The Friday Forum is bringing you the biggest stories of the year – from RTE Flip flops to Dublin Riots we will be going through the news that made headlines in 2023. Pat was joined by Kevin Doyle, Group Head of News for Mediahuis and Executive Editor of the Irish Independent, Holly Carpenter, Social Media Influencer and John Lee, Executive Editor, Daily Mail Group Ireland.  

The IFA elects its first female Deputy President. We hear from Alice Doyle Deputy President of the Irish Farmers Association...

From ATM’s giving out free money to mysterious holes showing up on Dublin beaches, we’ll be talking about the iconic moments from 2023 with comedian Michael Fry  

Gareth Mullins, Executive Chef of The Anantara Marker Hotel joined Pat with two desserts, Bailey's tiramisu and Christmas trifle with panettone, cherries, vanilla and mascarpone.

From a viral TikTok to the face of a Guinness and to a debut single. Dublin poet Mikey Cullen who has been making waves in 2023 joined us on the show.

This Christmas over 13,000 people will be experiencing homelessness. Alice Leahy, director of Alice Leahy Trust joined Pat on the show this morning...

Dr. Deirdre O’Donovan, Consultant Gastroenterologist at Blackrock Clinic in Dublin joined Pat to discuss how to manage tummy conditions during the excess of Christmas.    

The clash at the top! Liverpool take on Arsenal this weekend at Anfield. Off The Ball’s Mick McCarthy joined us to preview the weekend in Sport. 

Author and TV personality, Francis Brennan tells us how he is getting ready for Christmas!  

The conflict between Israel and Palestine has seen a total of 20,000 Palestinian people lose their lives since the war began. We will be talking about a possible resolution for this ongoing conflict.  Scott Lucas, Professor and Political analyst, Clinton Institute, University College Dublin joined Pat on the show.

Church of England priests were able to perform officially sanctioned blessings of same-sex partnerships for the first time from Saturday night at 12pm. On Sunday morning the Reverend Catherine Bond and the Reverend Jane Pearce were in the Church, getting their relationship blessed and joined us on the show this morning...  

Criminal trials, foreign policy question marks, and an economy on the up, Larry Donnelly Law Lecturer at the University of Galway and Columnist with The Journal will give us his view of the past year in America 

From Swifties at the NFL to Rubialies refusing to step down after an inappropriate moment, Shane Hannon joined us to talk through the quirky sports stories of the year. 

Luke O’Neill, Professor of Biochemistry at the School of Immunology, Trinity College takes us through top science breakthroughs in 2023.

Lots of presents and late nights could lead to a tsunami of emotions, Child Psychotherapist Dr. Colman Noctor will break down how to manage children during Christmas  

Israel’s Ambassador to Ireland, Dana Erlich joins us in studio to discuss the latest news in Gaza including the ‘serious negotiations’ taking place on a ceasefire.

Although Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year it’s important to be mindful of what we purchase as it can also be the most wasteful time of the year. Jo Linehan Editor of the Climate Supplement at the Sunday Times Ireland joined Pat on the show.

The festivities are well and truly underway, with many people finishing up work today or tomorrow. The pubs and restaurants are full of Christmas parties, reunions and family celebrations. But what is it like working on the other side of the counter?   Well, our reporter, Josh Crosbie has been meeting with those dealing with the public on a night out…

Today we hear from one of Ireland's leading dermatologists, Professor Catriona Ryan as she shares the best pre-wedding-prep for brides-to-be.  

Scam calls are on the rise and no one knows that better than the Taoiseach, we’ll get the latest on his Russian prank call with Paul Hosford, Political Correspondent, with the Irish Examiner.  

Mistletoe at Christmas and things to do in the garden this week. Paraic Horkan Horticulturist & Keen Gardener, Graduate of the National Botanic Gardens  brings us all the gardening tips and advice.

Comedian Jarlath Regan joins us in studio to talk about the unnecessary stress of Christmas, the do’s and don’t with last minute gifting and the escape room needed on Christmas Day.

A royal family in turmoil, Covid inquiries, political resignations and comeback kids. We look back on another crazy year in the UK with Enda Brady from TRT World.

With STIs on the rise again, we hear advice on protecting sexual health over the festive period with Dr Aisling Loy, Consultant in Genito-Urinary Medicine in GUIDE clinic St James's Hospital, and Himerus Health .

This week on Inside Hollywood, Lisa Cannon looks at classic festive movie A Christmas Carol and family favourite Elf..