The Pat Kenny Show

2023 was the hottest year on record, Dr Ruth Freeman will discuss in this week’s Green Scene. Also we hear about underwater sounds and iceberg wrangling.

The cold weather has led to a significant increase in emergency department attendance for trips and falls and flu, rsv and covid figures continue to riseJoining Pat this morning was Colm Henry Chief Clinical Officer of the Health Service.

Pat was joined on the show this morning by French Ambassador Vincent Guérend to Ireland to talk about nuclear power, a European army and their new PM.

Jess Kelly reviews the new Vodafone Play, a new TV/Entertainment streaming box and answers all your tech questions.

New court documents have revealed that sex tapes are alleged to have been taken of Prince Andrew, Bill Clinton and Sir Richard Branson by Jeffrey Epstein. We get all the news and reaction stateside with Terry Sheridan Managing Editor, WSHU Public Radio.

As hundreds of people face eviction over the next few months we hear why tenancies come to an end and the reasons given by landlords.Our reporter, Josh Crosbie, has been looking at the impact this will have on homeless services for 2024...

Pat was joined by Donal O’Donoghue, Managing Director at Sanderson and President of Employment and Recruitment Federation of Ireland to discuss if you should ever reveal your salary after a new trend on social media says you should. 

Taking kids out of school – is it ever ok to take children out of school for holidays or just let them stay at home if they want to? Paul Crone, Director at the National Association of Principals and Deputies and Tina Regan, Parenting Expert joined Pat to discuss.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is due to meet Israeli leaders today amidst highlighted tensions following the killing of a senior Hezbollah leader

Dublin city council has said they are ‘unable to control’ a city centre laneway and will have to close it due to antisocial behaviour. Cllr. Mannix Flynn, Independent Councillor for the South East Inner City joined Pat on the show this morning...

Older people living in rural Ireland will face a shortage of nursing home beds close to home according to new research from the ESRI. Tadgh Daly, Chief Executive Nursing Homes Ireland joined Pat to discuss. 

The European Union should form its own combined army that could play a role in peacekeeping and preventing conflict, Italian foreign minister Antonio Tajani has said.Billy Kelleher MEP, Fianna Fáil MEP for Ireland South,  Paul Murphy TD, People Before Profit TD for Dublin South West and Declan Power, Defence and Security Expert joined Pat Kenny on the show to discuss calls for the formation of an EU army...

In this week’s ask the expert Martina Hennessy from Doddle Mortgages will talk all things mortgages including how to boost your chances of becoming a homeowner in 2024.

People of all ages with type 1 diabetes will now have access to a new system to help them to monitor their glucose levels. Speaking to Pat this morning on the show was Aoife Willis who is living with type 1 diabetes  and also Claire Bhogal is Senior Director, Abbott Diabetes Care leading  research and development . 

A big night for the Irish at the Golden Globes as Cillian Murphy takes home the Best Actor award for his incredible performance in Oppenheimer, directed by Christopher Nolan. The film also won Best Picture and Best Director.To tell us about the winners of the night Pat was joined on the show by Sarina Bellissimo, Entertainment Journalist and host of the Bellissimo Files.

Actor and Comedian Pat Shortt joins us to talk about the do’s and more importantly don’ts when it comes to theatre etiquette.

A lot happening in the All-Ireland Club Semi finals over the weekend while in the FA cup, Arsenal were left disappointed by a Liverpool team minus Salah. Eoin Sheahan looks back on the weekend of sport.

We hear about the jobs forecast in the property sector for 2024 with Avril Clare the Managing Director, Avril Clare Recruitment Ltd. 

Child maintenance payments could be taken at source by revenue we hear what this means for one parent families with Keith Walsh family law solicitor.

A look back on the stories of the week on our Friday Forum. Joining Ivan this morning was Fionnan Sheahan – Ireland Editor, Independent.ie , Brid Smith TD, People Before Profit TD for Dublin Central and Senator John McGahon, Fine Gael.

On this week's 'Friday Food' chef Gary O’Hanlon will be talking us through how to make a delicious chicken puttanesca.All with thanks to Cully & Sully.

Tinsel town moves West, we take a look at the film and tv boom in the Mid-West region with Regional film manager in the Mid-West.

Let them eat cake, as long as it’s a small portion: We’ll hear about Agriculture Minister, Charlie McConalogue approach to food waste and reaction with John Gibbons Environmental Journalist.

FA Cup third round and the club football All-Ireland semi-finals John Duggan joined us to preview the weekend sport.

Gardai have taken to patrolling a new center intended for Asylum seekers amid fears of targeting by anti-immigrant protestors. To get the latest Ivan spoke to Craig Hughes, Political Correspondent, Irish Daily Mail. 

As the evenings are darker and it is harder for some people to see light in their daily lives. How can we deal with depression in January? To tell us more Ivan was joined on the show by Brendan Kelly Professor of Psychiatry, Trinity College Dublin. 

Oscar Pistorius will be released from prison today, we’ll get the latest live from Johannesburg with Bernadette Wicks Reporter with Eye Witness News in Johannesburg. 

John Fardy brings us more viewing recommendations for the new year and today he features 'Mission to Burnley' in this week's Boxed.

With Luke Littler making it to the final of the World Championship in Darts, Shane Hannon from Off The Ball looks at other young sporting prodigies

Having second thoughts about Christmas presents? Consumer expert Sinead Ryan will breakdown your rights when returning Christmas presents.

Unsealed Epstein documents implicate big names while Trump heads to the Supreme Court, we get the latest from the US with Terry Sheridan Managing Editor, WSHU Public Radio.

Professor Tom Ray joins us following his appointment as President of the European Southern Observatory’s Council.

A mediated exchange by the United Arab Emirates has seen a total of 230 Ukrainian people released from Russian captivity. With Ukraine releasing 248 Russians as part of the deal. The war has been ongoing for almost two years now. Ivan was joined on the show by Ukraine MP Kira Rudik.

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. 

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.

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

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 .