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.  

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.