The Pat Kenny Show

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.

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.

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

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.

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