The Pat Kenny Show

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.

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 .