The Hard Shoulder

Today, renovating a home is a difficult task, and even more so bringing vacant homes into action. One person knows that well, and he joins Kieran to discuss the difficulties of navigating that market - from grants to finance. Shay Lally of @houses_to_restore on Instagram joins the show!

You will have heard that two men have been arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing of an asylum seeker in Dublin at the weekend. The incident happened on South Anne Street in Dublin City Centre in the early hours of Saturday morning. After a couple of incidents last week too, is Dublin at risk of a perception problem? Could this stop people from coming to the city? Ray O’Donoghue is Du...

For this week’s Kids Health Check we are exploring how to talk to your children if they are having issues with their body image, and how to spot any early signs of eating disorders. Joining Kieran to discuss is Harriet Parsons, Psychotherapist and Training and Development at BodyWhys.

Pope Francis will stay in hospital for as long as is necessary – it's after he entered hospital on Friday to tackle a respiratory infection that has now become more “complex”... For more on this, Kieran is joined by Colm Flynn, Broadcaster with EWTN and BBC World Service.

The Cabinet met today to discuss new measures to get our housing market moving and increase supply. One option on the table is incentives for developers to build apartments and houses, possibly in the form of tax breaks... Joining Kieran to discuss if this is the right direction to go in is Tom Phillips, Managing Director of Tom Phillips and Associates, Adjunct Associate Professor of Architecture...

According to recent UK research, the tidiness of the home is the most common debate households have. Why is that? One of the reasons might be that our households simply have so much stuff – how on earth can we keep on top of keeping things tidy? Broadcaster and Writer Barbara Scully and Hazel Burton of Home Reset join Kieran to discuss.

‘Georgia Harrison: Porn, Power, Profit’ is a new documentary that follows the Reality TV Star as she investigates the world of revenge porn and image-based sexual abuse, which is an issue she knows herself having been a victim in 2023… Georgia Harrison joins Kieran to discuss.

Legal notices have been served to 13 operators of “dodgy box” streamers which could spell doom for those who use them. What is the effect on production companies of these boxes and would a more streamline service of all the streamers be an option to combat the popularity of the boxes? Larry Bass, CEO of ShinAwiL Production Company and Siobhan Maguire, Consumer Journalist join Kieran to discuss.

This week Kieran Cuddihy was joined by the presenter of Weekend Breakfast on Today FM, Alison Curtis Off the Ball’s Ger Gilroy to look back on the week that was, but with a few twists…

Fine Gael TD for Wicklow Edward Timmins has proposed an ‘American Presidents Trail’ to boost US tourism to our island. But, what is the exact plan – and would it work? Kieran has him in the studio to discuss!

It is the day for it - Aisling Larkin, Mindful Eating Coach and TV Chef joins Kieran to go through some of the best options when making a Valentine’s dinner for that special someone!

It's time for a Valentine's Kidstalk! The kids from South City Community National School, Dublin, talk to Henry McKean about Valentine's Day…

Off The Ball's Eoin Sheahan joined Kieran Cuddihy on The Hard Shoulder to review the week in sport and look ahead to the weekend action…

Research from the Times suggests that Generation Z, those aged 18-27, are more pro-marriage than previous generations. So, why is this the case, and is marriage back in fashion? Joining Kieran to discuss is Jane Cowan, Student and Irish Examiner Columnist, Tara Fay, International Destination Wedding Planner and Francis Kelleher, Dating Expert and Life Coach.

The introduction of a dedicated public transport police unit is a priority, that’s according to Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan, in an effort to respond to growing concerns over safety on buses, trains, and trams. He has also said that could have the power to arrest. To discuss if we should have transport police, Kieran is joined by Thomas O’Connor, Assistant General Secretary for the NBRU, and R...

Earlier today, local man Vikat Bhagat was found guilty in India of the 2017 rape and murder of Donegal backpacker, Danielle McLaughlin. Danielle had been backpacking there for two weeks... Danielle’s mother Andrea and sister Jolene join Kieran to discuss following the verdict.

There is a brand new Irish comedy drama on Sky called ‘Small Town, Big Story’ created by Chris O’Dowd. Henry McKean was at the premiere at the IFI, and sent in this chat he had with some of the cast!

US President Donald Trump has announced “reciprocal tariffs” to be enacted soon, but what exactly does that mean for Ireland - and what are the other developments stateside? Jerry McDermott, Executive Director at the Irish Cultural Centre, and former Sheriff of Norfolk County in Massachusetts joins Kieran to discuss. Image: Reuters

Today marks a very prestigious day for everyone in Newstalk towers, as it is World Radio Day! To honour the day and speak about the power of radio, Pat Kenny, Newstalk Presenter and radio royalty, joined Kieran!

The Government has ordered an external review to be carried out into yet another controversial spending of taxpayer's money. It has emerged that almost €7 million was spent on a failed IT system for the Arts Council… Peadar Tóibín, Leader of Aontú and TD for Meath East and Christina Finn, Political Editor at TheJournal join Kieran to discuss.

The 2034 World Cup has been confirmed for Saudi Arabia - and alcohol is planned to be prohibited then. Would this ban be an overall benefit? Or just put fans off going? Former Ireland International, Stephen Hunt and Editor of Cork Beo, Joe O’Shea join Kieran to discuss.

Hamas has today said that they will release more hostages as planned by the deadline. This comes on the heels of the news of US President Donald Trump’s meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, where he said they had "agreed to have our respective teams start negotiations immediately…" Are the current movements a sign that Trump’s tactics are getting things done? Daniel Levy is President of...

With another weightless drug set to come to Irish pharmacies in March - Kieran is joined by two people who have experience with prescription drugs… Belinda Hogan From GLP-1 Insights on Instagram and co-host of The Dose podcast and Paddy Cunningham, other host and content creator join to discuss. Image: Reuters

US President Donald Trump has announced that he has had “lengthy and highly productive phone call” with Vladimir Putin and agreed to work “closely” to possibly see a diplomatic end to the war. President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has also announced that he has had a similar call with Trump. Jason Corcoran, Journalist and Russia Analyst joins Kieran to discuss and give the latest updates.

Life can be full of confusing things, but no need to worry! Every Wednesday, Simon Tierney will be showing you ‘How to do Stuff’ - bringing his best tips for those things you might not think about. This week, Simon joins Kieran to give advice on blowing your nose properly!