The Hard Shoulder

Big changes are afoot in Dublin City centre today as a pilot scheme to ban plastic bin bags will be rolled out across 90 key streets in a bid to crack down on litter. Dublin City Council is tackling the mess caused by ripped bags and street waste, with vermin and even bottle-hunters making the problem worse. Residents and businesses will now need to switch to sturdier waste solutions which will pr...

This week Kieran Cuddihy was joined by Niamh O’Reilly, Freelance Writer and Journalist and Saoirse Hanley Features Writer with Sunday Independent and Sunday World to look back on the week that was, but with a few twists…

Former US President Donald Trump during the election debates distanced himself from ‘Project 2025’, which has been a key talking point of the election race. But, what exactly is Project 2025, and why are Democrats afraid of it? Lorcan Nyhan, Head of Training at The Communications Clinic and columnist with The Sunday Independent joins Kieran to discuss.

Aisling Larkin, Mindful Eating Coach and TV Chef joined Kieran to look at all the different uses for chickpeas!

With the rise of the use of ChatGPT to ask simple questions or for information, are we in danger of seeing the decline of Wikipedia use, especially among younger people? Ciara O’Brien, Business and Tech Journalist With The Irish Times, joins Kieran to discuss.

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

Speaking at a book launch, Tánaiste Micheál Martin has said that he believes the case against Ian Bailey for the murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier should have gone before a jury. The Minister for Foreign Affairs made the comments at the launch of the book ‘Sophie: The Final Verdict’ by journalist Senan Molony in Dublin. It has led to Sophie’s family calling for a public enquiry. Joining Kieran C...

The final episode of The Grand Tour, ‘One for the Road’, marks the end of Jermey Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May’s iconic screen trio for over 20 years, since, of course, Top Gear. Joining Kieran Cuddihy to discuss the sure to be emotional ending and share his interview with James May and Richard Hammond is Newstalk Reporter Alex Rowley. Image: Amazon

It is International Day of Strikes against Night Flights and there is a planned demonstration kicking off near the North Runway of Dublin Airport. Dr Niamh Maher, Resident of St Margeret's and the Ward Residents Association and Dean Mulligan Independent Cllr for Fingal, are taking part tonight, and join Kieran to discuss.

Twenty-five schools have shifted from single-sex to co-ed in the past three years, reflecting rising demand for mixed education. Now, 70% of secondary students attend co-ed schools, up from 65% a decade ago. The trend is expected to grow, as the government no longer funds new single-sex schools.  Schools like Mercy Secondary in Inchicore have seen enrolment surge after making the switch. The...

The Late Late Show returns for another season, and it's the second one for host Patrick Kielty. Newstalk’s Henry McKean interviews Patrick ahead of the show to get a sense of the excitement, and see how things have changed.

With school well and truly back, Henry McKean visited students to ask them about after school activities!

Now today Sinn Féin have announced that they plan to introduce a €10 a day childcare with just €345 million in State funding... But, what about supports for those who want to stay at home to raise their children? Joining Kieran is Broadcaster and Columnist, Wendy Grace...

It’s time now for What to Watch and as ever Kieran was joined in studio Sue Murphy, Newstalk’s own and John Fardy, Presenter of Screentime with all the latest TV and Movie recommendations

Campaigner, Louise O’Keefe, successfully took Ireland to the European Court of Human Rights for the abuse she suffered in primary school in West Cork. She Spoke to Kieran about her journey to redress.

Actor, Jared Harris, spoke to Kieran about his new movie 'Reawakening' which is in cinema’s this Friday September 13th .

Newstalk's Tech Correspondent, Jess Kelly, is back with her tech recs of the week.

Newstalk reporter, Henry McKean, found out what makes a perfect apology...

The National Planning Framework is open for consultation until tomorrow evening, Frank McDonald, former Environment Editor of the Irish Times spoke to Kieran about how we need to rethink our investing strategy.

This week, comedian Killian Sundermann placed his favorite book on The Hard Shoulder's Bookshelf!

 As we’re all aware, James Earl Jones, voice of Darth Vader and Mufasa from the Lion King, passed away this morning. Journalist Jeanne Wolfe joined Kieran to speak on some memories she has of him over the years

Last weeks of the OPW’s €335,000 Dáil bike shed shocked and angered many across the country. Former manager of the OPW, Allen Morgan, joined Kieran in studio to discuss the OPW's history of overspending public money.

Apple has revealed the hotly-anticipated iPhone 16, along with a whole slate of new products. Joining Kieran Cuddihy to tell you what you need to know is Jess Kelly, Newstalk’s Tech Correspondent. Image: Apple

The debates are beginning tomorrow between the two U.S. Presidential hopefuls, and no doubt Kamala Harris would be keen to build on what was an uplifting national conference for the Democrats. However, not everyone was too pleased with what Harris has to offer, and says that the left are disappointed. Brendan Ogle, Social Commentator, Trade Unionist and Activist joins Kieran to discuss.

The Paralympics team flying back from Paris got a hero's welcome at Dublin Airport today, and Henry McKean was there to soak up the atmosphere!  He joins Kieran Cuddihy to share his report.