The Hard Shoulder

Mick McCarthy from off The Ball joined Kieran for an roundup of the Olympics on Day 8 of the action in Paris

Barbara Scully, author and broadcaster, joined Kieran to chat about the process of aging.

For something a little different, this week, Kieran was joined by Killian Ginnity from Newstalk’s digital team     and Elaine Burke Host of For Tech's Sake to chat about how to keep your tech cool in the heat

Newstalk's own, Simon Tierney joined Kieran Cuddihy for the series 'The Shopping Trolley Hotline'. The series will give listeners pause when they’re filling their trolleys, to consider their options this new year. This week Simon and Kieran put some different Ginger Biscuit to the test...

A year after the All Ireland Rail draft report was published, the full report is set to be released tomorrow. On the eve before its publication, Kieran was joined by Sadhbh O’Neill, Senior climate advisor for Friends of the Earth and by John Fitzgerald, Adjunct Professor in Economics at Trinty College Dublin, to discuss the report.

Ger Gilroy, From Off The Ball Joined Kieran to give on an update on Day 6 of the action at the Paris Olympics

There have been recent complaints about cannabis use in Dublin, with many suggesting that the smell of weed around the city centre has gotten out of hand.  Are there more complex issues at play when it comes to recreational cannabis use in Ireland?  Kieran was joined by Graham De Barra, Director of Help not Harm to discuss this

We are finally get the sunshine we have so craved this summer and with the sun, comes the barbeque.  But who will be standing at barbeque? Newstalk's Simon Tierney has been writing for The Journal and says that we have genderised the barbeque and that it is a man’s domain. Simon and Holly Dalton, Chef and Director of Conbini Condiments joined Kieran on the show to discuss this.

Irish Rail has had to put up warning signs ­telling people not to rummage in station bins for bottles and cans worth money under the Deposit Return Scheme.   Is this a sign that people are buying into the new system?  Broadcaster and Columnist, Wendy Grace and David Hall  CEO of iCare Housing and CEO of Lifeline Serivces spoke to Kieran about what they thought.

With 5 road deaths on our roads in 48 hours this weekend, What more needs to be done to reduce deaths on our roads?   Kieran spoke to Vice President of the Irish Road Victims Association, Leo Leighio about this

A new film is set to be released detailing Roy Keane and Mick McCarthy's infamous falling out ahead of the 2002 World Cup. Steve Coogan, is reportedly penned to play Mick McCarthy. Kieran was joined by Jason McAteer, former Republic of Ireland International, and Mario Rosenstock, Irish comedian and creator of the Gift Grub, on Today FM to discuss the new film.

A new survey carried out by curries has found 26% wash their bed sheets only once a month and 5% of those surveyed admitting to not knowing what ANY of the symbols on the machine mean.   Should we take washing our clothes more seriously?   Kieran was joined by Counselling Psychologist and Lecturer in TU Dublin, Leslie Shoemaker and Today FM’s Cathal O'Sullivan to discuss t...

The Olympic Opening Ceremony is taking place in a little while but Ger Gilroy from Off the Ball ,who is in Paris,  has already been to a ceremony of sorts, where the flag bearers were revealed. Ger joined Kieran on the show to fill him in

Writing in the examiner this week, Columnist Michael Moynihan suggested Cork City need to get more creative with their transport by introducing the likes of  Gondala lifts...  Michael spoke to Kieran about this..

Aisling Larkin, Mindful Eating Coach and TV Chef, joined Kieran today to chat through some food. This week, Mackerel is taking center focus

Despite the fanfare around the Olympics, the main event for Irish sport this weekend remains the All Ireland Final, and fans from Galway and Armagh will be flocking to Dublin in their droves and both counties look to secure their first title in over 20 years. Róisín Murtagh,  PRO of Crossmaglen Rangers   and  Padraig Lally All Ireland winner with Galway and owner of Taffe’s Bar...

  Now, footage has resurfaced this week of JD Vance suggesting that the US is ran by childless cat ladies. Friends Actress Jennifer instagram took to Instagram to say she couldnt believe the comments.  Well did JD have a point or did he take it too far?    Joining Kieran to discuss this was Columnist with the Irish Independent, Ian O’Doherty and Journalist & Autho...

Sarina Bellissimo, Presenter of The Bellissimo Files Podcast and Newstalk’s own Sue Murphy joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to review the latest TV and movie releases…

Actor Colin Farrell is marking a significant birth of his close  friend Emma Fogarty  Emma is Ireland’s longest-surviving person with epidermolysis bullosa or (EB), and has survived cancer twice and is celebrating her “miracle” 40th birthday. Colin in her honour, will be running the Irish Life Dublin Marathon in October with the aim of raising €400k for Debra, the charity for epidermolys...

According to a new Newstalk Amarach Poll, 58% of parents of children under 18 don’t think sport is accessible and affordable for families.   What effect does this have on communities when young people can’t access sporting facilities and what can be done to improve this?   Tom Magee Liberty Saints Rugby Club President and Gary Gannon, Social Democrats Education Spokesperson&nbs...

Looking back to last year's Rugby World Cup in France, one issue had Travellers in a tizzy, and that was bed bugs.     So should you still be concerned if you are heading off the France for the Olympics and what can you do to make sure you don’t let the bed bugs bite.   Trevor Hayden, Managing Director Complete Pest Control spoke to Kieran and gave him advice.

“Community engagement” has been a consistent talking point in the conversation around housing international protection applicants, but one local authority actively doing it is South Dublin County Council.   Alan Edge  is an Independent Councillor for South County Dublin  and he spoke to Kieran about this

When it comes to communicating with our nearest and dearest, why is it we are the least loving towards them? We send snappy or blunt texts to partners but treat colleagues and strangers with more affection nearly?  Mary McCarthy has been writing about this in her column in the Irish Independent and she and Nimah Maher, Commercial Creative Director with Journal Media  spoke to Kieran abou...

It’s time once again for the Shopping Trolley where we review the same product from various stores and as ever I’m guided by expert shopper Simon Tierney  Today Simon takes Kieran through the price of chutney

We’ve been discussing all evening news that €725m of public funding has been guaranteed for the national broadcaster over the next three years...  For more analysis on the subject, Kieran was joined by Terry Prone Chairman of the Communications Clinic   and  Willie O'Reilly, Former RTE employee and media commentator and by Jane from Wexford has also got in touch with...