The Hard Shoulder

Aisling Larkin, Mindful Eating Coach and TV Chef joined Kieran to show off different crab dishes!

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

Russell Crowe's INDOOR GARDEN PARTY featuring his band The Gentlemen Barbers & Lorraine O’Reilly will be playing the The Gaiety Theatre, in Dublin on July 1st. Russell Crowe joined Kieran to discuss everything from cycling, the tour, and his thoughts on Gladiator.

It has been a year since Ireland lost Christy Dignam, the frontman of Aslan. To mark this anniversary and help remember the great man, Kiera Dignam, singer and daughter of Christy, joined Kieran…

Local and EU election counting recently came to a close, but what will these elections mean for the upcoming general election? To discuss, and give his main five takeaways, Kieran is joined by Sean Defoe, Newstalk’s Political Reporter.

This Sunday is Father's Day! That’s a gentle reminder to everyone out there who forgot to pick up a card! Kieran is joined by comedians Steve Cummins and Joe McGuckin to discuss what Father's Day means to them, and the highs and lows of fatherhood.

The Euros kick off this weekend, and football fans all over will be glued to matches over the next few weeks - but how can you deal with a football mad partner? Joining Kieran to discuss is Darren Cleary, Managing Editor of Go Loud and Celebrity Stylist and Journalist, Laura Mullet Image: AP

The Kuhner Report on WRKO AM680 Radio in Boston is hosted by Jeffrey T. Kuhner, "Liberalism's Worst Nightmare," he is a conservative nationalist, who champions God, country and family. He joins Kieran Cuddihy to discuss what’s going to happen to Hunter Biden following his illegal gun possession trial, and how Merrick Garland was held in contempt. Image: AP

Cllr Tom McDonnell told Andrea Gilligan on Lunchtime Live that working Irish women should be incentivised to "breed more".  Tax breaks and free childcare are some of the incentives Cllr McDonnell believes would encourage women to have more children. Reporter Sarah Madden got reaction from Dubliner's to the councillor's statements, and Kieran Cuddihy is joined by Wendy Grace, Broadcaster and C...

A report launched by Families for Reform of CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services) will look at how families are affected when trying to avail of these mental health services. Joining Kieran to speak about these findings is Hannah Ní Ghiolla Mhairtín, spokesperson for Families for Reform of CAMHS and parent Grainne Morrison.

Many comedians will come together this Friday for a special audience with the Pope. Joining them will be Tommy Tiernan, Ardal O’ Hanlon and Patrick Kielty but why have comedians suddenly decided to make a link with an organisation they previously satirised? Kieran is joined by Newstalk’s own Simon Tierney to discuss.

The CEO of Centre Parcs Colin McKinley was on Business Breakfast defending the difference in prices between Ireland and the UK for the park. A trip to Center Parcs in mid-July might set you back 1000 euros more than its UK Counterpart… Joining Kieran to discuss is TV Chef and Mindful Eating Coach, Aisling Larkin and Laura Erskine, Parenting Expert.

Another medal was won for Ireland as the women’s 4x400m relay team took home silver. In total, Ireland took home four medals, the most of any other showing. Joining Kieran to discuss the success are Irish athletics legend Sonia O’Sullivan and Phil Healy, the recent Irish athletics silver medalist!

You’ve heard of Clarkson’s Farm, but what about Yellow Belly Farm?   Kieran’s guest, Conor McCauley left a life in tech to set up an organic farm in Midleton. He joins to discuss his experience so far.

The Hard Shoulder is live from Castlemartyr hotel for Newstalk’s Summer Tour - and they offer something hard to find elsewhere in the country - a 2 Michelin star restaurant!  Kieran visits Terre to learn all about their operation, and how they’ve been so successful.

East Cork has plenty to offer when it comes to places to visit, stay and eat. You have resources like the Midleton Distillery, Fota Wildlife Park, Cobh and Spike Island. What makes East Cork so special? And what can we do to showcase it more and is East Cork overlooked compared to the West? Joining Kieran to discuss are Michelle Russell, Marketing manager of Spike Island Tours, David Byrne Directo...

Kieran Cuddihy is in the lovely gardens of the Castlemartyr resort and joined by Garden Designer, Peter Dowdall. Peter discusses the garden, and how you can make your own as perfect as possible for the summer!

Jess Kelly, Newstalk’s Technology Correspondent and host of ‘Tech Talk’ joined Kieran for the Tech Takeover. This week, Jess discusses how Elon Musk is adding a feature to hide public likes on Twitter / X for paying users. Jess also gives her tech tip and recommendation for the week!

Ireland's largest art and sculpture exhibition, Gormley's Art + Soul has returned to the Castlemartyr for its second consecutive year.   Host to pieces from Andy Warhol, Damien Hirst and Salvador Dali to name a few! To discuss, Kieran is joined by Oliver and James Gormley, owner of one of Ireland's leading contemporary galleries, Gormley’s Gallery, located in Dublin and Belfast. 

Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary has once again called for the government to lift the passenger cap at Dublin Airport. The airline's CEO had this advice for the government speaking at the Oireachtas Transport Committee this afternoon. Should it be increased? To discuss, Kieran is joined by Ulick McEvaddy, Aviation entrepreneur and businessman and local resident Niamh Maher.

Kieran Cuddihy has escaped the makeshift Hard Shoulder studio in the Castlemartyr hotel for a quick visit to Ballycotton. He speaks with locals about the area, and specifically those working in the fishing industry.

Sinead Ryan, presenter of Newstalk’s ‘The Home Show’, has suggested that cooking classes should be mandatory. So, should cooking classes be made compulsory in schools?   Kieran Cuddihy is joined by Darina Allen, author and founder of Ballymaloe cooking school, who is on a mission to get cookery on the Irish curriculum for everyone.  

The Hard Shoulder is live from the Castlemartyr hotel in Cork, and it would be wrong not to mention some of the stories that the people of the Rebel County are chatting about. Joining Kieran to talk about all things Cork are Michael Moynihan, Columnist with the Irish Examiner and KC, from RedFM and Today FM.

The funeral of limerick woman Nicole Morey, who was tragically killed in a dog attack, has taken place. Her death has reignited conversation on how to prevent such attacks and how to manage dangerous dog breeds. Joining Kieran to discuss a bill being put forward in the Seanad that would aim to do just that is Erin McGreehan, Fianna Fáil Senator.

Monster Energy, Red Bull, Prime; the popularity of energy drinks is undeniable, but what health impacts do they have - especially on young people? Should they be banned? Donal O’Shea, the HSE Lead for Obesity, joins Kieran to discuss.