The Hard Shoulder

15 years after the first hearing began into the Metrolink project in Dublin, it has finally resumed today and will continue for some weeks.   TheMetroLink will seek to connect Swords to Dublin Airport and also the city centre   Kieran was joined by Brian Caufield, Professor of transportation at the School of Engineering at Trinity College Dublin and Frank McDonald, Former Envir...

This is the Afternoon Update – The Hard Shoulder’s daily catch up on the day's news.  Today, Kieran Cuddihy was joined by Sarah-Jayne Tobin, Content editor Evoke and host of the Inspire podcast and John Lee, Executive Director, Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday...

Aisling Larkin, Mindful Eating Coach and TV Chef joined Kieran today to chat about beetroot...

The GRA have voted not to invite commissioner Drew Harris to their annual conference.  The relationship between Gardai and the commissioner has seemed to worsen over the last few months from disputes over rosters and a vote of no confidence.  Anton was joined by Crime Journalist with the Irish Independent, Paul Williams and Former Garda Sergeant, Christy Galligan...

Off The Ball's Ger Gilroy joined Anton Savage on The Hard Shoulder to review the week in sport and look ahead to the weekend action...

Doing the dishes, replacing the toilet seat, taking the bins out – Is there such thing as girl jobs and boy jobs?  Anton was joined by Sarah Reynolds, Owner of Organised Chaos, Edward Hayden, TV Chef and broadcaster and Journalist, Rachel Ryan... 

A Fine Gael TD has called 24- hour around the clock public transport services in Dublin   Deputy Emer Higgins said the expansion of rail services is essential to making this happen.  Anton was joined by Feljin Jose, Chairperson, Dublin Commuter Coalition and Professor Brian Caulfield of the school of engineering in Trinity College, Dublin.... 

This is the Afternoon Update – The Hard Shoulder’s daily catch up on the day's news.  Today, Anton was joined by Gerard Howlin, Public Affairs consultant and Irish Times columnist and Sheila Naughton, Newstalk Multimedia Reporter...

As it is election year in the US, every Thursday here on the Hard Shoulder we are going to get the latest from the campaign trail.  Kieran was joined by Jeff Kuhner, Host of The Kuhner Report on WRKO AM680 Radio in Boston... 

From Love Island to the Kardashians – are young people being pressured to get cosmetic work done?  Kieran was joined by Liz Dwyer, Founder at Future Beauty & Health Show, Dr Patrick Treacy, Medical Director of the Ailesbury Clinic and Podcaster, Fionnuala Jones to discuss...

Hundreds of streets in Dublin are set to be reevaluated to see what is the best way households can dispose of rubbish. Many terraced homes are exempt from having to use wheelie bins, but for years plastic bags have been causing issues for litter. Newstalk reporter, Josh Crosbie, has been meeting with residents and business owners to hear their thoughts on the future of Dublin’s waste.

A new study has found that school uniforms are preventing girls from joining in with activities.   Should we be changing uniforms to a tracksuit to encourage more activity?  Kieran was joined by Principal of Thornley Educate Together primary school in Swords, Paula Juliet and Columnist with The Irish Times, Jen Hogan...

The CSO has released its Consumer Price Index which gives us a look into our shopping habits on what services and goods we now buy.   It’s been updated today after 8 years with E-Cigarettes, Gin and Airfryers making their basket while Landlines, Nightclub admission fees and Swiss Roles have been ditched.   Steve Cummins Comedian and Claire Ronan Broadcaster joined Kieran to dis...

This is the Afternoon Update – The Hard Shoulder’s daily catch up on the day's news.  Today, Kieran was joined by David Hall, CEO of iCare Housing and CEO of Lifeline Ambulances and Mary McCarthy, Columnist with the Irish Independent...

22-year-old, Daniel Wiffen from Armagh finished the 800m freestyle final in a time of 7:40.94 at the competition in Doha today. He joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder after his win...

Comedian Sil Fox is still waiting for the DPP to respond to his legal action against it over a sexual assault case against him that was thrown out of court.  Sil wants to get his named cleared of everything so he can get back on the stage where he belongs...

This is The Soapbox. Today, Kieran was joined by Sadhbh O’Neill, Senior climate advisor for Friends of the Earth to discuss sustainable diets... Image: Sadhbh O’Neill

Jess Kelly , Newstalk Technology Correspondent joined Kieran for the Tech Takeover. This week Jess looked at the fake celebrity adverts appearing on social media...

Today is not only St Valentine's Day but Ash Wednesday too.  Rumour has it the phrase 'Kiss me I'm irish' comes from Americans kissing the Blarney Stone. So we sent Henry McKean to Cork and he sent us this report...

Ivan Yates has said he does not regret his comments about the Irish language “at all” – labelling his critics ‘absolute zealots’ and ‘bullies’ Before Christmas, Kieran took part in a Couch to Comhra series. Like many others have been trying to relearn the Irish language and use a cúpla focal. Has there been a resurgence in the Irish Language?   Cúla4 Presenter, Seán Ó Maoilchiaráin, Playwrigh...

Last summer, Health Minister Stephen Donnelly announced couples could avail of 1 round of free IVF but limits such as age and BMI would apply.   Helena Tubridy, Fertility Coach and former gynecology nurse and midwife, is campaigning for the age of eligibility for free IVF to be increased to 45...  

Education Minister Norma Foley today met with the heads of social media and tech companies to discuss the steps needed to keep children safe online.  Minister Norma Foley joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to discuss...

This is the Afternoon Update – The Hard Shoulder’s daily catch up on the day's news.  Today, Kieran was joined by Sarah McGuinness, Business Post Assistant News Editor and Fergus Finlay, Columnist for the Irish Examiner...

This is The Soapbox. Today, David Quinn , Columnist with the Irish independent joined Kieran to discuss the attitude of Government to car users...

A barman in the UK has suggested that a pint of Guinness comes out the same even it is poured in one go. Kieran Cuddihy headed to Peter's Pub in Dublin to ask Enda Keogh his thoughts and also to pull his first pint ever...