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

Off The Ball's Will O'Callaghan joined Kieran Cuddihy on The Hard Shoulder to review the week in sport and look ahead to the weekend action...

On the front page of today’s Kilkenny People is the headline “New scourge of vape litter is taking over.” Over 90% of our litter is now smoking or vape related. We wanted to find out if this is the same for the rest of the country. Henry McKean hit the streets to find out...

Eurosong kicks off tonight where 6 Irish hopefuls will battle it off to represent the emerald isle on the big stage for Eurovision 2024.  It’s no hidden fact that Ireland hasn’t performed that well in recent years with our golden era of wins in 90s a distant past.  Should we reconsider how we select who represents us and how the songs are chosen?  Billy Kelleher Fianna Fáil MEP and...

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has announced his shock decision to leave the club at the end of the season.  Kieran was joined by Liverpool Legend Phil Thompson, Dáire Gorman, a young Liverpool fan, who people may have seen in viral video over Christmas visiting Liverpool and Martina Cox wife of Sean Cox... Image: Liverpool Football Club (Nikki Dyer)

This is the Afternoon Update – The Hard Shoulder’s daily catch up on the day's news.  Today, Kieran was joined by Larry Donnelly, Director of the Kennedy Summer School and Law Lecturer at the University of Galway and Kevin Doyle, Group Head of News at Mediahuis to discuss...

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... 

A decriminalisation of drugs and a move towards a comprehensive health-led response.   That is just one of the key findings in the final report by the Citizens Assembly on Drug Use which has been launched today.   Paul Reid chaired the Citizens Assembly on Drugs and he joined Kieran on the show to discuss...

Ellen Coyne is writing today that if a restaurant or cafe is child free, it’s essentially saying it’s women free. Do mothers feel a burden when out with their kids and feel the responsibility for other’s enjoyments  Kieran was joined by Aideen Finnegan, Podcast Producer for The Irish Times and Holly Dalton, Chef and director of Conbini Condiments... 

The Ireland’s women basketball team is set to go ahead with their game against Israel next month despite calls for a boycott from a number of the squad members due to the ongoing war with Gaza.   Kieran was joined by broadcaster and activist, Emer O'Neill and Basketball player, author and peace activist Rebecca O’Keefe...

This is the Afternoon Update – The Hard Shoulder’s daily catch up on the day's news.  Today, Kieran was joined by John Lee, Executive Editor Daily Mail Group Ireland and Mary McCarthy, Columnist with the Irish Independent...  

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 a variety of granola to the test...

Every week for Tuesday Travel on The Hard Shoulder, Fionn Davenport takes a closer look at some of the fantastic destinations to visit around the world. This week, Fionn joined Kieran to look at a trip to Venice...

We’ve teamed up with Laya Healthcare to explore wellbeing in the workplace. Today, Kieran was joined by Dr. Brian Pennie, Neuroscientist and Resilience Specialist. Brian has had a tough journey to the position he is in today, having struggled with heroin addiction.  The Laya Healthcare Workplace Wellbeing Index, available at Layahealthcare.ie/wellbeingindex . Keep your finger on the pulse.’ I...

This is The Soapbox. Today, Kieran Cuddihy was joined by Nicola Tallant, Investigations editor with the Sunday World to discuss cocaine usage in Ireland and its impact on the industry worldwide...

40 Years ago today, January 24, 1984, the Apple Macintosh was introduced to the world. Four decades later, it continues to maintain a dedicated community of enthusiasts and users. Jess Kelly, Newstalk's Technology Correspondent joined Kieran to discuss...

According to a new survey, a quarter of Teenagers from 14-16 in North Dublin drank alcohol last year.   The study by the North Dublin Regional Drug and Alcohol Task Force, also claims that attitudes to drink have changed with more young girls engaging with drinking than boys.  Newstalk's Henry McKean met with people in Dublin and asked them about their drinking habits growing up. Ki...

There have been mixed reactions about the Oscar nominations. Margot Robbie and Greta Gerwig missed out on major nominations, while Ryan Gosling earned a nod for his supporting role as Ken.   Kieran was joined by Alexandra Ryan, Founder and CEO of Goss.ie and Chris Wasser, Arts journalist and Sunday independent film critic to discuss...

 Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has confirmed that Libmeldy – the world’s most expensive drug has been approved for use in Ireland.  The drug is used to treat Metachromatic leukodystrophy - or MLD, a rare and life-threatening disease that affects the metabolic system in children.  Les Martin’s eldest son, Cathal, died from the MLD three years ago at the age of six, his younger...

This is the Afternoon Update – The Hard Shoulder’s daily catch up on the day's news.  Today, Kieran was joined by Laura Donnelly, News Editor and Anchor with Bauer Media Group and David Hall, CEO of iCare Housing and CEO of Lifeline Serivces... Image: RTÉ

This is The Soapbox. Today, Dr. Jennifer Cassidy, Lecturer in Diplomatic Studies at Oxford University joined Kieran Cuddihy on The Hard Shoulder to discuss the role of social media during conflicts...

Caroline Morahan, Irish actress and presenter joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to discuss some of her favourite books...

New measures are being introduced to ensure that cash payments are accepted at supermarkets and pharmacies.  This comes with the Access to Cash laws which will aim to keep physical money in the economy as well as availability of ATMs in Irish communities.  Kieran was joined by Seamus Boland CEO of Rural Link and Paul Dolan, who runs The Barn gastropub in Glanmire, Cork and Sinead Ry...

Despite a nurse and garda with combined salaries of €89,000, new research by the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland. Has found they are still €60k short to be able to buy a three-bed semi detached home in the Greater Dublin Area  Karl Deeter is CEO of OnlineApplication.ie and Financial Analyst and Susanne Rogers, Research And Policy Analyst Social Justice Ireland joined Kieran to dis...

Writing on X, Content Creator Holly Carpenter says: 'I will never understand why so many lads go around Dublin just casually spitting everywhere? In broad daylight without an ounce of shame. Are you alright It makes me feel ill & I literally never see women doing this' Is spitting in public places becoming more common? And although it's not a crime should it be treated the same way dropping li...