The Hard Shoulder

A record number of people took public transport last year. There were 308 million passenger journeys taken in 2023 across trains, buses and trams. Henry McKean went to a train station and a bus stop and asked passengers, are you happy with the service and how it could be improved? Kieran was also joined by CEO of the National Transport Authority to discuss...

Today, Families for Reform of CAMHS went before the the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health to express their concerns that children across Ireland are being failed and that families were not receiving adequate support at a time when they need it most.  Kieran was joined by Hannah Ní Ghiolla Mhairtín, spokesperson for Families for Reform of CAHMS, Grainne Morrison and Emer Deasy who are both...

This is the Afternoon Update – The Hard Shoulder’s daily catch up on the day's news.  Today, Kieran was joined by Elaine Loughlin, Political Reporter with the Irish Examiner and Niamh Maher, Commercial Creative Director with TheJournal.ie...

Travel journalist, Nicola Brady joined Kieran to give him tips for travelling to Tahiti...

This is The Soapbox. Today, Broadcaster and author, Barbara Scully joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to tell us to not to worry, because the best years are still ahead of you, even in your 50s and 60s

Hugh Wallace, Director with Douglas-Wallace Architects joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to discuss some of his favourite books...

A motion has passed unanimously by Mayo County Council today, to cease cooperation with the Department of Integration over the housing of Asylum seekers and refugees in the County.  Protests have also continued outside Racket Hall in Roscrea today, where 17 international protection applicants have been housed since yesterday. Minister Roderic O’Gorman met with some local representatives today...

Some of you may have seen the programme on RTÉ The Last Priests in Ireland. There is also a programme airing which is titled The Last Nuns in Ireland. We sent our reporter, Josh Crosbie to meet with some of those who have chosen this way of life.

SuperValu Park – that is the potential new name for the home of Cork GAA Páirc Uí Caoimh.  The county board is meeting tonight to ratify the potential deal with reports suggesting the deal could fetch the cash strapped board between €250,000 and €300,000 annually.  Kieran was joined by Larry Tompkins Former Cork Footballer, Kenneth Collins Sinn Féin councillor and John Hayes, All Ireland...

This is the Afternoon Update – The Hard Shoulder’s daily catch up on the day's news.  Today, Kieran was joined by Ellen Butler, Newstalk Reporter and Mary McCarthy, Columnist with the Irish Independent to wade through today's top stories...

This is The Soapbox. Today, Fergus Finlay, former CEO of Barnardos joined Kieran to Post Office Scandal in the UK and how this is not the first time or perhaps the last time we will see stories like this...

People caught with a small amount of drugs should not end up in the criminal justice system – that was the view of Junior Minister for Drugs Hildegarde Naughton speaking in an interview with the Irish Independent.  Kieran was joined by Dr Austin O Carroll Founder Safetynet and Clinical Director Granby GP service for Homeless and Michael O’Sullivan, Former Garda Assistant Commissioner &am...

With so many types of vitamins on the market it can be difficult, and even overwhelming, to decide which ones are best to buy for your kids.  Dr Suzanne Crowe, a consultant in paediatric intensive care at Crumlin Children’s Hospital joined Kieran to discuss which vitamins are essential for your little ones...

Sarah Irvine was diagnosed with a progressive form of multiple sclerosis back in 2019.  The condition causes the body’s immune system to attack cells in the brain, optic nerve and spinal cord which can have a significant impact on an person’s mobility.  Sarah Irvine is now hoping to travel to London to get StemCell treatment which is hoped will slow or even stop the effects of her MS......

Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan has suggested that free parking for public sector workers could be scrapped to help cut down on congestion in the city centre.  Is this a reasonable thing to do or is it unfair to the public sector workers?  Kieran was joined by Jen Hogan, Columnist with the Irish Times and Keith Gavin, Chair of Irish Parking Association to discuss...

This is the Afternoon Update – The Hard Shoulder’s daily catch up on the day's news.  Today, Kieran was joined by David Davin-Power, Journalist and commentator and Jack Power, News Reporter with the Irish Times...

Kieran Cuddihy was joined by Comedian Steve Cummins and the presenter of Weekend Breakfast on Today FM, Alison Curtis to look back on the week that was, but with a few twists..

The annual Ireland Gateway to Europe trip to the US has announced it will return in 2024.   Now in its 12th year, it comprises an annual mission of 50 business leaders and Irish media to the US.   Kieran was joined by Adie McGennis, Executive Chairman of Sigmar Recruitment and one of the founders of Ireland Gateway to Europe and Robert MacGiolla Phádraig, another founder o...

Aisling Larkin, Mindful Eating Coach and TV Chef joined Kieran today to chat through some of her top tips for Christmas dinner...

Roscrea’s only operating hotel, Racket Hall, will see its 40 rooms repurposed to accommodate 160 asylum seekers. This decision has sparked protests among locals   Eoghan O’Mara Walsh, Chief Executive of the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation joined Kieran to discuss...

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...

St Vincent's University Hospital has apologised in court to the family of a 76-year-old Freda Fox from Castlerea, Co. Roscommon, who died after losing 17 litres of blood during a complex operation carried out by two trainee surgeons.   Vanessa, Freda’s daughter, joins me now and thank you for taking the time to speak to us today 

Israel has denied allegations of genocide following South Africa’s case against them at the International Court of Justice (ICJ).    Shona Murray, European Correspondent for Euro News joined Kieran to discuss...

If you are a cyclist you will be pleased to hear that a new National Cycle Network plan has been launched this week. The Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan has promised that there will be 3,500km of cycle lanes  by 2040. Newstalk reporter, Josh Crosbie has been looking into this and has met with people who are fans of the idea and those who live near cycleways.

This is the Afternoon Update – The Hard Shoulder’s daily catch up on the day's news.  Today, Kieran was joined by Liz Dunphy, Senior reporter Irish Examiner and Gráinne Ní Aodha, News Reporter with Press Association to discuss today's top stories...