The Hard Shoulder

Winning the Grand National in 2018 with Tiger Roll in 2018 was one of the highlights of a glittering career for one of Ireland’s greatest ever jockeys.  However Davy has now decided to swap the racetrack for the ballroom floor as the latest contestant announced in the new series of Dancing with the Stars.  Davy Russell joined Kieran on the show this afternoon...

Justice Minister Helen McEntee has sought Cabinet approval for a proposed extradition deal between Ireland and the United Arab Emirates.   The move could see as Gardaí seek the extradition of members of the Kinahan organised crime group.  Kieran was joined by Nicola Tallant, Investigations Editor with the Sunday World...  

COP28 continued today and Sadhbh O’Neill, senior climate adviser for Friends of the Earth Ireland joined Kieran to discuss...

The CSO results today showed us how we are travelling since 2016, and what did we learn That you can’t break a habit and we still love our cars.   63% of us, or over 1.2 million of us, jump in the car when we want to go somewhere.  Why are we not looking for more sustainable options like walking, cycling or public transport?  Kieran was joined by Fejlin Jose, Chairperson of the...

In a statement this afternoon, a spokesperson for the Department of Integration has said that it can no longer provide accommodation to all international protection applicants, due to a severe shortage.  They have said that tents and sleeping bags will be provided to people where required.  Kieran was joined by Tom McEnaney, Media Consultant and Founder of Effective Aid Ukraine, who has...

Over the next few weeks, Kieran Cuddihy will be taking Irish classes as part of a 'Couch to Comhrá in 6 Weeks' challenge and each Monday he will be sharing his journey alongside some Irish speakers.   Luke Fitzgerald, Former Leinster player and Irish International joined Kieran to continue the challenge...

In a statement this afternoon, a spokesperson for the Department of Integration has said that it can no longer provide accommodation to all international protection applicants, due to a severe shortage.  They have said that tents and sleeping bags will be provided to people where required.  Kieran was joined by Teresa Buczkowska is a migrant rights expert, and formerly of the Immigrant C...

GAAGO will stream a total of 38 exclusive GAA championship games next year. GAAGO, initially provided live coverage for international audiences since 2014, but gained exclusive rights to cover championship matches last year. The jointly owned venture from RTÉ and the GAA came under criticism for being behind a paywall. Seán Kelly, former President of the GAA and Fine Gael MEP joined Kieran to disc...

COP28 continued in the United Arab Emirates today. Sadhbh O’Neill, Senior climate advisor for Friends of the Earth joined Kieran to discuss what happened today. Kieran was also joined by Jennifer Whitmore, Social Democrats TD for Wicklow and spokesperson for Climate, Environment & Biodiversity and Kevin McPartland, CEO of Fuels for Ireland...

A recent study conducted by the Nevin Economics Research Institute and the UCD School of Business reveals that Ireland's most undesirable roles are often filled by women and younger workers, whereas men predominantly occupy the most top positions. Henry McKean joined Kieran with this report...

It’s 70 years since Hugh Hefner published the first edition of Playboy with none other than Marilyn Monroe on the cover.   Though, no one was able to buy the 1953 issue in Ireland and they couldn’t get the 1963 or 73 issues either.   But Ireland has a storied history with the magazine none the less, from IRA smugglers, to uproar in Tralee and even interviews with the Healeys Rae.&nb...

Every week Kieran Cuddihy will be joined by writer and broadcaster, Keith Walsh and the presenter of Weekend Breakfast on Today FM, Alison Curtis to look back on the week that was, but with a few twists..

Aisling Larkin, Mindful Eating Coach and TV Chef joined Kieran today to chat through some of her favourite 'Good Mood Foods'...

Recently focus has been put into online content and how it played a role in the riots last week.   Misinformation is everywhere and in Ireland we are not immune, so what does misinformation look like and how does it take hold in our society?  Razan Ibraheem, Jounalist specialising in content verification joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder

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...

Today, Ireland is taking its first steps in our space adventure!   EIRSAT-1 is Ireland’s first satellite, and it is being launched into orbit from 6pm at the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.   The head of the Team Professor Lorraine Hanlon, Professor of Astronomy at UCD joined Kieran from California  Image: European Space Agency

King Charles was speaking today the second day of COP28. Our own Taoiseach Leo Varadkar will give his own speech tomorrow at the climate summit.   The Taoiseach will pledge that Ireland will spend 225 million from 2025 to tackle climate change which is the highest figure Ireland has given towards this issue.  Sadhbh O’Neill, Senior climate advisor for Friends of the Earth joined Kie...

Sinn Féin has confirmed it has tabled a motion of no confidence in Justice Minister Helen McEntee following the riots in Dublin last week.  A vote will now be held in the Dáil next Tuesday.  Kieran was joined by Pa Daly, Sinn Féin spokesperson on Justice Neale Richmond, Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment with Special Responsibility for Business, Emplo...

Ade Adepitan, former Paralympian with Team GB and TV presenter, joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to discuss his new documentary 'The Big British Beef Battle'...

The Pogues frontman and songwriter Shane MacGowan has died at the age of 65. Kieran was joined by Jonathan Cronin, from Of Cronin, Charles Hendy, from The Mary Wallopers, Liam Ó Maonlaoí, Musician and Mundy to discuss...

The Council of Europe has released a report which examines the way history is taught across seventeen European countries, including our own. The way subjects are taught in Ireland can often be a topic of debate so let's see how Ireland fared.  Kieran was joined by Journalist and Historian, Ronan McGreevy and Aodhan Ó Riordain, Labour Party TD and Education Spokesperson...

The Pogues frontman and songwriter Shane MacGowan has died at the age of 65. His death was announced by his wife Victoria Mary Clarke and by The Pogues this morning. Gerry Adams, Former President of Sinn Fein joined Kieran to discuss...

One Scottish Hotel has set its stall out for Christmas by announcing after 53 years of serving Mince Pies, it will stop.  Glynhill Hotel & Spa, in Glasgow has decided to save on food waste by not including the Christmas desert which is no longer a favourite amongst its customers.  Darina Allen Chef, Author and founder of Ballymaloe Cookery School joined Kieran to discuss and told him...

COP28 has finally gotten underway in Dubai and Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has been in attendance today.   Throughout the climate conference we want to cut through the noise and tell you exactly what has been discussed.  Sadhbh O’Neill, senior climate advisor to Friends of the Earth Ireland joined Kieran to discuss... 

Today the Council of Europe has released a report which examines the way history is taught across seventeen European countries, including our own. The way subjects are taught in Ireland can often be a topic of debate so let's see how Ireland fared.   Kieran was joined by Carl O’Brien, Education Editor with The Irish Times to discuss...