The Hard Shoulder

It’s one of life’s age old questions – how to make the perfect steak. Well one physicist thinks he has cracked the code – and it involves a microwave.  Physicist George Vekinis who has published books about the science involved in cooking and Gary O’Hanlon Chef consultant to the O’Sullivan’s Group in Paris joined Kieran to discuss...

Three young children have been injured in a ‘serious incident’ in Dublin city centre. The suspected stabbing happened shortly after 1:30 pm this afternoon Gaelscoil Coláiste Mhuire on Parnell Square East. One young girl has suffered critical injuries, while two other children are being treated for less serious injuries. A woman is also being treated for serious injuries. Kieran was joined on...

Three young children have been injured in a ‘serious incident’ in Dublin city centre. The suspected stabbing happened shortly after 1:30 pm this afternoon Gaelscoil Coláiste Mhuire on Parnell Square East. One young girl has suffered critical injuries, while two other children are being treated for less serious injuries. A woman is also being treated for serious injuries. Kieran was joined on...

CEO of An Post, David McRedmond is this years recipient of EY’s Special Recognition Award, and he joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder...

The Hard Shoulder was LIVE from the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards in Powerscourt. Kieran was joined by Frank O’Keefe, EY Ireland’s Managing Partner and Bobby Kerr, Presenter of Down To Business on Newstalk...

The government is proposing legislation to change the Triple Lock.   These purposed changes could mean that the Government can react quicker to deploying Defence Forces aboard, but does this challenge our neutrality?  Kieran was joined by People Before Profit TD for Dublin South West, Paul Murphy and Fianna Fail Senator and Leader of the Seanad Lisa Chamber to discuss..

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 week Simon and Kieran put a variety of children's yoghurts to the test...

Just 3,000 homes across Ireland have been found liable for the new Vacant Homes Tax.   That is despite over 50,000 homes being initially identified as potentially liable by Revenue as of 20th November.   Labour Leader Ivana Bacik and Eoin Ó Broin, Sinn Féin TD and Party Housing Spokesperson joined Kieran to discuss...

It is 60 years ago today that John F. Kennedy had died after being shot by Lee Harvey Oswald.  The Kennedys have historically left an indelible mark on US politics, but what about now?  Is the Kennedy family still the force it once was?  Larry Donnelly, Law lecturer in University of Galway and co-director of the Kennedy Summer School joined Kieran to discuss...

Today marks the publication of the Healthy Ireland Survey for 2023, which is the eighth annual survey by the Department of Health. The survey looks at general trends across multiple factors on the health of the Irish nation. It looks at issues such as general health, smoking, alcohol, GP visits, and mental health. The survey found a decline in people reporting good health and an increase in the us...

According to Israel’s Channel 12, Irish-Israeli girl Emily Hand is one of 50 hostages that will be released by Hamas in an exchange for 150 Palestinians held by Israel.  It comes as a 4 day pause on the conflict is due to come into effect tomorrow.  Kieran was joined by Shona Murray, Europe Correspondent at Euronews and Sean Bell, Retired former fighter pilot and current defence consulta...

Irish-Palestinian man Ibrahim Alagha has spoken to Kieran a number of times on The Hard Shoulder while stuck in Gaza amongst the ongoing conflict.  Ibrahim and his family have since managed to leave Gaza and return home.  Ibrahim Alagha joined Kieran Cuddihy in studio…

Kieran Cuddihy was joined by Fine Gael Senator, Regina Doherty, and Socialist Party TD for Cork North Central, Mick Barry. Continuing the series, ‘Common Ground’, they will debate some of the biggest, most divisive topics around. The series continued with a debate on 'Can society do more to combat violence against women?'...

Today, the Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying heard a powerful testimony from a man who has since died from Motor Neurone Disease.  Gino Kenny, People Before Profit TD for Dublin Mid West was there and he joined Kieran to discuss... 

Irish Times columnist Jen Hogan spoke to Josh Crosbie on Newstalk Breakfast about the importance of inclusion in children’s parties.  Kieran was joined by comedian and co-founder of ZoomParty.ie Steve Cummins and Columnist with the Irish Independent, Mary McCarthy to discuss...

The European Parliament has backed new draft legislation aimed at enhancing consumer rights to opt for product repairs rather than replacements. Newstalk’s Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly joined Kieran to discuss…

The Chief of Hamas said earlier today that a truce agreement with Israel was near.  It happened as assaults on Gaza continued and rockets were still being fired into Israel. How likely is a significant ceasefire?  Kieran was joined by Kim Sengupta, World Affairs Editor for The Independent in the UK…

The Republic of Ireland take on New Zealand in a friendly at the Aviva stadium on Tuesday evening. One name that is the focus of attention is manager Stephen Kenny. Newstalk reporter, Josh Crosbie, has been meeting with fans to see how they feel about his performance as manager.

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.   Comedian Julie Jay joined Kieran to continue the challenge...

I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here returned to our screens last night boasting a brand new line-up of celebrities.   The line-up includes, Britney Spears sister, This Morning presenter Josie Gibson and Nigel Farage.    Kieran was joined by Newstalk Producer, Sean Reidy and Founder of Goss.ie , Ali Ryan 

On Friday, Josef Puska was was sentenced to life in prison today by Mr Justice Tony Hunt.  While sentencing Puska, Justice Hunt said that if he had the authority he would have considered a whole life sentence.  Should Ireland introduce whole life sentencing?   Kieran was joined by Former Governor of Mountjoy Prison, John Lonergan and former Senator, Marie Louise O’Don...

It’s getting to that point of the year in which all the Christmas ads are out, we have the Late Late Toy show on the horizon and people are starting to feel festive.    However we are still in November, so it begs the question, is it too early for the Christmas season?   Newstalk's Own Simon Tierney and Niamh Maher Commercial Creative Director with Journal Media joined Kieran t...

Embarking on a global adventure, English comedian and author Dom Joly brings his unique comedic and journalistic perspective to unravel the mysteries behind conspiracy theories.  From questioning the existence of Finland to exploring the minds of die-hard flat earth believers, Dom takes readers on an engaging journey throughout his book.   Kieran was joined by Dom Joly on The Hard S...

Lower paid workers are set to benefit most as the number of paid sick leave days is increased. It'll rise from 3 to 5 days a year from the 1st of January, at a rate of 70 per cent of gross earnings, with a cap of 110 euro. Paid sick leave is to increase from 3 to 5 days from January 1st. Neale Richmond, Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment with Special Responsibi...

Kieran was joined on The Hard Shoulder by Irish chef Paul Flynn, author of ‘Butter Boy’, a brand new cookbook and owner of The Tannery in Waterford...