The Hard Shoulder

It was reported this week that Ukrainians are now to be offered modular homes worth €145,000 for at least 12 months. This is part of an effort to house the Ukrainians that are arriving here over the next month.  Brendan Ogle, trade unionist and housing activist and Paul Treyvaud, owner of Treyvaud's Restaurant in Killarney...

Cork County Council have written to bin collection companies in the county on the issue of bins being collected 'too early', causing unrest among people in the early hours of the morning... Henry McKean reports...

Shelbourne have agreed to release goalkeeper Scott van der Sluis so he can take part in ITV reality show Love Island. The club said the 22-year-old had requested early release from his contract so he could take part in the show. Kieran was joined by former Love Island contestant, Shannen Reilly McGrath to discuss life after the show... Image: ITV

The Government are set to hold a number of consultative forums on neutrality next week in Cork. Today, in Leinster House there was a spat or two in the Dail that involved Tánaiste Micheal Martin and People Before Profit TD Paul Murphy on the topic of neutrality. Kieran was joined by People Before Profit TD Paul Murphy and Lisa Chambers, Fianna Fáil Senator, leader of the Seanad, and spokesperson o...

Illegally parked cars on footpaths and cycling lanes can be a frustrating everyday experience. But is this a bigger issues than we know of? Kieran was joined by Green Party Councilor for Dublin City, Donna Cooney and Dr Robert Synott, Coordinator and founder of Voice of Vison Impairment Ireland

The European Central Bank has its raised borrowing costs by a quarter of a percent, to their highest level in 22 years. They’ve also left the door open to more hikes - citing the continued fight against inflation. Kieran was joined by Dan O’Brien, chief economist of the Institute of International and European Affairs to discuss

A new study from the University of Bath has found that women prioritise social status and financial prospects in potential partners while men are more focused on looks when looking for their significant other. But does this actually ring true? Kieran was joined by Co-Hosts of the ‘Is This Why You’re Single Podcast’, Lisa Brady, Irish Daily Mail Features Editor and Feargal Harrington, Owner of INTR...

This weekend Manchester City won their first ever champions league sparking huge celebrations amongst fans at home and abroad, but it was the celebrations of Jack Grealish which drew ire. Some feel Grealish’s celebrations promote drinking within sport and could be harmful to younger viewers. Kieran was joined by Tim Barry, former chairman of Rathdowney-Erril GAA in Co Laois and Luke Loughlin, West...

Psychotherapist Richard Hogan’s new book ‘Home Is Where The Start Is: How Your Family Made You, and How You Can Make Yourself Even Better’ encourages people to look into their family history to help with their own struggles. Richard joined Kieran in studio 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 take a look a some of the options for condoms on the shelves...

This week the HSE are holding their annual Men’s Health Week with this year’s theme being ‘The Picture of Health’ and what does that look like to you? Kieran was joined by Eoin Kernan, who has experienced both sides of men’s health, reaching a devastating low in 2019 by learning he was living with an eating disirder and now bouncing back now 4 years later as a men's mental health advocate...

The Irish Countrywomen’s Association has had a strong presence in rural communities for generations and has provided women with opportunities to connect with others who share similar interests and learn skills. In recent years, some members have labelled the organisation as toxic and dysfunctional. Former national president of the ICA and member for over 50 years, Breda Raggett joined Kieran to di...

Behavioural scientist Pete Lunn joined Kieran to talk about what it means to be in awe.

A People Before Profit bill to pay young workers the national minimum wage has been amended by the government today, freezing the Bill for another a year. Should we be paying young people the national minimum wage ? Kieran was joined by Molly Greenough UCD Student Union President and Danny Healy Rae, Independent TD for Kerry to discuss…

With father’s day next Sunday many will be buying dad some craft beers or a satirical mug. But would you buy dad a bouquet of flowers? Kieran was joined by influencer, Holly Carpenter, Joe O’Shea, Editor of CorkBeo.ie and owner of Balla Florists in Mayo, Judi Roche to discuss...

As the country mourns the death of legendary singer Christy Dignam, Newstalk is looking back on a ‘singular, stand-out’ talent’s life. The Aslan frontman died peacefully at his home yesterday following a long battle with cancer. Tributes have been pouring in the hours since, with Hothouse Flowers musician Fiachna Ó Braonáin this morning remembering his friend as one of the great rock n’ roll singe...

Every week for Tuesday Travel on The Hard Shoulder, Fionn Davenport and Kieran Cuddihy will take a closer look at some of the fantastic destinations to visit around the world. This week, Fionn and Kieran took a look at some of the best seaside resorts out there...

Lady Catherine from Dalkey Castle joined Kieran LIVE at The Queens bar in Dalkey...

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 LIVE in The Queens Bar in Dalkey with a debate on 'Should we still be building data centres?'

We are broadcasting to you from the coastal village of Dalkey as part of Newstalk's Summer Tour. There may be a rain warning issued for the West of the country but here on the East Coast people are still flocking to the sea. So much so that we sent our reporter Josh Crosbie out to meet with those who heading to the water.

As the Dalkey Book Festival approaches Kieran was joined LIVE at The Queens Bar in Dalkey by one of the speakers, journalist and broadcaster, Mark Little...

Christy Dignam, lead singer of Aslan, has died aged 63. Newstalk's Tom Dunne joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to remember him...

With the long spell of warm weather that we’ve had lately, barbecues and cocktail shakers have been dusted off all over the country. For some summer bbq and cocktail recipes Kieran was joined LIVE inby Nico Reynolds, chef and host of All Fired Up and Dylan McCauley, General Manager of The Queens Bar Dalkey...

As part of Newstalk's Summer Tour, The Hard Shoulder was LIVE from the Queen's Bar in Dalkey. While out there, Newstalk's Tom Dunne took Kieran on a tour of Dalkey...

Now be it longer evenings, drinking wine in the garden or watching love island these are just some of favourite parts of the summer season according to a recent study commissioned by John Lewis. What are the best moments of summer, Kieran was joined by Journalist and Author, Barbara Scully and Newstalk's Henry McKean to discuss...