The Hard Shoulder

Nightclubs will be allowed to stay open until 6am, and pubs will be permitted longer operating hours, under new laws to be approved by Cabinet today. Kieran was joined by Former Irish Times Environment Editor,l Frank McDonald and Ian Redmond Owner of The Tramline Dublin…

The Galway Comedy Festival 2022 kicks off tomorrow and comedian Karl Spain has joined Kieran in studio to give an insight into the comedy circuit and being back on the road...

Richard Harris' archive collection is to be donated to University College Cork. Letters, photographs, literary works, artefacts and professional and personal documents which belonged to the late actor will have its public exhibition in Hunt Museum in Limerick before being moved to UCC. Jared Harris, actor and the son of a late actor joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder...

Rishi Sunak has been elected the next leader of the Conservative Party in the UK, and will therefore become the next Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Kieran was joined by Former Conservative MP, Matthew Parris to discuss...

We've heard today that at least a dozen refugees have spent the weekend sleeping rough at Dublin Airport after arriving to Ireland this week – and being told there was no accommodation for them. Kieran was joined by Tom McEneaney, Founder of Effective Aid Ukraine and Richard O’Donoghue, Independent TD for Limerick…

What is Ireland's Greatest Moment of the last 100 years? Over the next few weeks, The Hard Shoulder will look at some of the 20 shortlisted moments and discuss why they deserve the title of 'Ireland's Greatest Moment.' Former RTÉ reporter, Tommie Gorman, joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to discuss his iconic interview with Roy Keane after he walked out on Ireland’s World Cup hopes in Saipan...

Figures released to Newstalk have shown The number of drink-spiking incidents reported to Gardaí has nearly doubled this year. 40 people have reported being spiked so far this year – up from the 22 reports made in all of 2021. Kieran was joined by SETU Student Union President, Mark Dunne, Dola Twomey from the Sexual Violence Center in Cork and Fine Gael Senator Micheál Carrigy to discuss...

Rishi Sunak is the next leader of the Conservative Party in the UK, and will therefore become the next Prime Minister. Penny Mordaunt conceded defeat this afternoon after failing to reach the 100 supporters she needed to bring it to a vote. Author, broadcaster and political commentator Iain Dale joined Kieran on the show to discuss...

Kieran was joined on The Hard Shoulder by political reporter for The Times London, Geri Scott to discuss who are the frontrunners for the position of Prime Minister of the UK. Also joining Kieran in studio was Conor Sheridan, an actor who is Irish, and has been living in the UK for the last 21 years...

As the Conservatives fight like rats in a bag, 1/4 of Londoners are skipping meals & going to bed hungry, including kids. Henry McKean visited London Foodbank, who are moving to food vouchers to help curb the cost of living crisis...

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

What is Ireland's Greatest Moment of the last 100 years? Over the next few weeks, The Hard Shoulder will look at some of the 20 shortlisted moments and discuss why they deserve the title of 'Ireland's Greatest Moment.' Former Taoiseach, Bertie Ahern joined Kieran to discuss why The Good Friday Agreement is Ireland's Greatest Moment and the impact it had on both sides of the border...

Singer, Una Healy joined Kieran LIVE in studio in London to discuss her new single, life in Thurles and the possibility of a return for The Saturdays...

After the dramatics of yesterday, and the resignation of Liz Truss as the UK Prime Minister, much of the drama today is around who will replace her. Sir Bob Neill is MP for Bromley & Chislehurst joined Kieran to discuss...

Kieran was joined on The Hard Shoulder by Lewis Goodall, Analysis and Investigations Editor at Global and Presenter of the Newsagents Podcast to discuss the future of UK politics and who will be the next Prime Minister...

There has been a recommendation made to ban smoking in certain public places. The proposal features in Tobacco Free Ireland's latest annual report and focuses on parks, playgrounds and beaches. We sent Newstalk reporter Josh Crosbie to meet with smokers and non-smokers to get their views on such an idea.

Comedian and Podcaster, Alison Spittle joined Kieran LIVE in studio in London to discuss all things moving to London during a pandemic, 'The Wheel of Misfortune' and her new live show 'Wet'...

Adie McGuinness from Ireland Gateway to Europe and Sigmar Recruitment joins Kieran in our studios as the London visit draws to a close. #GatewaytoEurope

Ronan Keating joined Kieran LIVE in studio in London to discuss his career, life as a radio and TV presenter and the return of Boyzone...

Liz Truss has announced she's quitting as Britain's Prime Minister - with her successor to be in place by next Friday. The process for choosing a successor to Liz Truss will be announced later this evening. Former UK chancellor Rishi Sunak is the bookies' favourite to take over and former Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to throw his hat in the ring. Kieran was joined by LBC broadcaster, S...

Kieran was joined by Séamus MacCormaic, the new boss of the London Irish Centre, to discuss the work they do helping the Irish community in the city, and their big plans to renovate the centre. #GatewaytoEurope

Ministers in Dublin and Belfast have expressed interest in hosting three full stages of the Tour de France in 2026 or 2027. An update on the joint-bid with Northern Ireland is expected next year. Minister Jack Chambers, Government Chief Whip and Minister of State for Sport joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to discuss the bid..

Liz Truss has announced her resignation as just 44 days after she took up office as UK Prime Minister. Kieran was joined by Matthew Parris, Former Conservative MP and Columnist with The Times and Lauren McEvatt, Former Conservative Government Special Advisor for reaction and a look at who will replace Liz Truss...

LBC broadcaster James O’Brien LIVE in our London studio to discuss the ongoing mayhem facing UK politics...

What is Ireland's Greatest Moment of the last 100 years? Over the next few weeks, The Hard Shoulder will look at some of the 20 shortlisted moments and discuss why they deserve the title of 'Ireland's Greatest Moment.' Former Ireland international soccer player and Italia 90' legend, Tony Cascarino joined Kieran LIVE in studio to discuss why Italia 90' is Ireland's Greatest Moment and the impact t...