The Hard Shoulder

According to officials from Massachusetts Institute of Technology they have detected a mysterious radio signal from a distant galaxy which lasted three seconds. Dr Niamh Shaw Scientist Engineer and Communicator specialising in outer space, joined Kieran to discuss what these waves could mean.

Almost 500,000 workers across the country have overpaid the taxman by €600 meaning you could be entitled to a share of the €620 million overpaid to Revenue. Sinead Ryan presenter of the home show joined Kieran to discuss the best way of getting back what you are owed.

New research out today is questioning the need for antidepressants, saying they may not actually help with mental illness. Patricia Casey, Consultant Psychiatrist at the Hermitage Clinic and Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry in UCD, joined Kieran to explain how the research might not be all that it seam's.

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have tied the knot after a long on again, off again relationship. Sarina Bellisimo joined Kieran to discuss the best 'Bennifer' movies.

Unlocked: An Irish Prison Officer’s Story’ is a newly co-written book which takes a look at the history of the Irish Prison Service. The book gives an authentic account of life in one of the most dangerous and toughest workplaces dealing with some of the most notorious criminals on this island. Kieran was joined by co-authors David McDonald who is also a former prison officer and Mick Clifford spe...

AIB is to turn 70 of its 170 branches into cashless outlets as a result of what it has claimed is declining demand for these services. Timmy Dooley Fianna Fail senator, David Hall CEO of the Irish Mortgage Holders Association and Anne Marie Cronin Photographer and owner of the Photography Gallery at West End in Castletownbere, Co. Cork, joined Kieran to discuss their reaction to the news.

The European Union has proposed a 15% in natural gas consumption over the course of the next eight months. The cut will affect households as well as power producers and could be made legally binding if Russia cuts its gas supply to Europe. Conor Minogue, IBEC's Senior executive with responsibility for infrastructure, energy and environmental policy, Paul Deane, Research professor at University Col...

Dublin City Councilors have agreed to move forward with the full pedestrianisation of South William Street, however, the decision to make the street traffic free has been met by some opposition from businesses in the area, particularly car park owners. Andrea Horan, Owner of Tropical Popical, which has been on South William Street for 10 years, joined Kieran and John Mitchell, owner of Mitchell Ca...

150 refugees will be accommodated at the Army camp in Gormanston from today. Since February over 40,000 Ukrainian refugees have arrived into the country, with difficulties now been seen in sourcing accommodation for those arriving. Liam O’Dwyer, Secretary General of the Irish Red Cross joined Kieran to discuss the ongoing issues surrounding accommodation.

Families could be forced to abandon their second car if farmers can’t agree to higher level carbon emission targets. Michael Healy Rae is the Independent TD for Kerry and Steven Matthews, Green Party TD for Wicklow, joined Kieran to discuss if this is the right move.

Children in Ireland are waiting as much as four years for autism assessments. Families are always told early intervention is key but the resources don’t seem to be there to help. Kieran was joined by Miriam Kenny, Chairperson of Involve Autism and Rebecca McDermott who has spent €16,500 for private autism assessments, to discuss the toll this is taking on families.

Research also shows nearly one-fifth of over 50’s have developed shingles, and over half know someone who was affected by condition. Senior Journalist with RTÉ, Teresa Mannion joined Kieran to discuss her own experience of experiencing the condition.

On the hottest day of the year, Kieran was joined by Newstalks Simon Tierney to take a look back at the history of the BBQ.

A draft new curriculum for SPHE and RSE in schools has been being published today. The new Junior Cert curriculum will look at issues including the influence of pornography, sharing sexual images online, consent and gender identity. Anjelica Foley, Welfare Officer with the Irish Second Level joined Kieran and Rebekah Connolly, Gender, Sexuality and Relationships Editor for SpunOut.ie, to discuss t...

To celebrate the good weather, Kieran was joined by Oisin Davis, From Great Irish Beverages, Holly Dalton, Chef and Director at Conbini Condiments and Andrea Gilligan, Host of Lunchtime Live, to discuss the best ways to spend a summers day.

With many people on holidays and going abroad to soak up the sunshine, Newstalk’s Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly joined Kieran take a look at some of the must have technology for your summer.

On the hottest day of the year so far, Evelyn Cusack Head of Forecasting at Met Éireann, joined Kieran as part of the Hard Shoulders summer special.

Now many of you will be jetting off on your holidays soon and with hot weather forecast for the coming week – how will your houseplants survive the heat? Erin Thomas from Hopeless Botanics joined Kieran Cuddihy in studio.

All eyes are on Croke Park this weekend as Kilkenny face Limerick in the All-Ireland Hurling Final. We have been hearing from locals on the show today ahead of the big game but now it is time to hear from two men who were playing the last time these two sides faced off in an All-Ireland. Former Kilkenny hurler, Eoin Larkin and former Limerick hurler Ollie Moran both joined Kieran Cuddihy on the sh...

Apparently, a lot of Irish people are worried about the number of refugees coming to Ireland and think there should be some sort of limit put on the number of Ukrainians coming here. Is this really reflective of how we feel? Margarita Kalinichenko of Ukrainians in Action, Ireland, and Enda O’Neill, Head of office at the UNHCR Ireland both joined Kieran Cuddihy on the show.

Sam McAlister, Producer of the Prince Andrew interview of which the film will be based off, joined Kieran Cuddihy on the show to discuss the famous interview being turned into a film.

Michael Guerin, Senior Addiction Therapist at charity organization Cuan Mhuire joined Kieran Cuddihy to discuss the 1,000 children hospitalised with drug and alcohol-related issues.

Diageo, the maker of Guinness has announced it’s moving most of its beer and ale production out of St James’ Gate in Dublin – but..the site will still be making Guinness. It comes as the housing crisis continues in the city, so should the site be fully. Cieran Perry, Independent councillor on Dublin City Council and Michael Pidgeon, Green Party councillor for Dublin South West Inner City joined Ki...

In this week's Thursday interview Kieran was joined by crime journalist Nicola Tallant, to discuss her career and Dublin's current gangland crisis.

Concerns have been raised over safety on public transport, it comes as a number of Fianna Fail members have asked the public for their view on the issue. Jim O’Callaghan, Fianna Fail’s Justice spokesman and TD for Dublin Bay South, joined Kieran to discuss what can be done to make public transport safer for users.