The Thursday Interview on The Hard Shoulder

CEO of the Rape Crisis Centre Noeline Blackwell talked to Kieran about her life in law, her evolving passion for human rights, why she's a 3 year old at heart and why she remains an eternal optimist to this day.

All Ireland winner and former GAA President Nickey Brennan talked about his Kilkenny roots, memorable moments as GAA President, and his hopes for the future of the GAA.

Broadcasting legend Gloria Hunniford joined Anton on The Hard Shoulder to talk about her life in front of the camera, and behind the mic; as well as stories of joy and loss in her personal life.

From Tesco, to X Factor, to panto, to struggling during the pandemic - Mary Byrne described it all to Kieran on The Thursday Interview.

Following the release of his memoir, 'From Rags To Ricky!', Sid Owen, aka Ricky Butcher from Eastenders, joined Kieran for The Thursday Interview on The Hard Shoulder.

Actress and comic Katherine Lynch joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to discuss her fears coming out of lockdown, her family's obsession with GAA and how she would be cancelled if she was to start her career again now.

Kieran was joined this week for the Thursday Interview by Lord David Puttnam to discuss his incredible career. As well as having 10 Oscars and 25 BAFTAs associated with his film production career,he has worked in public policy relating to education, environment and the creative industries since 1998;  has a CBE, a knighthood and was appointed to the House of Lords. He also spoke to Kieran about At...

Kieran was joined for this week's Thursday interview by founder of IrishCentral, Niall O’Dowd. Niall discussed his move to America, his work with Bill Clinton and the changing landscape of the country he has lived in for the past 43 years.   

Larry Bass is one of Ireland's most well know television producers with ShinAwiL productions. He was Kieran's Thursday Interview at the Gateway to Europe launch, chatting about being in business before he left school, learning from failures, and how hiring people who are better than you is a key to success.

Paul Howard joined Anton for The Thursday Interview this week, as he talked about his new children's book, as well as his career in journalism and writing.

Legendary singer Mary Coughlan joins Mark Cagney for The Thursday Interview, where she reflects on the impact her openness about her life has had on her and others, and her joy at making new music.

After what has been a rough year for the much-loved rugby pundit and businessman, Brent Pope joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to discuss the year he's had, as well as talking about his life in sport, broadcasting and business.

Tony Duffin, CEO of Ana Liffey, joins Kieran for the Thursday Interview, and talked about being ‘London Irish’ in south east London, his love of the Pogues, and his journey to helping the homeless.

Legendary concertina player Noel Hill joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to talk about his life in music, and how his life changed after a brutal attack over a decade ago. 

Actress and mental health campaigner Mary McEvoy joined Kieran for The Thursday Interview on The Hard Shoulder to discuss her life in TV, her battles with depression, as well as the effects the Dublin bombings had on her.

Singer-songwriter Roisin O joined Kieran on The Thursday Interview to talk about life in lockdown, being part of a family musical dynasty and what she hopes for in the future.

Sport Ireland CEO John Treacy joined Kieran for The Thursday Interview on The Hard Shoulder, where he talked about his life, career, and his hopes for the upcoming Olympics.

Derry and Sallyanne Clarke joined Kieran on the Thursday Interview, as they talk about losing their son, how they lost their nest egg, and where next in their careers.

The irrepressible Joe Brolly joined Kieran on The Thursday Interview to discuss life in lockdown, his upbringing in Derry, his response to what's happening in Northern Ireland, his GAA career in playing and punditry, and so much more.

The Reverend Richard Coles joined Mark on The Thursday Interview on The Hard Shoulder to discuss his life, the death of his partner David, and how he deals with grief - all chronicled in his new memoir 'The Madness Of Grief'.

Comedian, television host and now novelist Mel Giedroyc was Kieran's guest on The Thursday Interview on The Hard Shoulder, where she spoke about her debut book, her father's pride in the family name, her career in television and so much more.