The Hard Shoulder

The iconic Big Mac, Quarter Pounder with Cheese and its classic Cheeseburger are changing. McDonald’s has made small modifications to the way it cooks and prepares its burgers. From placing onions on top of each patty while they are cooking on the grill for extra flavour, to changing the sear of the beef patties. But how will burger fans react and if its not broke why fix it? Henry McKean who used...

This week in our Kid's Health Check, Training and Development Manager at BodyWhys, Harriet Parsons joined Kieran to discuss how to spot eating disorder in children and young teens...

On Friday we spoke to Amanda Coughlan Founder and Co-Lead of the paediatric advocacy group for children with Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus  and Tony Foly who’s son Ronan waited 3 years for spinal surgery about how the government have neglected their children’s spinal issues. To discuss this further, Kieran was joined by Sinn Fein Health Spokesperson, David Cullinane and Retired Orthopedic Su...

Have you ever wondered what the differences are between 12 and 15 age rated film in Ireland and what is used to decide these ratings?   Kieran was joined by IFCO Director Dr Ciarán Kissane to discuss...

The Easter holidays have arrived and now the question is what are we going to do with them? Not everyone will be flying off to a foreign country or heading to CentreParcs, so we have decided to look at some practical ways to fill the kids’ time over the next two weeks. Kieran was joined by Mary McCarthy, Irish independent Columnist and Nathan Murphy, Presenter from Off The Ball...

This is the Afternoon Update – The Hard Shoulder’s catch-up on the day's news.  Today, Kieran was joined by David Hall, CEO of iCare Housing and CEO of Lifeline Serivces and Stefanie Preissner, writer and broadcaster...

Aisling Larkin, Mindful Eating Coach and TV Chef joined Kieran today to chat about incorporating eggs and vegetables into your breakfast...

More and more women are signing up for self-defence classes and martial arts. Clubs across the country are reporting an increase in parents bringing their daughters along to classes. Newstalk reporter Josh Crosbie visited a few clubs to learn some moves.

Stephen Donnelly has established a Paediatric Spinal Taskforce. The taskforce will hope to improve the states paediatric spinal services..  This comes after a promise in 2017 from soon to be Taoiseach Simon Harris that no child would be waiting longer than 4 months for spinal surgery  Kieran was joined by Amanda Coughlan, Founder and Co-Lead of the paediatric advocacy group for children...

Off The Ball's Ger Gilroy joined Kieran Cuddihy on The Hard Shoulder to review the week in sport and look ahead to the weekend action...

Ricky Tomlinson, is an actor and comedian you may know as his portrayal as Jim Royle from The Royle Family. He is bringing his new show ‘ The Irish Annies’ to Ireland next month. He joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to discuss...

Is Rip-Off Ireland Back with a bang? Over the next few weeks, we will be looking into the continuing rise in the cost-of-living, but also the price of socialising and leisure activities. Today, Newstalk reporter Sheila Naughton joined Kieran in studio to look at the price of a cup of coffee...

This is the Afternoon Update – The Hard Shoulder’s daily catch-up on the day's news.  Today, Kieran was joined by Wendy Grace, Broadcaster and Columnist  and Brian Mahon, Political Correspondent with the Irish Daily Mail...

Simon Harris is set to become the next Fine Gael leader and Taoiseach. The Higher Education Minister looks increasingly likely to be unopposed in his bid to replace Leo Varadkar. Kieran was joined by Eoin Ó Broin, TD and Sinn Féin's Spokesperson on Housing and Bernard Durkan, Fine Gael TD Kildare North to discuss...

Donald Trump and Joe Biden are expected to contest the 2024 US Presidential Election as they to sail to victory in this summer’s conventions, where they will officially secure their parties’ nomination.  Kieran was joined LIVE in studio by Sean Spicer, Former White House Secretary and host of The Sean Spicer Show...

Is Rip-Off Ireland Back with a bang? Over the next few weeks, we will be looking into the continuing rise in the cost-of-living, but also the price of socialising and leisure activities. Today, Newstalk reporter Sheila Naughton joined Kieran in studio to look at the price of a pint...

As we continue our Newstalk Goes Green Campaign and today we are looking at all things solar panels and selling back to the grid  All of this is with thanks to SSE Airtricity, to find out more about Generation Green Home Upgrade, see sseairtricity.com   Kieran was joined Gary Connolly, Chief Commercial Officer from activ8 Solar Energies to answer all listeners queries...

Minister for Higher Education Simon Harris is likely to be the new Taoiseach and leader of Fine Gael after a number of other candidates pulled their name out of the running. Patrick O'Donovan Minister of State with responsibility for Office of Public Works and the Gaeltacht and Craig Hughes Political Editor of the Irish Daily Mail joined Kieran to discuss...

This is the Afternoon Update – The Hard Shoulder’s daily catch-up on the day's news.  Today, Kieran was joined by Ian O’ Doherty, Columnist with the Irish Independent and Jen Hogan, Journalist, author and columnist with The Irish Times...

Leo Varadkar has said his reasons for resigning as Taoiseach are ‘both personal and political’ in an emotional speech outside Leinster House. The 45-year-old has officially announced his resignation after the shock move caused ructions in political circles this morning. Kieran was joined by Fergus Finlay, Former CEO of Barnardos and Irish Examiner Columnist and Mandy Johnston, Presenter of Ta...

A new report from Aldi was launched today looking into the financial, physical and health impacts of being a parent.  Jarlath Regan comedian, writer, illustrator creator and podcaster joined Kieran to discuss...

Leo Varadkar has stood down as Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader. Pádraig Mac Lochlainn, Sinn Féin TD, Cathal Crowe, Fianna Fail TD for Clare and Holly Cairns, Social Democrats Leader 

Today, March 20th is recognised globally as International Day of Happiness.   Neuroscientist and Professor of Psychology at Trinity College Dublin Professor Ian Robertson joined Kieran to shed light on what will really bring us long-lasting happiness.. 

Leo Varadkar has said his reasons for resigning as Taoiseach are ‘both personal and political’ in an emotional speech outside Leinster House. The 45-year-old has officially announced his resignation after the shock move caused ructions in political circles this morning. Kieran was joined by Mick Clifford, Special Correspondent The Irish Examiner, Pat Rabbitte, Former Labour Leader and Martin Heydo...

This is the Afternoon Update – The Hard Shoulder’s daily catch-up on the day's news.  Today, Kieran was joined by John Lee, Executive Editor Daily Mail Group Ireland and Meghan Scully, Broadcaster to discuss...