The Hard Shoulder

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...

The Universal Social Charge was introduced in 13 years ago as a temporary measure to deal with the pressures which the financial crash brought. But, why are we still paying it? Kieran was joined by Verona Murphy Independent TD for Wexford and Daragh Cassidy, Head of Communications at Bonkers.ie...

For the second year running, the Night and Day Festival will take place this summer. On the 24th and 25th of June the magical, musical medley of performance, art and interaction will take place in the surroundings of Lough Key Forest Park, Co. Roscommon. Liam Ó Maonlaí from Hothouse Flowers joined Kieran to

Analysis from the Irish Independent shows a variety of reasons given including the houses being too small, lacking in garden or parking space, lack of storage for motorbikes or being located too close to an ex-partner. Kieran was joined by Susanne Rogers, Research And Policy Analyst Social Justice Ireland and Tom Phillips, managing Director of Tom Phillips and Associates and Adjunct Associate Prof...

Meltdowns, making packed lunches and lost items of clothing are all making parents late in the morning. That's according to a new survey for Natures Aid children’s vitamins, Mini Drops and Super Stars. Henry McKean met these people in the rain and asked them what makes them late and do they find lateness rude or is it part of our culture?

It is 35 years to the day since Ray Houghton headed the ball into the English net at Euro 88' in West Germany. Former Ireland international, Ray Houghton joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to discuss the infamous goal...

Boris Johnson, as well as some of his colleagues, have stepped down as an MP over the weekend. While Nicola Sturgeon has been released without charge following her arrest in connection with the ongoing investigation into the funding and finances of the SNP. Lucy Fisher, chief political commentator at Times Radio joined Kieran to discuss. On this side of the water, a political mutiny could be on th...

There are calls for stricter enforcement of E-scooter rules after footage emerged of someone riding one down the M50 in Dublin. The footage, shared widely on social media, shows the rider hurtling down the busy motorway wearing a high-viz but no helmet. The video has caused a new wave of concern around the safety of these vehicles. How safe are these scooters to use currently, and what needs to be...

U2, the Rolling Stones and now Harry Styles - yes the former one direction star will headline at Slane castle tomorrow. The iconic concert is back after a three year pandemic-induced hiatus and welcome a young crowd of mostly first timers. Newstalk's Sarah Madden reports on why Harry Styles is the perfect performer for this new generation of Slane concert pilgrims.

Aisling Larkin, Mindful Eating Coach and TV Chef joined Kieran today to discuss the all-time great and everyone's favourite by the sea - fish and chips...

All religious images and artefacts have been removed from display at St Vincent’s Hospital after the religious Sisters of Charity’s shareholding was transferred to a charitable trust last year. For more on this, Kieran was joined by Jillian Brennan, CEO of the Humanist Association and Senator Rónán Mullan....