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Should there be a tax exemption on your gym membership?
In this cost-of-living crisis, many of us are trying to save money anyway we can. What if your gym membership could qualify as a health expense when claiming tax back? Kieran was joined by Cllr Albert Dolan, Fianna Fáil Councillor Galway and Simon Murphy from Westside Gym to discuss...
Nikki Haley's Presidential campaign 'is on the line'
As it is election year in the US, every Thursday here on the Hard Shoulder we are going to get the latest from the campaign trail. Kieran was joined by Jeff Kuhner, Host of The Kuhner Report on WRKO AM680 Radio in Boston...
Should Israel be disqualified from Eurovision 2024?
Israel could potentially miss this year’s Eurovision Song Contest over a row on the country’s entry. The EBU, who organise the event are “scrutinising” the lyrics of Israel’s entry to this year’s competition amid allegations the song is politically motivated. Kieran was joined by Tom Dunne Newstalk's Own and Adrian Kavanagh, Lecturer at the Maynooth University Department of Geography to discuss...
"They automatically think you're scum" accent discrimination
What is your favourite Irish accent or what accent do you think is the worst? Newstalk reporter, Josh Crosbie has meeting with people from across the country to hear if they ever felt discriminated against due to their accents.
Who does most of the work at home?: 'Men get a bad rap'
While mothers are traditionally viewed as the primary caregivers at home, in today’s day and age parenting is usually more evenly divided between both mum and dad. However, many mothers still feel they bear the brunt of both childcare and household chores. Kieran was joined by June Shannon, Mum and Medical Journalist, Mary McCarthy, mum of four and columnist for the Irish Independent and Newstalk’s Henry McKean..
Former members of RTÉ executive unlikely to waive anonymity of exit packages - Bakhurst
The Director General of RTÉ Kevin Bakhurst joined Kieran Cuddihy in studio to discuss former members of the RTÉ executive receiving exit packages, the sale of land owned by RTÉ and RTÉ's appearances before a number of Oireachtas Committees...
Afternoon Update: FAI before Oireachtas, Housing and Licensing laws
This is the Afternoon Update – The Hard Shoulder’s daily catch up on the day's news. Today, Kieran was joined by Becca Fisher, Journalist with DMG Media and Shane Hannon from Off The Ball...
The Shopping Trolley Hotline: Bottled Water
Newstalk's own, Simon Tierney joined Kieran Cuddihy for the series 'The Shopping Trolley Hotline'. The series will give listeners pause when they’re filling their trolleys, to consider their options this new year. This week Simon and Kieran take a look at bottled water...
Alex Cooney: Changes in online safety policies for kids 'too slow'
This is The Soapbox. Today, Kieran was joined by Alex Cooney, CEO of CyberSafeKids to discuss online safety for children...
Tech Takeover: Dodgy Boxes
Jess Kelly, Newstalk Technology Correspondent joined Kieran for the Tech Takeover. This week Jess looked at the ongoing crackdown on dodgy boxes...
Allowing Irish overseas to vote in upcoming referendums 'would create a ridiculous anomaly'
Should we extend voting rights in the upcoming referendum to the Irish overseas? Kieran was joined by Keith Mills, Political Commentator and Emma De Souza, Spokesperson & Vice chair of votingrights.ie to discuss...
'We have a lot more resilience than we give ourselves credit for' - Brendan Kelly
Covid-19 taught us just how much we need and crave human connection. Professor Brendan Kelly has authored a book about the tenacity of the human spirit in one of the most trying times we may see in our lifetime. He joined Kieran on the show to discuss his new book 'Lessons from Sir William Wilde on Life After Covid'...
Casement Park redevelopment 'significant for the whole island of Ireland
The Irish Government have agreed to spend up to €50M for the development of Casement Park in Belfast. Damien Duff has criticised the GAA ground receiving this handout for the sake of hosting the Euro 2028 games. Kieran was joined by Alan Cawley, Soccer Analyst and Former League of Ireland Player and Matthew O’Toole, SDLP MLA for South Belfast to discuss...Image: Casement Park
Afternoon Update: Dodgy boxes crackdown and Irish Attorney General before ICJ tomorrow
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, Irish Independent and Shauna Bowers, Reporter, Irish Times to discuss...
Skehan: 'Governance lies at the heart of a huge amount of Ireland's problems invisibly'
This is The Soapbox. Today, Kieran was joined by Conor Skehan, Sunday Independent Columnist to discuss the failure and collapse of cost benefit analysis for large scale public projects...
The Bookshelf with Barbara Scully
Writer and broadcaster, Barbara Scully joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to discuss some of her favourite books...
Eating Disorders: 'They have to look more at the core issue' - Calls for more specialised nurses and doctors
Protests are scheduled in Dublin, Cork, and Limerick for March 2nd to demand urgent reforms in Eating Disorder Services across Ireland Many who need to service find obstacle sin the way when trying to reieve help Kieran was joined by Ciara from Limerick and Lauren from Dublin who both suffer with an eating disorder and have met these obstacles in trying to access help and will be taking part in the protest...
What to do after dropping your iPhone in water
Newstalk's Sean Reidy joined Kieran in studio to discuss what to do after dropping your iPhone in water...
Home of the Year returns for its 10th series
Home of the Year, back for its tenth series, resumes tonight at 8:30pm. From renovated classics to architectural marvels, this series will be showcasing twenty-one remarkable homes located in various parts across the country. Kieran was joined by Home of the Year judges, Hugh Wallace and Sara Cosgrove to discuss...Image: RTÉ
"Drivers are being spat at" Respect Transport Workers campaign launched
There are renewed calls for a dedicated transport police to be set up to protect staff and passengers.More than 80% of public transport workers who were surveyed say they have suffered abuse on the job.Newstalk reporter, Josh Crosbie has been meeting with staff who have experienced anti-social behaviour on-board their services.
Afternoon Update: Children's Rights Alliance Report Card and GAA merge with LGFA and Camogie Association
This is the Afternoon Update – The Hard Shoulder’s daily catch up on the day's news. Today, Kieran Cuddihy was joined by Jen Hogan, Columnist with The Irish Times and Newstalk Reporter Seán O'Regan to discuss...
BAFTAs 2024: 'One of the strangest things I've seen on a red carpet'
What were the big moments from last night’s Baftas? A precursor to the Oscars in 3 weeks time. Henry McKean joined Kieran from London to discuss the moments that people are still talking about...
Maia Dunphy: 'I'm quite a loner and I don't want my son to go down the same route'
This is The Soapbox. Today, Kieran was joined by Maia Dunphy, Writer and Broadcaster to discuss her upcoming son's First Holy Communion...
How to Treat a Dog Bite on Children
From 2012 to 2021, over 1,000 children were hospitalised as a result of being bitten by a dog. Many children who experience dog bites are usually bitten by dogs in their own home, with children under the age of 5 years being the most at risk. Kieran was joined by Dr Suzanne Crowe, consultant in paediatric intensive care at Crumlin Children’s Hospital to discuss what to do if your child is a victim of a dog bite...
'The dumbing down of education' - Barbie added to Leaving Cert curriculum
Barbie and The Banshees of Inisherin are set to be added the Leaving Cert Curriculum. From 2026 students will be able to study the box office favourites, but is the curricula trying too hard to be relevant?
Love Island: 'The authenticity is gone'
The Love Island All Stars final will air tonight. The show has seen major characters return for another shot have love.But have many people tuned in over the last few weeks or is everyone got Love Island fatigue ? Kieran was joined by Audience editor of Independent.ie, Deirdre Molomby, Fashion Columnist with The Limerick Post, Jodie McCormack and journalist and Host of My Pod on Paper and Orlaith Condon.
MetroLink: 'We don't have the time to delay'
15 years after the first hearing began into the Metrolink project in Dublin, it has finally resumed today and will continue for some weeks. TheMetroLink will seek to connect Swords to Dublin Airport and also the city centre Kieran was joined by Brian Caufield, Professor of transportation at the School of Engineering at Trinity College Dublin and Frank McDonald, Former Environment Editor with Irish Times...
Afternoon Update: RTÉ meet with Catherine Martin and Price of a pint soars
This is the Afternoon Update – The Hard Shoulder’s daily catch up on the day's news. Today, Kieran Cuddihy was joined by Sarah-Jayne Tobin, Content editor Evoke and host of the Inspire podcast and John Lee, Executive Director, Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday...
You Are What You Eat: Beetroot
Aisling Larkin, Mindful Eating Coach and TV Chef joined Kieran today to chat about beetroot...
'An extraordinary development' - Drew Harris not invited to GRA conference
The GRA have voted not to invite commissioner Drew Harris to their annual conference. The relationship between Gardai and the commissioner has seemed to worsen over the last few months from disputes over rosters and a vote of no confidence. Anton was joined by Crime Journalist with the Irish Independent, Paul Williams and Former Garda Sergeant, Christy Galligan...
Sport with Ger Gilroy
Off The Ball's Ger Gilroy joined Anton Savage on The Hard Shoulder to review the week in sport and look ahead to the weekend action...
Gendered Jobs: 'It's engrained in all of us'
Doing the dishes, replacing the toilet seat, taking the bins out – Is there such thing as girl jobs and boy jobs? Anton was joined by Sarah Reynolds, Owner of Organised Chaos, Edward Hayden, TV Chef and broadcaster and Journalist, Rachel Ryan...
'The demand is there' - Should there be more 24-hour public transport?
A Fine Gael TD has called 24- hour around the clock public transport services in Dublin Deputy Emer Higgins said the expansion of rail services is essential to making this happen. Anton was joined by Feljin Jose, Chairperson, Dublin Commuter Coalition and Professor Brian Caulfield of the school of engineering in Trinity College, Dublin....
Afternoon Update: Alexei Navalny dies, Tinder being sued and GRA snubs Drew Harris
This is the Afternoon Update – The Hard Shoulder’s daily catch up on the day's news. Today, Anton was joined by Gerard Howlin, Public Affairs consultant and Irish Times columnist and Sheila Naughton, Newstalk Multimedia Reporter...
Democrats may 'parachute in' Newsom or Michelle Obama to save election - Jeff Kuhner
As it is election year in the US, every Thursday here on the Hard Shoulder we are going to get the latest from the campaign trail. Kieran was joined by Jeff Kuhner, Host of The Kuhner Report on WRKO AM680 Radio in Boston...
Number of people getting botox 'endemic' in Ireland
From Love Island to the Kardashians – are young people being pressured to get cosmetic work done? Kieran was joined by Liz Dwyer, Founder at Future Beauty & Health Show, Dr Patrick Treacy, Medical Director of the Ailesbury Clinic and Podcaster, Fionnuala Jones to discuss...
Hundreds of Dublin streets to be re-evaluated for waste disposal methods
Hundreds of streets in Dublin are set to be reevaluated to see what is the best way households can dispose of rubbish.Many terraced homes are exempt from having to use wheelie bins, but for years plastic bags have been causing issues for litter.Newstalk reporter, Josh Crosbie, has been meeting with residents and business owners to hear their thoughts on the future of Dublin’s waste.
Uniforms should be 'practical and comfortable' for kids
A new study has found that school uniforms are preventing girls from joining in with activities. Should we be changing uniforms to a tracksuit to encourage more activity? Kieran was joined by Principal of Thornley Educate Together primary school in Swords, Paula Juliet and Columnist with The Irish Times, Jen Hogan...
CSO Shopping Basket: What's In and What's Out
The CSO has released its Consumer Price Index which gives us a look into our shopping habits on what services and goods we now buy. It’s been updated today after 8 years with E-Cigarettes, Gin and Airfryers making their basket while Landlines, Nightclub admission fees and Swiss Roles have been ditched. Steve Cummins Comedian and Claire Ronan Broadcaster joined Kieran to discuss...
Afternoon Update: Breda O'Keefe exit package, School Uniforms and Karen's Diner
This is the Afternoon Update – The Hard Shoulder’s daily catch up on the day's news. Today, Kieran was joined by David Hall, CEO of iCare Housing and CEO of Lifeline Ambulances and Mary McCarthy, Columnist with the Irish Independent...
Daniel Wiffen on world championship win: ‘I put it all out there’
22-year-old, Daniel Wiffen from Armagh finished the 800m freestyle final in a time of 7:40.94 at the competition in Doha today.He joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder after his win...
Sadhbh O’Neill: 'Globally, we need to have a conversation about sustainable diets'
This is The Soapbox. Today, Kieran was joined by Sadhbh O’Neill, Senior climate advisor for Friends of the Earth to discuss sustainable diets...Image: Sadhbh O’Neill
'They ruined my life' - Comedian Sil Fox takes case against DPP after sexual assault charge is dismissed
Comedian Sil Fox is still waiting for the DPP to respond to his legal action against it over a sexual assault case against him that was thrown out of court. Sil wants to get his named cleared of everything so he can get back on the stage where he belongs...
Tech Takeover: Fake Celeb Ads on Social Media
Jess Kelly, Newstalk Technology Correspondent joined Kieran for the Tech Takeover. This week Jess looked at the fake celebrity adverts appearing on social media...
'Kiss me I'm Irish!' - Henry McKean visits the Blarney Stone
Today is not only St Valentine's Day but Ash Wednesday too. Rumour has it the phrase 'Kiss me I'm irish' comes from Americans kissing the Blarney Stone. So we sent Henry McKean to Cork and he sent us this report...
The Irish language 'is having a moment'
Ivan Yates has said he does not regret his comments about the Irish language “at all” – labelling his critics ‘absolute zealots’ and ‘bullies’Before Christmas, Kieran took part in a Couch to Comhra series. Like many others have been trying to relearn the Irish language and use a cúpla focal.Has there been a resurgence in the Irish Language? Cúla4 Presenter, Seán Ó Maoilchiaráin, Playwright Amanda Brunker and Karl Duncan in Derry joined Kieran to discuss...
'People are feeling excluded' by free IVF treatment scheme
Last summer, Health Minister Stephen Donnelly announced couples could avail of 1 round of free IVF but limits such as age and BMI would apply. Helena Tubridy, Fertility Coach and former gynecology nurse and midwife, is campaigning for the age of eligibility for free IVF to be increased to 45...
Foley: 'I want to ensure young people are safe online'
Education Minister Norma Foley today met with the heads of social media and tech companies to discuss the steps needed to keep children safe online. Minister Norma Foley joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to discuss...
Afternoon Update: Taoiseach’s Letter to the European Commission, RTÉ before Oireachtas Committee and Ash Wednesday
This is the Afternoon Update – The Hard Shoulder’s daily catch up on the day's news. Today, Kieran was joined by Sarah McGuinness, Business Post Assistant News Editor and Fergus Finlay, Columnist for the Irish Examiner...
Quinn: 'An attack on cars is ultimately an attack on ordinary people'
This is The Soapbox. Today, David Quinn, Columnist with the Irish independent joined Kieran to discuss the attitude of Government to car users...