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'Biden indulges himself in double standards' - Protest planned for US President's visit
US President Joe Biden has confirmed that he will visit Ireland from April 11th to 14th. Biden will also be addressing Dáil Éireann during his time in Dublin. Kieran Cuddihy was joined by Kieran Allen, lecturer in the school of sociology in UCD who will be protesting President Joe Biden's visit. Richard Neal, Congressman from Massachusetts also joined The Hard Shoulder to discuss the visit…
Easter Dinner Ideas with Catherin Fulvio
When it comes to dinner on Easter Sunday, you simply can’t go wrong with roast lamb! With the help of Aldi Ireland, chef, food writer, author, and proprietor of 'Ballyknocken House & Cookery School, Catherine Fulviohere joined Kieran to discuss how to prepare the perfect Easter Dinner to impress all...
Government ‘frightened of a Citizens Assembly on neutrality’ - Smith
Ireland's neutrality will be debated at a forum on our place in the world this summer. Tánaiste Micheál Martin has been telling his Cabinet colleagues about the forum, which will take place in June. What should our position be on neutrality? Kieran was joined by Neale Richmond, Minister of State with responsibility for Employment Affairs & Retail Businesses, and Fine Gael TD for Dublin Rathdown and Brid Smith, People Before Profit TD for Dublin South Central...
'I decided I didn't want to marry him!' - Henry McKean looks into calling off engagements
Media tycoon Rupert Murdoch and ex-police chaplain Ann Lesley Smith have abruptly called off their engagement weeks after announcing it. Henry McKean hit the streets to ask is it the right thing to call it off, a braver thing to do than going through with it?
Tuesday Travel: Dubai
Every week, Tuesday Travel on The Hard Shoulder with thanks to Emirates, will take a closer look at some of the fantastic destinations Emirates fly to around the world. This week, Kieran Cuddihy was joined by Fionn Davenport, travel writer and broadcaster to look at the stunning detination of Dubai...
Garda Protest: 'I'm disappointed that it's all playing out in public' - Former Assistant Garda Commissioner
The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors (AGSI) today agreed to take part in further protests in its ongoing rostering dispute with Garda management. Kieran was joined by Former Garda Assistant Commissioner Pat Leahy to discuss...
Common Ground: Was Eoin Ó Brion right to tweet a Garda eviction image?
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 with a discussion around 'Was Eoin Ó Brion right to tweet garda eviction image?'
Trump indictment 'makes it easier for Democrats to win the 24' Election' - Matt Mayer
Former US President Donald Trump arrived in New York yesterday, and today will report to the office of the district attorney in Lower Manhattan. He will be fingerprinted and possibly photographed before being brought before a court. Trump is expected in court to hear charges and have a chance to enter a plea. Kieran was joined by Anthony Zucher, North America Correspondent for the BBC and Matt Mayer, who is President of Opportunity at Ohio, and currently exploring a run for Governor of Ohio…
Several Trump supporters 'tired of the all the chaos and the circus'
Former US President Donald Trump has been preparing to face criminal charges in a historic court hearing in New York today. New York police and security services have been flooding the city, with barricades erected around the Manhattan court building. The founder of WestWingReports Paul Brandus joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to discuss…
‘It’s my word against his word’: McVerry claims Taoiseach distracting from real issue
There will be constraints to building houses here no matter who is in government, Leo Varadkar has said. The Taoiseach has also denied Fr Peter McVerry’s claim he overruled objections from the Housing Minister to put an end to the eviction ban. To discuss this further, Kieran was joined by Fr Peter McVerry, founder of the Peter McVerry Trust…
The Reality of Switching Banks
Most people are missing out on savings as they did not shop around when originally choosing a bank and do not consider switching. That’s according to a new report from the ERSI today. Paperwork, education, fear of not paying their bills - these are all barriers for Irish people. It’s costing us. Kieran was joined by Conor Pope, Consumer Affairs Correspondent at The Irish Times...
Eviction Ban: 'From the moment he gave me the notice, I was feeling homeless' - Single mother
The eviction ban was lifted over the weekend.There will be constraints to building houses here no matter who is in government, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said. Kieran was joined on The Hard Shoulder by Mary from Dublin, she is facing eviction from the house she rents in Dublin. Councillor Nial Ring, Independent Dublin City Councillor also joined The Hard Shoulder...
Earthquake fallout in Turkey 'as shocking as you can imagine it to be' - Ciara Kelly
This week marks two months since the devastating earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria, killing almost 60,000 people. Works are continuing in the region, where almost 1.6 million people are now living in tented accomodation due to the damage. Unicef are working in the area and so far have reached 400,000 people, but aim to help 3 million people. Newstalk Breakfast presenter Ciara Kelly is in Turkey to see some of the work being carried out by Unicef. She joined Bobby Kerr on The Hard Shoulder to discuss...
The Business of Family Feuds
Lam's takeaway in Ballyfermot has been in business for 32 years. Following a family dispute, owner Ken Lam’s son Jonathan Lam is opening a separate takeaway ‘New Lams’ right nextdoor. Bobby Kerr was joined by Liam Collins, Columnist with The Sunday Independent to discuss a history of family feuds in business in Ireland…
Good Friday Agreement 'brought profound stability' for business in Northern Ireland
This Friday will officially mark the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement. It brought about remarkable change in Northern Ireland following 30 years of conflict. But, how did the signing of the deal end up affecting businesses and the economy in Northern Ireland. Bobby Kerr was joined by Paddy Malone, PRO of of Dundalk Chamber of Commerce and Peter Hannan of Hannan Meats to discuss...
'It's a basic issue of fairness' - Labour wants Good Friday made a Public Holiday
The Labour Party are calling for Good Friday to be made a permanent Public Holiday for all workers. Bobby Kerr was joined by Labour Party Senator Marie Sherlock and John Barry, Managing Director of MSS, The HR People and Member of ISME National Council..
'I've run out of options' - Dublin woman couch surfing for over 2 years
New figures from the Residential Tenancies Board have shown that more than 4,300 notices to quit were served to tenants in the last three months of 2022. It comes as the eviction ban was officially lifted over the weekend. Bobby Kerr was joined by Mike Allen, advocacy director of Focus Ireland joins us and Jessica Freed, an actress and writer in Dublin facing homelessness…
'The most important device in the world' - 50 years of the mobile phone
50 years ago today, Motorola engineer Martin Cooper stood on a corner of Sixth Avenue, took a phone book from his pocket and made the first mobile phone call in history. So how much has the mobile phone improved our lives? And is being constantly contactable always a good thing? Bobby Kerr was joined by Pat Phelan, co-founder and CEO of Sisu Clinic and Ali Ryan, CEO of Goss.ie…
Ireland Gateway to Europe: LIVE from New York City
The Hard Shoulder on Newstalk was broadcasting LIVE from New York City as part of Ireland Gateway to Europe. The group promotes bilateral transatlantic trade: to encourage US firms to invest in Ireland, while also helping Irish companies that are looking to get a foothold in the American market. Kieran was joined on The Hard Shoulder by Adrian McGennis, Executive Chairman of Sigmar Recruitment and one of the founders of Ireland Gateway to Europe...
Donald Trump's court appearance set to be 'unique'
Former US President Donald Trump has been indicted on criminal charges arising from an alleged hush money payment to an adult film actress. Kieran was joined by Molly Crane Newman, Manhattan Courts Correspondent for the Daily News to discuss...
You Are What You Eat: New York City Special
As The Hard Shoulder is broadcasting LIVE from New York City, Aisling Larkin, Mindful Eating Coach and TV Chef joined Kieran to chat through some of the best places to grab a bite to eat in The Big Apple...
Ireland Gateway to Europe: 'Ireland is an island at the centre of the global economy'
The Hard Shoulder on Newstalk was broadcasting LIVE from Boston as part of Ireland Gateway to Europe. The group promotes bilateral transatlantic trade: to encourage US firms to invest in Ireland, while also helping Irish companies that are looking to get a foothold in the American market. Kieran was joined on The Hard Shoulder by Robbie McGilla Phadraig, from Ireland Gateway to Europe and Sigmar and Joan Groleau, Vice President of Partner Marketing at GP on the Gateway to Europe Project...
Ireland Gateway to Europe: 'There's always someone who has an Irish connection'
The Hard Shoulder on Newstalk was broadcasting LIVE from Boston as part of Ireland Gateway to Europe. The group promotes bilateral transatlantic trade: to encourage US firms to invest in Ireland, while also helping Irish companies that are looking to get a foothold in the American market. Kieran was joined on The Hard Shoulder by Claire Kelly, from Ireland Gateway to Europe and Dave McCormack, Managing Director at VAAS Video...
'Irish-American is probably the best combinaiton you could ever come up with' - Michael Dowling
Kieran was joined by Michael Dowling, CEO of Northwell Healthcare to discuss his life and career, and how he found himself at the forefront of healthcare in the United States...
‘If I got the Late Late, obviously I’d move’ - Comedian Des Bishop
Kieran was joined by Irish-American Comedian, Des Bishop to catch up about the current state of politics in the US, sliding into his new wife's DMs and hosting the Late Late Show...
Dublin drug injection centre 'going to save a lot of lives' - US fentanyl expert
Alejandro Mayorkas, Department of Homeland Security Secretary says the record number of Americans dying of fentanyl overdoses is the "single greatest challenge we face as a country." To discuss the rise of the drug, and the impact it is having on people and communities, Kieran was joined by Christopher Booker, special correspondent and producer for PBS NewsHour and WNET in NYC and Sarah Evans, Division Director of Drug Policies, Global Programs of the Open Society Foundations to discuss...
'We call it the second consulate' - Hotelier John Fitzpatrick
The Hard Shoulder was broadcast LIVE from The Fitzpatrick Manhattan Hotel in New York City, with thanks to Ireland Gateway to Europe. Kieran was joined by John Fitzpatrick, Owner of the Fitzpatrick Hotel Group in New York...
Trump indictment: 'Democrats are waiting for the bigger cases' - Terry Sheridan
Former US President Donald Trump has been indicted on criminal charges arising from an alleged hush money payment to an adult film actress. For more on this, Kieran was joined by Terry Sheridan, News Director with WSHU Public Radio LIVE in The Fitzpatrick Manhattan Hotel in New York City...
First female monastery in Ireland in 400 years set to open at Kylemore Abbey
Kieran was joined LIVE in Boston by CEO of Kylemore Abbey, Conor Coyne to discuss tourism to Ireland from the US, the history of Kylemore Abbey and what the future holds...
Elon Musk and other tech giants call for pause on AI development
ChatGPT an AI chatbot has done significant work in evolving the capabilities of artificial intelligence, especially in terms of its usefullness in day to day scenarios. Now, some leaders in tech have come out calling for the development of AI experiments to be paused for 6 months because of risks to humanity. Newstalk's Technology Correspondent, Jess Kelly joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to discuss...
Kathleen O'Toole: I learned my best lessons about policing in Ireland
Kieran Cuddihy was joined in Boston on The Hard Shoulder by Former Police Commissioner of Boston, Kathleen O’Toole, who is also Former Chief Inspector of the Garda Inspectorate and Chair of the Commission on the Future of Policing in Ireland. They discuss her time working in both Northern Ireland and the Republic…
'It just shows you the power of social media' - Jason Sherlock on his appearance in New York’s St Patrick’s Day Parade
Dublin GAA legends Bernard Brogan and Jason Sherlock joined Kieran LIVE in Boston to discuss their role in the Gateway to Europe, sport and enterprise and that St Patrick’s Day Parade in New York. With thanks to Gateway to Europe...
‘I’m a face of a new movement of people’ - US Attorney for Massachusetts Rachael Rollins
Kieran Cuddihy was joined LIVE in Boston by Rachael Rollins, United States Attorney for the District of Massachusetts to discuss her role in depth, gun control and the current opiod crisis across the US...
Ireland-US relationship ‘so important to the country’ - Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern
Kieran Cuddihy was joined LIVE in Boston by former Taoiseach, Bertie Ahern to discuss the 25th Anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement, the future of geopolitics around the world and the possibility of a Fianna Fáil-Sinn Féin coalition down the line… With thanks to Ireland Gateway to Europe…
Succession in Dublin South West
Succession in Dublin South West. Yes, a family feud is boiling over in Ballyfermot, as father and son Chinese takeaway owners air their wonton beef in public. Sarah Madden reports.
'The bond we had after the whole thing was absolutely incredible' - Davy's Toughest Team returns
The second series of Davy's Toughest Team starts this evening 29th March on RTÉ One at 9:35pm. Davy Fitzgerald joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to discuss the expectations for the coming season... Image: RTÉ
Holy Cross dispute: 'It left a mark on our lives' - Fr Gary Donegan
21 years ago, school girls were attacked by loyalist protests on their way to school in Ardoyne, Belfast. Known as the Holy Cross Incident, Father Gary Donegan along with Father Aiden Troy directed children through a daily barrage of hatred for three grueling months. To reflect on the role he played in the incident and 25 years of the Good Friday Agreement Kieran was joined by Father Gary Donegan…
The Shopping Trolley Hotline: US Edition
Newstalk's own, Simon Tierney joined Kieran again for the series 'The Shopping Trolley Hotline'. The series will give listeners pause when they’re filling their trolleys, to consider their options. This week Kieran is broadcasting LIVE from Boston. Simon and Kieran took the same products in the US and Ireland and compared them in everything from price to taste...
Boston Marathon bombing survivor: Resilience of the city has 'carried forward'
It is almost 10 years ago that two bombs went of within 14 seconds of one another at the finish line of the Boston Marathon. Kieran Cuddihy met with David Fortier, who was injured in the Boston Marathon bombing to discuss what he remembers from that day and the lasting impact…
'I worry about the way journalism is going at the moment' - Eileen Dunne
Former RTÉ News presenter Eileen Dunne, for over 40 years was a familiar face on our screens. Known for her razor-sharp clarity she kept everyone informed during some of the biggest events in Modern Irish History. Eileen Dunne joined Kieran Cuddihy LIVE in Boston to reflect on her career and hear how retirement is treating her…
US State of the Nation: 'Americans now, don't feel secure'
With collapsing banks, inflation and another presidential election around the corner, what is the current State of the Union? Kieran was joined LIVE in the The Langham Hotel in Boston by James Pindell Political Reporter, Boston Globe and Jerry McDermott, Executive Director Irish Cultural Centre to discuss…
Surgeon praises staff ‘spirit of resiliency’ in hours after Boston Marathon bombing
Almost 10 years ago, the Boston Marathon was taking place just down the road from here. Bombs went off. Three people died, with hundreds more injured. Kieran was joined by a man who played a leading role in helping people on the day, Dr David King, trauma and acute care surgeon with military combat experience at the Massachusetts General Hospital Trauma Center...
Digging Deeper: Representation of emotionally unstable personality disorder
Dr Tara Logan Buckley, Clinical Psychologist joined Anton Savage for the segment where they will dig a little deeper into the mysteries of the mind and mental health. The series continued by taking a look at the representation of emotionally unstable personality disorder (EUPD) in the media...
Tuesday Travel: Easter Breaks
Every week, Tuesday Travel on The Hard Shoulder with thanks to Emirates, will take a closer look at some of the fantastic destinations Emirates fly to around the world. This week, Kieran Cuddihy was joined by Fionn Davenport, travel writer and broadcaster to look at places for families to get away during the Easter break...
Women of Honour report: 'We need a huge cultural change' - Ellen O'Malley-Dunlop
A year-long independent review into gender-based violence, harassment and bullying in the Defence Forces has recommended a full statutory inquiry into the controversy. Government has confirmed it will implement all recommendations of the review, including the statutory inquiry. Ellen O’Malley Dunlop, former Chair of the National Women’s Council and adjunct professor at the University Limerick School of Law joined Anton Savage to discuss..
'A unique voice' - Quentin Tarantino at 60
This week marks the 60th birthday of legendary filmmaker Quentin Tarantino. John Fardy, Presenter of Screentime on Newstalk joined Anton Savage to chart his career and success through the years....
Common Ground: Are the Irish too nice when it comes to protests?
Anton Savage was joined in studio 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 with a discussion around: ‘Are the Irish too nice when it comes to protests?'
O'Callaghan: Land Development Agency needs greater powers
According to a new report by the Land Development Agency, 60,000 new homes could be built on State Owned Land. What is stopping them from being Built? Anton Savage was joined by Newstalk’s Political Correspondent Sean Defoe and Social Democrats TD and Spokesperson for Housing, Cian O’Callaghan to discuss... Image: Facebook - Cian O'Callaghan TD
'This was a hate crime' - Dual language sign removed from Derry town's park
Residents in the town of Tobermore in Derry have removed a dual language sign in the town’s park. DUP Councillor Anne Forde has said the people of Tobermore ‘do not condone the Irish language or have any interest in it.’ Anton Savage was joined by Editor of the Unionist Voice, Jamie Bryson and Erne West Councillor Chris McCaffrey to discuss… Image: BBC
'It's about what Ireland does next' - Dion Fanning
Last night, Ireland suffered an agonising 1-0 defeat to France last night in the opening game of the Euro 2024 Qualifiers. Dion Fanning, sports journalist and host of the Free State podcast joined Anton Savage to discuss...