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Enoch Burke 'held in contempt' and banned from High Court hearing
The High Court hearing between Wilson's Hospital School and Enoch Burke was due to officially get underway today. Yet again there were dramatic exchanges between the judge and Burke and his family. Frank Greaney, Newstalk’s Courts Correspondent joined Anton Savage with the latest form the High Court…
Kellie Harrington 'shouldn't suffer consequences' from official bodies - Dooley
In an interview with Off The Ball’s Shane Hannon, Irish Olympian Kellie Harrington refused to comment on a controversial tweet she made about immigrants last autumn. In a subsequent statement, Kellie said she “does not want to engage in politically sensitive matters.” Anton Savage was joined by Kieran Cunningham, Chief Sports Writer for the Irish Daily Star and Timmy Dooley, Fianna Fáil Senator…
Ó Riordáin: I'm tired and frustrated with regional independent TDs playing both sides
The Labour Party is bringing forward a motion of no confidence in the Government on Wednesday off the back of last week's decision to end the eviction ban. Newstalk's political correspondent, Sean Defoe and Labour Party education spokesperson and TD for Dublin Bay North, Aodhán Ó Riordáin joined Kieran to discuss...
Gen-Z more ‘sober-curious’ than previous generations
The Virgin Mary bar, which opened back in May 2019 on Capel Street, is shutting its doors. They are closing the physical bar, but will be taking the concept on the road. Is there an absence of places in the capital to enjoy a sober night out? Kieran was joined by influencer and former model, Holly Carpenter and owner of Clockwork-door escape rooms Ciaran Hogan to discuss…
Prince Harry and Elton John 'trying to use their joint heft to challenge the mighty Daily Mail'
Prince Harry has appeared at the High Court in London today as legal proceedings begin in a privacy case. The Duke of Sussex is one of those suing Associated Newspapers Ltd (ANL), publishers of the Daily Mail. LBC presenter, Shelagh Fogarty joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to give an update on proceedings... Image: REUTERS/Toby Melville
Separate ‘residential facilities’ could facilitate trans prisoners - Former Mountjoy governor John Lonergan
Last week, An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said ‘violent biological males’ should not be housed in women’s prisons. Mr Varadkar was responding to questions about a transgender woman who was last week jailed for threatening to torture, rape and murder her mother. Kieran was joined by Former Governor at Mountjoy, John Lonergan to discuss…
Succession Season 4: 'The tension is through the roof'
The fourth and final season of the hit HBO series Succession returns to screens tonight and Kieran was joined by Rory Cashin, Entertainment Editor at JOE.ie to discuss what audiences can expect... Image: Sky
Government 'incapable' of solving housing crisis - O'Reilly
The Labour Party is bringing forward a motion of no confidence in the Government on Wednesday off the back of last week's decision to end the eviction ban. Kieran was joined by Barry Ward, Fine Gael Senator and Louise O’Reilly, TD and Sinn Fein’s spokesperson on Enterprise, Trade and Employment to discuss…
Dublin's only alcohol-free pub closes
Dublin’s only alcohol-free bar has closed down. The Virgin Mary Bar was on Capel Street but due to increased costs and market pressures, the owners have decided to call it a day. It got us thinking, are there enough non-alcoholic options for punters and what to do if you don’t go to the pub? Newstalk reporter, Josh Crosbie, has been looking into this and has been speaking with those organising alcohol-free events.
Early 90s music scene ‘resonated more among young people in Ireland’ - Broadcaster Terry Christian
For those who loved TV in the 90s, you may remember a show called ‘The Word’. For many, it became synonymous with the 90s, and its host, Terry Christian, is coming over to Ireland to do a podcast-style chat over 2 nights. Kieran was joined by Terry Christian, as well as the man who will be helping him with this show, broadcaster Keith Walsh…
Sport with Ger Gilroy
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...
You Are What You Eat: Citrus
From lemons to limes and all in between, Aisling Larkin, Mindful Eating Coach and TV Chef joined Kieran to discuss the different ways to benefit from citruses and zest up your dishes...
‘Radical reform' needed in local government to improve housing system
Yesterday on The Hard Shoulder, Kieran spoke to Eoin in Meath who had sold his home to the local council six months ago, however the house is still sitting empty and mould forming in it. To discuss this further and why it happens, Kieran was joined by Dermot Lacey, Labour Councillor on Dublin City Council…
Local community 'never will' forget Kerry Babies case
Two people have been arrested in connection with the discovery of the body an infant in Co Kerry in 1984. Gardaí arrested a man aged in his 60s and a woman in her 50s on suspicion of murder on Thursday evening in the Munster region. Newstalk’s Chief Reporter Barry Whyte joined Kieran from Kerry to discuss the case and locals reaction to the latest news…
Ban on transgender athletes in female events ‘a good call’ - Sonia O’Sullivan
World Athletics has banned transgender women from competing in the female category at international events. Kieran was joined by World champion and Irish Olympian Sonia O’Sullivan to discuss... Picture by: Brendan Moran / Sportsfile
Top Gear style shows 'probably a little bit out of date'
BBC have announced that the latest series of Top Gear will not resume filming after presented Andrew Flintoff was involved in a crash at the end of last year. The show producers will undertake a health and safety review, however for some this spells the end of the line. Journalist, John Brewin joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to discuss this and the future of the show...
Green Party Councillor calls for 'robust discussion' around party leadership
Neasa Hourigan has been suspended from the Green Party for 15 months after voting against the Government on the eviction ban. Kieran was joined on The Hard Shoulder by Lourda Scott, Green Party Councillor for Wicklow to discuss... Image: Green Party
Irish parents number 1 for leniency
Irish parents are the most lenient in Europe. That’s according to new research that suggests we’ve gone soft on the discipline and are less likely than our continental counterparts to make the kids help out at home. Newstalk Reporter Sarah Madden joins Kieran in studio for more.
Verona Murphy: 'I will absolutely be voting no confidence in the Government'
Wexford Independent TD Verona Murphy has told the Dáil today, “if I have one homeless child in Wexford, that isn’t accommodated, I’ll be bringing it here and it’ll be sitting in the Ceann Comhairle's lap.” This comes the day after the Government won a Dáil vote opposing Sinn Féin's motion to extend the eviction ban. Wexford TD, Verona Murphy joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to discuss this further… Image: Oireachtas
Weather apps forecasting different? Here's why
Around-the-clock weather updates remain a valuable resource for many of us, as do the scientific frameworks behind them. Today marks World Meteorological Day, and also the 150-year anniversary of the World Meteorological Organisation itself. Kieran was joined by Joanna Donnelly of Met Éireann to discuss that wider world of meteorology, and how it has evolved over time…
Donegal school in 24-year-old prefabs 'angry' as plans for new school halted
There are some very concerned parents & staff in Gaelscoil na gCeithre Maístrí in Donegal Town. This is because building work that was due to start being built over Easter, but it is one of many plans that have been halted by the Taoiseach because of the inflation of building materials. Coleman McCool, principal Gaelscoil na gCeithre Maístrí, and one of the parents, Deirdre O’Gara joined Kieran on the show to discuss… Image: Gaelscoil na gCeithre Maístrí
Eviction Ban: Government agreed ‘a grubby deal’ with regional group - Nash
The Government has won a Dáil vote opposing Sinn Féin's motion to extend the eviction ban. Deputies voted 83 Tá, 68 Níl on the motion. Neasa Hourigan has been suspended from the Green Party for 15 months after voting against the Government on the eviction ban. Kieran was joined on The Hard Shoulder by Councillor Lorna Bogue, Leader of An Rabharta Glas, Ged Nash, TD for Louth and Labour Party’s Finance Spokesperson and Mervyn Taylor, CEO of Sage Advocacy to discuss…
Airport drop-off charges: Penalising motorists ‘is not the answer’ - Doherty
Dublin Airport operator DAA was yesterday granted planning permission to install a new tolling system for passengers – with specific tolled zones for drop-off and pick-up. Fine Gael Senator, Regina Doherty joined Kieran to discuss...
‘Mould starting to form’ in house left vacant for 6 months by council
The fallout has continued today after the Government won a vote last night to end the eviction ban by the end of the month. There’s been a lot of talk in recent weeks about local authority housing that’s made available or rent through the HAP scheme or even through the tenants in situ scheme, Well lots of people got in touch with their stories of trying to sell home to the local authorities, one of those is Eoin Smyth in Meath, and he joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder alongside Rory Hearne, Assistant Prof Social Policy Maynooth University and author of ‘Gaffs - Why no-one can get a house'...
Malawi hospital built in Irish man's memory having 'huge impact' on community
Kerrywoman Mags Riordan's has faced the tragedy of losing three of her children throughout her life. He son, Billy, was backpacking in Malawi when he died in a swimming accident in 1999. This tragedy followed two other deaths of her baby daughter Niamh and son Luke. Mags joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to discuss this and her return to Malawi where she built a hospital in her late son's memory…
Ó Broin: Voting against eviciton ban extension 'an utterly shameful decision'
The Government has won a Dáil vote opposing Sinn Féin's motion to extend the eviction ban. Deputies voted 83 Tá, 68 Níl on the motion. Kieran was joined by Craig HughesPolitical Correspondent with the Irish Daily Mail and Eoin Ó Broin, Sinn Féin TD and Housing Spokesperson to discuss...
'I always loved story, but I didn't always know I would be a writer' - Harlan Coben
Harlan Coben has more than eighty million books in print worldwide, he is the number 1 bestselling author of numerous thrillers, including Don't Let Go, Fool Me Once and the multi-award-winning Myron Bolitar series. Harlan Corben joined Kieran on the The Hard Shoulder to discuss his career and latest book ‘I Will Find You’...
The Shopping Trolley Hotline: Orange Juice
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 Simon and Kieran took a look a the different options of orange juice on the shelves...
‘We have nowhere to go’ - Family facing eviction after 11 years
This evening TDs will vote in the Dáil on lifting the eviction ban. The Government looks set to win the vote after the regional group of Independent TDs agreed to support the move. Kieran was joined on The Hard Shoulder by Julie, a mother who is facing eviction with her family on April 1st…
Boris Johnson return as Prime Minister 'would be like Trump becoming president in America again’ - James O’Brien
Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson says he 'did not lie to the House' during the Covid pandemic. Boris Johnson has been in front of the privileges committee today being questioned on Party Gate. Kieran was joined by LBC broadcaster James O’Brien to discuss…
Energy Prices: 'It brings some parents to the lowest of the low'
As the cost-of-living crisis continues, people are still receiving excessively high bills from utility companies. Mary, a listener, joined Kieran to discuss struggles she is having with her energy bills...
‘Taoiseach is correct’ in comments around trans females in women’s prisons - Foley
Education Minister Norma Foley joined Kieran Cuddihy on The Hard Shoulder to discuss details of the new free schoolbook scheme announced today. Minister Foley also discussed Taoiseach Leo Varadkar’s comments around ‘violent biological males’ being housed in women’s prisons and the upcoming vote on the eviction ban in the Dáil.
'We have a real challenge on our hands' - Threshold
Reports are suggesting that the Government is on course to win a Dáil vote this afternoon on ending the eviction ban. It’s after they seemingly reached an agreement with members of the Regional Independent Group in order to secure the majority needed. John Mark McCafferty is the CEO of Threshold, and he joins me now.
Digging Deeper: The science behind trusting your gut
Dr Tara Logan Buckley, Clinical Psychologist joined Kieran for a new 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 science behind trusting your gut...
Tuesday Travel: Thailand
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 Thailand, located in the heart of Southeast Asia...
Mattie McGrath: Sinn Féin housing policies 'bordering on communism'
Government will bring a series of ‘safety net’ measures to the Dáil which will assist renters after April 1st when the eviction ban ends. This is in response to a Sinn Féin motion that will be debated in the Dáil this evening to extend the eviction ban until 2024. Independent TD for Tipperary, Mattie McGrath joined Kieran to discuss which way he will be voting...
Common Ground: Is Ireland a great place for children to live?
Kieran Cuddihy 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 ‘Is Ireland a great place for children to live?’
Gardaí ‘spending an inordinate amount of time in front of computers’ - Former Assistant Commissioner
A major Garda recruitment campaign is to begin this week. An Garda Síochána are hoping to recruit 1,000 new members by the end of the year. Will this campaign finally fix the current Garda retention issues? Kieran was joined by Brendan O’Connor, Vice President of the Garda Representative Association and Dr Pat Leahy, Former Assistant Garda Commissioner...
McConalogue: Government has massively increased housing supply
Cabinet has agreed on a series of ‘safety net’ measures to assist renters after April 1st when the eviction ban ends. This is in response to a Sinn Féin motion in the Dáil this evening to extend the eviction ban until 2024. Kieran was joined by Charlie McConalogue, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to discuss...
Potential Trump indictment 'is a witchhunt' - Former White House chief of staff
Police in major U.S Cities are preparing for unrest If Donald Trump is arrested today over alleged hush money payments made to former porn star Stormy Daniels. Trump has called upon his supporters to protest if he is indeed detained by authorities. Kieran was joined by Mick Mulvaney, Former Chief of Staff for Donald Trump and Chair of Actum Global Consultants…
Stalking: ‘He showed up in the bushes below my bedroom window’
The first Irish study of people who have been stalked or harassed has revealed that, in most cases, the perpetrators were known to them. Kieran was joined by Eve McDowell activist and co-founder of Stalking Ireland and Dr Ciara Staunton one of the team who undertook the study…
Cabinet agrees 'lengthy counter motion' to Sinn Féin's eviction ban motion
A series of ‘safety net’ measures have been agreed upon to assist renters after April 1st however Sinn Féin will bring forward a motion in the Dáil this this evening in hope of extending the eviction ban until 2024. Kieran was joined by Hugh O’Connell, Deputy Political Editor of the Irish Independent to discuss...
Poets & musicians celebrate World Poetry Day
Some of you may still have a hoarse voice from singing over the weekend, however, today is all about reciting poetry as it’s World Poetry Day. Are you a fan of poetry and how is the next generation of poets expressing their work? Newstalk reporter Josh Crosbie has been speaking with poets, tour guides and musicians.
'The world is their classroom' - Home educator writes open letter to Mícheál Martin
Tánaiste and Foreign Affairs Minister Mícheál Martin has said he is not a fan of homeschooling because it leads to problems with socialising. To discuss this further, Kieran Cuddihy was joined by two home educators, Aisha Ali in Sandyford and Fiona Harford in Wexford...
‘It was something special’ - Henry McKean gets reaction to Ireland’s Grand Slam win
Off the back of the Ireland rugby team's historic Grand Slam win in Dublin at the weekend, Henry McKean joined Kieran in studio to discuss what it was like at the game. He also met with some teachers, students and rugby players alike to get their reaction...
A dummies guide to the current banking crisis
The world's six largest central banks have taken action to shore up the financial system amid fears over the ‘emergency rescue’ of Credit Suisse. This comes just one week after the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank in the United States. Kieran Cuddihy was joined on The Hard Shoulder by Lorcan Allen, Business Editor with the Business Post to discuss the current global banking crisis...
‘People feel that they can be whatever they want to be’ - Finland ranked world’s happiest country
Finland has maintained its position as the country with the happiest population for the sixth year in a row, according to the World Happiness Report released this morning, with Ireland coming in at 14th. Along with the Finns, Denmark and Iceland rounded up the top three happy countries. With Lebanon and Afghanistan maintaining their positions as the world’s unhappiest countries. Kieran was joined from Finland by Ronan Browne, Irish journalist with YLE, Finland’s State Broadcaster,
Government eviction ban decision 'doesn't make any sense at all' - Thomas Pringle
Government party leaders will meet later this evening to discuss how they will respond to Sinn Féin's motion to extend the eviction ban until the end of next January. Kieran was joined on The Hard Shoulder by Ivana Bacik, Labour leader and TD for Dublin Bay South, Thomas Pringle, Independent TD for Donegal and Mattie McGrath, Independent TD for Tipperary to discuss…
IPCC report: Renewable energy must replace fossil fuels 'as rapidly as possible'
An IPCC report has today warned of the irreversible levels of global warming. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change in 2018 said emissions must be halved by 2030 to keep temperature rises to 1.5 degrees Celsius. Sadbh O’Neill, coordinator of the Stop Climate Chaos coalition joined Kieran to discuss the report…
'A format change would be the best thing for The Late Late Show'
Ryan Tubridy has announced today that he will step down from hosting RTÉ’s Late Late show after 14 years at the end of the current season. Who will replace him? Will it stick to the 1 on 1 interview style? And will it continue as a 3-hour show? Kieran was joined by Former Group Commercial Director of RTÉ and media consultant, Willie O’Reilly and Niamh Maher, Commercial Creative Director of the Journal.ie...