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ECB forecast suggests 'we won't see mechanical rate hike the way we've gotten used to'
The ECB today have gone ahead with increasing interest rates by 0.5%. The decision has gone ahead even as the tense atmosphere in the banking system continues. Yesterday Swiss banking giant Credit Suisse shares dropped 30% and subsequentially soared this morning after it announced it would be borrowing 53.7 billion from the Swizz Central bank. Kieran was joined by Economist Austin Hughes to discuss...
Stefanie Preissner: It takes time to step into the identity of being a mother
Writer, Broadcaster and Mother, Stefanie Preissner joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to discuss celebrating her first Mother's day and the prospect of her hosting the Late Late Show...
New Late Late Show presenter 'almost definitely going to be a woman' - Pat Kenny
Ryan Tubridy is to step down as presenter of The Late Late Show. RTÉ announced the move this morning. Tubridy has been at the helm since 2009 when he took over the role from Pat Kenny. Newstalk presenter, Pat Kenny joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to discuss…
Oscar winners, tourists and rugby fans arrive at Dublin Airport
People are signing off and checking out for a weekend of festivities. Communities are preparing for parades, of all shapes and sizes, in villages and towns across the country. Newstalk reporter Josh Crosbie went to Dublin Airport to met with tourists who have come to Ireland especially for St Patrick’s Day. Josh also met with Irish Oscar winners who have just arrived home from L.A.
‘Some things that were written a long time ago might not be considered appropriate now’ - Jacqueline Wilson
Jacqueline Wilson joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to discuss her new novel 'The Other Edie Trimmer: Two Girls, One Name, And A Twist In Time' and the future of reading for children...
Tommy Bowe 'confident' of Ireland rugby team completing Grand Slam
Last year 72 people were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol on Saint Patrick’s Day. Thus the possibility of people Drink Driving this weekend is a great concern for all. Ireland AM Presenter and Irish Rugby Legend, Tommy Bowe has teamed up with the Road Safety Authority and An Garda Síochána to urge drivers to leave the keys at home and kick drink driving this weekend. He joined Kieran to discuss all this and Ireland's hopes in the 6 Nations this weekend...
Disbandment of Iraqi army 'was never part of the plan' - Colonel Tim Collins
It’s been 20 years since the war in Iraq began in 2003. Several days before crossing the Iraq border, Colonel Tim Collins gave a famous speech to the 1st Battallion The Royal Irish Regiment Battle Group. Colonel Tim Collins joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to discuss...
Carthy: 'A United Ireland has the potential to be a much better Ireland'
Sinn Féin has an ad in today’s New York Times calling for support for a referendum on Irish unity. As part of the half-page ad, it reads: “the future is in the hands of the people – it is time to agree on a date for the Unity Referendums.” Kieran was joined by Matt Carthy, who is Sinn Fein TD for Cavan-Monaghan, as well as Owen Polley, columnist with The Belfast Newsletter.
Russian jet crash with drone was 'a direct assault on the United States' - Former Naval Officer
The Kremlin has said its relations with the US have reached their "lowest point" after a Russian fighter jet collided with an American surveillance drone yesterday, causing the latter to crash. Former Naval Officer and Senior Adviser at the Atlantic Council, Harlan Ullman joined Kieran to discuss…
'Throwing out the rulebook' - Dil Wickremasinghe on new polyamorous relationship with her wife
Journalist and podcaster Dil Wickremasinghe and her partner Anne Marie Toole have decided to enter into a polyamorous relationship, with their new girlfriend. Dil Wickremasinghe joined Kieran in studio to discuss this new chapter in her life... Image: Dil Wickremasinghe - dilw.ie
St Patrick's Day: 'Call in the army' to tackle anti-social behaviour
With the approach of Paddy’s Day looming and with many business owners shuttering their doors for the national holiday. How does St Patrick’s Day on local business and transport. Is it adequate? Is there a degree of danger associated with the day because of anti-social behaviour and excessive drinking? Kieran was joined by Assistant General Secretary of the National Rail and Bus Union, Thomas O’Connor and Janice Lawless, Manager at Beshoff’s Fish and Chip Restaurant on O’Connell Street to discuss…
Digging Deeper: Spotting Red Flags
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 how to spot red flags in a relationship...
Tuesday Travel: Paris
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 city of love, Paris...
'The Fosbury flop' - Olympic high jumper Dick Fosbury remembered
Dick Fosbury was an American high jumper who changed the event forever in the 1960s died yesterday at the age of 76. Kieran was joined by Olympic historian David Wallechinsky to discuss...
Common Ground: Should all Government Ministers be abroad for St Patrick’s Day?
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 'Should all Government Ministers be abroad for St Patrick’s Day?'
Rascals Brewery: 'The reason we survived the pandemic was because of the support of local people'
We are celebrating Irish small businesses on The Hard Shoulder, and it’s all with thanks to Square – helping businesses run and grow. Henry McKean met Rascals, a local brewery in Inchicore Dublin 8... With thanks to Square - helping businesses run and grow. See square.com for more...
Landlords must agree not ‘to sell the property’ to receive tax breaks - Focus Ireland
The Government are considering pre-budget tax breaks for the rental sector in order to keep landlords in the market and encourage more to join the market. Mike Allen, Director of Advocacy, Focus Ireland and Lorcan Sirr, Senior Lecturer in Housing at TU Dublin joined Kieran to discuss...
'Stuff you can go to the pub and impress your mates with' - Neil Delamere and Dave Moore’s podcast
Comedians and Broadcasters Neil Delamere and Dave Moore joined Kieran to discuss “Why Would You Tell Me That?!” their podcast in which they will take turns seeking out incredible things they think everyone should know…
Planning for Biden's Irish visit started 'at least two months ago'
US President Joe Biden has confirmed he will visit Ireland to mark the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement. Security analyst Declan Power joined Kieran in studio to discuss the security provisions that would be put in place for a trip like this...
'There's certain places you just don't take your kids' - Actress Amy De Bhrún
A well-known Belfast restaurant banned kids for being messy eaters from its premises. Should small children be allowed into restaurants, or should there be a minimum age for kids to enter? Kieran was joined by actress and mother of two, Amy De Bhrún and Claire Nash, Owner of Nash 19 Restaurant in Cork and Chair of the Cork Business Association to discuss… Image: Amy De Bhrun - Instagram @amydebhrun
'This was the right time for us' - Brian and Arthur’s Very Modern Family
TV legend, Brian Dowling and Dancing With The Star’s judge Arthur Gourounlian have a documentary airing tonight on RTÉ chronicles the ups and downs of their surrogacy journey. Brian and Arthur joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to discuss... Image: RTÉ
‘It’s still sinking in!’ - Henry at the Vanity Fair Oscars Party
Henry McKean joined Kieran live on The Hard Shoulder from LA. Henry was rubbing shoulders with A-listers on the red carpet of the Vanity Fair Oscars party last night, he even met some of the winners...
Mistakes made in regulation of Silicon Valley Bank 'certainly possible' in Europe
Dan O’Brien, Chief economist at Institute of International and European Affairs joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to discuss the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank...
Lord David Puttnam: Gary Lineker 'was absolutely correct'
Gary Lineker will return to Match Of The Day this week after he was taken off air over his tweets criticising the government's migration policy. The BBC has also apologised for the episode and announced an independent review into its social media usage guidelines. Kieran was joined by Lord David Puttnam to discuss...
Dublin 'doesn't seem like a city that wants to keep its young people'
Medical and health journalist, June Shannon has wrote in The Irish Times today that she is saying goodbye to Dublin and hello to lovely Limerick. Dublin seems to be pushing people out with its housing costs. Has Dublin officially become unlivable? Kieran was joined by June Shannon and Roisin Cullen who has recently moved from Dublin to Vancouver...
Whitmore: Companies are using alcohol-free advertising to exploit legal loophole
Jennifer Whitmore, Social Democrats TD for Wicklow has been posting about the lack of difference in advertisements for Guinness and Guinness 0.0% that she had spotted during the weekend's 6 Nation's rugby coverage. Jennifer Whitmore TD and Founder of NewWorld and brand specialist Pat Kinsley joined Kieran on the show to discuss...
'The Irish are on fire!' - Henry in Hollywood for the 95th Oscars
It's the 95th Oscars but will this year really be an Irish Academy Green wave? Henry McKean joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder live from Hollywood. All with thanks to Aer Lingus, flying the Irish stars to Hollywood.
Sustainable fashion 'isn't just a trend, but a redesign of a system that has become archaic'
As we continue to look for ways to address our global climate crisis, sustainable fashion has been something we are hearing more and more about. So how do you get your hands on pre-loved clothes and make your wardrobe a little more sustainable? Kieran was joined by Aisling Byrne, Founder and CEO of NUW and Rhoda McDonagh, Founder of the Designer Room With special thanks to Square – helping businesses run and grow, for more see square.com…
You Are What You Eat: Iconic women and the household food revolution
On the week of International Women's Day, Aisling Larkin, Mindful Eating Coach and TV Chef joined Kieran to celebrate some of the women who revolutionised food with the home...
Cannon: Directly Elected Mayor needed to help improve Dublin City Centre
The new Garda Station on O'Connell Street in Dublin will crack down on anti-social behaviour in the area, according to the Gardaí. Kieran was joined by Ciaran Cuffe, the Green Party MEP for Dublin and Ciaran Cannon, Fine Gael TD for Galway East to discuss...
6 Nations: Ireland v Scotland Preview
Kieran was joined by former Ireland rugby international, Alan Quinlan and former Scotland rugby international, Craig Chalmers to preview the 6 Nations Ireland vs Scotland clash this Sunday...
Sellers and distributors of dodgy boxes 'the first line of attack' in crackdown
A nationwide crackdown on ‘dodgy boxes’ is underway and cease and desist letters are being distributed to those running the illegal streaming sites. Adrian Wreckler, Irish Independent’s Technology Editor join me to discuss what this means for dodgy box users.
Carthy: 'Entire strategy around electric vehicles appears to be flawed'
A senior official from the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland has played down the need for more public chargers for electric vehicles at a public accounts committee, stating 'most charging takes place at home.' Sinn Féin TD Matt Carthy and Philip Nolan Motoring Correspondent with The Irish Daily Mail joined Kieran to discuss...
'There needs to be a serious cull of mink' - Fianna Fáil TD
The Oireachtas Agriculture Committee chairperson has warned that native species will be “decimated” if the issue of mink is not addressed. Fianna Fáil TD, Jackie Cahill and Andrew Kelly, Former ISPCA CEO and current Director of Freedom for Animals joined Kieran to discuss...
Weather: Decision to close schools 'down to each individual school manager'
Met Éireann has issued an Orange Weather warning for snow and ice for a number of counties, following reports of heavy snowfall and traffic disruption in parts of the country on Thursday morning. Patrick O'Donovan, Minister with Responsibility for Emergency Planning has joined Kieran to discuss the government response. Six people were also rescued from Carrauntoohil in Co Kerry overnight amid the dangerous conditions. Independent Killarney Councilor Donal Grady joined Kieran to discuss...
NASA hope to put humans on Mars 'in the next 15 to 20 years' - Deputy Director of NASA
The Talent Summit is taking place in Dublin today at The Convention Centre, where it’s showcasing the latest thinking on talent and bringing the biggest and best minds together. Kieran was joined on The Hard Shoulder by Michael G Hess, deputy director of NASA...
'I don't work nights because I fear for my own safety' - Dublin taxi driver
There has been a sharp decrease in the number of taxi drivers working at night-time over the past year, according to the results of a new survey. Research by the National Transport Authority found just 50% of all taxi drivers reported working 6-8pm at the end of 2022, compared to 59% in 2023. Kieran was joined by taxi driver James Cullen to discuss…
'Way too early' to trial free public transport due to low standard
A new Ernst & Young report released this morning has found that free public transport would mean a 7% reduction in walking and a 13% reduction in cycling – but only 1% less car journeys. Kieran was joined by Paddy Comyn, Head of Communications at AA Ireland and Geraldine Herbert, Motoring Editor with the Sunday Independent to discuss...
'If you're looking for a meaning, sometimes you'll find it' - Benefits of reading your horoscope
UK TV astrologer Margaret Lake, better known as Mystic Meg, has passed away aged 80. She was a well-known TV figure in the 1990s, appearing on the National Lottery, and writing horoscopes for the Sun for more than two decades. So what is it that we like about gazing into the stars? Broadcaster Lousie Cantillon joined Kieran to chat about what she enjoys about reading her horoscope...
Government approach to transgender education 'in complete opposition to the majority of parents' - Peadar Tóibín
President Michael D Higgins has said that schools should provide “basic information regarding sexuality in the fullest sense”. His comments come just days after the Catholic Primary School Management Association (CPSMA) wrote to ministers voicing its opposition to teaching transgender issues to primary school children. Kieran was joined by Peadar Toibin, Leader of Aontu and Brid Smith, People Before Profit TD for Dublin South Central to discuss…
'Don't let your enthusiasm outstrip your experience,' Veteran mountain rescuer warns
Met Éireann has issued two Status Orange weather warnings for large parts of the country over the next 24 hours, with significant accumulations of snow and ice forecast. Kieran was joined by Head of Forecasting at Met Eireann Evelyn Cusack to discuss. Furthermore, a woman was rescued from a snowbound Carrauntoohil in county Kerry this morning. The six person party got into trouble in a gully known as ’the bone’ on the mountain. Veteran member of Kerry Mountain Rescue who took part in the rescue operation, Gerry Christie joined Kieran to discuss…
Behind The Screens: Memorable Oscar Moments
With the Oscars fast approaching Sarina Bellissimo, host of The Bellissimo Files Podcast joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to take a look at some of the most memorable Oscar moments from the past few years...
Trolley service won’t return to full service until ‘early 2024’ - Irish Rail
Transport Minister Eamon Ryan today announced plans to extend DART trains from Dublin city centre to Hazelhatch and Celbridge train station in Co Kildare, as part of a wider expansion of DART services in the coming years. Barry Kenny Corporate Communications Manager of Iarnród Éireann joined Kieran to discuss…
Inflation: Food prices 'unlikely to come back down, but they will stop rising'
In its latest quarterly bulletin, the Central Bank is forecasting inflation to ease to 5% this year, while Permanent TSB is to increase the cost of its fixed-rate mortgages for the third time since the summer. Kieran was joined by John Fitzgerald, who is Adjunct Professor of economics at Trinity College Dublin, and he joins me now.
Use of gender neutral terms in equality referendum ‘remains to be seen’ - Josepha Madigan
The Taoiseach says "we are a republic unfinished" until we have equality between men and women. Leo Varadkar was speaking as the Government announced referendums on gender equality, that will be held in November. Kieran was joined by Josepha Madigan, Minister of State for Special Education and Inclusion to discuss...
'We’ve already won!' - Henry flies with Irish Oscar hopefuls to LA
This afternoon, Aer Lingus flew the Oscar Nominees and their families to LA for the Oscars, Henry McKean was on board and sent Kieran this report. All with thanks to Aer Lingus, flying the Irish stars to Hollywood.
Gender Equality Referendums: 'There’s a huge culture shift still yet to happen'
Referendums on gender equality will be held in November, the Government has announced. The 2020-21 Citizens’ Assembly on Gender Equality recommended several changes to the Constitution including; a new clause to refer explicitly to gender equality and non-discrimination and the replacement of Article 41.2 which recognises a woman’s “life within the home”. Kieran was joined by Sandra McCullagh, The National Womens Council Women's Economic Equality Coordinator and Aideen Finneganm, Co Host of the In The News Podcast at the Irish Times to discuss…
'Everything's available online now' - Are Gen Z less skillful nowadays?
Just one in three 18–25-year-olds are able to do basic DIY, compared to two-thirds of those aged 58 and over, according to a new survey by care home provider Sanctuary Care. Map reading, growing fruit and vegetables and basic car maintenance, such as changing a tyre are also more common skills amongst the Boomer generation. Kieran was joined by Newstalk’s own Gen-Z-er Alex Rowle and Sandy Cole, Lifelong Food Enthusiast…
Digging Deeper: Why are humans so out of balance compared to animals?
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 why are humans so out of balance compared to animals...
Tuesday Travel: Porto
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, Anton Savage was joined by Fionn Davenport, travel writer and broadcaster to look at Porto...