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'45 per cent of lone parents are living in deprivation,' group says
Figures released from the CSO have shown the consumer price index remains higher than this time last year, with the main drivers of higher living costs in the year leading up to January being housing, energy and food. Anton Savage was joined by Louise Bayliss, co-founder and spokesperson for S.P.A.R.K to discuss the challenges facing single parents amidst the cost of living crisis…
Harry Potter series 'lives in it's own space' separate from author JK Rowling
The video game Hogwarts Legacy is the newest potential franchise to emerge from the wider wizarding world of Harry Potter. But 26 years on from the first book in the series, why has Harry Potter held such staying power for adolescents and adults alike? Cameron Hill of Off The Ball joined Anton Savage on The Hard Shoulder to discuss…
'Improved public transport is the solution' to congestion in cities
According to a new study, Dublin is third worst for congestion in the world and the average driver in Dublin spent over 277 hours commuting in the last year. There have been many calls in recent years to reduce the number of cars in Irish cities like Dublin and Cork. Dan Boyle Green Party Councillor in Cork and Keith Gavin, Chair of The Irish Parking Association joined Anton Savage on The Hard Shoulder to discuss…
Price of a pint almost €10 in some Temple Bar pubs
The day has come when the price of a pint is almost €10. Many didn’t expect it to come this soon but in February 2023 a pint of beer is €9:95 in a pub in Temple Bar. Newstalk reporter Josh Crosbie has been out on the town meeting with publicans, customers and tourists.
Behind The Screens: Spin-Offs
Sarina Bellissimo, host of The Bellissimo Files Podcast joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to take a look at some of the best TV spin-offs out there...
New Leadership Podcast with Bobby Kerr
In this new podcast, Life and Leadership, Bobby Kerr explores the lives of some of the most successful Irish business leaders and entrepreneurs of our time, including beauty guru Aimee Connolly and GAA star Bernard Brogan. Listen and follow the podcast now wherever you get your podcasts.
Blindboy: ‘I find the pomposity and ritual of English monarchy utterly fascinating’
King Charles is set to be coronated at the start of May. But is the coronation something we should be looking forward to? Or does people’s interest in it say something about the impact of imperial England? Blindboy Boatclub joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to discuss...
The Shopping Trolley Hotline: Mayonnaise
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 mayonnaise on the shelves...
Mother ‘devastated’ after truck driver who killed daughter has license restored
Amy Dutil Wall lost her three-year-old girl, Estlin in a car crash in 2017. The truck driver whose careless driving caused Estiln's death has had his driver's license restored by a judge. Amy joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to discuss...
Coveney: VAT increase for hospitality sector 'may happen'
Simon Coveney, Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to discuss job cuts in the tech industry, VAT rates for the hospitality industry and the resignation of Scottish First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon...
'Hurling was his first love' - Fundraising match to be played for Dillon Quirke Foundation
The Dillon Quirke Foundation fundraising clash between Tipperary and Kilkenny is taking place this weekend. Derek Lyng and Liam Cahill’s sides will be Semple Stadium Semple Stadium on Sunday for a game where all proceeds will go towards the foundation’s efforts to raise awareness of Sudden Adult Death Syndrome (SADS), in honour of Dillon Quirke, who died last year. Dillon’s father, Dan Quirke, joined Kieran on the show to discuss… Image: tipperary.gaa.ie
Scottish independence 'has huge levels of support' as Sturgeon resigns
Nicola Sturgeon earlier today announced that she is to resign as the First Minister of Scotland. Not sudden, but a decision she has come to after much thought. LBC presenter Shelagh Fogarty and Scottish National Party MP and Shadow Culture Secretary, John Nicolson joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to discuss…
Gannon: 'State cannot supplement' salaries of teachers in private schools
Research out from UCD shows private schools don’t add value when it comes to leaving cert grades – but it begs the question, should the state still be funding them? Kieran was joined by Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD and the party’s education spokesperson and Arthur Godsil, former headmaster of St Andrew's College and co-director of Godsil Education to discuss…
"I'm staying free" popularity of men wearing shorts all year round
More and more men are wearing shorts all year round. The fashion trend has been influenced by celebrities but also by men wanting to just embrace a comfortable/casual look. Newstalk reporter Josh Crosbie has been speaking with those who are fans of strutting their bare legs in the cold.
Digging Deeper: Choosing a Therapist
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. For those periods of life when you might need a little bit more support many might consider getting some kind of therapy. They kicked off the series by taking a look at what kinds of therapies are out there and how to find a style that best suits you…
Tuesday Travel: Orlando
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 was joined by Fionn Davenport, travel writer and broadcaster to look at Orlando, Florida...
Irish Rail catering services 'will return on a phased basis' in March
Catering services will be returning on a phased basis to Irish Rail from the end of March. Ollie Crowe is Fianna Fáil Senator in Galway East, and also Seanad Spokesperson for Enterprise, Employment and Trade, and he joined Kieran on the show to discuss...
Father of baby who died says hospital ‘fabricated lies and mistruths’
The parents of a baby, who died after her heart was accidentally pierced during a procedure at The Coombe Hospital, has settled a High Court action over her death. The Coombe Women and Infants University Hospital, Dublin admitted liability in the case. Baby Laoise Kavanagh Ni Scolai, a twin was only 42 hours and 27 minutes old when she died in 2015. Her father Cóilín Ó Scolaí joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to discuss..
Common Ground: Should smoking be banned?
Kieran 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 smoking be banned?'
The Best Modern Celebrity Love Stories
As today marks Valentine's Day, Today FM presenter Louise Cantillon joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to discuss some of the most famous loved up couples in the spotlight...
Minister dismisses a new state agency ‘would speed things up’ for housing refugees
With 75,000 Ukrainian refugees in Ireland, and warnings that 17,000 Ukrainians may be left with nowhere to go by the end of March, the Government seems to be under increasing pressure to accommodate more refugees. Joe O’Brien, Minister of State for Community Development, Integration & Charities, and Green Party TD for Dublin Fingal joined Kieran in studio to discuss...
The Bank of Mum and Dad 'one of the largest lenders in the country'
The Bank of Mum and Dad hands over a whopping 13.9 billion pounds a year to grown-up children in the UK every year. This begs the question here in Ireland. What is the general consensus? As parents do we think passing on wealth is the way to go or is it 18 and you’re out on your own? Kieran was joined by CEO of OnlineApplication.com, Karl Deeter and Barry McDonald, Estate Agent and Spokesperson for the REA group to discuss…
'We should be concerned too' - Calls for review of Dáil's Chinese manufactured cameras
Leinster House is now at the center of a growing concern over privacy, as the Dáil’s use of Hikvision security cameras has caused concern amongst TDs. The cameras, which are manufactured in China, have already been linked to security risks in Britain and the U.S, with Australia banning the technology from its government buildings. Kieran was joined by Green Party spokesperson for Justice, TD Patrick Costello and Journalist with the Sunday Times and Times Ireland Editor, John Mooney. Good evening ...
Ireland Gateway to Europe: 'We are born distributed leaders in Ireland'
Ireland Gateway to Europe will be heading to the States at the End of March – but what is the initiative and what role does it play in Ireland’s economy? Kieran was joined byRobert Mac Giolla Phadraig, from Ireland Gateway to Europe and Jason Sherlock, Director of Development of the DCU Educational Trust to discuss...
Increase in social welfare benefits 'the best way' to support vulnerable households
Social Justice Ireland says that additional cost-of-living support must include an €8 per week increase in core social welfare benefits, rather than another universal energy credit. Kieran was joined by Michelle Murphy, who is Research and Policy analyst with Social Justice Ireland and Fine Gael Senator, Barry Ward to discuss…
Ireland's First Radio Station
Today marks World Radio Day. Ireland's first radio station, 2RN, was broadcast from Denmark St, where the Ilac Centre is today. Douglas Hyde opened 2RN with a rant about how you're only Irish if you speak it. Newstalk's Simon Tierney joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to discuss...
'We need to see some money spent' on quality of defence in Ireland, expert warns
There are growing concerns over Garda shortages in the country and fears that this may invite criminality. According to the Irish Independent, 42 stations in the country have no permanent garda attached to them. Kieran was joined by Defence and Security Expert, Declan Power to discuss…
‘My way is the best way!’ - Henry finds out if DIY causes lovers quarrels
According to a new survey Putting together flat pack furniture, cleaning the bathroom and painting rooms are the most argument inducing DIY tasks. Henry McKean has been to visit one infamous DIY furniture store to see how much of this survey holds true...
You Are What You Eat: Valentine's Day Aphrodisiacs
Aisling Larkin, Mindful Eating Coach and TV Chef joined Kieran today to discuss some aphrodisiacs to serve on Valentine's Day...
Campaigner confident of rail to Donegal 'in the next decade'
The coming months will see an all-island review of the country’s rail service. A number of routes will be proposed for reopening including Athenry and Claremorris and the proposal of a route from Letterkenny to Derry. Kieran was joined by Ciara Murphy, who is a commuter, Steve Bradley chair of the ‘Into the West’ rail campaign and Edgar Morgenroth, Professor of Economics at DCU...
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...
'There isn't enough supply' - Car-hire prices remain high for 2023
Are you heading off for the Easter break? Well, you better take into consideration the price of your car rental! High demands for car rentals means prices across Europe are still significantly higher than before the pandemic. Joining me now is Conor Pope, Consumer Affairs Correspondent, Pricewatch Editor and cohost of the In the News podcast
Ireland's asylum seeking system is 'dysfunctional' - Michael McDowell
The Irish Hotels Federation says the Government is going to struggle to find accommodation for refugees and asylum seekers when the tourism season kicks in. In the first month of the year. just over 3,000 Ukrainian refugees arrived here, while almost 1,500 international protection applicants came to Ireland. Senator Micheal McDowell joined Kieran to discuss...
The resurgence of the sports memorabilia industry
A jersey worn by Kobe Bryant during the 2007-08 NBA season has sold for $5.8million, making it the second-most expensive basketball jersey ever sold at auction. It is at the extreme end of what some are describing as a boom in the sports memorabilia market. For more on this, Kieran was joined on The Hard Shoulder by Off The Ball's John Duggan, Paul Behan of FootballKitbox.com and Adam Moynihan from VintageGAA.ie...
How safe do women feel on Public Transport?
Irish women, female advocates and public transport workers tell Newstalk Reporter, Sarah Madden how safe they do or don't feel on our rail, buses and trams.
Road safety: 'My daughter was killed by someone with over 50 previous convictions'
The head of Dublin City Council’s traffic division, Brendan O’Brien has said that the national road safety strategy “isn’t working” and needs to be significantly overhauled to reduce deaths and serious injuries. Kieran was joined by Paddy Comyn, Head of Communications at AA Ireland, andLeo Lieghio, a member of the Irish Road Victims Association to discuss…
Calls from truck drivers for a more balanced approach to tolls
The Irish Road Haulage Association met with Transport Infrastructure Ireland on the issue of tolls today. IRHA President, Eugene Drennan, joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to discuss...
Madigan: Those entering Ireland 'for the wrong reasons, should be returned'
€40 million has been announced by the Department of Education for the summer programme for kids in schools today. Josepha Madigan, Minister of State for Special Education and Inclusion joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to discuss this announcement and comments made by An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar about immigrants and Bertie Ahern…
European Super League 2.0
Kieran was joined on The Hard Shoulder by Dion Fanning, Associate Editor with The Currency to discuss the potential return of the infamous European Super League...
Decluttering 101: 'Make the recycling centre your best friend'
With many people gearing up for a spring clean, it begs the quesiton are you ready to truly declutter? Anne Marie Kingston of White Sage Decluttering is an expert in this area, and joined Kieran to explain why decluttering is a great way to improve productivity, concentration, mood and lots more besides…
Murphy: ‘Energy should be treated as a public utility’
As energy companies enjoy soaring profits, and people’s energy bills continue to be high, the question continues to be asked, what can be done? One of the solutions that has been floated is to nationalise the energy companies. Kieran was joined by Paul Murphy is People Before Profit TD for Dublin South West and David Horgan, Managing Director of Petrel Resources…
Dentist recommended €1000 procedure for common infection
Michael Doyle Journalist with The Irish Sun joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to share a recent experience he had with a dentist. He was offered an expensive procedure for what turned out to be a routine infection when consulted by another dentist…
Behind The Screens: Non-Traditional Love Stories
Sarina Bellissimo, host of The Bellissimo Files Podcast joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to take a look at some of the best Hollywood comeback stories...
The Shopping Trolley Hotline: Jaffa Cakes
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 jaffa cakes on the shelves...
Biden’s State of the Union address 'ignored a lot of reality' - Sean Spicer
Following US President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address last night, Kieran was joined on The Hard Shoulder by Sean Spicer, former White House Press Secretary for Donald Trump...
Paul Howard on his new book, 'Bad Sisters' and Man City's financial breaches
Kieran was joined on The Hard Shoulder by Paul Howard, creator of the number one bestselling Ross O’Carroll-Kelly. Paul was in studio to chat about his new children's book ‘Aldrin Adams and the Legend of Nemeswiss’...
'No way any racism, sexism, misogyny or homophobia should be allowed anymore' - Comedian Katherine Lynch
Comedian, Katherine Lynch joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to discuss the news of a Fawlty Towers return...
'A step too far!' - Henry McKean finds out is a kiss on the lips ever ok?
Overnight at the state of the Union Address First Lady Jill Biden and Second Gentlemen Doug Emhoff were captured on camera kissing on the lips when they greeted each other. Was it awkward? Is it an issue? Do you greet people by kissing them on the lips? Henry McKean went out and about speaking to the public, etiquette experts and even a priest to see what they thought... Image: TMZ
DAA CEO calls for 'serious sentencing' for illegal drone activity at airports
Kieran was joined on The Hard Shoulder by Kenny Jacobs, the new Chief Executive Officer of the Dublin Airport Authority (daa) to discuss illegal drones, airport delays and his relationship with airlines...
'This is an emergency' - Over one thousand French rugby fans prevented from landing in Dublin
With Dublin Airport reportedly understaffed at the moment, it seems as though it’s caused a bit of chaos for French rugby fans on their way over this week for the 6 Nations. Gregory Sevault, CEO of MyComm joined Kieran to discuss...