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'Charlie Haughey is the most interesting character' - Iain Dale launches ‘The Irish Taoiseach’ podcast
Kieran was joined by LBC Radio Presenter and Author Iain Dale to discuss his new podcast series ‘The Irish Taoiseach’...
AIB says 'no one was treated differently' in debt writedown deals
AIB were in front of an Oireachtas Finance Committee today to address it's debt write-down policy. It comes in the wake of recent revelations that hurling legend DJ Carey’s €9.5 million debt to the bank was written down by an estimated 80 per cent. Kieran was joined by John McGuinness, Fianna Fáil TD for Carlow-Kilkenny and Chair of the Oireachtas Committee on Finance to discuss this and
Price of attending a wedding 'just shy of a grand' nowadays
Nicola Peltz and Brooklyn Beckham are reportedly planning their second wedding just one year on from their original big day. It comes after her father filed a lawsuit against the original wedding planners after their “nightmare” first ceremony. Have weddings become too over the top and do they cost more than they're worth to attend in the current climate? Kieran was joined by Jessica O’Sullivan, Editor of One Fab Day and Andrea Gilligan, Presenter of Lunchtime Live on Newstalk to discuss...
Behind The Screens: High School TV Shows
Sarina Bellissimo, host of The Bellissimo Files Podcast joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to take a look at some of the best high-school TV shows...
Windsor Framework name and King's involvement 'maybe is about reassuring the DUP'
On Monday, Rishi Sunak announced the new ‘Windsor Framework’ as part of the new Northern Irish Protocol. Many here seem pleased with the new developments but what is the feeling like over in Great Britain? LBC presenter Shelagh Fogarty joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to discuss the reaction in the UK...
Brooke Scullion on her 'unbelievable' DWTS journey
Brooke Scullion of Dancing with the Stars and Eurovision fame joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to discuss her strenuous rehearsal schedule, going on tour and her partnership with Discover Northern Ireland...
The Shopping Trolley Hotline: Chicken Kyiv
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 Chicken Kyiv on the shelves...
Career U-Turns: Figuring out what you want from a job
NFL legend Tom Brady has announced he is to delay becoming a sports analyst in favour of pursuing a new career in stand-up comedy. To discuss career u-turns further, Kieran was joined by Aideen Finnegan, Host and Producer of the How To Pivot podcast
Cairns: 'I don't accept that assertion' that Soc Dems and Labour are the same
The new leader of the Social Democrats, Holly Cairns TD joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to discuss her plans and priorities for the party...
Green Party MEP warns against ‘over regulation’ of e-scooters
The European Transport Safety Council has called for speed limits of 20km/h and a minimum age restriction of 16 for the use of electric scooters on our roads. Kieran was joined by Shane O’Donoghue, who is the Editor of CompleteCar.ie … as well as Green Party MEP Ciaran Cuffe to discuss…
'I feel self conscious' - Henry McKean looks at safety fears preventing women from enjoying working out
Safety fears are preventing women from enjoying sport and three in ten have been harassed whilst exercising. There is an ‘enjoyment gap’ between men and women driven by safety concerns when it comes to running after dark. Research by This Girl Can also found one in five are concerned by sexual harassment when working out. Newstalk’s Henry McKean met with both men and women to get their response…
Digging Deeper: Why being a bit of a psychopath can be a good thing
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 being a bit of a psychopath can be a good thing...
Tuesday Travel: Japan
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 Japan...
Dept of Education 'will re-engage' with stakeholders on Leaving Cert reform - Norma Foley
It has been confirmed today that the changes to the Leaving Certificate papers for Irish and English have been delayed in order to allow further reflection. Education Minister Norma Foley joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to discuss this further…
Common Ground: Should the eviction ban be extended?
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 the eviction ban be extended?'
Dermot Morgan remembered as 'a real pro'
It’s 25 years today since the untimely death of actor and comedian, Dermot Morgan. Kieran was joined by Patrick McDonnell aka Eoin McLove to discuss his memories of the legendary actor…
'Beyond time' Government carried out Covid inquiry - Tóibín
The Government intends to establish an inquiry into the states handling of the Covid-19 pandemic to inform future responses to public health emergencies. Key decisions in relation to the format of the inquiry has not yet been made but they hope to have the inquiry set up by the middle of this year. Peadar Tóibín TD and Aontú Leader, Craig Hughes, Political Correspondent with the Irish Daily Mail and Majella Beatie, Chairwoman of Care Champions joined Kieran to discuss...
Crisis in youth mental health services 'could become catastrophic' if not addressed
The Children’s Rights Alliance 15th annual report card evaluates and grades the Government's progress on actions for children. For the second year running, youth and adolescent mental health received an E, the lowest grade. The report described recent reports on the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service as “the tip of the iceberg of serious failings Tanya Ward, CEO of Children’s Rights Alliance and Ian Power, SpunOut.ie joined Kieran to discuss…
Joe Brolly: North-South reunification 'inevitable' within next 20 years
Joe Brolly joined Kieran to give his views on the new Windsor Framework and whether the DUP will accept the new protocol deal or not...
'Huge demand for late night buses' in Dublin city
It was reported today in The Irish Times that Dublin Bus wrote a letter to the National Transport Authority in November saying a lack of taxis was leading to passengers stranded on the side of the road and anti-social behaviour due to the increased demand. Kieran was joined by David Hammond, who is one third of Fully Charged on Spin 103.8, Feljin Jose, Chairperson of the Dublin Commuter Coalition and Sunil Sharpe, Spokesperson for Give Us The Night...
'It's not the best for us!' - Henry McKean gets reaction to the Windsor Framework in Belfast
The Windsor Framework, the new post Brexit Deal has been struck between the British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and European President Ursula Von der Leyen. But does this satisfy the Grass Roots DUP? Henry McKean has visited Sandy Row in Belfast a DUP stronghold to get reaction...
Extinction Rebellion 'targeting the people culpable for fossil fuel financing'
This morning, climate activists glued themselves to the main entrance of the offices of the world’s largest investment management firm, BlackRock, in Ballsbridge. It comes as Extinction Rebellion Ireland are beginning a campaign of civil non obedience. They are targeting companies and corporations that are actively investing in fossil fuels. Kieran was joined by Sinead Whelan, an Extinction Rebellion Activist who was glued to door of BlackRock and Nathan, a fellow Extinction Rebellion Activist to discuss…
‘An opportunity here for the DUP to accept something that will be good for Northern Ireland’ - Neale Richmond
The British Prime Minister has announced the 'Windsor Framework' - a replacement deal for the Northern Ireland Protocol. The agreement between UK and EU will see changes to the way goods travel from Great Britain to Northern Ireland. Ben Lowry, Editor of the Belfast Newsletter and Neale Richmond, Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment joined Kieran to discuss…
Penneys offering free sewing classes is 'incredible,' says Irish designer
Penney’s are now offering free sewing classes so shoppers can learn to repair their own clothes. Customers can sign up online and bring their own clothes for mending! Customers will learn skills such as hemming and fixing zippers. Kieran was joined by Irish designer and owner of Rashiiid, Rachel Maguire.
What causes the Northern Lights?
Irish sky watchers were last night treated to a surprise northern lights vista across the country. But what is the aurora borealis, and why did it make an impromptu visit to our skyline? Dr. Colman Gallagher, Planetary geomorphologist at the UCD School of Geography and the UCD Earth Institute to explain the science behind the northern lights
Neutrality 'doesn't align with our interests in the world as they are now'
Having just marked one year since the start of the war, Ukraine remains in a state of emergency, while Russia shows no sign of backing down. How does this affect us and our neutrality moving forward? Tánaiste Micheál Martin has said that members of the Defence Forces will be sent to Ukraine. John O’Brennan, Jean Monnet Professor of European Integration at NUI Maynooth and Richard Boyd Barrett is People Before Profit TD for Dun Laoghaire joined Kieran to discuss Irish neutrality…
Brexit: The 'Windsor Framework' explained
The UK and EU have reached a deal on Northern Ireland's post-Brexit trade rules. Newstalk’s political correspondent Sean Defoe joined Kieran Cuddihy to explain the new ‘Windsor Framework’...
Ukrainians in Ireland one year on from Russian invasion
Today marks one year since the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Thousands of Ukrainians have fled to Ireland and are now attending school, working and integrating into Irish society. Newstalk reporter Josh Crosbie met with some Ukrainian nationals who are calling Ireland home for now.
You Are What You Eat: Breakfast
Aisling Larkin, Mindful Eating Coach and TV Chef joined Kieran to discuss the most important meal of the day, breakfast.
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... Image: Roscommon GAA
Harris: No 'easy scenario' making decision on eviction ban extension
Acting Minister for Justice and Equality, Simon Harris joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to discuss the appointment of 24 additional judges this year as a result of recommendations from a top level report, eviction bans, and one year on since the Russian invasion of Ukraine...
Eviction ban extension 'the least worst move' - Threshold
On Wednesday, People Before Profit tabled a bill in the Dáil urging the Government to extend the ban. The Government intended to oppose the legislation but after the Minister failed to inform the Dáil, the bill progressed to detailed scrutiny stage. John Mark McCafferty, Chief Executive of Threshold joined Kieran to discuss the possibility of an extension to the eviction ban...
Moncrieff in Ukraine: Investigations into war crimes and torture of prisoners
As part of a series of reports done by Sean Moncrieff while he was in Ukraine last week to mark a year of the war, Sean got into discussions about whether Vladimir Putin could be tried for war crimes. He met with Roman Koval, who is head of communications and field researcher in Truth Hounds. They are private war crime investigators who’ve been gathering evidence since the invasion of Crimea in 2014. Kieran was also joined by Yvonne Mcdermott Rees, Professor in law at Hillary Rodham Clinton School of Law at Swansea University, who specialises in International criminal law to discuss war crimes further…
Mispronounced Irish names
The CSO have today revealed Jack is once again Ireland’s most popular boys’ name, holding onto the top spot for the sixth consecutive year, while Emily became the most popular girls’ name for the first time since 2019. The Irish name Fiadh fell two places, from first to third - which got us thinking about Irish names and the challenges that can arise when trying to pronounce them. Niamh Maher Creative Director with Journal Media and Newstalks Roisin Davis joined Kieran to discuss the trouble they run into having Irish names…
As I Remember It: Bertie Ahern & The Good Friday Agreement
'As I Remember It: Bertie Ahern & the Good Friday Agreement' is a new podcast that tells the story of the Good Friday Agreement as told by those who negotiated it and marks the first time all those involved have reunited to reflect on the negotiations in 25 years. Head to newstalk.com/goodfridayagreement.
Nadia Dobrianska recalls the 'terrifying' journey fleeing Ukraine one year ago
On the 24th of February 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine, making tomorrow the 1-year anniversary of the war. The often to-ing and fro-ing battles have gone one way then another, with a myriad of atrocities committed. Ukrainian Historian, Nadia Dobrianska who had to relocate to Ireland due to the conflict, joined Kieran from Newstalk’s Cork Studio to discuss…
Tánaiste Micheál Martin says ‘issues’ remain around Bertie Ahern’s past
Micheál Martin, Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to discuss the shooting in Omagh of DCI John Caldwell, the ongoing discussions around the Northern Ireland Protocol and the return of Bertie Ahern to Fianna Fáil...
'A wonderful voice' - George Hamilton remembers the legendary John Motson
Legendary commentator, John Motson sadly has passed away today at the age of 77. He leaves behind a résumé which spanned 10 World Cups, 10 European Championships & 29 FA Cup finals Broadcaster and commentator, George Hamilton joined Kieran to remember the man himself…
Liz O’Donnell: Omagh shooting ‘a chilling reminder’ of the importance of peace
Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern’s new podcast ‘As I Remember It’ was launched last night. A Newstalk Original podcast, it tells the story of the Good Friday Agreement through the eyes of those who negotiated it – marking the first time they have come together to reflect on the agreement and the 25 years that followed. Liz O’Donnell, Former Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs from 1997 -2002 features in episode seven of the podcast, and she joined Kieran on the show this evening to discuss her role…
Eating out in Dublin 'an absolute fortune compared to London'
Well a new survey this week ranking European cities has shown eating out in Dublin is more expensive than London, Paris or Rome. CEO of Fáilte Ireland Paul Kelly told Breakfast Business with Joe Lynam yesterday that pricing was related to Dublin being a good quality destination. Kieran was joined by Martin Hart, CEO of the Temple Bar Company and Ciara Treacy, Newstalk's Digital and Social Media Executive to discuss...
Omagh Shooting: 'Do the people responsible have no children of their own?'
Three men have been arrested in relation to the attempted murder of Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell in Omagh. Newstalk's Chief Reporter Barry Whyte joined Kieran with the latest...
Conor Sketches: 'I was always a good storyteller'
Conor Moore of 'Conor Sketches’ fame is winning huge acclaim with his current stage show. Conor Sketches Live returns to the 3Olympia Theatre next week and he joined Kieran in studio to discuss...
The Shopping Trolley Hotline: Instant Coffee
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 instant coffee on the shelves...
Fergus Finlay: I can't see Holly Cairns or Gary Gannon objecting to Ivana Bacik leadership
The co-leaders of the Social Democrats have announced they are stepping down. Catherine Murphy and Róisín Shortall confirmed they are resigning with immediate effect, and a leadership contest will take place soon. Kieran was joined by Fergus Finlay, Columnist with the Irish Examiner and Hugh O’Connell, Deputy Political Editor with the Irish Independent to discuss...
'Next on the agenda is victory' - Ukrainian Ambassador to Ireland
Friday marks the one year anniversary since the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. From the day the war began, to Ukrainians making their way here to Ireland, to audiences in the Dáil with President Zelensky, it’s been quite a year. Kieran welcomed Ukrainian Ambassador to Ireland Larysa Gerasko to the programme today…
88-year-old woman with broken hip and shoulder waited 14 hours for ambulance
It took over four hours for an ambulance to arrive at a life-threatening emergency call 94 times last year. According to Freedom of Information figures, released to Newstalk, 21 of these were over five hours. The HSE aims to respond to life-threatening heart and respiratory calls within 18 minutes and 59 seconds in 80% of cases. Kieran was joined by Eamon in Cork and David Hall, CEO of Lifeline Ambulance Services to discuss…
'The city is just unsafe' - Rise in violence in the capital
In light of recent events involving attacks on Gardaí, An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar condemned the incident but he also raised concerns about a general rise in violence in society. For more on this and what can be done, Kieran was joined by James, a taxi driver in Dublin, Jill O’Mahony, Sociology Lecturer at Southeast Technological University and Padraig Rice, Policy and Research Manager at LGBT Ireland...
Digging Deeper: Attachment Styles
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 different attachment styles out there, how they form and how they affect our romantic relationships...
Tuesday Travel: Seville
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 Seville...
Oireachtas ‘needs reassurance’ that DJ Carey’s debt write down was fair - Paschal Donohoe
Public Expenditure Minister, Paschal Donohoe joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to discuss the details of the €1.3 billion package of cost of living measures announced by the Government today. Minister Donohoe also addressed comments made by Former Taoiseach, John Bruton on Newstalk Breakfast and the ongoing controversy surrounding former Kilkenny hurler DJ Carey after he received a 99 per cent debt write-down from AIB...