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Sport with Ger Gilroy
Off The Ball's Ger Gilroy joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to review the week in sport and look ahead to the weekend action...
Live crib at the Mansion House 'will be missed by a lot of people'
There will be no live animals featured in the Christmas Nativity crib outside the Mansion House for the first time in 27 years. Lord Mayor Caroline Conroy brought the issue before the council yesterday and the decision has been met with disappointment from many. Kieran was joined by Farmer Fionn Sherlock whose family have been providing livestock for the crib since its beginning and Gerry Boland, founder of and spokesperson for Animals Behind Closed Doors...
Elon Musk 'wasting no time in getting his teeth into tackling Twitter'
Elon Musk has completed his US$44 billion (€44.10bn) takeover of social media platform Twitter. Jess Kelly, Newstalk's Technology Correspondent to chat to Kieran about the takeover and the future of the platform...
Restaurant no-shows 'an ongoing thing throughout the year'
Well the bank holiday weekend is upon us and many people will be heading out to eat. The issue of charging for no shows at restaurants has been an issue raised in recent weeks when a diner claimed they were charged 250 for missing a reservation. Oliver Dunne, Restauranteur at Cleaver East and Pink has joined me to discuss how prevalent this issue is…
Lynsey Bennett 'was a force to be reckoned with'
Lynsey Bennett, the CervicalCheck campaigner, has died at the age of 34. She was diagnosed with cervical cancer in 2017 following the alleged misinterpretation of smear slides. And last February, she settled a case with the HSE over it. She spoke to Kieran on The Hard Shoulder following that settlement. Gillian O’Mahony, the solicitor who represented Lynsey in that case joined Kieran on the show...
'I've been organising goodbye videos for my children' - Lynsey Bennett
CervicalCheck campaigner Lynsey Bennett has passed away. The 34-year-old was diagnosed with invasive cervical cancer in 2017, following the alleged misinterpretation of smear slides. Due to the delay in diagnosing it, she sued the HSE and the US lab that analysed her slide. She joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder in February 2021 after her settlement was agreed.
'It's really terrifying to think how bad it is for some families at the moment'
As expected, The European Central Bank raised interest rates again today. In a series of complex moves, the ECB raised its deposit rate by 75 basis points to 1.5%, as expected, taking the total increase to 2 percentage points over three meetings. How will this affect people who are having to pay the hikes? Kieran was joined by Caitriona Redmond, Cost of Living Expert for the Irish Examiner...
Hector Ó hEochagáin new series looks at 'how well we know our Eastern European cousins'
Hector Ó hEochagáin joined Kieran in studio to chat about his new travel series, taking over the podcast world and Hector tested Kieran his Gaeilge...
Ireland's Greatest Moment: U2 release The Joshua Tree
What is Ireland's Greatest Moment of the last 100 years? Over the next few weeks, The Hard Shoulder will look at some of the 20 shortlisted moments and discuss why they deserve the title of 'Ireland's Greatest Moment.' Dave Fanning, broadcaster & journalist joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to discuss U2's release of their iconic 1987 album 'The Joshua Tree'...
Calls for Government to 'follow through' on referendum on public water services
Various trade unions have joined together today to launch the ‘Keep Water Public’ campaign. The campaign calls on the Government to confirm a date for a constitutional referendum on the public ownership of water services. Brendan Ogle, the spokesperson for the Right2Water campaign and Barry Ward, Fine Gael Senator joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to discuss...
McDowell: 'We don't have any vision for Dublin anymore'
Michael McDowell, Senator and former Justice Minister, says that 'Dublin’s planners are failing to help our capital to flourish.' Senator Michael McDowell joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to discuss this further...
'She's a spoofer!" - Michaela McCollum's series released on Netflix
Michaela McCollum was jailed for two years in Peru, when she and Melissa Reid were found with €1.6 milion worth of cocaine in 2013. Her BBC docuseries ‘High: Confessions of an Ibiza Drug Mule’ was released on Netflix at the weekend. Kieran was joined by Ali Ryan CEO and founder of Goss.ie and Ian O’Doherty Columnist with The Irish Independent to discuss...
Behind The Screens: Superman
Sarina Bellissimo, host of The Bellissimo Files Podcast joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to take a look behind the screens at the role of Superman and those who portrayed the iconic superhero down through the years...
Gastric Bypass Surgery: 'I can't believe the improvement in my life'
The 2005 World Snooker Champion, Shaun Murphy was speaking on a podcast during the week about his gastric sleeve surgery. For more on this, Kieran was joined by Leanne Kendellen and Susie Birney, both of whom had gastric bypass surgery...
The Shopping Trolley Hotline: Butter
Newstalk's own, Simon Tierney joined Kieran for the new 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 delved into the different options of butter on the shelves...
The Rolling Stones at 60
Exactly 60 years ago today, 26th October 1962, The Rolling Stones stepped into the recording studio for the first time. Pat Carty from Hot Press joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to chart the band's history and success...
'There's a lack of cop on' - The most annoying public transport habits
Research out today show that people speaking loudly on their phone is the most annoying thing other commuters do. Other bug bears include, people not giving up their seat for those who need it more and someone putting their bag on the seat beside them. Loud sniffers and passengers with body odour were also listed as the most annoying things about public transport. Kieran was joined by Andrea Gilligan, presenter of Lunchtime Live, Jess Kelly, Newstalk’s Technology Correspondent and Steve Cummins, comedian to discuss...
Ireland's Greatest Moment: Katie Taylor winning Gold at London 2012
What is Ireland's Greatest Moment of the last 100 years? Over the next few weeks, The Hard Shoulder will look at some of the 20 shortlisted moments and discuss why they deserve the title of 'Ireland's Greatest Moment.' Former Ireland Boxing Head Coach, Billy Walsh, who now heads up Team USA, joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to discuss Katie Taylor winning Gold at the London 2012 Olympic Games...
Tourette's is 'more of an empowering tool' for Irish makeup artist
Lewis Capaldi has recently told fans that he has Tourette's syndrome. His announcement along with a similar announcement from singer, Billie Eilish, has brought it in the public eye. James Mac Inerney, Irish makeup artist, finalist of Netflix and BBC show The Glow Up, joined Kieran to discuss what it's like to live with Tourette's...
'Borrowers are going to have to brace themselves' for interest rates hike
The ECB are meeting tomorrow in Frankfurt, where they are expected to hike interest rates for the third time since the summer. And they will say it’s all in the name of avoiding a recession. Kieran was joined by consumer expert and presenter of The Home Show Sinead Ryan and Aidan Regan, who is the Associate Professor of Political Economy in the School of Politics and International Relations in UCD to discuss...
The Final Furlong: LIVE from London
Kieran was joined for The Final Furlong LIVE from London by Comedian, John Meagher, Sarah Duffy, Presenter & podcaster and Peter Flanagan, Comedian...
Common Ground: Should the voting age be lowered?
Kieran was joined in studio by Fine Gael Senator, Regina Doherty, and Socialist Party TD for Cork North Central, Mick Barry. For the next few weeks, in a brand new series called ‘Common Ground’, they will debate some of the biggest, most divisive topics around. The new series continued with a discussion around lowering the voting age to 16...
McEntee: Ukrainian refugee crisis 'may get worse before it improves’
Justice Minister, Helen McEntee joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to discuss new late licensing laws for pubs and nightclubs and the current accommodation crisis facing Ukrainian refugees...
Countdown's Susie Dent 'was drawn to words from very early on'
Countdown's Susie Dent joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to discuss her fascination of words, 40 Years of Countdown and her new book 'An Emotional Dictionary: Real Words for How You Feel, from Angst to Zwodder'...
The benefits of eating seaweed
A piece in today's Irish Independent, explored the virtues of seaweed as a food source. To discuss the benefits of seaweed as a staple in your diet, Kieran was joined by Anne O’Hagan, owner of Ebb & Flow,an artisan producer of seaweed food products, based in Dun Laoghaire...
New late licensing laws will 'revive' Dublin City
Nightclubs will be allowed to stay open until 6am, and pubs will be permitted longer operating hours, under new laws to be approved by Cabinet today. Kieran was joined by Former Irish Times Environment Editor,l Frank McDonald and Ian Redmond Owner of The Tramline Dublin…
Karl Spain: 'There's a new generation of comedy coming through'
The Galway Comedy Festival 2022 kicks off tomorrow and comedian Karl Spain has joined Kieran in studio to give an insight into the comedy circuit and being back on the road...
'He proudly flew the flag of Ireland' - Jared Harris on his father Richard Harris
Richard Harris' archive collection is to be donated to University College Cork. Letters, photographs, literary works, artefacts and professional and personal documents which belonged to the late actor will have its public exhibition in Hunt Museum in Limerick before being moved to UCC. Jared Harris, actor and the son of a late actor joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder...
Conservative Party 'has retrieved some vestage of dignity - Matthew Parris
Rishi Sunak has been elected the next leader of the Conservative Party in the UK, and will therefore become the next Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Kieran was joined by Former Conservative MP, Matthew Parris to discuss...
Ukrainian refugees being 'effectively turned away from Ireland'
We've heard today that at least a dozen refugees have spent the weekend sleeping rough at Dublin Airport after arriving to Ireland this week – and being told there was no accommodation for them. Kieran was joined by Tom McEneaney, Founder of Effective Aid Ukraine and Richard O’Donoghue, Independent TD for Limerick…
Ireland's Greatest Moment: The Saipan Saga
What is Ireland's Greatest Moment of the last 100 years? Over the next few weeks, The Hard Shoulder will look at some of the 20 shortlisted moments and discuss why they deserve the title of 'Ireland's Greatest Moment.' Former RTÉ reporter, Tommie Gorman, joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to discuss his iconic interview with Roy Keane after he walked out on Ireland’s World Cup hopes in Saipan...
Drink spiking 'on the increase' in Ireland
Figures released to Newstalk have shown The number of drink-spiking incidents reported to Gardaí has nearly doubled this year. 40 people have reported being spiked so far this year – up from the 22 reports made in all of 2021. Kieran was joined by SETU Student Union President, Mark Dunne, Dola Twomey from the Sexual Violence Center in Cork and Fine Gael Senator Micheál Carrigy to discuss...
Rishi Sunak is 'exactly what the country needs' - Iain Dale
Rishi Sunak is the next leader of the Conservative Party in the UK, and will therefore become the next Prime Minister. Penny Mordaunt conceded defeat this afternoon after failing to reach the 100 supporters she needed to bring it to a vote. Author, broadcaster and political commentator Iain Dale joined Kieran on the show to discuss...
'Communication is everything!' - Conor Sheridan on UK Politics
Kieran was joined on The Hard Shoulder by political reporter for The Times London, Geri Scott to discuss who are the frontrunners for the position of Prime Minister of the UK. Also joining Kieran in studio was Conor Sheridan, an actor who is Irish, and has been living in the UK for the last 21 years...
'One in four Londoners are skipping meals' - Henry visits a foodbank in London
As the Conservatives fight like rats in a bag, 1/4 of Londoners are skipping meals & going to bed hungry, including kids. Henry McKean visited London Foodbank, who are moving to food vouchers to help curb the cost of living crisis...
Sport with Will O'Callaghan
Off The Ball's Will O'Callaghan joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to review the week in sport and look ahead to the weekend action...
Ireland's Greatest Moment: Bertie Ahern on The Good Friday Agreement
What is Ireland's Greatest Moment of the last 100 years? Over the next few weeks, The Hard Shoulder will look at some of the 20 shortlisted moments and discuss why they deserve the title of 'Ireland's Greatest Moment.' Former Taoiseach, Bertie Ahern joined Kieran to discuss why The Good Friday Agreement is Ireland's Greatest Moment and the impact it had on both sides of the border...
Una Healy: 'Music has always been my main passion'
Singer, Una Healy joined Kieran LIVE in studio in London to discuss her new single, life in Thurles and the possibility of a return for The Saturdays...
Rishi Sunak 'the most credible alternative to take over as Prime Minister'
After the dramatics of yesterday, and the resignation of Liz Truss as the UK Prime Minister, much of the drama today is around who will replace her. Sir Bob Neill is MP for Bromley & Chislehurst joined Kieran to discuss...
Reaction to smoking ban recommendation
There has been a recommendation made to ban smoking in certain public places. The proposal features in Tobacco Free Ireland's latest annual report and focuses on parks, playgrounds and beaches. We sent Newstalk reporter Josh Crosbie to meet with smokers and non-smokers to get their views on such an idea.
Conservative Party 'looking down the barrel of being ungovernable'
Kieran was joined on The Hard Shoulder by Lewis Goodall, Analysis and Investigations Editor at Global and Presenter of the Newsagents Podcast to discuss the future of UK politics and who will be the next Prime Minister...
Alison Spittle: 'You've got to have many hats'
Comedian and Podcaster, Alison Spittle joined Kieran LIVE in studio in London to discuss all things moving to London during a pandemic, 'The Wheel of Misfortune' and her new live show 'Wet'...
Ireland Gateway To Europe - Adie McGuinness
Adie McGuinness from Ireland Gateway to Europe and Sigmar Recruitment joins Kieran in our studios as the London visit draws to a close. #GatewaytoEurope
Ronan Keating: Stephen Gately's passing 'still very raw'
Ronan Keating joined Kieran LIVE in studio in London to discuss his career, life as a radio and TV presenter and the return of Boyzone...
'She made it worse for the most vulnerable' - Shelagh Fogarty on Liz Truss
Liz Truss has announced she's quitting as Britain's Prime Minister - with her successor to be in place by next Friday. The process for choosing a successor to Liz Truss will be announced later this evening. Former UK chancellor Rishi Sunak is the bookies' favourite to take over and former Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to throw his hat in the ring. Kieran was joined by LBC broadcaster, Shelagh Fogarty and Philip Webster, Former Political Editor of The Times to discuss...
Ireland Gateway to Europe: London Irish Centre
Kieran was joined by Séamus MacCormaic, the new boss of the London Irish Centre, to discuss the work they do helping the Irish community in the city, and their big plans to renovate the centre. #GatewaytoEurope
Chambers: Tour de France bid 'a huge opportunity' for Ireland
Ministers in Dublin and Belfast have expressed interest in hosting three full stages of the Tour de France in 2026 or 2027. An update on the joint-bid with Northern Ireland is expected next year. Minister Jack Chambers, Government Chief Whip and Minister of State for Sport joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to discuss the bid..
'Truss has been a complete disaster almost from start to finish'
Liz Truss has announced her resignation as just 44 days after she took up office as UK Prime Minister. Kieran was joined by Matthew Parris, Former Conservative MP and Columnist with The Times and Lauren McEvatt, Former Conservative Government Special Advisor for reaction and a look at who will replace Liz Truss...
'She is toast' - James O'Brien on Liz Truss and UK politics
LBC broadcaster James O’Brien LIVE in our London studio to discuss the ongoing mayhem facing UK politics...
Ireland's Greatest Moment: Tony Cascarino on Italia '90
What is Ireland's Greatest Moment of the last 100 years? Over the next few weeks, The Hard Shoulder will look at some of the 20 shortlisted moments and discuss why they deserve the title of 'Ireland's Greatest Moment.' Former Ireland international soccer player and Italia 90' legend, Tony Cascarino joined Kieran LIVE in studio to discuss why Italia 90' is Ireland's Greatest Moment and the impact the tournament had on Irish society... Have your say now by voting here: https://www.newstalk.com/uncategorized/irelands-greatest-moment-1392696