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Regency Trial: Hutch's barrister 'went straight for the jugular'
Gerry Hutch’s barrister has accused Jonathan Dowdall of telling lies in court. The former Sinn Féin councillor is being cross-examined in Mr Hutch’s trial for the murder of David Byrne, who was shot dead at the Regency Hotel in 2016. Paul Williams, Crime Journalist and Author of ‘The Monk - The life and times of Ireland's most enigmatic crime boss’ joined Anton Savage to discuss what happened in court today...
'A momentous day' for families created through surrogacy
Cabinet met this morning to approve a number of amendments that seek to recognise families that are created through international surrogacy. Anton Savage was joined by Cathy Wheatley, spokesperson for Irish Families Through Surrogacy...
'The future of Dublin City will rely on public transport' - Sinn Féin TD
The head of Dublin Bus will tell TDs and Senators later the 'vast, vast majority of services' operate on time and on schedule. However, Chief Executive Billy Hann will apologise to customers who have had a poor experience, when he appears before an Oireachtas committee this evening. Anton Savage was joined by Brian Caulfield, Associate Professor at the School Of Engineering, Trinity College Dublin and Paul Donnelly, Sinn Fein TD for Dublin West to discuss...
'I was called faggot many times' - Brian Kennedy on singing Fairytale of New York
With twelve days until Christmas, singer Brian Kennedy joined Anton Savage on The Hard Shoulder to discuss his gigs over the festive period and other Christmas traditions... Image: briankennedy.co.uk
'In the region of 100 people sleeping rough' in Dublin every night
With the weather warnings extended through the weekend Joanna Donnelly joined Anton Savage to discuss what’s in store for the next couple of days. Focus Ireland’s Mike Allen also joined Anton to discuss what can be done to assist the homeless sleeping rough during this cold spell...
Colm Tóibín on overcoming cancer, Pope Francis and his new book
Anton Savage was joined by award-winning author Colm Tóibín, to discuss his new book: ‘A Guest At The Feast’…
Regency Trial 'could see other people arrested and charged and tried'
Jonathan Dowdall, a former co-accused of Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch, has begun giving evidence against him at the Regency Hotel murder trial. Paul Williams, Crime Journalist and Author of ‘The Monk - The life and times of Ireland's most enigmatic crime boss’ joined Anton Savage to discuss what happened in court today...
'People think I'm off my rocker' - The first Irish person in space
Rhiannon Adam is set to become the first Irish person in space. She is a photographic artist originally from Co. Cork, who now lives in Hackney in London. The trip, called dearMoon, is expected to take place next year 2023 aboard Starship, a rocket being developed by Elon Musk’s SpaceX. Rhiannon joined Anton Savage on The Hard Shoulder to discuss...
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
Actor, Florence Pugh has recently opened up about the imposter syndrome she experienced on the set of the 2018 film King Lear. Aoife O’Brien, Founder of Happieratwork.ie and ImposterSyndrome.ie joined Anton Savage to discuss how imposter syndrome affects us and how to deal with it...
Higher level Irish requirement for teachers an 'unreasonable blockage'
Labour Party Education Spokerperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin says that the Irish requirement for teaching training is a barrier to a diverse workforce. Anton Savage was joined on The Hard Shoulder by Aodhán Ó Ríordáin TD and Simon Lewis, Principal at Carlow Educate Together to discuss...
'It's impossible!' - Henry looks into Dublin's taxi shortage
There are reports that getting a taxi over the weekend was pretty much impossible in Dublin City. Demand has trebled in the last month. The taxi apps had very few cabs available. Some people had to walk home and others even booked into hotels to stay out of the cold. This is the first Christmas in 3 years that the office party is back because of Covid. Henry McKean met some of those in the industry and those affected by the shortages…
You Are What You Eat: Christmas Stuffing
Aisling Larkin TV Chef and mindful eating coach joined Kieran to take a closer look how to make the best Christmas stuffing for the festive season...
Sport with Kieran Cunningham
Kieran Cunningham, Chief Sports Writer with the Irish Daily Star joined Kieran Cuddihy on The Hard Shoulder to review the week in sport and look ahead to the weekend action...
Regency Trial: Dowdall 'committing the ultimate sin'
Journalist Nicola Tallant joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to discuss the latest on the Regency Hotel murder trial and also about ‘Crime World’, her podcast that will hit the stage of the 3Olympia theatre in April next year...
'We need to accelerate house building considerably'
House prices could drop by as much as 12% if housing output increases by 10,000 units a year. That is according to a new ESRI paper, which found that increasing output would not necessarily lead to significant wage inflation in the construction sector. Kieran was joined by Edgar Morgenroth, Professor of Economics at DCU and Aidan Regan, Associate professor in political economy in the School of Politics and International Relations at UCD to discuss…
Jess Kelly visits Amazon’s fulfilment centre in Dublin
Jess Kelly, Newstalk's Technology Correspondent joined Kieran to discuss what she found out during her visit to Amazon’s fulfilment centre in Dublin...
FAI fine 'should have been defended' - Wolfe Tones singer
The FAI have today been fined €20,000 after the Republic of Ireland women’s team sang the Wolfe Tones’ ‘Celtic Symphony’ after the team qualified for the World Cup a few weeks ago. Wolfe Tones singer and songwriter Brian Warfield joined Kieran on the show to discuss…
Christmas Away from Home
Kieran was joined on The Hard Shoulder by Venkat Annasamy, President of the Non-Resident Tamil Indian Association and Julia Marciniak, Unite Union Activist to discuss what it is like not being in their home countries during the festive season...
'The truth is now out' - US labs and HSE admit liability in case of Irene Teap
The HSE and two US laboratories have admitted liability in the case of Irene Teap, who died after being diagnosed with Cervical Cancer. Her husband and campaigner Stephen took a High Court Action against Clinical Pathology Laboratories, MedLab Pathology and the HSE over her death in 2017. Stephen Teap joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to discuss…
New law set to make South Koreans younger by up to 2 years
South Korea have decided to scrap their traditional method of counting ages in order to adopt the international standard. As a result, all citizens will become around 1 to 2 years younger. Kevin Cawley, Senior Lecturer in Korean Studies at UCC joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to discuss...
Dublin hotelier says 'we don't rip off people'
Fáilte Ireland has warned that "significant increases" in the cost of hotel rooms are set to continue well into 2023. The head of the tourist body has written to providers, accusing them of causing reputational damage to the industry by charging sky-high prices. Kieran was joined by Chris O’Sullivan Fianna Fail TD and Micheal Lennon General Manager of the Westport Woods Hotel…
Calls to encourage the Irish language in activities outside school
Mícheál Ó Foighil, manager of Coláiste Lurgan has criticized Norma Foley and the government for their neglect of the language. He said the level of Irish student acquire after 14 years of education just isn’t good enough. Kieran was joined by general secretary of Conradh na Gaeilge, Julian de Spáinn and Diarmuid Lyng, Owner of Wild Irish Treats to discuss…
'Everyone is appalled that a coup could have taken place'
Thousands of police in Germany carried out a series of raids today against suspected far-right extremists who allegedly sought to overthrow the state in an armed coup. Officials said 25 people were detained. Kieran was joined by Emmanuelle Chaze, Political Correspondent and reporter for Deutsche Welle and France 24.
The Shopping Trolley Hotline: Cheese & Onion Crisps
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 took a look a the different brands of cheese and onion crisps...
50 years since Apollo 17
Today marks 50 years since Apollo 17. Gene Cernan and Harrison Schmitt were the last men to set foot on the moon, this day 50 years ago. Kieran was joined by Off The Ball Presenter, Shane Hannon to discuss...
Martin: 'No decision has been made' on banning career breaks
Online platforms such as Airbnb will be fined up to €5,000 if they advertise lettings which have not been registered with Fáilte Ireland. Tourism Minister, Catherine Martin joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to discuss this and also further discussions on suggestions around banning career breaks for teachers...
Responsibility for defective apartments 'rests with the construction sector'
A protest has been taking place this afternoon to mark 5 years since the completion of the Oireachtas Housing Committee’s ‘Safe As Houses’ report on defective apartments. The Construction Defects Alliance says that people are living in up to 100,000 apartments that still aren’t totally safe. Kieran was joined by Pat Montague, Construction Defects Alliance spokesperson and Jill Kellegher, apartment owner and OMC director in The Granary, Dublin 8...
Banning teacher's career breaks 'a distraction from the real issue'
Career breaks could be suspended under plans being considered by Government in response to chronic teacher shortages. But would be this be an effective measure? Or just further demoralize an already stretched workforce? Kieran was joined by Peter, a primary school teacher in County Meath and Katrina in Clonmel to discuss...
'We're creating a mountain of rubbish' - Ireland may miss recycling targets
A new report from the EPA has shown high levels of waste is making it difficult to maintain or increase recycling rates. The EPA said Ireland needs to move to a circular economy where resources are re-used, repaired or recycled as much as possible, and the generation of waste is minimised. Mindy O'Brien Chief Executive of VOICE and Claire Downey, Policy and Research Director with the Rediscovery Centre joined Kieran to discuss...
Wellness: Christmas Gifts
Kieran was joined on The Hard Shoulder by Clare McKenna, presenter of Alive and Kicking on Newstalk, to discuss the best wellness gifts to give loved ones this festive season...
Harry and Meghan's Netflix documentary 'incredibly out of touch'
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Netflix documentary 'Harry & Meghan' will air this Thursday on the streaming service. LBC Presenter, Shelagh Forgarty and Broadcaster Sophie Corcoran joined Kieran on the show to discuss...
Common Ground: Is Europe a force for peace?
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 Europe a force for peace?'..
'Brazil have to be the favourites for the quality they have'
Brazil put the rest of the world on notice that they are worthy favourites for the World Cup after hammering Japan 4-1 last night. Today sees the final last 16 games play out to determine the full set of quarter finalists. Dion Fanning, associate editor with The Currency joined Kieran on the show...
Strep A: 'Serious infections are rare'
Strep A is being “actively considered” as a possible cause of death after a four-year-old child passed away. Kildare Based GP, Brendan O'Shea joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to discuss Strep A and how it presents in patients...
Teenagers forced to fly to Orlando alone after airline overbooks flight
Kieran was joined on The Hard Shoulder by Sarah Kitchen. Sarah and her family planned the trip of a lifetime to Orlando, Florida after husband had been given the all clear after a cancer diagnosis. However, upon arriving at Belfast City Airport, Aer Lingus informed them that the connecting flight to London was overbooked and Sarah's two children, aged 16 and 18, would have to fly alone to Orlando on another flight...
Should shopping be banned on Sundays?
Croatia has announced its intention to ban shopping on Sundays, so retail employees can have a break. Kieran was joined by John McGuirk, editor for Gript media and Richard Guiney, CEO, Dublin Town to discuss what it would mean to introduce this in Ireland...
What to do if you have an annoying neighbour
Do you have a neighbour from hell or could you possibly be a neighbour from hell? We spotted something in one of the papers earlier of how one woman feels she is now this person. It turned out her neighbour had to call the police after her alarm was going off for five hours, while she was out. So it got us thinking what are some of the worst experiences out there for people and how can they be resolved. Newstalk reporter Josh Crosbie has been out trying to source some noisy stories and finds out the best advice.
100 Years of the Irish State
This week, 100 years ago, the Irish state came into being… To discuss this in detail, Kieran was joined by Ronan McGreevy, Irish Times journalist and author of 'Great Hatred: The Assassination of Field Marshal Sir Henry Wilson MP'...
The 12 Saves of Christmas
With the cost of living crisis still affecting many people, the Christmas season doesn’t offer a huge amount of respite. Conor Pope is the Pricewatch Editor with the Irish Times and he joined Kieran to discuss what saves you can make this festive period...
‘Stay at home, if you have symptoms' at Christmas, CMO warns
1 in 10 people in Ireland under the age of 35 have attempted to take their own life, new research has shown. The Healthy Ireland Survey, which engages over 7000 people every year, shows that figure drops to less than one percent for those 65 and older. The research also shows 32 percent of people who have consumed alcohol in the past 6 months have been binge drinking. Kieran was joined by the new Chief Medical Officer, Breda Smyth to delve a little deeper into the general health of the nation... Image: Sam Boal/RollingNews.ie
United Ireland: 'Symbols matter but identity matters more'
A poll from ARINS and The Irish Times has shown that Republicans would be unwilling to change either or national anthem or our flag in the event of a united Ireland. Kieran was joined by Fine Gael TD, Neale Richmond and Robbie Whyte, Editor of An Phoblacht and the former General Secretary of Sinn Féin...
‘If the facilities are there, we will see more physical activity'
The Government has received a recommendations for encouraging greater physical activity amongst women and children. Kieran was joined by Shane Smith, sports scientist and primary school teacher and Derval O’Rourke, author and Olympian to discuss the current offering of public sports facilities in Ireland and what can be done to improve them...
'It's a harmless institution' - Should the Seanad be abolished?
Labour would aim to abolish the UK's “indefensible” House of Lords “as quickly as possible”, ideally within its first term, UK Labour Party leader Keir Starmer has said. The debate around the idea of abolishing Seanad is ongoing for years in Ireland, with the failed referendum in 2013. So, should we get back to the idea of scrapping the upper house? Kieran was joined by Dr Eoin O'Malley, Lecturer in Government and Director of Public Policy at DCU and Tom Clonan, Independent Senator to discuss…
'Cool the jets!' - Advice for a stress free Christmas Dinner
According to The Star 42% of people say sorting the Christmas dinner guest list is their most stressful task during Christmas. Kieran was joined by Ambassador for The Harvey’s Point Hotel in Donegal, Noel Cunningham to tell us how to be the host with the most this party season and eliminate the Christmas dinner anxiety...
You Are What You Eat: Winter Salads
Aisling Larkin TV Chef and mindful eating coach joined Kieran to dive into some winter salads to try your hand at for the festive season...
Regency Trial: 'Dowdall likely to take the stand next week'
All ten hours of a secretly recorded conversation between Gerry Hutch and Jonathan Dowdall will form part of the deliberations in the Regency Hotel murder trial. It’s after the judges of the non-jury court decided to allow it into evidence, despite eight of those hours being recorded across the border in Northern Ireland. Newstalk's Courts Correspondent, Frank Greaney joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to give the latest update...
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...
Government may 'need to raise more in taxes' in the face of ageing population
Ireland is aging faster than anywhere else in Europe. That’s according to a new report from the Department of Health. Kieran was joined by Paul Cullen Irish Times Health Correspondent and Dr Barra Rowntree Economist at the ESRI
Elton John is 'a near perfect' Glastonbury headliner
Pop Icon, Elton John has been announced as Glastonbury 2023’s Headline Act. He’ll join a long list of musical greats who have performed at the legendary English Music Festival. Kieran was joined by Journalist and Broadcaster, Pat Carthy to explain why the Rocket Man was the perfect choice for the main stage...
Dublin Councillor says city has become 'too hostile' for residents
Green MEP Ciarán Cuffe is calling for more residential buildings on O’Connell Street as a way to prevent anti-social behaviour. He put forward the argument that more residents in the city would make it less threatening than it is already. However, is it a case of needing to move more people into the city centre or to improve the city for those who already live there? Kieran was joined by Dublin City Councillor Mannix Flynn and Kim who lives around the Arnott Street area of town to discuss...