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'A fresher, warmer burger' - Henry checks out McDonald's new menu changes
The iconic Big Mac, Quarter Pounder with Cheese and its classic Cheeseburger are changing.McDonald’s has made small modifications to the way it cooks and prepares its burgers. From placing onions on top of each patty while they are cooking on the grill for extra flavour, to changing the sear of the beef patties. But how will burger fans react and if its not broke why fix it?Henry McKean who used to work in McDonald’s in 1996 joined Kieran with this report...
Spotting eating disorders in children and young people
This week in our Kid's Health Check, Training and Development Manager at BodyWhys, Harriet Parsons joined Kieran to discuss how to spot eating disorder in children and young teens...
Spinal Taskforce: ‘There is a lack of confidence because of the broken promises made up to now’
On Friday we spoke to Amanda Coughlan Founder and Co-Lead of the paediatric advocacy group for children with Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus and Tony Foly who’s son Ronan waited 3 years for spinal surgery about how the government have neglected their children’s spinal issues.To discuss this further, Kieran was joined by Sinn Fein Health Spokesperson, David Cullinane and Retired Orthopedic Surgeon, Peter O'Rourke...
How films get classified in Ireland
Have you ever wondered what the differences are between 12 and 15 age rated film in Ireland and what is used to decide these ratings? Kieran was joined by IFCO Director Dr Ciarán Kissane to discuss...
How to keep your kids busy this Easter
The Easter holidays have arrived and now the question is what are we going to do with them? Not everyone will be flying off to a foreign country or heading to CentreParcs, so we have decided to look at some practical ways to fill the kids’ time over the next two weeks.Kieran was joined by Mary McCarthy, Irish independent Columnist and Nathan Murphy, Presenter from Off The Ball...
Afternoon Update: Harris and Varadkar meet, AGSI conference and Big Mac recipe change
This is the Afternoon Update – The Hard Shoulder’s catch-up on the day's news. Today, Kieran was joined by David Hall, CEO of iCare Housing and CEO of Lifeline Serivces and Stefanie Preissner, writer and broadcaster...
You Are What You Eat: Eggs and Veg for Breakfast
Aisling Larkin, Mindful Eating Coach and TV Chef joined Kieran today to chat about incorporating eggs and vegetables into your breakfast...
"It's helped my confidence" Rise in women learning self defence
More and more women are signing up for self-defence classes and martial arts.Clubs across the country are reporting an increase in parents bringing their daughters along to classes.Newstalk reporter Josh Crosbie visited a few clubs to learn some moves.
Spinal surgery waiting lists: 'He went through a desperate time'
Stephen Donnelly has established a Paediatric Spinal Taskforce.The taskforce will hope to improve the states paediatric spinal services.. This comes after a promise in 2017 from soon to be Taoiseach Simon Harris that no child would be waiting longer than 4 months for spinal surgery Kieran was joined by Amanda Coughlan, Founder and Co-Lead of the paediatric advocacy group for children with spina bifida and hydrocephalus and Tony Foley, who’s son Ronan Foley who has been waited 3 years for scoliosis surgery..
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...
Ricky Tomlinson: 'We love doing it, we just want to entertain'
Ricky Tomlinson, is an actor and comedian you may know as his portrayal as Jim Royle from The Royle Family. He is bringing his new show ‘ The Irish Annies’ to Ireland next month.He joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to discuss...
Rip-Off Ireland: Coffee
Is Rip-Off Ireland Back with a bang?Over the next few weeks, we will be looking into the continuing rise in the cost-of-living, but also the price of socialising and leisure activities.Today, Newstalk reporter Sheila Naughton joined Kieran in studio to look at the price of a cup of coffee...
Afternoon Update: Josepha Madigan resigns and will not contest next election and Simon Harris looks set to become Fine Gael leader
This is the Afternoon Update – The Hard Shoulder’s daily catch-up on the day's news. Today, Kieran was joined by Wendy Grace, Broadcaster and Columnist and Brian Mahon, Political Correspondent with the Irish Daily Mail...
Ó Broin: 'Let the people decide who the next Taoiseach will be'
Simon Harris is set to become the next Fine Gael leader and Taoiseach.The Higher Education Minister looks increasingly likely to be unopposed in his bid to replace Leo Varadkar.Kieran was joined by Eoin Ó Broin, TD and Sinn Féin's Spokesperson on Housing and Bernard Durkan, Fine Gael TD Kildare North to discuss...
Sean Spicer on US-Irish relations and the 2024 President Election
Donald Trump and Joe Biden are expected to contest the 2024 US Presidential Election as they to sail to victory in this summer’s conventions, where they will officially secure their parties’ nomination. Kieran was joined LIVE in studio by Sean Spicer, Former White House Secretary and host of The Sean Spicer Show...
Rip-Off Ireland: Price of a Pint
Is Rip-Off Ireland Back with a bang?Over the next few weeks, we will be looking into the continuing rise in the cost-of-living, but also the price of socialising and leisure activities.Today, Newstalk reporter Sheila Naughton joined Kieran in studio to look at the price of a pint...
Newstalk Goes Green: Solar Panels
As we continue our Newstalk Goes Green Campaign and today we are looking at all things solar panels and selling back to the grid All of this is with thanks to SSE Airtricity, to find out more about Generation Green Home Upgrade, see sseairtricity.com Kieran was joined Gary Connolly, Chief Commercial Officer from activ8 Solar Energies to answer all listeners queries...
Simon Harris 'is the best equipped to lead the party'
Minister for Higher Education Simon Harris is likely to be the new Taoiseach and leader of Fine Gael after a number of other candidates pulled their name out of the running.Patrick O'Donovan Minister of State with responsibility for Office of Public Works and the Gaeltacht and Craig Hughes Political Editor of the Irish Daily Mail joined Kieran to discuss...
Afternoon Update: Harris likely to be next Taoiseach, Man charged with Ringsend arson attack and World Poetry Day
This is the Afternoon Update – The Hard Shoulder’s daily catch-up on the day's news. Today, Kieran was joined by Ian O’ Doherty, Columnist with the Irish Independent and Jen Hogan, Journalist, author and columnist with The Irish Times...
Fergus Finlay: 'I think Simon Harris will be elected unopposed'
Leo Varadkar has said his reasons for resigning as Taoiseach are ‘both personal and political’ in an emotional speech outside Leinster House.The 45-year-old has officially announced his resignation after the shock move caused ructions in political circles this morning.Kieran was joined by Fergus Finlay, Former CEO of Barnardos and Irish Examiner Columnist and Mandy Johnston, Presenter of Taking Stock on Newstalk to discuss...
'It feels like it's not a priority for those that are parenting to have a life'
A new report from Aldi was launched today looking into the financial, physical and health impacts of being a parent. Jarlath Regan comedian, writer, illustrator creator and podcaster joined Kieran to discuss...
'The writing's on the wall for this Government' - Holly Cairns
Leo Varadkar has stood down as Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader.Pádraig Mac Lochlainn, Sinn Féin TD, Cathal Crowe, Fianna Fail TD for Clare and Holly Cairns, Social Democrats Leader
What is the key to happiness?
Today, March 20th is recognised globally as International Day of Happiness. Neuroscientist and Professor of Psychology at Trinity College Dublin Professor Ian Robertson joined Kieran to shed light on what will really bring us long-lasting happiness..
'He evolved into a pragmatic politician' - Leo Varadkar steps down
Leo Varadkar has said his reasons for resigning as Taoiseach are ‘both personal and political’ in an emotional speech outside Leinster House.The 45-year-old has officially announced his resignation after the shock move caused ructions in political circles this morning.Kieran was joined by Mick Clifford, Special Correspondent The Irish Examiner, Pat Rabbitte, Former Labour Leader and Martin Heydon, Fine Gael TD and Minister of State...
Afternoon Update: Leo Varadkar stands down as Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader
This is the Afternoon Update – The Hard Shoulder’s daily catch-up on the day's news. Today, Kieran was joined by John Lee, Executive Editor Daily Mail Group Ireland and Meghan Scully, Broadcaster to discuss...
'We need a more sustainable solution' - Demonstration held in support of asylum seekers
You may have seen the reports over the weekend of Asylum seekers being moved from the tented village on Mount Street. Some have returned to the site and there is a demonstration taking place there this evening to call on the Government to do more to help the asylum seekers. Newstalk's Chief Reporter Barry Whyte joined Kieran from Mount Street...
Julie Jay: It's a nightmare getting mortgage approval for self-employed people
This is The Soapbox. Today, Kieran Cuddihy was joined by Comedian Julie Jay to discuss why it’s so tough for self employed people to get a mortgage...Image: Julie Jay
The Bookshelf with Liz Nugent
Author Liz Nugent joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to discuss some of her favourite books...
The Kitchen Appliances We All Have But Never Use
According to a new Survey by Wickes the average kitchen has over 216 euros worth of unused appliances with 1/10 people having 550 euros worth of gadgets they never turned on. So, what do you do if that trendy airfryer you bought has been sitting on the kitchen counter and how do you get the most out of these goods? Kieran was joined by Ross Golden Bannon Member of the Irish Food Writer's Guild...
Oireachtas Committee to recommend laws for assisted dying
The Joint Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying is to launch a report tomorrow on assisted dying and its recommendations for introducing the legislation in Ireland.Kieran was joined by Kildare GP, Assistant Adjuvant Professor in Public Health and Primary Care at Trinity College Dublin, Brendan O'Shea and Columnist with the Irish Independent, David Quinn to discuss...
'She is where she always said she was' - Kate Middleton's first public outing since surgery
Kate Middleton has been missing from the public spotlight for about two weeks, with a more recent photo of the Princess of Wales appearing today. However, that hasn’t shut up the conspiracy theories on social media Kieran was joined by host of The Home Show on Newstalk and our own resident Royal Correspondent, Sinead Ryan to discuss...
Rip-Off Ireland: Cinema Prices
Is Rip-Off Ireland Back with a bang?Over the next few weeks, we will be looking into the continuing rise in the cost-of-living, but also the price of socialising and leisure activities.Today, Newstalk reporter Sheila Naughton joined Kieran in studio to look at the price of going to the cinema...
Afternoon Update: St Patrick's Day, Asylum seeker accommodation and Ciarán Cannon to step down at next election
This is the Afternoon Update – The Hard Shoulder’s daily catch-up on the day's news. Today, Kieran was joined by Lorcan Nyhan, Head of Training at The Communications Clinic and columnist with The Sunday Independent and Sarah-Jayne Tobin, Content Editor with Evoke and host of the Inspire Podcast...
'Americans have become immune to it': Irish acts boycott of festival 'a non-story' in US
As it is election year in the US, every Thursday here on the Hard Shoulder we are going to get the latest from the campaign trail. Kieran was joined by Jeff Kuhner, Host of The Kuhner Report on WRKO AM680 Radio in Boston...
Who would you like to see on an Irish Walk of Fame?
Who would you like to see on an Irish Walk of Fame?Kieran was joined by Mike Bray, Meath County Councillor from Fordstown to discuss...
'It's out of the right-wing playbook' - Growing abuse of politicians in Ireland
There have been several videos circulating on X, formerly known as Twitter of politicians such as Mary Lou and Aengus O Snodiagh being heckled and physically intimidated by ‘activists’. Physical abuse and intimidation towards politicians seems to be on the rise and some are worried about it going too far. Kieran was joined by Kieran Cunningham, Chief Sports Writer Irish Daily Star and Dan Boyle Green Party Councillor for Cork City South-Central
Free Therapy: The funny, true and essential short story collection
After years of therapy my next guest has decided to write a book exploring the idea of too much therapy... Author Rebecca Ivory’s book is a collection of short stories exploring the process of therapy and therapy speak...
Is Rip-Off Ireland Returning?
Is Rip-Off Ireland Back with a Bang? Ciarán Nugent, Economist with the Nevin Economic Research institute joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to discuss...
Afternoon Update: Charlie Bird memorial service, Abuse of politicians and the Irish Walk of Fame
This is the Afternoon Update – The Hard Shoulder’s daily catch-up on the day's news. Today, Kieran was joined by Liz Dunphy, Senior reporter Irish Examiner and Valerie Cox, Journalist & Author...
Ronan McGreevy: World War One should be on the school curriculum
This is The Soapbox. Today, Kieran Cuddihy was joined by Ronan McGreevy, Irish Times journalist and author of 'Great Hatred: The Assassination of Field Marshall Sir Henry Wilson MP'
Tech Takeover: CCTV
Jess Kelly, Newstalk Technology Correspondent joined Kieran for the Tech Takeover. This week Jess looked at Airbnb's new CCTV policy...
UK Miners' Strike of 1984: 40 Years On
This year, and more specially this month marks the 40th anniversary of the start of the 1984 to 1985 miners’ strike in the UK. The strike was a major industrial action within the coal industry that aimed to prevent mine closures which the Tory government under Margaret Thatcher was initiating. It divided communities, split families and changed the face of a nation. The ramifications of which can be felt today. Kieran was joined by Brendan Ogle, Social commentator, trade unionist and activist to discuss...
Newstalk Goes Green: Are grants key to achieving your dream home?
We are kicking off our Newstalk Goes Green project now by asking the question 'Are grants key and the way forward to achieving your dream home?'Kieran was joined by Dermot Bannon, Presenter and Architect on RTÉ’s Room to Improve and Claire Irwin, Quantity Surveyor on RTÉ’s Room to Improve to discuss...With thanks to SSE Airtricity, to find out more about Generation Green Home Upgrade, see sseairtricity.com.
CSO Gender Equality Database: 'It's a man's world that men are making a mess of'
The CSO has launched its new gender equality database in which it has revealed a breakdown of all types of information on men and women in Ireland. It reveals that women are more likely to work unpaid hours as carers, whilst men are less likely to be teachers. And there is a 10% difference in pay between a woman and a man. Joining me now to discuss this is Saoirse Hanley, Features writer with the Irish Independent, Estelle Birdy, author and journalist and Fergus Finlay, former CEO of Barnardos and Irish Examiner Columnist...
Afternoon Update: New AI rules adopted by the EU and Irish artists pull out SXSW festival
This is the Afternoon Update – The Hard Shoulder’s daily catch-up on the day's news. Today, Kieran was joined by Laura Slattery, Journalist with the Irish Times and Paul Hosford, Political Correspondent with the Irish Examiner...
'Hollywood calling!' - Henry at the Oscars
Last night the US Ireland Alliance hosted the 18th Annual Oscar Wilde Awards. How is the Oscar build up and how is Cillian Murphy coping with the huge international press pack?Henry McKean joined Kieran LIVE on The Hard Shoulder from Los Angeles...
Dr Eva Orsmond: Our approach to diabetes is outdated
This is The Soapbox. Today, Kieran Cuddihy was joined by Dr Eva Orsmond, specialist in obesity and Founder of Dr Eva's clinics to discuss the problem with type 2 diabetes in Ireland...
The Bookshelf with Holly Carpenter
Social Media Content Creator Holly Carpenter joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to discuss some of her favourite books...
Charlie Bird: 'He somehow always got the story'
Veteran broadcaster and journalist Charlie Bird has died aged 74. RTE's former Chief News Correspondent was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2021 and had been an active campaigner for a number of charities despite his ill health. Kieran was joined by Sean O’Rourke, Broadcaster and Journalist, John Kelleher, who was working with Charlie on a new documentary and Antoinette Keegan, Stardust Survivor...
Making career sacrifices in parenthood: Can you have it all?
Singer and actress, Lily Allen has come out to say that her two daughters have ‘totally ruined’ her pop career because she chose to prioritize them instead of work. The star insists that as a parent you simply can’t have it all. Are parents forced to make sacrifices after having children? Kieran was joined by Tanya Sweeney, features Writer and Columnist for the Irish Independent and Comedian, Steve Cummins