The Hard Shoulder

The ‘Access to Cash Bill’  to guarantee access to cash and protect its use has been published today  The new legislation addresses issues with access to cash, especially in rural and regional areas and also for businesses and individuals. Jack Chambers, Minister for Finance and FF TD for Dublin West joined Kieran on the Show.

Mick McCarthy from off The Ball joined Kieran for an roundup of the Olympics on Day 8 of the action in Paris

Barbara Scully, author and broadcaster, joined Kieran to chat about the process of aging.

For something a little different, this week, Kieran was joined by Killian Ginnity from Newstalk’s digital team    and Elaine Burke Host of For Tech's Sake to chat about how to keep your tech cool in the heat

Newstalk's own, Simon Tierney joined Kieran Cuddihy for the series 'The Shopping Trolley Hotline'. The series will give listeners pause when they’re filling their trolleys, to consider their options this new year. This week Simon and Kieran put some different Ginger Biscuit to the test...

A year after the All Ireland Rail draft report was published, the full report is set to be released tomorrow. On the eve before its publication, Kieran was joined by Sadhbh O’Neill, Senior climate advisor for Friends of the Earth and by John Fitzgerald, Adjunct Professor in Economics at Trinty College Dublin, to discuss the report.

There have been recent complaints about cannabis use in Dublin, with many suggesting that the smell of weed around the city centre has gotten out of hand. Are there more complex issues at play when it comes to recreational cannabis use in Ireland? Kieran was joined by Graham De Barra, Director of Help not Harm to discuss this

Ger Gilroy, From Off The Ball Joined Kieran to give on an update on Day 6 of the action at the Paris Olympics

We are finally get the sunshine we have so craved this summer and with the sun, comes the barbeque. But who will be standing at barbeque? Newstalk's Simon Tierney has been writing for The Journal and says that we have genderised the barbeque and that it is a man’s domain.Simon and Holly Dalton, Chef and Director of Conbini Condiments joined Kieran on the show to discuss this.

Irish Rail has had to put up warning signs ­telling people not to rummage in station bins for bottles and cans worth money under the Deposit Return Scheme.  Is this a sign that people are buying into the new system?  Broadcaster and Columnist, Wendy Grace and David Hall  CEO of iCare Housing and CEO of Lifeline Serivces spoke to Kieran about what they thought.

With 5 road deaths on our roads in 48 hours this weekend, What more needs to be done to reduce deaths on our roads?  Kieran spoke to Vice President of the Irish Road Victims Association, Leo Leighio about this

A new film is set to be released detailing Roy Keane and Mick McCarthy's infamous falling out ahead of the 2002 World Cup.Steve Coogan, is reportedly penned to play Mick McCarthy. Kieran was joined by Jason McAteer, former Republic of Ireland International, and Mario Rosenstock, Irish comedian and creator of the Gift Grub, on Today FM to discuss the new film.

A new survey carried out by curries has found 26% wash their bed sheets only once a month and 5% of those surveyed admitting to not knowing what ANY of the symbols on the machine mean.  Should we take washing our clothes more seriously?  Kieran was joined by Counselling Psychologist and Lecturer in TU Dublin, Leslie Shoemaker and Today FM’s Cathal O'Sullivan to discuss this.

Despite the fanfare around the Olympics, the main event for Irish sport this weekend remains the All Ireland Final, and fans from Galway and Armagh will be flocking to Dublin in their droves and both counties look to secure their first title in over 20 years.Róisín Murtagh,  PRO of Crossmaglen Rangers   and  Padraig Lally All Ireland winner with Galway and owner of Taffe’s Bar in Galway City spole to Kieran about this..

The Olympic Opening Ceremony is taking place in a little while but Ger Gilroy from Off the Ball ,who is in Paris,  has already been to a ceremony of sorts, where the flag bearers were revealed. Ger joined Kieran on the show to fill him in

Writing in the examiner this week, Columnist Michael Moynihan suggested Cork City need to get more creative with their transport by introducing the likes of  Gondala lifts...  Michael spoke to Kieran about this..

Aisling Larkin, Mindful Eating Coach and TV Chef, joined Kieran today to chat through some food. This week, Mackerel is taking center focus

 Now, footage has resurfaced this week of JD Vance suggesting that the US is ran by childless cat ladies. Friends Actress Jennifer instagram took to Instagram to say she couldnt believe the comments.  Well did JD have a point or did he take it too far?   Joining Kieran to discuss this was Columnist with the Irish Independent, Ian O’Doherty and Journalist & Author, Valerie Cox 

Sarina Bellissimo, Presenter of The Bellissimo Files Podcast and Newstalk’s own Sue Murphy joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to review the latest TV and movie releases…

Actor Colin Farrell is marking a significant birth of his close  friend Emma Fogarty Emma is Ireland’s longest-surviving person with epidermolysis bullosa or (EB), and has survived cancer twice and is celebrating her “miracle” 40th birthday. Colin in her honour, will be running the Irish Life Dublin Marathon in October with the aim of raising €400k for Debra, the charity for epidermolysis bullosa (EB). Kieran spoke with Emma on the show

According to a new Newstalk Amarach Poll, 58% of parents of children under 18 don’t think sport is accessible and affordable for families.  What effect does this have on communities when young people can’t access sporting facilities and what can be done to improve this?  Tom Magee Liberty Saints Rugby Club President and Gary Gannon, Social Democrats Education Spokesperson spoke to Kieran about this

Looking back to last year's Rugby World Cup in France, one issue had Travellers in a tizzy, and that was bed bugs.   So should you still be concerned if you are heading off the France for the Olympics and what can you do to make sure you don’t let the bed bugs bite.  Trevor Hayden, Managing Director Complete Pest Control spoke to Kieran and gave him advice.

“Community engagement” has been a consistent talking point in the conversation around housing international protection applicants, but one local authority actively doing it is South Dublin County Council. Alan Edge is an Independent Councillor for South County Dublin  and he spoke to Kieran about this

When it comes to communicating with our nearest and dearest, why is it we are the least loving towards them? We send snappy or blunt texts to partners but treat colleagues and strangers with more affection nearly? Mary McCarthy has been writing about this in her column in the Irish Independent and she and Nimah Maher, Commercial Creative Director with Journal Media  spoke to Kieran about this.

It’s time once again for the Shopping Trolley where we review the same product from various stores and as ever I’m guided by expert shopper Simon Tierney Today Simon takes Kieran through the price of chutney

We’ve been discussing all evening news that €725m of public funding has been guaranteed for the national broadcaster over the next three years... For more analysis on the subject, Kieran was joined by Terry Prone Chairman of the Communications Clinic   and  Willie O'Reilly, Former RTE employee and media commentator and by Jane from Wexford has also got in touch with the show this evening.

The Ireland Rugby Sevens have kicked off their 2024 Olympic Campaign this afternoon against South Africa. The boys in green will up again tonight at 8pm when they face Japan.  To give her latest reaction, Former Irish International Fiona Hayes Spoke to Kieran

Jess Kelly, Newstalk’s Technology Correspondent and host of ‘Tech Talk’ joined Kieran for the Tech Takeover.This week, Jess tells us what save elope is

So should the government have gone with greater reform when it comes to the funding announcement with RTE? Kieran got the views from Cathal Crowe ,Fianna Fáil TD for Clare   and by Aengus O Snodaigh  Sinn Fein Spokesperson on Gaeilge, the Gaeltacht, Arts and Culture and TD for Dublin South Central.

We all have them .. the dreaded drunk drawer...So how can we keep on top of it and not let our drawers get out of hand?   Kieran spoke to Sarah Reynold Founder of Organised Chaos about keeping them clean

An Access To Cash Bill has gone to cabinet today... It will ensure protection of cash and access to ATMS, however it falls just short of ensuring shops accept cash. So should we be embracing a cashless society? Kieran was joined by Independent TD Mattie McGrath and John Lowe from Money Doctor.ie.

The Government is guaranteeing €725 million of public funding for the national broadcaster over the next three years.  Media Minister Catherine Martin can’t say how much of an extra bailout RTÉ will get each year on top of the existing TV licence. Kieran was joined by Sean Defoe, Newstalk's Political Correspondent, Eamon Delany  Author and Columnist and by Emma O Kelly who is the Chair of the Dublin Broadcasting Branch of the NUJ and RTE’s Education Correspondent...

Senior Police Officer in the UK, Maggie Blyth has described the influence of the likes of Andrew Tate ‘terrifying’ and a ‘national emergency’  So what is the influence Andrew Tate and those like him have on young people?  Newstalk Reporter, Sheila Naughton and Psychotherapist and CEO of the Beacon of light counselling centre in Clondalkin, Geoffrey McCarthy spoke to Kieran on this.

Activist and campaigner Ailbhe Smyth, joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to discuss some of her favourite books...

Now proposals have been made to follow suit with the UK with the ban on XL Bullys dog in the wake of increased attacks by dogs.  Will this actually work? Retired Doctor, Dr Joe Moran, joined Kieran on the show..

Sinn Féin have today unveiled a new policy on immigration that promises an audit of communities and their services before asylum seekers are earmarked for an area. Deputy Leader of Sinn Fein, Pearse Doherty, And Patrick Costello, Green Party Justice Spokesperson spoke to Kieran to give their view on the policy.

Camilla, Kamayla, Kameela.These are just some of the mispronunciations US VP Kamala Harris has had to put up with over the years.So why are we so rubbish at pronouncing each other's names?A rarely misnamed Sarah Madden reports:

Now, the Olympics are kicking off this Friday, and many will be glued in to have a look at all the classic games.  But there are some new additions this year. One such addition to the games is break dancing and Irish competitor, Cian Mulcahy aka Bboy Cian,  who is an award winning break dancer, joined Kieran  on the show.

US Secret Service Director , Kimberly Cheatle has resigned in the aftermath of the attempted assassination of Donald Trump. University of Galway Law Lecturer, Larry Donnelly gave his reaction to Kieran on the show.

The Minister of State at the Department of transport, James Lawless, is considering bringing forward legislation that would require motorists found to be speeding or engaging in dangerous driving to undergo retraining courses. Kieran was joined by Minister, James Lawless to discuss this further.

Figures released today show that data centres used more than a fifth of all the electricity consumed in the country last year. Kieran was joined by Darragh Cassidy, Head of Communications with Bonkers.ie and by Jerry Mac Evily, Head of Policy at Friends of The Earth for reaction to these figures.

Sinn Fein President, Mary Lou Mcdonald joined Kieran on the show to chat about recent events in Coolock.

This week on the Kids Clinic, registered Dietician at Eatwell.ie, Sarah Keogh, tells Kieran of the importance of E numbers. 

A week after angry protests took place in Coolock where gardaí were injured following clashes with protesters, Kieran took a visit out too Coolock and spoke with some locals there.

Alan Whelan, President of Catholic Secondary School’s Parent’s Association, and Simon Lewis, who is the Primary Education Officer for Education Equality Ireland joined Kieran on the show for debate.

As Kamala Harris looks set to run as the Democratic Nominee for the next President of the United States , Kieran was joined by David McCuan, Professor and Chair in the Political Science Department at Sonoma State University and by Tom Del Beccaro Former vice chairman of the California Republican Party and author of lessons of the American civilisation to discuss her chances of winning the upcoming election

Newstalk's own, Simon Tierney joined Kieran 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 shared result of his deep dive into the price of shopping on this island.

Every week Kieran Cuddihy will be joined by writer and broadcaster, Keith Walsh and Saoirse Hanley, Features writer at the Independent to look back on the week that was, but with a few twists…

Clare and Cork face each other for the All-Ireland Hurling Final this weekend. So, who do we expect to win, and what level of play will we see on the field?To discuss, Kieran is joined by Colm Galvin, Former Clare Player, All-Ireland winner and All-Star, and Jimmy Barry Murphy, Cork’s 1999 All-Ireland SHC winning Manager.

Aisling Larkin, Mindful Eating Coach and TV Chef joined Kieran to show the true power of our humble potato!