The Hard Shoulder
7,226 episodes — Page 91 of 145
'I'm opposed to paying it' - Public anger over TV licence fee as RTÉ top earners released
RTÉ's Top Earners luist for 2022 has been released. Ryan Tubridy tops the list, followed by the likes of Joe Duffy and Claire Byrne. The Irish Independent has also reported today that 60 people a day are facing prosecution for not paying their TV licence. Henry McKean joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder with this report.Kieran was also joined by Larry Bass, CEO of ShinAwiL production company who says the government has failed to grasp the nettle of the licence fee and tackle the issues people not paying...
How Sound Affects People Differently
Boots have done a survey in the UK ranking the on most annoying sounds. Why do certain sounds affect us? How can they make us feel angry or relaxed?Kieran was joined by Brendan Kelly, Professor of Psychiatry at Trinity College Dublin to discuss...
White House boycott 'would have no effect' on crisis in Gaza - Former Ambassador of Ireland to the United States
Opposition to the traditional St Patrick’s Day visit to the White House over the US’s stance on the war in Gaza. Last week we spoke to People Before Profit’s Paul Murphy who called on the government to boycott the visit while today SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood has said he will not attend the celebration. Daniel Mulhall, former Ambassador of Ireland to the United States and Bríd Smith, People Before Profit TD joined Kieran to discuss...
Afternoon Update: RTÉ's Top Earners, Local and European Election Dates and Measles Vaccine
This is the Afternoon Update – The Hard Shoulder’s daily catch up on the day's news. Today, Kieran was joined by Fionnan Sheehan, Ireland Editor for the Irish Independent and Wendy Ann Grace, Broadcaster and Columnist...
'There's a lot of pain attached to Australia Day' - Australian Ambassador to Ireland
Today is January 26th and marks Australia Day, which saw the arrival of 11 British ships in present-day Sydney on Jan. 26, 1788. However today has seen Australians protested the anniversary with large crowds calling for Australia Day to be moved Gary Gray, Australian Ambassador to Ireland joined Kieran to discuss...
The Traitors: 'It's so much fun'
The BBC show The Traitors is the new reality show that has gotten everyone hooked. 22 strangers decide who they deem trustworthy, and their decisions take viewers on an adventure of twists and turns. Kieran was joined by Olivia Fahy, Editor of Geek Ireland...
You Are What You Eat: Cholesterol
Aisling Larkin, Mindful Eating Coach and TV Chef joined Kieran today to chat about cholesterol...
Sport with Will O'Callaghan
Off The Ball's Will O'Callaghan joined Kieran Cuddihy on The Hard Shoulder to review the week in sport and look ahead to the weekend action...
'Ban them!' - Disposable vapes causing litter scourge around Ireland
On the front page of today’s Kilkenny People is the headline “New scourge of vape litter is taking over.” Over 90% of our litter is now smoking or vape related. We wanted to find out if this is the same for the rest of the country. Henry McKean hit the streets to find out...
Ireland 'consistently underperforming' at Eurovision - Kelleher
Eurosong kicks off tonight where 6 Irish hopefuls will battle it off to represent the emerald isle on the big stage for Eurovision 2024. It’s no hidden fact that Ireland hasn’t performed that well in recent years with our golden era of wins in 90s a distant past. Should we reconsider how we select who represents us and how the songs are chosen? Billy Kelleher Fianna Fáil MEP and Mickey Joe Harte, Eurovision contestant in 2003 joined Kieran to discuss...
'A few tears came down my eyes' - Young Liverpool fan Dáire Gorman on Klopp leaving
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has announced his shock decision to leave the club at the end of the season. Kieran was joined by Liverpool Legend Phil Thompson, Dáire Gorman, a young Liverpool fan, who people may have seen in viral video over Christmas visiting Liverpool and Martina Cox wife of Sean Cox...Image: Liverpool Football Club (Nikki Dyer)
Afternoon Update: ICJ ruling, Klopp to leave Liverpool and Ireland's Eurovision hopes
This is the Afternoon Update – The Hard Shoulder’s daily catch up on the day's news. Today, Kieran was joined by Larry Donnelly, Director of the Kennedy Summer School and Law Lecturer at the University of Galway and Kevin Doyle, Group Head of News at Mediahuis to discuss...
Nikki Haley 'taking a tremendous risk' continuing campaign
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...
Citizens Assembly on drugs 'overwhelmingly rejected the status quo' - Reid
A decriminalisation of drugs and a move towards a comprehensive health-led response. That is just one of the key findings in the final report by the Citizens Assembly on Drug Use which has been launched today. Paul Reid chaired the Citizens Assembly on Drugs and he joined Kieran on the show to discuss...
Cafés and restaurants 'should not be' child-free zones
Ellen Coyne is writing today that if a restaurant or cafe is child free, it’s essentially saying it’s women free. Do mothers feel a burden when out with their kids and feel the responsibility for other’s enjoyments Kieran was joined by Aideen Finnegan, Podcast Producer for The Irish Times and Holly Dalton, Chef and director of Conbini Condiments...
'It's not on' - Basketball game set to go ahead between Ireland and Israel
The Ireland’s women basketball team is set to go ahead with their game against Israel next month despite calls for a boycott from a number of the squad members due to the ongoing war with Gaza. Kieran was joined by broadcaster and activist, Emer O'Neill and Basketball player, author and peace activist Rebecca O’Keefe...
Afternoon Update: Finian McGrath plots Dáil comeback, Toy Show the Musical report and EPA Commission calls for more action
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 Mary McCarthy, Columnist with the Irish Independent...
The Shopping Trolley Hotline: Granola
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 a variety of granola to the test...
Tuesday Travel: Venice
Every week for Tuesday Travel on The Hard Shoulder, Fionn Davenport takes a closer look at some of the fantastic destinations to visit around the world. This week, Fionn joined Kieran to look at a trip to Venice...
'I couldn't fight it anymore': Brian Pennie on overcoming addiction
We’ve teamed up with Laya Healthcare to explore wellbeing in the workplace. Today, Kieran was joined by Dr. Brian Pennie, Neuroscientist and Resilience Specialist. Brian has had a tough journey to the position he is in today, having struggled with heroin addiction. The Laya Healthcare Workplace Wellbeing Index, available at Layahealthcare.ie/wellbeingindex. Keep your finger on the pulse.’ Image: Brian Pennie
Tallant: 'Cocaine knows no social boundaries'
This is The Soapbox. Today, Kieran Cuddihy was joined by Nicola Tallant, Investigations editor with the Sunday World to discuss cocaine usage in Ireland and its impact on the industry worldwide...
40 Years of the Mac
40 Years ago today, January 24, 1984, the Apple Macintosh was introduced to the world. Four decades later, it continues to maintain a dedicated community of enthusiasts and users.Jess Kelly, Newstalk's Technology Correspondent joined Kieran to discuss...
'We need a cultural change' to address parental tolerance of underage drinking
According to a new survey, a quarter of Teenagers from 14-16 in North Dublin drank alcohol last year. The study by the North Dublin Regional Drug and Alcohol Task Force, also claims that attitudes to drink have changed with more young girls engaging with drinking than boys. Newstalk's Henry McKean met with people in Dublin and asked them about their drinking habits growing up.Kieran was then joined by Paula Leonard, CEO of Alcohol Forum Ireland to discuss...
'A travesty' - Should Margot Robbie have received an Oscar nomination for 'Barbie'?
There have been mixed reactions about the Oscar nominations. Margot Robbie and Greta Gerwig missed out on major nominations, while Ryan Gosling earned a nod for his supporting role as Ken. Kieran was joined by Alexandra Ryan, Founder and CEO of Goss.ie and Chris Wasser, Arts journalist and Sunday independent film critic to discuss...
‘I would’ve loved to have seen him grow up’ - Father calls for newborn screening after son died from terminal condition
Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has confirmed that Libmeldy – the world’s most expensive drug has been approved for use in Ireland. The drug is used to treat Metachromatic leukodystrophy - or MLD, a rare and life-threatening disease that affects the metabolic system in children. Les Martin’s eldest son, Cathal, died from the MLD three years ago at the age of six, his younger son Ciaran also suffers from MLD but has benefitted from the drug. Les joined Kieran in studio to discuss...
Afternoon Update: Toy Show the Musical report, New public transport fares and The perfect cup of tea
This is the Afternoon Update – The Hard Shoulder’s daily catch up on the day's news. Today, Kieran was joined by Laura Donnelly, News Editor and Anchor with Bauer Media Group and David Hall, CEO of iCare Housing and CEO of Lifeline Serivces...Image: RTÉ
Cassidy: Use of social media in political crises 'an evolution and not a revloution'
This is The Soapbox. Today, Dr. Jennifer Cassidy, Lecturer in Diplomatic Studies at Oxford University joined Kieran Cuddihy on The Hard Shoulder to discuss the role of social media during conflicts...
The Bookshelf with Caroline Morahan
Caroline Morahan, Irish actress and presenter joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to discuss some of her favourite books...
Digitalisation of money ‘moving too fast’ - Irish Rural Link
New measures are being introduced to ensure that cash payments are accepted at supermarkets and pharmacies. This comes with the Access to Cash laws which will aim to keep physical money in the economy as well as availability of ATMs in Irish communities. Kieran was joined by Seamus Boland CEO of Rural Link and Paul Dolan, who runs The Barn gastropub in Glanmire, Cork and Sinead Ryan, presenter of The Home Show on Newstalk...
Cost of Housing: 'Home ownership is declining across the board'
Despite a nurse and garda with combined salaries of €89,000, new research by the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland. Has found they are still €60k short to be able to buy a three-bed semi detached home in the Greater Dublin Area Karl Deeter is CEO of OnlineApplication.ie and Financial Analyst and Susanne Rogers, Research And Policy Analyst Social Justice Ireland joined Kieran to discuss...
'I see it every single day' - Spitting in public 'happening everywhere'
Writing on X, Content Creator Holly Carpenter says: 'I will never understand why so many lads go around Dublin just casually spitting everywhere? In broad daylight without an ounce of shame. Are you alright It makes me feel ill & I literally never see women doing this'Is spitting in public places becoming more common? And although it's not a crime should it be treated the same way dropping litter on the street is? Kieran was joined by Dr. Orla Cahill Microbiologist and Lecturer in allergen management and Social Media content creator, Holly Carpenter...
Afternoon Update: Cash Payments, Oscar Nominations and Doomsday Clock
This is the Afternoon Update – The Hard Shoulder’s daily catch up on the day's news. Today, Kieran was joined by Ellen Butler, Newstalk Reporter and Fergus Finlay, Columnist for the Irish Examiner to discuss...
'It has magic' - Call for Irish pubs to get UNESCO status
Today in the Irish Times and on Moncrieff Fianna Fail TD Niamh Smyth has called for the traditional Irish Pub to get Unesco recognition, to help them survive. Henry McKean went on a pub crawl and visited a traditional Irish pub which is over 400 years old. 2000 Irish pubs have closed since 1995...
O'Connor: ‘A woman’s place is wherever she wants it to be’
This is The Soapbox. Today, Orla O’Connor, Director of the National Women’s Council of Ireland joined Kieran Cuddihy on The Hard Shoulder to discuss the upcoming referendums on both woman's place in the home and the definition of the family...
What to do when your child swallows a foreign object
As toddlers and young children get more curious about their surroundings, this often leads them to putting various items, ranging from sweets and toys to even more hazardous objects like coins or batteries, into their mouths. Kieran was joined by Dr Suzanne Crowe, consultant in paediatric intensive care at Crumlin Children’s Hospital...
'A misleading narrative' - 'No significant increase' in crime as a result of increase in arrival of asylum seekers
If you have tuned into the news since the turn of the year one issue has dominated the airwaves and that is immigration. One common trend amongst these stories are the same narratives such as Ireland is full and single unvetted men coming into our country. We want to dedicate some time to challenging these talking points and dispel some myths around them. Ciaran O’Connor, misinformation analyst at the Institute for Strategic Dialogue joined Kieran to discuss...
'An erosion of competitiveness' - Ibec calls for 'pause' on minimum wage increases
Government needs to take action on the spiralling cost of doing business in Ireland. That’s the call from Ibec in a letter to government who have asked government to suspend further increases to the minimum wage and other government scheme while the issue is addressed. Kieran was joined by Danny McCoy, CEO of Ibec and Owen Reidy, General Secretary of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU)
'We'll never get the truth' - Uncle of Sophie Toscan du Plantier reacts to death of Ian Bailey
The news broke yesterday that murder suspect Ian Bailey has died. Bailey was a suspect in the 1996 murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier and maintained his innocence in that case until he died. He passed away in his home town of Bantry yesterday after suffering a heart attack. An Irish cold case investigation has been underway recently into the 1996 West Cork murder and a French court found Bailey guilty of the murder and sentenced him to twenty five years in prison in absentia in 2019. Jean Pierre Gazeau is the uncle of Sophie Toscan Du Plantier and he joined Kieran on the Hard Shoulder this evening...
Afternoon Update: Storm Isha, All-Ireland Club Finals and TV Licence Reform
This is the Afternoon Update – The Hard Shoulder’s daily catch up on the day's news. Today, Kieran was joined by Michael Kelly, Journalist and Former Editor of the Irish Catholic and Kieran Cunningham, Chief Sportswriter with the Irish Daily Star...
Winners and Sinners
Every week Kieran Cuddihy will be joined by writer and broadcaster, Keith Walsh and the presenter of Weekend Breakfast on Today FM, Alison Curtis to look back on the week that was, but with a few twists..
You Are What You Eat: Protein
Aisling Larkin, Mindful Eating Coach and TV Chef joined Kieran today to chat all things Protein and Plant Based Protein for a Flexitarian Lifestyle...
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...
Ireland rejoining Commonwealth 'worth considering' - Craughwell
A poll released today by the Irish Times suggested that Republic of Ireland voters would be against the idea of joining the commonwealth in hopes of creating a united Ireland. But is this something worth considering? - is it a small price to pay for Irish unity. Kieran was joined by Gerard Craughwell, Independent Senator and Ronan McGreevy Irish Times journalist and historian to discuss...
Are Irish people always late?
Madonna is being sued by two fans after she turned up two hours late to one of her shows. Being fashionably late is a common trait by many, but are Irish people fonder of being late than most? Kieran was joined by Saoirse Hanley, features writer for The Sunday Independent and the Sunday World, Aideen Finnegan, podcast producer for The Irish Times and Patti Shields, Chairperson of Democrats Abroad to discuss...
Sale of student accommodation ‘can’t happen’ without alternatives - Harris
Simon Harris, Minister for Further and Higher Education joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to discuss the Government's new policy strategy on student accommodation and an Irish Times poll regarding Ireland rejoinging the Commonwealth...
Afternoon Update: Commonwealth Poll, Kneecap film premieres at Sundance and RSA drink driving figures
This is the Afternoon Update – The Hard Shoulder’s daily catch up on the day's news. Today, Kieran was joined by Gerard Howlin, Public Affairs Consultant and Irish Times Columnist and Sean O’Regan, Newstalk Reporter...
Trump's Iowa Caucus win 'one of the greatest victories ever'
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...
McEntee: 'High visibility' of Gardaí in Dublin will continue
Justice Minister Helen McEntee joined Kieran in studio to discuss protests regarding the housing of asylum seekers, Gardaí presence in Dublin City and changes to CAB...
Top tips for helping your child with homework
Getting your children to do their homework can be an everyday struggle for many parents. For many children they’ll pout and complain so figuring out how to make homework fun can be a tricky task. Kieran was joined by Siobhan O’Neill-White from the parenting website, Mams.ie and TJ Hegarty, Founder of the online maths school, Breakthrough Maths to discuss...
'There's no easy fix' - Has Dublin become safer since riots last year?
A €10 million plan to increase policing in Dublin city centre, after a number of violent attacks, has not been renewed. It was brought in to make the Dublin streets feel safer. Is Dublin safer and are business thriving as a result? Kieran was joined by Will Monaghan, Owner of One society on Gardiner St and Michael O’Sullivan, the proprietor of a "convenient shop” on Talbot Street...