The Hard Shoulder Highlights

The National Planning Framework is open for consultation until tomorrow evening, Frank McDonald, former Environment Editor of the Irish Times spoke to Kieran about how we need to rethink our investing strategy.

Duration:00:11:24

Henry McKean investigates the art of a perfect apology

Newstalk reporter, Henry McKean, found out what makes a perfect apology...

Duration:00:12:11

Jess Kelly's Tech Take Over

Newstalk's Tech Correspondent, Jess Kelly, is back with her tech recs of the week.

Duration:00:09:49

Jared Harris on his new movie: 'Reawakening'

Actor, Jared Harris, spoke to Kieran about his new movie 'Reawakening' which is in cinema’s this Friday September 13th .

Duration:00:12:17

Abuse survivor Louise O'Keefe on getting redress

Campaigner, Louise O’Keefe, successfully took Ireland to the European Court of Human Rights for the abuse she suffered in primary school in West Cork. She Spoke to Kieran about her journey to redress.

Duration:00:11:56

Remembering James Earl Jones

9/10/2024

As we’re all aware, James Earl Jones, voice of Darth Vader and Mufasa from the Lion King, passed away this morning. Journalist Jeanne Wolfe joined Kieran to speak on some memories she has of him over the years

Duration:00:05:18

Former OPW manager on the pattern of government overspending

9/10/2024

Last weeks of the OPW’s €335,000 Dáil bike shed shocked and angered many across the country. Former manager of the OPW, Allen Morgan, joined Kieran in studio to discuss the OPW's history of overspending public money.

Duration:00:11:49

The Book Shelf with Killian Sundermann

9/10/2024

This week comedian Killian Sundermann placed his favorite book on The Hard Shoulder bookshelf.

Duration:00:11:15

Everything you need to know about the iPhone 16

Apple has revealed the hotly-anticipated iPhone 16, along with a whole slate of new products. Joining Kieran Cuddihy to tell you what you need to know is Jess Kelly, Newstalk’s Tech Correspondent. Image: Apple

Duration:00:06:25

Why the left are disappointed with Kamala Harris

The debates are beginning tomorrow between the two U.S. Presidential hopefuls, and no doubt Kamala Harris would be keen to build on what was an uplifting national conference for the Democrats. However, not everyone was too pleased with what Harris has to offer, and says that the left are disappointed. Brendan Ogle, Social Commentator, Trade Unionist and Activist joins Kieran to discuss.

Duration:00:14:08

Team Ireland’s Paralympic Homecoming! - Henry McKean Reports

The Paralympics team flying back from Paris got a hero's welcome at Dublin Airport today, and Henry McKean was there to soak up the atmosphere! He joins Kieran Cuddihy to share his report.

Duration:00:08:48

Kids Health Check: Bullying

For this week’s Kids Health Check, Kieran Cuddihy is joined by Tara Logan Buckley, Clinical Psychologist, to discuss how to best support your child if they are experiencing bullying.

Duration:00:08:08

Should there be an increase to Stamp Duty?

Tánaiste Michael Martin has hit out at Minister of State in the Department of Finance, Neal Richmond, over his calls to increase the Stamp Duty, saying the sensible thing to do was wait for review before suggestions of raising it. To discuss whether or not it should be, Kieran is joined by Louise Burne, Political Correspondent with the Irish Mirror.

Duration:00:03:43

Mona McSharry on her Olympics success

It’s not been too long since we experienced the fantastic achievements of Team Ireland at the Paris 2024 Olympics! One of the contributing factors to that feel-good factor was certainly the early bronze medal win by Mona McSharry. Mona joins Kieran Cuddihy to discuss the whole experience.

Duration:00:16:49

Is Australia better at recruiting Gardaí than Ireland?

Australia is better at recruiting Gardaí from Ireland than our own Government. That’s according to Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín, who was speaking amid news today that Garda numbers fell significantly over the summer months. He joins Kieran to discuss…

Duration:00:10:16

Is it wrong to boo the English anthem?

During Ireland and England’s football match in the Aviva last Saturday - Irish fans were heard booing as the English anthem ‘God Save the King’ played in the stadium. Did Irish football fans cross a line? Joining Kieran Cuddihy to discuss is Eamon Delaney, Author and Commentator, Kieran Cunningham Chief Sports Writer at the Irish Daily Star and Mark Lawrenson Former BBC Pundit and Irish International Footballer.

Duration:00:18:01

Winners and Sinners

This week guest host Jonathan Healy was joined by Esther McCarthy, LifeStyle Editor at the Irish Examiner and Joe O'Shea, Editor of CorkBeo.ie to look back on the week that was, but with a few twists…

Duration:00:28:22

Should we care about the Ireland - England football rivalry?

Tomorrow, Ireland faces England in the Nations League game at the Aviva Stadium, but do we care about English Irish rivalry? And, should we? Guest host Jonathan Healy is joined by Barbara McCarthy, Journalist and football enthusiast and Ronan Mc Greevey, Irish Times Journalist and co-author of ‘The Kidnapping’ to discuss.

Duration:00:12:27

You Are What You Eat: Spiced Beef

As the show is in Cork today, it only seemed right to look at a special part of its culture, spiced beef! Guest host Jonathan Healy is joined by Tom Durcan, of Tom Durcan Meats in Cork’s English Market to discuss what makes the beef so special, and what you can have it with. Image: Tom Durcan Meats

Duration:00:09:05

Should regional airports be used to help the passenger cap?