The Hard Shoulder

Kieran is joined by two men who, despite having full-time jobs, decided on a career change that would allow them to devote their time to their sport and to the GAA.One is an official Sliotar supplier to the GAA and the other is a master craftsman of ash Hurleys…Liam Mockler from Cúl Sliotars and Adrian Moran from Moran Hurley’s join to discuss!

The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine has published the report of the Commission on Generational Renewal in Farming.The Commission on Generational Renewal in Farming was established to examine a range of issues in the area of farm succession and barriers to entry into the sector for young farmers.The new report has made 31 recommendations across a wide range of areas including Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) supports; pensions; taxation; access to finance; access to land; collaborative arrangements; advisory services; education and training; gender balance; and the overall attractiveness of the sector.Joining Kieran to discuss this and more is Minister for Agriculture, Martin Heydon.

Here in Ireland, the Mexican community is growing, with businesses and events popping up all over the country. How do they celebrate Mexican Independence Day here, and what does Mexican culture look like in Ireland?Newstalk's Alex Alcala Reports!

Kieran is joined by journalist and author Michael Moynihan to discuss his new book: ‘More Than A Game: The GAA and Where It's Going’!

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness month,, and joining Kieran to discuss is Laura Cullinan, CEO of Childhood Cancer Ireland and parent of a survivor to discuss the Gold Ribbon Programme, which was launched to support families of children who are fighting cancer...

Images have resurfaced today in The Irish Daily Mail of Social Democrats TD Eoin Hayes, where he wore a blackface Barack Obama costume to a Halloween party in college back in 2009, for which he has since apologised.Kieran is joined by Social Democrat TD Jennifer Whitmore to talk more on the current situation…

Actor and Director Robert Redford has passed away at the age of 89…Joining Kieran to look back on his legacy is Brian Llyod, Entertainment Journalist and host of the Screenland Podcast.

In recent times, E Scooters have been frequently flagged and branded as more dangerous than their estranged cousin: the E Bike.But, is this the case?Well, according to a new study by Sweden’s Chalmers University of Technology Electric Bike users are eight times more likely to crash than E Scooters.Joining Kieran to discuss this further is Consultant in Emergency Medicine at St Vincent’s Hospital, Dr John Legge, and Columnist for the Irish Mirror, Joe O’Shea.

People watching the Traitors Ireland were left "howling" after contestant Paudie drew the line at hugging another player.Henry McKean is at the Ploughing asking the question: do men from rural Ireland just not hug?He joins Kieran to share what he’s heard!

A recent survey by the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission showed 84% of Irish people are worried about the cost of living crisis…What can be done to improve things?To discuss, Kieran is joined by Economist at TU Dublin, Emma Howard, and Research and Policy Analyst with Social Justice Ireland, Suzanne Rogers.