The Hard Shoulder

Actress Siobhan McSweeney, best known for her role as Sister Michael on Derry Girls, is set to host The Traitors Ireland. Siobhán joins Kieran to discuss. 

As primary schools head back to school, everything is going to get that little bit more busy on our roads. So, how congested will things become, and how do we make it as safe as possible? Former Green Party Senator Pauline O’Reilly and Chair of the Dublin Commuters Group Jason Cullen join Kieran to discuss.

The BreastCheck national cancer-screening programme has missed its targets for the last two years, according to figures from the HSE The aim was for 195,000 women to be screened last year, but only 137,134 checks were carried out.CEO of the Irish Cancer Society Aevril Power joins Kieran to discuss.

It’s been reported that former Dublin GAA manager Jim Gavin has been courted by Fianna Fail as a possible presidential candidate. Irish editor for The Independent, Fionnan Sheehan, joins Kieran to discuss.

Up to 40,000 children under the age of three are currently on crèche waiting lists.This has led to calls for the government to bring in pay parity for early years graduates in line with primary school teachers.Newstalk reporter, Josh Crosbie has been meeting with parents and those working in the sector to see how difficult it is to get a place in a crèche.

This week, Kieran Cuddihy was joined by Off the Ball’s Ger Gilroy and Saoirse Hanley, Feature Writer with the Irish Independent, to look back on the week that was, but with a few twists…

20,000 college football fanatics are flocking to Dublin this weekend as the Iowa State Cyclones take on Kansas State Wildcats in the Aviva tomorrow.But, what is college football, and why is this game such a big deal?Joining Kieran in studio are two mega fans from the respective teams, Jake Brend, Chief Content Producer at the Cyclone Fanatic and Mason Voth, Head of Media for K-State Online.

Aisling Larkin, a Mindful Eating Coach and TV Chef, joins to shake up your breakfast routine! She emphasizes that breakfast can be savory and packed with protein, steering clear of the usual sweet options. Aisling explores nutritious ingredients, including fiber and healthy fats, while also introducing innovative recipes, like hearty breakfast burritos and air fryer bagels. She even delves into adaptogens, showcasing their potential in granola. Get ready to rethink how you start your day!

Off The Ball's Eoin Sheahan joined Kieran Cuddihy on The Hard Shoulder to review the week in sport and look ahead to the weekend action.

Across the country, some parents are being informed at the very last minute that no transport arrangements are in place for their child’s school commute next week.That is true in Meath, Louth, Kildare and Wicklow.At the same time, to deal with a lack of bus drivers, Bus Éireann are being called on to change their rules on the age of retirement. Junior Transport Minister Seán Canney this morning on Pat Kenny said drivers who hit 70 should be allowed to continue driving.Joining Kieran to discuss this is Jennifer Whitmore, Social Democrat TD for Wicklow, Cathal Crowe, Fianna Fáil TD for Clare and Chair of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Youth and Jenny, a parent in Meath.