The Hard Shoulder

Brian Stack, a Senior Prison Officer in Portlaoise, was brutally shot by the IRA in 1983, leaving him paralysed and brain-damaged. He died 18 months later, and to this day, no one has been convicted of his murder. Now, his son Austin Stack, who was just 14 when his father passed away, has written a new book, ‘Justice For My Father’, detailing his ongoing quest for justice and his fight to uncover the truth behind the crime.Austin joins Kieran to discuss.

The Apprentice often has innovative ideas when it comes to businesses, but one has cropped up, and that is Doggie Discos!A few eyebrows have been raised: is this an example of younger people prioritizing pets over starting families?David Quinn, Head of the Iona Institute joins Kieran to discuss.

Following the release of Stanley Kubrick's' ‘A Clockwork Orange' in 1971, it was subsequently banned in Ireland; a ban which was only lifted in the year 2000.Movie Critic Brian Lloyd joins Kieran to talk about the other movies which have been banned in Ireland.

Amazon has today launched its new dedicated website for Ireland: Amazon.ie, which promises faster delivery times and even selling products from Irish businesses such as Barrys.What does the launch mean for consumers and for competing businesses?Joining Kieran to discuss is Adrian Weckler, Technology Editor with The Irish Independent and Ruth Roberts of Cogs The Brain Shop.Image: Amazon

You will have probably seen in the news that controversial MMA fighter Conor McGregor was invited to The White House by President Trump on St. Patrick’s Day. His presence and his remarks do not represent the people of Ireland, according to the Taoiseach and Tánaiste.Why was he there, and what comes next?To discuss, Kieran is joined by Susan Garraty, Washington-based Journalist and former MSNBC Writer and Producer.

Gardaí are investigating an incident in which two women confronted an Israeli man at a bar in Dún Laoghaire - during which one of the women spat at him.The man who was spat on, Tamir Ohayon, joins Kieran to discuss.

It has been 8 years since former Minister of Health, now Tánaiste Simon Harris made the promise that no child in Ireland with scoliosis would be left on a waiting list.Joining Kieran to discuss why that hasn't become a reality, and the new bill aiming to address it is Tom Clonan, Independent Senator and Claire Cahill, Co-Founder of Scoliosis Advocacy Network.

New research has revealed that large numbers of motorists are making changes to their driving habits in response to the ongoing increase in petrol and diesel prices across the country.More than 13% of motorists are now using public transport more frequently, with 11% opting to walk more, but what about those in more rural areas?To discuss this news, I’m joined by former Green MEP for Dublin, Ciarán Cuffe.

This week, Kieran Cuddihy was joined by the presenter of Weekend Breakfast on Today FM, Alison Curtis and Comedian Jim Elliott to look back on the week that was, but with a few twists…

Aisling Larkin, Mindful Eating Coach and TV Chef joins Kieran to talk about some wonderful elevated Irish recipes that you can make during this St Patrick’s Day weekend!Image: Peas & Crayons