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Feb 14, 2025 • 11min
You Are What You Eat: Valentine’s Dinner
It is the day for it - Aisling Larkin, Mindful Eating Coach and TV Chef joins Kieran to go through some of the best options when making a Valentine’s dinner for that special someone!
Feb 14, 2025 • 8min
Kidstalk: Valentine’s Day
It's time for a Valentine's Kidstalk! The kids from South City Community National School, Dublin, talk to Henry McKean about Valentine's Day…
Feb 14, 2025 • 8min
Sport with Eoin Sheahan
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…
Feb 14, 2025 • 10min
Would you want dedicated transport police?
The introduction of a dedicated public transport police unit is a priority, that’s according to Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan, in an effort to respond to growing concerns over safety on buses, trains, and trams.He has also said that could have the power to arrest.To discuss if we should have transport police, Kieran is joined by Thomas O’Connor, Assistant General Secretary for the NBRU, and Richard O’Donoghue, Independent Ireland TD for Limerick County.
Feb 14, 2025 • 11min
Why is Gen Z more into marriage?
Research from the Times suggests that Generation Z, those aged 18-27, are more pro-marriage than previous generations. So, why is this the case, and is marriage back in fashion?Joining Kieran to discuss is Jane Cowan, Student and Irish Examiner Columnist, Tara Fay, International Destination Wedding Planner and Francis Kelleher, Dating Expert and Life Coach.
Feb 14, 2025 • 4min
Danielle McLaughlin’s family speaks after guilty verdict
Earlier today, local man Vikat Bhagat was found guilty in India of the 2017 rape and murder of Donegal backpacker, Danielle McLaughlin.Danielle had been backpacking there for two weeks...Danielle’s mother Andrea and sister Jolene join Kieran to discuss following the verdict.
Feb 14, 2025 • 4min
Chris O’Dowd’s new show ‘Small Town, Big Story’ - Henry McKean Reports
There is a brand new Irish comedy drama on Sky called ‘Small Town, Big Story’ created by Chris O’Dowd. Henry McKean was at the premiere at the IFI, and sent in this chat he had with some of the cast!
Feb 13, 2025 • 11min
What will Trump’s new tariffs mean for Ireland?
US President Donald Trump has announced “reciprocal tariffs” to be enacted soon, but what exactly does that mean for Ireland - and what are the other developments stateside?Jerry McDermott, Executive Director at the Irish Cultural Centre, and former Sheriff of Norfolk County in Massachusetts joins Kieran to discuss.Image: Reuters
Feb 13, 2025 • 10min
Celebrating World Radio Day with Pat Kenny!
Today marks a very prestigious day for everyone in Newstalk towers, as it is World Radio Day!To honour the day and speak about the power of radio, Pat Kenny, Newstalk Presenter and radio royalty, joined Kieran!
Feb 13, 2025 • 10min
€7 million spent on failed Arts Council IT system
The Government has ordered an external review to be carried out into yet another controversial spending of taxpayer's money.It has emerged that almost €7 million was spent on a failed IT system for the Arts Council…Peadar Tóibín, Leader of Aontú and TD for Meath East and Christina Finn, Political Editor at TheJournal join Kieran to discuss.
