The Hard Shoulder

Following on from the financial splurge of Christmas, many people are left wondering how to get their finances back in shape for 2025. Thankfully, we’ve got you covered!Joining guest host Adrian Kennedy to give his top tips is Robert Whelan, the Managing Director of Rockwell Financial Management.

Despite any excitement when it comes to the potential for snow, this upcoming cold snap can have serious effects – especially on older people. ALONE, the charity that helps older people age at home, has called for older people to seek all available supports during this period.Joining guest host Adrian Kennedy to discuss is Sean Moynihan, the CEO of ALONE, and to give an update on what we should expect from the weather is Joanna Donnelly, Met Éireann Meteorologist.

Has Ireland become too woke? Guest host Adrian Kennedy’s guest argues that Ireland is now the epicentre of wokeness.Irish Independent Columnist, Ian O’Doherty, joins to discuss.

It’s the Rewind 1990 with Henry McKean, where he speaks to the change makers from that year, and looks back on its biggest moments.

Christmas, as we know, is harmonious with the turkey and the Christmas trifle… but also, for the cheese board!Kieran is joined by Julie Walker, Area Sales Manager for the Traditional Cheese Company, to discuss how you can make the perfect cheese board for Christmas.

For this week’s Kids Health Check, Psychotherapist and author Iseult White joins Kieran to discuss how you can handle sharing with your children. With Christmas looming, you can run into issues of toys being hoarded!

It is officially Christmas, and you will know Kieran’s guest from some of the most iconic family movies, including Miracle on 34th Street and Matilda…Mara Wilson joins Kieran to chat!

Christmas is just around the corner, and joining Kieran to discuss Pagan and early-Christian Christmas is Blindboyboatclub!

With only two sleeps left until Christmas, you are sure to hear the likes of Last Christmas and many other festive songs everywhere you go. So, do they become annoying? Or are you all for the seasonal sounds?Joining Kieran to discuss are comedians Katherine Lynch and Steve Cummins.

This week Kieran Cuddihy was joined by the presenter of Weekend Breakfast on Today FM, Alison Curtis and Saoirse Hanley, Features writer at the Independent to look back on the week that was, but with a few twists…