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Dec 20, 2024 • 11min
US Government faces shutdown - here’s why
A US government shutdown is fast-approaching after the House of Representatives voted against a Donald Trump-backed spending bill last night.If no deal is agreed by midnight local time tonight, some federal services will begin shutting down from the early hours…Spokesperson for Republicans Overseas UK, Jennifer Ewing, joins Kieran to discuss.
Dec 20, 2024 • 19min
You Are What You Eat: Christmas Dinner Tips
With only a few days to go, Aisling Larkin, Mindful Eating Coach and TV Chef joined Kieran to give her top tips for the perfect Christmas dinner.
Dec 20, 2024 • 9min
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…
Dec 20, 2024 • 12min
Will the passenger cap be lifted by next Christmas?
It's set to be the busiest day of the year in Dublin Airport today, with 93,000 passengers travelling through both terminals. However, the total number of travellers is down by 90,000 this festive season due to the passenger cap. Will we see the passenger cap lifted in the next 12 months?Joining Kieran to discuss is Travel Journalist Eoghan Corry and Ulick McEvaddy, Aviation Entrepreneur and Businessman.
Dec 20, 2024 • 7min
How dirty are your baubles?
According to recent research, your Christmas tree decorations harbour 5 times as many germs as your toilet seat!Joining Kieran for more on this is Dr Amalia Scannell, Microbiologist in the UCD Institute of Food and Health…
Dec 20, 2024 • 11min
Avoiding scams around Christmas
With singer Daniel O’Donnell issuing a warning over people impersonating him for money - there are scams going around this year that you should look out for.Sinead Ryan, Journalist with the Irish Independent and host of the Home Show on Newstalk joins Kieran to give her top tips.
Dec 20, 2024 • 14min
Who does the most work on Christmas day?
It’s only a few days away until Christmas, and it’s getting down to the wire of last minute presents, the food shop and getting the house ready. But, who is doing the brunt of this work?Tanya Sweeney is writing about this today in the Independent, and says the woman still takes on the burden of all of this, but is that true?Comedian Jim Elliott and Aideen Finnegan, Journalist and producer of the Conversations With Parents Podcast join Kieran to discuss.
Dec 19, 2024 • 15min
Tusla calls for more foster carers amid shortages
Jacqueline Smyth, Tusla National Lead for Foster Care joins Kieran to discuss the shortage in foster care they are experiencing…
Dec 19, 2024 • 11min
The best feel-good moments of the year!
Content Creator Padraig Wilson McCarthy joins Kieran to look back on some of the best feel-good moments of 2024!
Dec 19, 2024 • 10min
How healthy is Dublin’s nightlife?
Copper Face Jacks in Dublin city centre has bucked the trend of Dublin’s dying nightlife by recording profits of nearly €3 million, with revenue returning to pre-Covid levels. So, are we being too harsh on Dublin’s nightlife?Joining Kieran to discuss is Ian Redmond, the owner and operator of the Hyde Nightclub and operator of Ohana Tiki Bar.
