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Dec 18, 2024 • 8min
Should we be tipping binmen at Christmas?
Every year, Irish Daily Mail Commentator Philip Nolan leaves a Christmas tip for the binmen. Should we be doing the same?He joins Kieran to discuss.Image: Jonathan McDonnell
Dec 18, 2024 • 17min
What is the first day in the Dáil like?
The 34th Dáil is set to meet for the first time today to elect the Ceann Comhairle, with many new faces elected to experience the Dáil for the first time.What is that first experience of Dáil Éireann like, and what is the first day actually like?Joining Kieran to discuss is Cathal Crowe, Fianna Fáil TD for Clare and Noel Rock former Fine Gael TD.
Dec 17, 2024 • 11min
What the future of the Ukraine war will look like
Ukraine has claimed responsibility for killing a Russian General in Moscow, after an explosive device attached to a scooter was detonated.Are we seeing the playing field in the Ukraine War change, and what could the war look like in the future?Bill Browder, Financier and Commentator joins Kieran to discuss.
Dec 17, 2024 • 11min
The Bookshelf with Mairead Ronan
This week, Presenter Mairead Ronan joins Kieran Cuddihy to place her favourite book on The Hard Shoulder’s Bookshelf!Favourite book: I Feel Bad About My Neck, by Nora Ephron.Honourable Mention: The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down, by Haemin Sunim.Right now: The Racket, by Conor Niland.
Dec 17, 2024 • 6min
Enoch Burke’s father jailed for assaulting a female Garda
The father of Enoch Burke, Sean Burke, has been given a two month jail sentence for assaulting a female Garda in 2023.Stephanie Rohan, Newstalk Reporter, joins Kieran with all the details…
Dec 17, 2024 • 9min
Kidstalk: Christmas
It's time for a Christmas Kidstalk! The kids from South City Community National School, Dublin, talk to Henry McKean about Christmas…
Dec 17, 2024 • 11min
Seán Ó Feraghail on the next Ceann Comhairle
As the 34th Dáil begins tomorrow, one of the first things the new Dáil will do is vote on the next Ceann Comhairle. However, Fianna Fáil have confirmed their support for Independent TD, Verona Murphy in tomorrow’s secret ballot...Joining Kieran to discuss is Ceann Comhairle, Seán Ó Fearghail.
Dec 17, 2024 • 9min
Mark Moriarty on cheffing it up at Christmas!
As Christmas nears, a lot of us are starting to get worried about the prospect of cooking for the family. But, it can be easier for some than others – including Kieran’s guest.Mark Moriarty: Chef, TV Show Host, and Author joins to discuss all things Christmas food.
Dec 17, 2024 • 16min
New injection centre to open in Merchants Quay
Ireland's first medically-supervised injection centre in Merchants Quay is set to open over the Christmas period, nine years after it was approved by a Fine Gael-Labour government.It will operate for 56hs a week, 7 days a week. It will be open for 18 months during its pilot period, but concerns still remain over the facility…Kieran is joined by Eddie Mullins, Merchants Quay CEO and Cieran Perry, Independent Dublin City Councillor.
Dec 17, 2024 • 15min
Holyhead Port to remain closed until January
The operator of Holyhead Port, Stena Line, has confirmed that ferry terminals will remain closed until the 15th of January.With no return of services before Christmas, disruption to travellers and to freight shipments will be substantial...Joining Kieran to discuss is Eugene Drennan, President of the Irish Road Haulage Association, Eoghan Corry, Travel Journalist and Gary Pritchard, Plaid Cymru Cllr. and Leader of Isle of Anglesey Council.
