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Nov 11, 2024 • 5min
Why are people watching Netflix while driving?
Today the Examiner has reported that people are using Netflix and social media while driving the car…The warning has come from Inspector Fergal O’Donovan, who is in charge of roads policing in Cork.What needs to be done to crack down on dangerous road users?Kieran is joined Brenda Bolger of the Bolger School of Motoring to discuss.
Nov 11, 2024 • 8min
The science behind brain games
From the new age games like wordle to the old classics like sudoku, we all love a cheeky brain game to pass the time.But, how good are these games for your brain, and why do we love to complete them?Joining Kieran to discuss is Ian Robertson, Clinical Psychologist, Neuroscientist and Emeritus Professor of Psychology at Trinity College Dublin.
Nov 11, 2024 • 10min
Kids Health Check: Breaking Bad Habits
For this week’s Kids Health Check, Kieran is joined by Psychotherapist and author, Iseult White to discuss breaking bad habits, such as nail biting and nose picking. For what reasons do kids pick them up, and how can you stop them?
Nov 11, 2024 • 6min
Can Gerry ‘The Monk’ Hutch run for election?
Gerry ‘The Monk’ Hutch has confirmed that he will be running in this upcoming election in his local constituency of Dublin Central.But, with his current record, and recent arrest in Spain for alleged money laundering offences, can he even run?Nicola Tallant, Investigations Editor with the Sunday World and host of the Crime World Podcast joins Kieran to discuss.
Nov 11, 2024 • 10min
Campaign Trail Tracker: Are teachers valued?
In the lead up to the General Election, the Hard Shoulder is doing the Campaign Trail Tracker, a daily update of what you need to know before the big voting day on November 29th. It can be hard to keep up with all the news. This is your daily catch-up.Today, Kieran details Michael O’Leary’s comments on teachers, Gerry ‘The Monk’ Hutch’s plans to run and more.
Nov 11, 2024 • 18min
Are you registered to vote?
With a General Election looming, if you haven’t already, tomorrow is the last day you can register to vote.Joining Kieran to let you know how you can register is Art O’Leary, Chief Executive of An Comuisiún Tohcháin, Ireland’s Independent Electoral Commission.
Nov 11, 2024 • 11min
Should property owners be fined for being untidy?
Do you have a neighbour or property in your community that is failing to cut that hedge or keeping their property in a terrible state?Angie Baily, Fine Gael Councillor for Tralee has called for private property owners to be fined for untidiness. She, along with Maura Healy-Rae, Independent Councillor for the Killarney Municipal District, join Kieran to discuss.
Nov 8, 2024 • 25min
Winners and Sinners
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…
Nov 8, 2024 • 13min
You Are What You Eat: Soup
Aisling Larkin, Mindful Eating Coach and TV Chef joined Kieran to look at soup for the winter, and why it doesn’t have to be boring!
Nov 8, 2024 • 7min
Sport with Ger Gilroy
Off The Ball's Ger Gilroy joined Kieran Cuddihy on The Hard Shoulder to review the week in sport and look ahead to the weekend action…
