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Oct 29, 2024 • 14min
The Bookshelf with Niamh Kavanagh
This week, Kieran was joined by 1993 Eurovision winner Niamh Kavanagh to place her favourite book on The Hard Shoulder Bookshelf!
Oct 29, 2024 • 11min
Is the Occupied Territories Bill a good idea?
A number of TDs have said that the Dáil should sit next week to vote on the contentious Occupied Territories Bill.Why is it so contentious, and should we consider progressing this bill?Kieran is joined by Economist Dan O’Brien and Professor of Politics at Maynooth University, John O’Brennan, to discuss.
Oct 29, 2024 • 13min
Should we cap car speeds in Ireland?
All cars being brought into Ireland should be fitted with technology to prevent them from reaching speeds above 100km/h.That’s the call from Michael Ring, Fine Gael TD for Mayo. He joins Kieran to discuss further.
Oct 29, 2024 • 11min
The damage running a marathon can cause
Kieran’s guests ran the Dublin Marathon over the weekend, and while you have probably seen endless positive posts about endurance and all the hard work being worth it… it’s not as glamorous as it looks.Joining Kieran to discuss is comedian Kyla Cobbler and Newstalk’s own Aaron Jordan.
Oct 25, 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…
Oct 25, 2024 • 13min
Who are the Sanctuary Runners?
The Dublin Marathon takes place this Sunday, where 20,000 runners will descend upon the capital to take on the 42km route...Kieran is joined by CEO of Sanctuary Runners and former All Ireland footballer Michael Darragh Macauley, and two Sanctuary Runners who will be running this Sunday, Kofi Kpoglo and Patience Dube.
Oct 25, 2024 • 0sec
You Are What You Eat: Halloween Recipes
Aisling Larkin, Mindful Eating Coach and TV Chef joined Kieran to look at how you can make the perfect foods for this Halloween season!Image: @aisling_larkin_ on Instagram
Oct 25, 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…
Oct 25, 2024 • 15min
Newry man jailed 20 years for catfishing
In Northern Ireland, an online predator has been jailed for at least 20 years as part of the largest case of catfishing the UK has ever seen.Joining Kieran to discuss this case is Hannah Patterson, Reporter from Coolfm and Downtown and Shane Dunphy, Head of Social Studies and early childhood education in Waterford College of Further Education, Author and Child Protection Expert.If you were affected by anything discussed, please call:Childline on Freephone - 1800 66 66 66 or choose the ‘Live Chat’ button at childline.ie Or the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre on Freephone: - 1800 77 88 88
Oct 25, 2024 • 9min
The 'Art Riddler' on his new exhibition
The anonymous art curator known only as Art Riddler, is hosting his art exhibition in Dublin from this evening.He joins Kieran to discuss what his work is all about.Image: @artriddler on Instagram
