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Oct 21, 2024 • 14min
Russell Howard on headlining the Galway Comedy Festival
The Galway Comedy Festival is set to kick off tomorrow with a host of the finest comedians in the world descending on the City of Tribes.Joining Kieran to discuss is one of the headliners: Comedian Russell Howard! They talk about the show, Russell’s podcast, and (of course) aliens!
Oct 21, 2024 • 8min
Irish tourism industry wants government to double spending
The Irish Tourism Industry Confederation is seeking the next government to double spending to help grow and support the sector, according to the general election manifesto published by the group today.Chief Executive of the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation, Eoghan O’Mara Walsh, joins Kieran to discuss.
Oct 21, 2024 • 13min
Cost to build apartments more than houses - why?
The cost of building apartments in our city centres is continuing to spiral, according to the newest Housing For All cost report.A two bed apartment is now more expensive to build in Dublin than a 3 bed semi-detached home.To go through the report Kieran is joined by Eoghan McEndery, Associate at Mitchell McDermott who conducted the report and Conor O’Connell, Director of Housing and Planning at Construction Industry Federation.
Oct 18, 2024 • 0sec
Winners and Sinners
Every week, Kieran Cuddihy will be joined by writer and broadcaster, Keith Walsh and the presenter of Weekend Breakfast on Today FM, Alison Curtis to look back on the week that was, but with a few twists…
Oct 18, 2024 • 13min
Alan Shatter on why he’s running again
Former Minister for Justice Alan Shatter has decided to throw his hat back into the ring for the upcoming general election. However, this time he’s running as an Independent.Former Minister for Justice and Independent Candidate for Dublin-Rathdown Alan Shatter, joins Kieran to discuss.
Oct 18, 2024 • 16min
You Are What You Eat: Lasagna
Aisling Larkin, Mindful Eating Coach and TV Chef joined Kieran to look at how you can make an amazing lasagna!
Oct 18, 2024 • 11min
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 18, 2024 • 7min
Could the Kinahans be facing trial soon?
A new extradition treaty agreement with the United Arab Emirates is expected to pave the way for the return to Ireland of senior members of the Kinahan crime gang to face trial for crimes here.For more on this, Kieran is joined by Paul Williams, Crime Journalist and author...
Oct 18, 2024 • 9min
Noel Fitzpatrick ‘Supervet’ on his new book!
Originally from Co. Laois, Noel Fitzpatrick has made a name for himself in the world of veterinary science in England. Known as the ‘Supervet’, Noel has made headlines and hosts his own show about his vet clinic in Surrey, England – and he’s now releasing a new book!Joining Kieran to discuss ‘Dogs and Their Humans’, is Noel.Image: Simon & Schuster
Oct 18, 2024 • 7min
How much would a united Ireland cost?
A new report by the ESRI on the Drivers of Income Inequality in the North and South has found some interesting economic details. One stat that came out from the report was that 80% of northern households receive more in benefits then they pay out in tax compared with around 60% here in the south.Joining Kieran to talk more about the implications of the report on a potential united Ireland is John Fitzgerald, Adjunct Professor in Economics at Trinity College Dublin and Research Affiliate at the ESRI.
