The Hard Shoulder

This week Kieran Cuddihy was joined by Off The Balls’s Shane Hannon and Newstalk Producer Dee King to look back on the week that was, but with a few twists…

Charity Liquid Therapy is introducing surfing to people who have mobility challenges and complex needs through inclusive and adaptive programmes.Newstalk Reporter Josh Crosbie has travelled to Rossnowlagh Beach to hear all about it, and brings us this report…

Aisling Larkin, Mindful Eating Coach and TV Chef joined Kieran to look at how you can make the most out of a roast chicken!

The investigation into the death of Aoife Johnston in UHL in 2022 has revealed that the death of the 16 year old could have been avoided...Joining Kieran to discuss is Health Correspondent for The Irish Times, Shauna Bowers.

Off The Ball's Mick McCarthy joined Kieran Cuddihy on The Hard Shoulder to review the week in sport and look ahead to the weekend action…

The National Transport Authority (NTA) has approved a 9% increase in taxi fares, and this increase is set to take place from the 1st of December.Newstalk’s Henry McKean asked the people of Athlone if taxis are too expensive, and joining Kieran to discuss is Jim Waldron from the National Private Hire and Taxi Association and Aisling Dunne, Bolt's Head of Public Policy for Ireland.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs, the rapper and entrepreneur formerly known as Puff Daddy has been placed on suicide watch at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, where he’s currently being held without bail. This follows his arrest on charges of sex trafficking, racketeering, and other serious allegations.For the latest on this, Kieran is joined by New York Based Journalist, Harriet Alexander.

There have been complaints from Limerick residents about mistranslated Irish language signs...Why have we let our standard of irish slip so badly, and how can we incorporate a few more words into our everyday life?Joining Kieran to discuss is Today FM Presenter and co host of the how to Gael podcast, Louise Cantillon as well as Mícheál Ó Nualláin, Director of Bhaile Átha Cliath le Gaeilge.

According to a new survey by Currys, more and more parents doubt their kids can operate the cooker or a washing machine, so are sending their kids off to college with high tech devices like an air fryer.Do we need to do more to teach these basic skills such as cooking and cleaning, and how do we get it across to our children?Newstalk’s Henry McKean went to ask the youth of Athlone about their ability to use appliances, and Kieran was joined by JP McMahon, Galway Chef and Restaurateur and Michelle Harding, Founder of School of Life, to discuss.

In preparation for Bewley’s Big Coffee Morning for Hospice, Catherine Fulvio is offering her cooking class for TY students who organise one, on top of cash prizes for the school.Catherine joins Kieran to discuss more.