The Hard Shoulder

Coldplay will take centre stage at Croke Park again tonight as excited gig-goers prepare for the band’s 2nd concert out of 4 Irish performance dates.It has undoubtedly been an amazing summer for the Irish music scene, both for homegrown talent, and big names from overseas that have caused thousands of fans to flock to Irish stadiums to see them perform.Joining Kieran to discuss the success of concerts this summer is Peter McKenna, Stadium and Commercial Director at Croke Park, and Rebecca Fisher, Entertainment and Music Journalist at DMG Media.

Are you unsure where to start when it comes to making the kids’ lunch? Fear not! TV Chef and Mindful Eating Coach Aisling Larkin joins Kieran to give a crash course.

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…

Grab your popcorn and get comfy, because tomorrow is National Cinema Day!It’s been an incredible year for homegrown Irish talent on the big screen, and it appears that the magic of going to the cinema is still as popular as ever.Joining Kieran in the studio to discuss the power of the pictures is Alice Black, Head of Cinema at The Lighthouse Group.

One of the Keynote speakers at this week’s Kennedy Summer School is the former leader of the Green Party and Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications Eamon Ryan.He joins Kieran Cuddihy to discuss what he will speak on, and the importance of climate change globally.

New Research by DNG has revealed 4 in 10 new homes bought last year were bought by bulk buyers... Should we let this happen?To discuss, Kieran is joined by Rory Hearne, Associate Professor in Social Policy in the Department of Applied Social Studies in Maynooth University and Author of ‘Gaff’ as well as Barry Ward, Fine Gael Senator.

People who regularly have lie-ins on Saturdays and Sundays have been found to develop heart disease less often than the chronically sleep-deprived. Newstalk’s Henry McKean has been talking to experts about this, and joins Kieran to discuss.

A Cork City Councillor has called for harsher penalties for those found to be public intoxicated and aggressively begging in hopes to tackle anti-social behaviour.What is ‘aggressive’ begging? And will this actually work?Kieran is joined by Cllr. Shane O’Callaghan and Fergus Finlay, Columnist for the Irish Examiner to discuss.

As the summer draws to a close, Coldplay are marking the end of the season’s major concerts in Ireland. With 3 more performances from the band at Croke Park, the capital is abuzz with excitement.However, there has been a lack of recognition and respect for residents in the stadium's surrounding area. “We don’t want to seem like whinging killjoys”, says one resident, “but people’s lives are being disrupted”.Joining Kieran to discuss is Croke Park resident, Cathy Power.

The Hard Shoulder was in New Ross for the Kennedy Summer School and one of the events taking place this Saturday in St Michael’s Theatre is in depth look at crime and anti-social behavior.  Joining Kieran is Retired NYPD Deputy Commissioner and Vice Provost St. John’s University, NYC James O’Keefe, Maura Butler Lawyer, formerly Chairperson of the Association. for Criminal Justice, Research and Development and Catherine Norton Psychologist