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Aug 28, 2024 • 15min
Should we drink at the airport? - Henry McKean Asks
Passengers should be restricted to two drinks at airports, that’s according to Ryanair Chief Executive Michael O'Leary.He said introducing alcohol limits at airports would help tackle a rise in anti-social behaviour on flights.Henry McKean went to Dublin Airport today to get the public’s opinion, and joins Kieran Cuddihy to discuss.
Aug 28, 2024 • 11min
Tuesday Travel: Golf Holidays
Every week for Tuesday Travel on The Hard Shoulder, Fionn Davenport takes a closer look at some of the fantastic destinations to visit around the world. This week, Fionn joined Kieran Cuddihy to talk about golfing holidays you can take at home.
Aug 28, 2024 • 7min
Immigration to Ireland reaches 17-year high
Recent figures published by the Central Statistics Office show that Ireland has reached immigration levels of a 17-year high, along with the country’s highest emigration figures since 2015.Joining Kieran to discuss what this means is Sociologist, Evelyn Mahon.
Aug 27, 2024 • 0sec
Should private jets be banned?
CEO of Starbucks Brian Niccol has a very unusual commute as he takes a private jet over 1000 miles to travel between offices in Seattle, Washington and California.Is this reasonable? And should the use of private jets be banned to protect the environment?To discuss, Kieran is joined by Oisin Coughlan, CEO of Friends of the Earth Ireland and Kevin Byrne, retired Air Corps Lieutenant Colonel and Airport Safety and Security Auditor.
Aug 27, 2024 • 5min
Do you go bananas for bananas?
Bananas for bananas? There are layers to our favourite fruit.Today is National Banana Lovers Day, and Kieran is joined by registered Dietician Orla Walsh to share some fun facts about the fruit to celebrate.
Aug 27, 2024 • 0sec
The Bookshelf with Diarmuid Gavin
Gardener Diarmuid Gavin joins Kieran Cuddihy to put his favourite book on The Hard Shoulder’s Bookshelf!
Aug 27, 2024 • 4min
Funding constraints could delay road projects
Some of Ireland’s biggest road projects, including the M20 Cork to Limerick transport project, could be delayed due to funding constraints.The Chief Executive of TII, Peter Walsh, is among those calling for a multi-annual funding allocation for road infrastructure.Joining Kieran to discuss is Cathal McSweeney, Director of Public Affairs at Cork Chamber.
Aug 27, 2024 • 13min
Rhasidat Adeleke on her experience at the Olympics
Irish Athletics Champion, Rhasidat Adeleke, joins Kieran Cuddihy to reflect on her time at the Paris Olympics, and discuss what’s next for her.
Aug 27, 2024 • 13min
International Lottery Day - Henry McKean Reports
It’s International Lottery Day - a day where we celebrate the life changing moment of what it feels to win the lotto. Newstalk’s Henry McKean has never won the lotto, but keeps trying, and joins Kieran Cuddihy to discuss.
Aug 27, 2024 • 15min
Spencer Matthews on running 30 marathons in 30 days
Broadcaster and Actor, Spencer Matthews has spent the last 30 days running 30 marathons in the Jordanian dessert to raise money for Global’s Make Some Noise.Today is the final day of his Great Desert Challenge and Spencer joins Kieran Cuddihy to discuss the experience.Image: @spencermatthews on Instagram
