The Hard Shoulder

A new survey carried out by curries has found 26% wash their bed sheets only once a month and 5% of those surveyed admitting to not knowing what ANY of the symbols on the machine mean.  Should we take washing our clothes more seriously?  Kieran was joined by Counselling Psychologist and Lecturer in TU Dublin, Leslie Shoemaker and Today FM’s Cathal O'Sullivan to discuss this.

The Olympic Opening Ceremony is taking place in a little while but Ger Gilroy from Off the Ball ,who is in Paris,  has already been to a ceremony of sorts, where the flag bearers were revealed. Ger joined Kieran on the show to fill him in

Aisling Larkin, Mindful Eating Coach and TV Chef, joined Kieran today to chat through some food. This week, Mackerel is taking center focus

Despite the fanfare around the Olympics, the main event for Irish sport this weekend remains the All Ireland Final, and fans from Galway and Armagh will be flocking to Dublin in their droves and both counties look to secure their first title in over 20 years.Róisín Murtagh,  PRO of Crossmaglen Rangers   and  Padraig Lally All Ireland winner with Galway and owner of Taffe’s Bar in Galway City spole to Kieran about this..

Writing in the examiner this week, Columnist Michael Moynihan suggested Cork City need to get more creative with their transport by introducing the likes of  Gondala lifts...  Michael spoke to Kieran about this..

 Now, footage has resurfaced this week of JD Vance suggesting that the US is ran by childless cat ladies. Friends Actress Jennifer instagram took to Instagram to say she couldnt believe the comments.  Well did JD have a point or did he take it too far?   Joining Kieran to discuss this was Columnist with the Irish Independent, Ian O’Doherty and Journalist & Author, Valerie Cox 

Sarina Bellissimo, Presenter of The Bellissimo Files Podcast and Newstalk’s own Sue Murphy joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to review the latest TV and movie releases…

Actor Colin Farrell is marking a significant birth of his close  friend Emma Fogarty Emma is Ireland’s longest-surviving person with epidermolysis bullosa or (EB), and has survived cancer twice and is celebrating her “miracle” 40th birthday. Colin in her honour, will be running the Irish Life Dublin Marathon in October with the aim of raising €400k for Debra, the charity for epidermolysis bullosa (EB). Kieran spoke with Emma on the show

According to a new Newstalk Amarach Poll, 58% of parents of children under 18 don’t think sport is accessible and affordable for families.  What effect does this have on communities when young people can’t access sporting facilities and what can be done to improve this?  Tom Magee Liberty Saints Rugby Club President and Gary Gannon, Social Democrats Education Spokesperson spoke to Kieran about this

Looking back to last year's Rugby World Cup in France, one issue had Travellers in a tizzy, and that was bed bugs.   So should you still be concerned if you are heading off the France for the Olympics and what can you do to make sure you don’t let the bed bugs bite.  Trevor Hayden, Managing Director Complete Pest Control spoke to Kieran and gave him advice.