The Hard Shoulder Highlights

The Hard Shoulder Highlights with Kieran Cuddihy on Newstalk.Join Kieran every weekday afternoon from 4-7pm for a round-up of the day’s events, interviews with the people at the centre of the stories – and a bit of craic along the way.

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Should there be a register for convicted domestic abusers?
Apr 14, 2025 – 00:05:44
Kids Health Check: Support during Junior and Leaving Cert
Apr 14, 2025 – 00:08:46
Plans for Cork Luas revealed - will it actually happen?
Apr 14, 2025 – 00:08:09
Padraig Harrington talks Rory McIlroy’s historic Masters win
Apr 14, 2025 – 00:13:12
Jordan Dargan on flying the Irish flag for The Apprentice
Apr 14, 2025 – 00:07:18
Young people opting for social housing in hopes of finding a home
Apr 14, 2025 – 00:09:49
Rory McIlroy wins at the Masters! How did he do it?
Apr 14, 2025 – 00:23:12
Winners and Sinners
Apr 11, 2025 – 00:26:10
How will Ireland do vs England in the Women’s Six Nations?
Apr 11, 2025 – 00:08:25
You Are What You Eat: Quick 5 Ingredient Meals
Apr 11, 2025 – 00:12:45
How can you solve a Rubik’s cube blindfolded?
Apr 11, 2025 – 00:07:00
Sport with Mick McCarthy
Apr 11, 2025 – 00:08:54
Is the Hot School Meals Scheme ready to expand?
Apr 11, 2025 – 00:08:39
Where have headphones gone on public transport?
Apr 11, 2025 – 00:06:11
How big of a problem are rising measles cases?
Apr 11, 2025 – 00:08:54
Is parental leave for men a career killer?
Apr 11, 2025 – 00:08:07
What you need to know before leaving home - Henry McKean Reports
Apr 11, 2025 – 00:15:32
€17 million lost by SMEs in email scams over two years
Apr 10, 2025 – 00:09:16
Will previous grade inflation hurt the class of 2025?
Apr 10, 2025 – 00:17:51
The Thursday Interview: Mark Mellett
Apr 10, 2025 – 00:19:38
What is appropriate summer clothing for the office?
Apr 10, 2025 – 00:08:39
What will China do about Trump’s tariffs?
Apr 10, 2025 – 00:09:58
Why is road rage on the rise?
Apr 10, 2025 – 00:13:41
How to do Stuff: Saying Thank You
Apr 10, 2025 – 00:12:17
Is the childcare sector viable?
Apr 9, 2025 – 00:13:55
Dr Don O’Neill talks Jack & Jill’s ‘Incognito Art’ sale
Apr 9, 2025 – 00:07:55
Tech Takeover: Protections for young people online
Apr 9, 2025 – 00:09:08
Should Trump take Greenland? Former Ambassador weighs in
Apr 9, 2025 – 00:10:54
What do your shoes say about you?
Apr 9, 2025 – 00:07:56
New DRCC report sheds light on sexual violence attitudes
Apr 9, 2025 – 00:15:59
Daniel O’Donnell debunks hospital hoax
Apr 9, 2025 – 00:09:51
Why the Masters ‘Champions Dinner’ is a big deal
Apr 8, 2025 – 00:09:31
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill discusses new HIQA report
Apr 8, 2025 – 00:14:12
The Bookshelf with Eamon Ryan
Apr 8, 2025 – 00:12:40
What does the future look like for Dublin Airport?
Apr 8, 2025 – 00:13:09
How to give your phone a spring cleaning!
Apr 8, 2025 – 00:08:24
HIQA release landmark report on improper spinal surgeries
Apr 8, 2025 – 00:13:36
James May on cars in cities going extinct
Apr 8, 2025 – 00:14:53
Surgeon Morgan McMonagle on what he witnessed in Gaza
Apr 7, 2025 – 00:15:14
Gary Gannon on keeping young people out of crime
Apr 7, 2025 – 00:07:18
Kids Health Check: Making social media accounts
Apr 7, 2025 – 00:09:58
Should we pay a levy to Netflix to support Irish productions?
Apr 7, 2025 – 00:10:03
Ireland's Game of Cones
Apr 7, 2025 – 00:09:21
What does the market downturn mean for Europe?
Apr 7, 2025 – 00:09:43
How can young people be diverted from criminality?
Apr 7, 2025 – 00:10:55
What are the health implications of noise pollution at Dublin Airport?
Apr 7, 2025 – 00:11:53
Winners and Sinners
Apr 4, 2025 – 00:20:41
The Hard Shoulder Make-A-Wish Spelling Bee!
Apr 4, 2025 – 00:17:18
You Are What You Eat: Moroccan Spices
Apr 4, 2025 – 00:14:54
Sport with Mick McCarthy
Apr 4, 2025 – 00:06:14

Recent Reviews

Mac an tSionnaigh

No Barrel Left Unscraped

Friday’s show is always underwhelming. Maybe time for a new producer? Need to do something. The rest of the week is not much better these days. Disappointed!