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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Can you hear me? Dispatches from the world's forgotten war.
Apr 18, 2025 – 00:45:12
Reely exciting day at the Riverdance Auditions
Apr 17, 2025 – 00:07:40
Is Easter still relevant in a secular Ireland?
Apr 17, 2025 – 00:07:14
Is the US hurting itself with tariffs?
Apr 17, 2025 – 00:09:01
The Thursday Interview: Peter M Smith
Apr 17, 2025 – 00:07:36
Why the health insurance market is continuing to grow
Apr 17, 2025 – 00:10:42
Failures in the speech and language sector in the HSE
Apr 17, 2025 – 00:14:44
Taking extra care on the roads this Bank Holiday weekend
Apr 17, 2025 – 00:10:00
The potential dangers for children on Roblox
Apr 17, 2025 – 00:15:12
Have we lost sight of Good Friday?
Apr 17, 2025 – 00:11:57
Netflix announces documentary on killing of Jason Corbett
Apr 16, 2025 – 00:03:20
How to do Stuff: Resisting Temptation
Apr 16, 2025 – 00:11:44
How will US weather cuts affect Ireland?
Apr 16, 2025 – 00:08:17
Property prices continue to rise - what can developers do?
Apr 16, 2025 – 00:10:43
Tech Takeover: AI Hallucinations
Apr 16, 2025 – 00:11:39
UK Supreme Court backs biological definition of ‘woman’
Apr 16, 2025 – 00:15:21
Cork pub to be demolished for Luas line - Henry McKean Reports
Apr 16, 2025 – 00:09:12
Has the state infringed on the rights of children with lack of care?
Apr 16, 2025 – 00:14:13
Could Conor McGregor be running for President?
Apr 16, 2025 – 00:16:12
What are our favourite tiny triumphs? - Henry McKean Reports
Apr 16, 2025 – 00:05:39
The Bookshelf with Brian Kennedy
Apr 15, 2025 – 00:12:55
What should be done over Grand Canal littering?
Apr 15, 2025 – 00:06:16
What was found in the final ‘Grace’ Report
Apr 15, 2025 – 00:14:35
Diarmuid Lyng discusses why he’s crowdfunding a house
Apr 15, 2025 – 00:10:06
Continued failures of paediatric care for children with scoliosis
Apr 15, 2025 – 00:14:22
Can we afford the North?
Apr 15, 2025 – 00:13:42
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

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!