Highlights From The Hard Shoulder

It’s time for the Shopping Trolley Hotline! Where we review the same product from various stores.Newstalk’s Simon Tierney joins Kieran to compare different varieties of canned fish.

New research from the World Health Organisation has revealed that 1.8 billion adults are at risk of disease from not doing enough physical activity.That's one third of the world's population not reaching the baseline amount of exercise, which is 3 times a week...Joining Kieran to discuss is Physiotherapist and founder of Personal Health, Andrew Dunne and Founder of Beyond BMI, a medically-led obesity management pathway, Harriet Treacy. 

While it is arguably safer to ditch sunbathing in favour of fake tan, how do we begin to celebrate our paleness?Kieran is joined by Mairead O'Hagan Anderson, joint owner of Killybegs Seafood Shack and parent to discuss this. 

Jess Kelly, Newstalk’s Technology Correspondent and host of ‘Tech Talk’ joined Kieran for the Tech Takeover.This week, Jess discusses how patients in Ireland will soon be able to access their medical records online!

Aer Lingus have cancelled a whopping 270 flights so far affecting hundreds of customers...What should you do if you have had your plans affected by Aer Lingus?Joining Kieran to answer your questions is Presenter of The Home Show on Newstalk and Consumer Journalist with the Irish Independent, Sinead Ryan.

Waterways Ireland is proposing to redesign parts of the Grand Canal bank in Dublin in an effort to prevent future encampments of asylum seekers.So, does the Grand Canal need a redesign?Newstalk’s Chief Reporter Barry Whyte, Mannix Flynn, Independent Dublin City Councillor and Kevin Byrne from the South Georgian Core Residents’ Association all join Kieran to discuss.

Apparently, Taylor Swift’s pre-show demands include mac and cheese and Red Bull! What are some other celebrity riders? And what would you put on yours?Newstalk’s own Henry McKean joined Kieran Cuddihy with celebrity demands, and thoughts from the public.

Zak Hania was trapped in the Gaza Strip for 7 months and returned to Dublin last month, previously giving his harrowing experiences of living in that warzone to The Hard Shoulder.Unfortunately, Zak’s life continues to be deeply changed by this war, as ten of his family members were killed overnight in Gaza.He joins Kieran to discuss.

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, he’s not alone! Fionn as well as Newstalk’s Tech Correspondent Jess Kelly joined Kieran to talk about Las Vegas, Nevada.

Newstalk’s Henry McKean went out to get the public’s reactions to the sad passing of GAA commentator Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh. They share their memories and fondness for the sporting legend…

From Drew Barrymore to Macaulay Culkin, child stars were never far from our screens. However, they haven’t gone away. With online platforms like Tiktok, it's easier than ever to become a child celebrity.But, what are the effects and impacts from being a part of that world? And do we need to be more careful about young people on social media?Dr Francis Rees, Doctor of Law, joined Kieran to discuss.

Former RTÉ journalist Tommie Gorman has sadly passed away at the age of 68.Joining Kieran to reflect on his passing is former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern and former RTÉ journalist Sean O’Rourke.

Jack Chambers has been selected to take on the role of Minister for Finance, replacing Michael McGrath, who has been nominated by the Government as Ireland’s next European Commissioner.Harry McGee, Political Correspondent with the Irish Times, joins Kieran to discuss who Jack Chambers is for those who don’t know, and why he has been chosen.

Irish actress Eilish O’Carroll joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to place her favourite book on the Bookshelf!Favourite Book: The Kite Runner, Khaled HosseiniHonourable Mention: A Thousand Splendid Suns, Khaled HosseiniCurrently Reading: Lessons in Chemistry, Bonnie Garmus

The Irish sporting community was shocked the hear about the passing of legendary GAA commentator Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh.Joining Kieran to offer tribute and remember the man is Presenter Mary Kennedy, Sports Commentator Des Cahill, Diarmuid Lyng, former Wexford Captain and Off the Ball Presenter and Hector Ó hEochagáin, Irish television Presenter.

Kevin Bakhurst, Director-General of RTÉ, has launched a new year plan to take RTÉ into a new direction which includes increasing content spend, moving Fair City production off the RTÉ site and more.Kevin joins Kieran to discuss the plans.

A protest is to take place this evening outside the Dáil in solidarity with Natasha O'Brien and other survivors of gender-based violence.One of those attending is Meav McLoughlin-Doyle, whose ex-husband was jailed for six years in March for domestic abuse.Meav joins Kieran to discuss.If you feel impacted by the recent coverage, or are a victim of domestic violence - you can call the Women’s Aid 24hr National Freephone Helpline, 1800 341 900.

For this week’s Kids Health Check, Kieran is joined by Paul Kealy, Managing Director of Tony Kealys to discuss the importance of car seats for children, and how to secure them properly.

The UK General Elections are set to hit the polls next week on the 4th of July, but one set of elections that is going under the radar and might prove more impactful to Ireland are the elections in France.Who are the key players? And what does the outcome suggest for Ireland and the Eurozone?Dan O’Brien, Chief Economist of the Institute of International and European Affairs, and Marie-Luce Paris, Director for the Human Rights Centre in UCD join Kieran to discuss.

As Taylor Swift and her army of Irish Swifties prepare for her upcoming Dublin shows starting this Friday, how is Taylor planning to travel? And what impact is the Eras Tour having on the environment?Kieran is joined by Miriam Gormally, climate advocate and sports coach with a particular interest in sports/event sustainability, to discuss. Image: Dassault Aviation