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The Hard Shoulder Highlights with Kieran Cuddihy on Newstalk.
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How can beaches be more accessible?
Irish beaches are known to be one of nation's best assets, and many of us may have ended up at them over the bank holiday weekend
But what about those with disabilities? How can they enjoy our beaches this summer?
Niamh Ní Hoireabhaird is disability activist and journalist and has been highlighting the inaccessible nature of our beaches, she joins Kieran to discuss. -
Do Election Campaigns really matter?
The Local and EU elections are nearly upon us, and campaigning is in full swing.
Your door may have been knocked on, or your social media page may be getting flooded with candidates promoting their policies.
But, how do you create election campaigns that cut through and resonate with voters? Kieran is joined by Derek Mooney, former Campaign Manager, to discuss. -
The Bookshelf with Paul Johnston
The UK Ambassador to Ireland Paul Johnston joined Kieran to put his favourite book on the Hard Shoulder bookshelf!
Favourite Book: The Masters, C.P. Snow
Honourable Mention: The Life and Long Shadow of Senator Joe McCarthy, Larry Tye
Currently Reading: The Bee Sting, Paul Murray -
What benefits can we get from seaweed?
Seaweed to you may just be something your dog eats on the beach, but the macroalgae has been described as having incredible benefits.
Joining Kieran to discuss the amazing properties of seaweed is Mark Walton, Co-Founder of VOYA. -
What should we expect from an Irish Covid Inquiry?
Taoiseach Simon Harris has announced that he expects an Irish Covid Inquiry.
Is this a realistic goal for the government? And what should we expect?
Joining Kieran to discuss is Executive Editor of the Daily Mail Group Ireland, John Lee and Professor Sam McConkey from RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences. -
Josh Crosbie’s Campaign Trail - Young and Old
In the lead up to the Local and European elections, we're going to be out and about with candidates as they are on the campaign trail.
This week, Newstalk reporter Josh Crosbie joined multiple candidates on the trail both young and old - including one who’s 19, and another who’s 90!