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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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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.
Listen and subscribe to The Hard Shoulder on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.
    
Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.
  
You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

    Winners and Sinners

    Winners and Sinners

    Kieran Cuddihy is joined by comedian Steve Cummins and Features Writer with the Irish Independent Saoirse Hanley to look back on the week that was, but with a few twists…

    • 23 min
    Catholic weddings becoming less popular - why?

    Catholic weddings becoming less popular - why?

    The traditional catholic wedding is on the drop! That’s according to the CSO figures for weddings in 2023. 
    But, why are people choosing alternative options for their big day? And what are the benefits of weddings outside the church? 
    Ruth Scott, Radio Presenter and Humanist celebrant joins Kieran to discuss.

    • 7 min
    The aftermath of the Wicklow protest...

    The aftermath of the Wicklow protest...

    Newstalk reporter Josh Crosbie joins Kieran from Newtownmountkennedy following the protest that occurred at a site earmarked to accommodate international protection applicants. He spoke with people in the town to hear their takes.

    • 12 min
    You Are What You Eat: Carrots

    You Are What You Eat: Carrots

    Aisling Larkin, Mindful Eating Coach and TV Chef joined Kieran to chat about carrots and the benefits they bring.

    • 12 min
    The Electric Picnic line-up is here! How is it?

    The Electric Picnic line-up is here! How is it?

    Electric Picnic is back this Summer with its biggest lineup yet according to some. 
    Kylie Minogue will be stealing the headlines this year after it was announced she would be appearing Sunday on the mainstage 
    To talk through the lineup, Kieran is joined by Festival Director Melvin Benn and Presenter / Kylie superfan Mairead Ronan.

    Image: Kylie Minogue on Twitter/X

    • 8 min
    Sport with Cathal Mullaney

    Sport with Cathal Mullaney

    Off The Ball's Cathal Mullaney joined Kieran Cuddihy on The Hard Shoulder to review the week in sport and look ahead to the weekend action…

    • 4 min

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