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Mar 14, 2025 • 25min

Winners and Sinners

This week, Kieran Cuddihy was joined by the presenter of Weekend Breakfast on Today FM, Alison Curtis and Comedian Jim Elliott to look back on the week that was, but with a few twists…
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Mar 14, 2025 • 14min

You Are What You Eat: Patrick’s Day Recipes!

Aisling Larkin, Mindful Eating Coach and TV Chef joins Kieran to talk about some wonderful elevated Irish recipes that you can make during this St Patrick’s Day weekend!Image: Peas & Crayons
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Mar 14, 2025 • 4min

More medals for Ireland! - Henry McKean Reports

There were ecstatic scenes as Team Ireland beat Switzerland 3-0 to win bronze in Floorball at the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Turin.Henry McKean was court side, and sent in this report!
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Mar 14, 2025 • 9min

Sport with Mick McCarthy

Off The Ball's Mick McCarthy joined Kieran Cuddihy on The Hard Shoulder to review the week in sport and look ahead to the weekend action…
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Mar 14, 2025 • 11min

Should personal injury awards increase?

Supermac’s owner Pat McDonagh is voicing strong opposition to plans for a near 17% increase in personal injury awards. He argues that the rise will only add more strain on struggling businesses, and drive up insurance costs. With Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan now considering the proposal, McDonagh warns it could lead to more court cases and higher legal fees, benefiting the legal profession but costing businesses and consumers…Joining Kieran to discuss this is Stuart Gilhooley, Solicitor and Senior Counsel and Brian Hanley, CEO of Alliance for Insurance Reform.
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Mar 14, 2025 • 14min

Julie Jay talks Seachtain na Gaeilge!

Seachtain na Gaeilge is coming to a close, and joining Kieran to discuss the importance of the week is one of its Ambassadors for 2025, Comedian Julie Jay!
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Mar 14, 2025 • 12min

Should the secondary school enrolment system change?

Is it time to overhaul the secondary schools admission process, and streamline how it works?Joining Kieran to discuss is Gary O’Sullivan, Chair of the Secondary School Crisis Action Group and Eric Leonard, Chair of the Stillorgan Secondary School Crisis Action Group…
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Mar 14, 2025 • 13min

Maniac 2000 turns 25!

This year, ‘Maniac 2000’ by Mark McCabe turns 25!Joining Kieran to look back on the track’s impact is Today FM’s Shelley Grey, 98FM’s Cathal O’Sullivan and Go Loud’s Ed Smith.
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Mar 14, 2025 • 12min

The rise of reselling fast fashion and white labelling

The availability of fast fashion and increased use of social media has led to a rise in online boutiques. Consumers are raising concerns over the quality of goods and the misleading information promoted by some influencers.Newstalk reporter, Josh Crosbie has been examining the practice of white labelling.
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Mar 13, 2025 • 11min

Experts issue warning over HHC drug

Hexahydro Cannabinol, or HHC, is a new drug which experts have been raising the flag over its dangers to young people, as it’s often sold in vapes or jellies.Why hasn’t this been tackled sooner, and do we need to discuss how we approach drug use in the country?Joining guest host Anton Savage to discuss is Dr Bobby Smyth, Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist and Addiction Specialist.

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