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Apr 28, 2025 • 10min
The rise of civil ceremonies and decline of Catholic marriages
The latest marriage statistics for Ireland have been released.The figures show the number of couples getting married in the traditional Catholic way is declining. The gap between marriages in a church compared to civil ceremonies is narrowing even more.Newstalk reporter, Josh Crosbie has been examining the figures.
Apr 25, 2025 • 29min
Winners and Sinners
This week, Kieran Cuddihy was joined by the presenter of Weekend Breakfast on Today FM, Alison Curtis Off the Ball’s Ger Gilroy to look back on the week that was, but with a few twists…
Apr 25, 2025 • 8min
Will Ireland beat Scotland in the Women’s Six Nations?
Ireland is set to land in Edinburg tomorrow for the last round of the Women’s Six Nations Championship against Scotland.Ireland will look to end the competition on a high but Scotland will hope to repeat their win against the girls in green when they last played in the country in 2023…Joining Kieran to discuss is Alison Miller, former Irish International and Megan Gaffney, former Scottish International.
Apr 25, 2025 • 19min
You Are What You Eat: Getting Kids to Enjoy Food
Aisling Larkin, Mindful Eating Coach and TV Chef joins Kieran to talk about how you can make meals that will get your kids to actually enjoy what they’re eating!Image: aislinglarkin.ie
Apr 25, 2025 • 8min
Weekend 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…Image: @LFC on Twitter
Apr 25, 2025 • 11min
Errol Musk talks DOGE and Tesla
Tesla boss Elon Musk has led the newly created advisory body - the Department for Government Efficiency (DOGE) - since last year; however, he has said his "time allocation to Doge" would "drop significantly" from next month, adding he would spend only one to two days per week on it after accusations he has taken his focus off Tesla…Joining Kieran to discuss is his father: Errol Musk.Image: Reuters
Apr 25, 2025 • 8min
Why travel insurance is the first thing you should plan!
Holiday season is just around the corner, and while you’re booking flights and packing bags, there’s one thing you can’t afford to forget: travel insurance.Joining Kieran to discuss is Conor Pope, Consumer Affairs Correspondent, Pricewatch Editor and Co-Host of the ‘In the News’ podcast.
Apr 25, 2025 • 10min
Why an Oireachtas AI committee is being established
A new Oireachtas committee focusing on artificial intelligence has been established headed by Fianna Fáil TD Malcolm Byrne.He joins Kieran to discuss what they hope to achieve.
Apr 24, 2025 • 14min
What to Watch
Kieran is joined by Sarina Bellissimo, Entertainment journalist and John Fardy, Presenter of Screentime to talk through what to watch on the box.
Apr 24, 2025 • 9min
The Hubble telescope turns 35
Kieran was joined by Danielle Wilcox, Resident Astronomer and Telescope Operator at MTU Blackrock Castle Observatory.
