The Hard Shoulder

It’s coming up to 40 years since one of the most famous moments in the history of Irish sport took place. June 8th 1985 saw Barry McGuigan become the World Featherweight Title – and there is a special event coming that will commemorate that day – which we’ll get into shortly. Kieran spoke to the The Clones Cyclone, Barry McGuigan.

Kieran spoke to Charlotte Burke, Continuous Professional Development officer with Social Care Ireland, registered social care worker and PhD candidate. 

Following the publication of the Grace Report last week, many questions were raised about the level of care that people in our system have been receiving. We want to turn our eyes to the issues facing those who work in the system today and whether the system is fit for purpose? Kieran spoke to Leader of Aontu, TD for Meath West Peadar Toibin and Terry Dignan Director Of Don Bosco Care and Spokesperson for the  Children's Residential and Aftercare Voluntary Association (CRAVA)

As big players in agriculture eye up Irish farmland, young local farmers are being priced out. Those are the thoughts of Daniel Long from the Irish Observatory Stakeholders Group, who is sounding the alarm and pushing for a Land Observatory to protect Ireland’s rural future.  He spoke to Kieran

Ireland’s free schoolbook scheme has been praised for easing costs for families, but principals say the admin demands that has been placed on their workload is a duty too much. Paul Crone, Director of the National Association of Principals and Deputies and Aaron Wolfe, principal of Coláiste Éamann Rís secondary school in Cork spoke to Kieran.

Irish Rail is set to introduce adjustments to commuter zones from Monday, along with changes to fares. This will see Dublin and commuter areas be divided into four zones under the new changes. But what exactly does this mean for commuters?  Kieran speaks to Barry Kenny, Corporate Communications Manager with Iarnrod Eireann.    

With the process of selecting the next Pope in progress, many will look to the recent film ‘Conclave’ which covers that situation, but how accurate is it?Joining Kieran to discuss is Theologian Gina Menzies.Image: Focus Features

Life can be full of confusing things, but no need to worry! Every Wednesday, Simon Tierney will be showing you ‘How to do Stuff’ - bringing his best tips for those things you might not think about.This week, Simon joins Kieran to discuss how you properly organise a picnic!

Twenty years ago, YouTube had its first ever video uploaded to the site, ‘Me at the zoo’, but it was not as big as ‘Charlie Bit My Finger’, one of the original viral hits dating back almost 17 years!Kieran is joined by Charlie Davies-Carr and his father Howard who recorded it, alongside Elaine Burke, Presenter of ‘For Tech’s Sake’ to discuss the video, and the impact YouTube has had.

California is suing Donald Trump over his sweeping tariffs, claiming the current US President is abusing emergency powers to reshape the global economy and this steps outside the president's powers.What are the key arguments in this case being brought by California Governor Gavin Newsom, and does it have a chance to be successful?Nick Akerman, former Assistant US Attorney and former Watergate Prosecutor joins Kieran to discuss.