The Hard Shoulder

Peter Hanly, Actor and Playwright joins Kieran for this week's Thursday Interview!

Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan has passed away at the age of 71, with reporting from TMZ claiming a cardiac arrest as the cause of death.Off the Ball’s Richie McCormack joins Kieran to look back on the wrestling star’s career, life and controversies.

The recent listeria outbreak has resulted in a recall of 141 ready meals. Despite the convenience of store-bought ready meals, the outbreak is a reminder that consumers have little control over how the products are made or what ingredients are used.Ross Golden-Bannon, member of the Irish Food Writers Guild, joins Kieran to discuss how to make DIY ready meals that are healthier and less expensive than store-bought!

If you are struggling to keep your kids entertained this summer, we have got you covered.Can getting the kids to do DIY help alleviate their summer boredom?Peter Finn also known as Pete the Builder and co-host of ‘Home Rescue: The Big Fix’ joins to discuss!Peter’s show ‘Home Rescue: The Big Fix’ returns in September!

Disabled people in Ireland rely on disability allowance, but strict means testing mean these payments are often revoked.Niamh Ní Hoireabhaird, Disability Journalist and advocate, joins Kieran to discuss her own experience, after she was taken off disability allowance for earning €80 over the weekly threshold…

With the news that the previous government's €2 billion retrofitting grant is under review, why is the grant not being taken up by more people? Is it too difficult to avail of, and is it actually saving people any money?Joining Kieran to discuss is former President of the Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland, Carole Pollard.

Basketball Ireland say that they are assessing their next steps after being drawn alongside Israel in the group stages of the EuroBasket 2027 qualifiers.They say they’re extremely alarmed by the ongoing humanitarian situation in Gaza and have spoken to governing body FIBA Europe in order to address some matters. They say that they are also liaising with the players, Sport Ireland and the Government.The women’s team have previously expressed their unhappiness with being forced to make a decision on whether or not to play against Israel, and did refuse to shake hands with Israeli players during a game last year.To discuss, Kieran is joined by former Basketball Ireland player Rebecca O’ Keefe and Social Democrats TD & Spokesperson on Sport, Sinéad Gibney…

Some mortgage providers have seen an uptick in the number of people taking out four person mortgages.As it becomes harder and harder to buy a home in Ireland, is taking out such a mortgage wise?Joining Kieran to discuss is David Hall, CEO of Icare Housing.

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 can make your bed properly!

A recent investigation from The Journal has found that hundreds of cameras from the Chinese company Hikvision are installed in “hospital wards, university campuses and council offices” around the country. The problem? The products are banned for government use in the UK, USA and Australia.For this week’s Tech Takeover, Jess Kelly, Newstalk’s Technology Correspondent joins Kieran to discuss this, and whether or not we should be concerned.