The Hard Shoulder

When it comes to the farming industry in Ireland, there is no shortage of challenges for those involved. But, what are the major concerns for farmers today?Joining Kieran to discuss is President of the Irish Farmers Association, Francie Gorman.

How is tech changing the farming industry?Joining Kieran to discuss is Seamus Kenny, Founder of Kilkenny start up Autocoupler and Breifne O'Brien, Tech Journalist with Agriland to discuss!

‘Man flu’ is a term used to describe a mild illness, but with exaggerated symptoms. Men take more sickies on average than women, five sick days a year, compared to just four days for women.So, does this fit the bill for you?Henry McKean has been asking people at the Ploughing Championships, and joins Kieran to share what he’s heard.

Gardaí investigating the disappearance of a missing child have discovered skeletal remains in Donabate, north County Dublin.Newstalk’s Chief Reporter Barry Whyte now joins Kieran from the scene to give the latest updates.

Joining Kieran for a chat at the Ploughing Championships is Antrim Manager Davy Fitzgerald, who is today not looking for Ireland's fittest family, but instead the fittest farmer!

Kieran is joined by two men who, despite having full-time jobs, decided on a career change that would allow them to devote their time to their sport and to the GAA.One is an official Sliotar supplier to the GAA and the other is a master craftsman of ash Hurleys…Liam Mockler from Cúl Sliotars and Adrian Moran from Moran Hurley’s join to discuss!

The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine has published the report of the Commission on Generational Renewal in Farming.The Commission on Generational Renewal in Farming was established to examine a range of issues in the area of farm succession and barriers to entry into the sector for young farmers.The new report has made 31 recommendations across a wide range of areas including Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) supports; pensions; taxation; access to finance; access to land; collaborative arrangements; advisory services; education and training; gender balance; and the overall attractiveness of the sector.Joining Kieran to discuss this and more is Minister for Agriculture, Martin Heydon.

Here in Ireland, the Mexican community is growing, with businesses and events popping up all over the country. How do they celebrate Mexican Independence Day here, and what does Mexican culture look like in Ireland?Newstalk's Alex Alcala Reports!

Kieran is joined by journalist and author Michael Moynihan to discuss his new book: ‘More Than A Game: The GAA and Where It's Going’!

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness month,, and joining Kieran to discuss is Laura Cullinan, CEO of Childhood Cancer Ireland and parent of a survivor to discuss the Gold Ribbon Programme, which was launched to support families of children who are fighting cancer...