The Thursday Interview on The Hard Shoulder: Recent Episodes
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Many ministers are settling into their new roles this week, but you might remember in 2014 one new appointment raised a few eyebrows when Fine Gael TD Joe McHugh was made Minister for State for Gaeltacht Affairs with only limited Irish.
This sparked a language journey for the former Minister, who has chronicled it in his new book ‘Beidh Tú Alright’. Joe joins Kieran for this week’s Thursday Interview!
Roddy Collins, former League of Ireland Manager and author of ‘The Rodfather’ joins Kieran for this week’s Thursday Interview! Also joining is Roddy’s son, Pádraic 'Podge' Collins.
For this week’s Thursday Interview, Kieran is joined by Danny O’Carroll. He’s best known for his role as Buster Brady on ‘Mrs. Brown’s Boys’, but has recently been appearing on ‘Dancing with the Stars’!
For this week’s Thursday Interview, Kieran is joined by comedian and actor Willa White! After spending time in jail, Willa appeared on Des Bishop’s ‘Joy in the Hood’ and hasn’t looked back. From starring in the award-winning play ‘The Examination’ to being interviewed on the Tommy Tiernan show, Willa has gone from strength to strength.
For this week’s Thursday Interview, guest host Adrian Kennedy is joined by Dublin MEP, Regina Doherty.
For this week’s Thursday Interview, Kieran is joined by Reverend Richard Coles, who used to be a musician with the Communards, a Strictly Come Dancing contestant and recently appeared on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!
One of the founding members of the band ‘The Hothouse Flowers’ as well as a broadcaster in his own right Fiachna Ó Braonáin joins Kieran for this week’s Thursday Interview!
For this week’s Thursday Interview, Kieran is joined by one of Ireland’s finest drag performers, known on the stage as Veda and the co-host of the ‘Poz Vibes’ podcast.
Enda McGrattan joins the show!
For this week’s Thursday Interview, Kieran is joined by Comedian and Podcaster, Jarlath Regan!
For this week’s Thursday Interview, Kieran is joined by Gary O’Hanlon, Executive Chef of the K Club!
‘Running from Office: Confessions of Ambition and Failure in Politics’ is a new book by Eoghan Murphy, who served as Minister for Housing in 2017 – 2020.
The book is Eoghan’s honest account on his rise into politics and eventual departure after resignation, and he joins Kieran for this week’s Thursday Interview to discuss.
For this week’s Thursday Interview, guest host Mandy Johnston is joined by former Minister, MEP and Member of the Gender Equality Advisory Committee to the G7, Frances Fitzgerald.
For this week’s Thursday Interview, Kieran Cuddihy is joined by legendary GAA manager and Chairperson of GAA Football Review, Jim Gavin!
In 1986, Rita Ann Higgins’ first book ‘Goddess on the Mervue Bus’ was published, and since then she has captured the essence of Irish life and being alive.
Her latest publication is called ‘The Long Weekend’ and she joins Kieran for this week’s Thursday Interview to discuss the new book, and her career so far.
For this week’s Thursday Interview, Kieran Cuddihy is joined by two Irish Olympians: Rugby Sevens Terry Kennedy and Olympic Sprinter, Sharlene Mawdsley.
They are working with Zambrero through their Plate4Plate initiative, in partnership with Rise To Hunger. Zambrero has set a global goal to donate 100 million meals by 2025.
There will be a special event this Saturday, October 5th, at St. Mary’s College in Rathmines where volunteers will help pack up to 120,000 meals for those in need…
For this week’s Thursday Interview, Kieran Cuddihy is joined by the author who brought us The Commitments, The Snapper, The Van and Smile - and now, his new book The Woman Behind The Door, which brings back his iconic character of Paula Spencer.
Roddy Doyle joins the show!
Its time for the Thursday Interview on the Hard Shoulder and Kieran Cuddigy was joined by Former Green Party MEP, Ciaran Cuffe.
For this week’s Thursday Interview, Kieran Cuddihy is joined by a stalwart of rural politics in Ireland for over 25 years, who has decided to hang up his boots and step aside.
Deputy John Paul Phelan, Fine Gael TD for Carlow-Kilkenny joins the show.
Joining Kieran Cuddihy for this week's edition of the Thursday Interview is no other then the distinguished former RTE Broadcaster Brian Dobson
For this week’s Thursday Interview, Kieran Cuddihy is joined by renowned bestselling author, whose life experiences have shaped her latest novel, Long Live Evil: Sarah Rees Brennan!
For this week’s Thursday Interview, joining off the back of his olympic campaign with the Ireland 7s Rugby team, Jordan Conroy speaks with Kieran Cuddihy!
Breast Cancer Ireland’s Very Pink run is set to kick off on the 31st August, and one of the Ambassadors is the brilliant Author Cathy Kelly.
She joins Kieran Cuddihy for the Thursday Interview.
For this week’s Thursday Interview, Kieran was joined by Olympic boxer, Michael Carruth
For this week’s Thursday Interview, Kieran Cuddihy is joined by Television Presenter, Producer, and Ambassador for Breast Cancer Ireland, Elaine Crowley!
For this week’s Thursday Interview, guest host Emmet Oliver is joined by business man, entrepreneur and broadcaster, Gavin Duffy!
For this week’s Thursday Interview, Anton Savage’s guest is currently starring in 2:22 A Ghost Story in the 3Olympia Theatre, but you may recognize her as Whitney from Eastenders.
Shona McGarty joins the show!
For this week’s Thursday Interview, Kieran is joined by Irish comedian and the creator of Gift Grub on Today FM, Mario Rosenstock!
For the Thursday Interview, Kieran is joined by co-host of the ‘Poz Vibes’ podcast and HIV Activist, Dr. Robbie Lawlor!
For the Thursday Interview, Kieran is joined by someone who needs little introduction for Newstalk listeners.
Professor of Biochemistry at the school of Immunology in Trinity College, Luke O’Neill, joins to discuss his life and career!
Joining Kieran for the Thursday Interview is Richard Hogan, Family Psychologist and Columnist with The Irish Examiner to discuss his new book ‘Home is where the start is’, which details Richard's life, and navigating life's difficult situations.
A prolific artist by anyone’s standards, Mary Coughlan is celebrating 40 years in music this year with a nationwide tour and brand new music to be released throughout 2024– the first of which is ‘More Like Brigid’, an homage to the original Goddess of Imbolc herself, Brigid of Kildare.
Kieran is joined by Mary Coughlan, Irish singer and actor...
Rachel Allen, Irish Chef and Columnist for the Irish Independent joined Kieran for The Thursday Interview!
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Craig Revel Horwood: director, choreographer, actor and 'Strictly Come Dancing' judge joined Kieran for The Thursday Interview…
Brian Dowling, 98FM presenter, host of the 6 O’Clock Show on Virgin Media One and former Big Brother contestant joined Kieran for The Thursday Interview…
Gerry Hussey, Leading high performance coach, Co-Founder of Soul Space and author joined Kieran for The Thursday Interview...
Bobby Kerr, Presenter of Down to Business on Newstalk joined Kieran Cuddihy on The Hard Shoulder for The Thursday Interview...
Singer Mary Byrne joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder this week for The Thursday Interview...
Alice Leahy, Director of Alice Leahy Trust joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder this week for The Thursday Interview...
Dermot Murnaghan, award-winning journalist, joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder for The Thursday Interview...
This week for the Thursday interview Kieran sat down with, RTE Presenter Blathnaid Ni Chofaigh to reflect on her love for the Irish language, joining RTE at 18 and how her career progressed and turned out.
Aslan's Billy McGuinness and the newest member of the band, frontman Lee Tomkins joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder for The Thursday Interview...
Eoin Ó Broin, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Mid-West joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder for The Thursday Interview...
Éanna Ní Lamhna, Biologist, environmentalist, broadcaster and author joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder for The Thursday Interview...
Former Irish Rugby International, Tony Ward joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder for The Thursday Interview...
Singer and 1993 Eurovision winner Niamh Kavanagh joined Kieran Cuddihy on The Hard Shoulder for The Thursday Interview...
Fine Gael TD Richard Bruton joined Kieran Cuddihy on The Hard Shoulder for The Thursday Interview...
David Norris, Independent Senator and civil rights activist joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder for The Thursday Interview...
Cork GAA Legend, Jimmy Barry Murphy joined Kieran Cuddihy for The Thursday Interview...
Alan Hughes, Ireland AM presenter and Pantomime Legend joined Kieran for The Thursday Interview to talk about his life and career...
Author Emma Donoghue joins Anton for The Thursday Interview to talk about her life of writing, what it means to be Irish-Canadian, and how society has changed over the last number of years.
Hannah Tyrrell, former Shamrock Rovers Footballer, Irish Rugby International and All Ireland winner with Dublin joined Kieran for this week's Thursday Interview...
James Carville, US political consultant, author, commentator was Kieran's guest on The Thursday Interview...
John Treacy, former CEO of Sport Ireland and Irish Olympian was Kieran's guest on The Thursday Interview...
Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Paschal Donohoe was Kieran's guest on The Thursday Interview...
Mayo legend and All Ireland winning club player with Ballina David Brady joined Kieran to talk about his life linked with Gaelic, the importance of community and why connections he made during the Covid years are still important to him.
The voice waking you up in the mornings, broadcadting legend and Today FM presenter Ian Dempsey was Kieran's guest on The Thursday Interview.
The voice of countless sporting events is also now known as a classical music connoisseur! George Hamilton was Kieran's guest on The Thursday Interview.
Kieran Cuddihy sits down with the former Irish Olympic sprinter, David Gillick to talk about his life, career and taking up running again...
On the 5th anniversary of the vote to repeal the eighth amendment, Labour Party leader Ivana Bacik joined Kieran for The Thursday Interview.
Declan Buckley is a Broadcaster, Writer, performer and one half of So You Think You're An Adult on Moncrieff. He joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder for The Thursday Interview...
Kieran Cuddihy sits down with the former Secretary General of the Department of Finance John Moran to talk about public life, as well as his cancer diagnosis.
This week Des Bishop sat down with Nora Casey, the business women and entrepreneur, to chat about her life and career.
Kieran was joined for The Thursday Interview by a man who recently retired as a reporter in RTE after a distinguished career.Tommie Gorman has a unique perspective on Northern Ireland, the Troubles and more after covering the North for two decades.Tommie Gorman joined Kieran LIVE in Boston to discuss his life and career...
Former World Snooker champion, Ken Doherty joined Kieran for The Thursday Interview to discuss his life and career...
Broadcasting legend and former lead of The Sunday Game on RTÉ, ,Michael Lyster joined Kieran for The Thursday Interview to discuss his life and career...
Three time Olympian, world champion in the 5000m and Irish running legend, Eamonn Coghlan joined Kieran for The Thursday Interview to discuss his life and career...
Journalist and broadcaster, Mark Little joined Kieran for The Thursday Interview to discuss his life and career...
Independent Senator and security analyst, Tom Clonan joined Anton Savage for The Thursday Interview to discuss his life and career...
The Wolfe Tones legend, Brian Warfield joined Kieran for The Thursday Interview to discuss his life and career...
Dublin City Councillor, Mannix Flynn joined Kieran for The Thursday Interview to discuss his life and career...
Kieran Cuddihy was joined for The Thursday Interview by comedian, author and one half of Dermot & Dave on Today FM, Dermot Whelan...
For The Thursday Interview this week, Kieran was joined by a regular contributor to the show and one of Ireland's leading independent film and television producer, John Kelleher to discuss his life and career...
Irish Olympic race walker and Breakfast Presenter for Cork’s RedFM, Rob Heffernan joined Emmet Oliver for The Thursday Interview to discuss his life and career...
Chef, food writer, author, and proprietor of Ballyknocken House & Cookery School, Catherine Fulvio joined Kieran for The Thursday Interview to discuss his life and career...
For The Thursday Interview this week, Kieran was joined by former England and Lions hooker, and World Cup winner, Steve Thompson MBE...
Comedian, Justine Stafford joined Kieran for The Thursday Interview to discuss her career, what it was like starting out in the comedy scene and her first TV experience...
One of Ireland's greatest songwriters, Phil Coulter, joined Kieran for The Thursday Interview to discuss his life, career and the art of songwriting..
Kieran was joined on the show for The Thursday Interview by broadcaster and journalist, Joanne O'Riordan...
Kieran was joined on the show for The Thursday Interview by broadcaster and journalist, Joanne O'Riordan...
Former State Pathologist of Ireland, Dr Marie Cassidy joined Kieran for The Thursday Interview to discuss her life and career...
Former State Pathologist of Ireland, Dr Marie Cassidy joined Kieran for The Thursday Interview to discuss her life and career...
Opera singer and winner of the first season of Britain's Got Talent, Paul Potts joined Kieran for The Thursday Interview to discuss his life and career...
Opera singer and winner of the first season of Britain's Got Talent, Paul Potts joined Kieran for The Thursday Interview to discuss his life and career...
This week for The Thursday Interview, Kieran was joined by Brendan Ogle from Unite Trade Union to discuss his life and career thus far...
This week for The Thursday Interview, Kieran was joined by Brendan Ogle from Unite Trade Union to discuss his life and career thus far...
It’s 20 years today since Armagh secured their first and only All-Ireland Football Championship, beating Kerry on September 22nd 2002.
The man at the helm for that momentous occasion was manager Joe Kernan, and he joined Kieran for this week’s edition of The Thursday Interview...
It’s 20 years today since Armagh secured their first and only All-Ireland Football Championship, beating Kerry on September 22nd 2002.
The man at the helm for that momentous occasion was manager Joe Kernan, and he joined Kieran for this week’s edition of The Thursday Interview...
Author, Robert Harris joined Kieran for The Thursday Interview to discuss his life and career thus far...
Author, Robert Harris joined Kieran for The Thursday Interview to discuss his life and career thus far...
'The Voice of Big Brother' Marcus Bentley joined Kieran to talk about his career as a voiceover legend, and how getting the Big Brother gig was a genuine 'sliding doors' moment.
Comedian and writer Martin Beanz Warde joined Kieran for the latest edition of The Thursday Interview, as he talked about his journey in comedy, as well as the impact of death in his life.
Author Patrick Radden Keefe joined Kieran for The Thursday Interview on The Hard Shoulder to talk about his life in journalism, as well as to give his reaction to the school shooting in Texas.
Addiction, recovery, striving to prove people wrong, political comedy - comedian Tadhg Hickey joined Kieran on The Thursday Interview to talk about all this and more.
On the week of the 30 year anniversary of her Eurovision win with 'Why Me?', Linda Martin joins Kieran for The Thursday Interview.
Musician John Spillane joined Kieran for The Thursday Interview, as he talked about the new version of 'The Dance Of The Cherry Trees', his upbringing in Bantry and his hopes for the future.
Journalist and activist Eamonn McCann joined Kieran for The Thursday Interview, as he talked about his recent health issues, his activism, and why he has so much hope for the future.
Artist and painter Robert Ballagh was Kieran's guest on The Thursday Interview this week, where he talked about the influence of his father, his habit of getting into trouble, and his advocacy for the Jack and Jill Foundation.
Managing Director of Off The Ball Ger Gilroy, on the week of Newstalk's 20th anniversary, joins Kieran to talk about being with the station from the very beginning.
Hollywood actor and director Richard Schiff joined Kieran for The Thursday Interview, where he talked about recovering from Covid twice, the culture wars and paid tribute to Bruce Willis following his retirement.
As '65 Roses Day' approaches Kieran was joined on The Thursday Interview on The Hard Shoulder by 1992 Olympic boxing champion Michael Carruth.
"Brain Hacker" Keith Barry joins Kieran Cuddihy for this week's edition of The Thursday Interview
Writer, consultant and former adviser to Tony Blair Alastair Campbell joined Kieran for The Thursday Interview, as they talked mainly about the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Dr Niamh Shaw joined Kieran on The Thursday Interview to talk about her continued passion for space, and why it is still her dream to ultimately make it to outer space.
Counsellor and former Armagh footballer Oisin McConville was Kieran's guest on this week's edition of The Thursday Interview. What was it really like growing up beside an army barracks during The Troubles, and what effect did it have on a generation?
Former Ireland international, and Ireland AM anchor Tommy Bowe joined Kieran for The Thursday Interview, where he shared his views on his career, life up North and what he's learning in the world of broadcasting.
Lecturer in Contemporary Islam Amanullah de Sondy joined Kieran to talk about his life and career - including the influence of his Pakistani roots, his mother's Scottish accent, and why he's hopeful for Ireland's future.
CEO of 'Sculpted by Aimee' Aimee Connolly joined Kieran on The Thursday Interview to talk about her life, career, and why she finds it completely 'bonkers' that she's now a judge on the EY Entrepreneur of the Year Panel for 2022.
Journalist and former Conservative MP Matthew Parris joined Kieran on The Thursday Interview to talk about his early life in South Africa, his work as a Conservative MP, his views on gender and sexuality debate, and why Animal Farm gave him a nudge towards Conservatism.
Iconic broadcaster Mary Kennedy joined Kieran on this week's Thursday Interview to discuss her life in Clondalkin, the impact of her parents on her life, and whether she ever considered simply staying a teacher.
Blindboy Boatclub joined Kieran on this week's Thursday Interview to talk about his reasons for remaining anonymous, his life in Limerick and his hopes for the future.
Nigel Owens spoke to Kieran straight from his farm in West Wales, as he joined The Hard Shoulder for this week's Thursday Interview.
Fashion designer Paul Costelloe was Kieran's guest this week on The Thursday Interview, as he spoke about his life in fashion.
From her childhood in South Chicago, to her emigration to Scotland, to her chats with Prince Charles - Bonnie Greer had plenty to share with Kieran on The Thursday Interview this week.
Irish-Syrian journalist Razan Ibraheem joined Kieran for the Thursday Interview, where she talked about her life in Syria as a child, her journey to Ireland, and how it's shaped her.
Senator Michael McDowell talked to Kieran about his life in politics, his hopes for the future and his analysis of the present political landscape on The Thursday Interview.
Entrepreneur, broadcaster and fashion designer Sonya Lennon was Kieran's guest for The Thursday Interview.
Independent TD for Kerry Michael Healy Rae joined Kieran in the Europe Hotel in Killarney for a very special Thursday Interview.
Baz Ashmawy joined Kieran for The Thursday Interview where he talked about his upbringing in Dublin, his father, his Mammy, as well as his hopes for the future.
Prolific author Eoin Colfer joined Kieran on The Thursday Interview to talk about his life in literature.
Former Ryder Cup vice captain, and veteran of two Ryder Cups as a player, Des Smyth joined Kieran to talk about his Ryder Cup experiences, predictions for the 2020 competition, and why golf is so different now to how it used to be.
CEO of the Rape Crisis Centre Noeline Blackwell talked to Kieran about her life in law, her evolving passion for human rights, why she's a 3 year old at heart and why she remains an eternal optimist to this day.
All Ireland winner and former GAA President Nickey Brennan talked about his Kilkenny roots, memorable moments as GAA President, and his hopes for the future of the GAA.
Broadcasting legend Gloria Hunniford joined Anton on The Hard Shoulder to talk about her life in front of the camera, and behind the mic; as well as stories of joy and loss in her personal life.
From Tesco, to X Factor, to panto, to struggling during the pandemic - Mary Byrne described it all to Kieran on The Thursday Interview.
Following the release of his memoir, 'From Rags To Ricky!', Sid Owen, aka Ricky Butcher from Eastenders, joined Kieran for The Thursday Interview on The Hard Shoulder.
Actress and comic Katherine Lynch joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to discuss her fears coming out of lockdown, her family's obsession with GAA and how she would be cancelled if she was to start her career again now.
Kieran was joined this week for the Thursday Interview by Lord David Puttnam to discuss his incredible career. As well as having 10 Oscars and 25 BAFTAs associated with his film production career,he has worked in public policy relating to education, environment and the creative industries since 1998; has a CBE, a knighthood and was appointed to the House of Lords. He also spoke to Kieran about Atticus Education which he currently chairs and how it bridges the gap between technology and education, delivering seminars to universities around the world from his home studio in Skibbereen, County Cork.
Kieran was joined for this week's Thursday interview by founder of IrishCentral, Niall O’Dowd. Niall discussed his move to America, his work with Bill Clinton and the changing landscape of the country he has lived in for the past 43 years.
Larry Bass is one of Ireland's most well know television producers with ShinAwiL productions. He was Kieran's Thursday Interview at the Gateway to Europe launch, chatting about being in business before he left school, learning from failures, and how hiring people who are better than you is a key to success.
Paul Howard joined Anton for The Thursday Interview this week, as he talked about his new children's book, as well as his career in journalism and writing.
Legendary singer Mary Coughlan joins Mark Cagney for The Thursday Interview, where she reflects on the impact her openness about her life has had on her and others, and her joy at making new music.
After what has been a rough year for the much-loved rugby pundit and businessman, Brent Pope joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to discuss the year he's had, as well as talking about his life in sport, broadcasting and business.
Tony Duffin, CEO of Ana Liffey, joins Kieran for the Thursday Interview, and talked about being ‘London Irish’ in south east London, his love of the Pogues, and his journey to helping the homeless.
Legendary concertina player Noel Hill joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to talk about his life in music, and how his life changed after a brutal attack over a decade ago.
Actress and mental health campaigner Mary McEvoy joined Kieran for The Thursday Interview on The Hard Shoulder to discuss her life in TV, her battles with depression, as well as the effects the Dublin bombings had on her.
Singer-songwriter Roisin O joined Kieran on The Thursday Interview to talk about life in lockdown, being part of a family musical dynasty and what she hopes for in the future.
Sport Ireland CEO John Treacy joined Kieran for The Thursday Interview on The Hard Shoulder, where he talked about his life, career, and his hopes for the upcoming Olympics.
Derry and Sallyanne Clarke joined Kieran on the Thursday Interview, as they talk about losing their son, how they lost their nest egg, and where next in their careers.
The irrepressible Joe Brolly joined Kieran on The Thursday Interview to discuss life in lockdown, his upbringing in Derry, his response to what's happening in Northern Ireland, his GAA career in playing and punditry, and so much more.
The Reverend Richard Coles joined Mark on The Thursday Interview on The Hard Shoulder to discuss his life, the death of his partner David, and how he deals with grief - all chronicled in his new memoir 'The Madness Of Grief'.
Comedian, television host and now novelist Mel Giedroyc was Kieran's guest on The Thursday Interview on The Hard Shoulder, where she spoke about her debut book, her father's pride in the family name, her career in television and so much more.
Author Patricia Scanlan had plenty to talk about on this week's Thursday Interview as she talked about life in lockdown, her recent health struggles and her career in writing.
Legendary sports broadcaster Tracy Piggott joined Kieran for The Thursday Interview, where she talked about the struggles of life in lockdown, her upbringing in England, her father's troubles, as well as her hopes for the future.
Stephen and Dave Flynn, a.k.a 'The Happy Pear Twins', were Kieran's guests on The Hard Shoulder for The Thursday Interview; so it was two for the price of one!
Kieran welcomed Vodafone's CEO Anne O'Leary onto The Hard Shoulder for The Thursday Interview. She talked about growing up in Blackrock in Cork, embracing her leadership skills as she grew up, and her vision for the future of Vodafone, and business in Ireland.
From getting his vaccine against Covid 19, to discussing his upbringing in Wexford and then Killiney, to his move to New York, Kieran had plenty to discuss with John Fitzgerald of Fitzgerald Hotels on The Thursday Interview.
Restaurant critic Tom Doorley joined Sinead Ryan for The Thursday Interview, discussing his life in Dublin, his venture into journalism from teaching, his love of food, and his clashes with Marco Pierre White.
Rory O'Neill, aka Panti Bliss, was Kieran's guest on The Thursday Interview this week, where he discussed his life being a drag queen, and how the pandemic has caused such devastation for him, and others in the entertainment industry.
From his upbringing in Newry, to his life in Dublin, to his calling to the priesthood and work with the homeless, Fr Peter McVerry talked to Kieran about his life at the forefront of fighting for social justice.
Ibrahim Halawa joined Kieran on the Thursday Interview this week to discuss his upbringing in Dublin, his family's Egyptian heritage, his feelings a few years on from his imprisonment in Egypt, and his budding career in law.
Channel 4 news anchor Jon Snow was Kieran's guest for The Thursday Interview. He spoke about how his acceptance to one of the best Cathedral boys' choirs in England set him on his life's path at just eight years old, how getting kicked out of university was a life-defining event, and an extraordinary moment where he considered shooting Ugandan president Idi Amin.
From his upbringing in Finglas, to his struggles to come to terms with his heritage, to his career with Dublin and his current work with DCU, Kieran was joined on The Thursday Interview this week by none other than GAA legend Jason Sherlock.
Lifelong campaigner for women's rights, Ailbhe Smyth, was Kieran's guest on The Thursday Interview, as she talked about her middle class upbringing in the 50s, her passion for feminism, her pride at where Irish society has come, her hopes for the future and more.
For this week's Thursday interview, Kieran Cuddihy spoke to Lord Mayor of Dublin Hazel Chu about her parents, her schools years, racism and of course her political career. Listen and subscribe to The Hard Shoulder on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.