The Thursday Interview on The Hard Shoulder

Oct 31 2024 126 ep. 19 mins 19

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The Hard Shoulder sits down with public figures from the world of sport, politics, entertainment and business for wide-ranging chats about their life stories. Sponsored by McGuigan Wines.

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The Thursday Interview: Frances Fitzgerald

Oct 31 2024 24 mins

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.

The Thursday Interview: Jim Gavin

For this week’s Thursday Interview, Kieran Cuddihy is joined by legendary GAA manager and Chairperson of GAA Football Review, Jim Gavin!

The Thursday Interview: Rita Ann Higgins

Oct 10 2024 16 mins

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.

The Thursday Interview: Sharlene Mawdsley and Terry Kennedy

Oct 03 2024 15 mins

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,

The Thursday Interview: Roddy Doyle and ‘The Woman Behind the Door’

Sep 26 2024 17 mins

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!

The Thursday Interview: Ciaran Cuffe

Sep 12 2024 16 mins

Its time for the Thursday Interview on the Hard Shoulder and Kieran Cuddigy was joined by Former Green Party MEP, Ciaran Cuffe.

The Thursday Interview: John Paul Phelan

Sep 05 2024 15 mins

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.

The Thursday Interview: Brian Dobson

Aug 29 2024 17 mins

Joining Kieran Cuddihy for this week's edition of the Thursday Interview is no other then the distinguished former RTE Broadcaster Brian Dobson

The Thursday Interview: Sarah Rees Brennan

Aug 22 2024 12 mins

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!

The Thursday Interview: Jordan Conroy

Aug 15 2024 15 mins

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!