"I want to save the swans from flying into a suspension bridge."
18 March 2022 - 11 minsIn Bray County Wicklow a new sustainable suspension bridge proposed for Bray Harbour has run into protests from locals who want to save the swans. The 100 swans who live on the River Dargle can't see suspension cables and fly straight into them causing their wings to be damaged or even death, as happens at the Samuel Beckett Bridge in Dublin. Henry McKean travelled to Bray and met locals who care about the welfare of the swans. With Swan conservationist Marcia Nicholson and Bray based vet Pete Wedderburn.
Series Episodes
You Are What You Eat: Pub Grub x South Africa
The Hard Shoulder was LIVE from The Bridge 1859 in Ballsbridge ahead of the Rugby World Cup clash between Ireland and South Africa. TV Chef and Mindful Eating Coach Aisling Larkin joined Kieran to discuss pub grub ahead of the big game tomorrow, joined on this occasion by none other than travel expert Fionn Davenport to discuss the sights to see and places to travel in South Africa...
19 mins
22 September Finished
'A match made in rugby heaven' - BJ Botha previews Ireland v South Africa
The Hard Shoulder was LIVE from The Bridge 1859 in Ballsbridge ahead of the Rugby World Cup clash between Ireland and South Africa. BJ Botha, World Cup Winner with South Africa joined Kieran to preview the game...
6 mins
22 September Finished
'Every night should be Culture Night'
The Hard Shoulder was LIVE from The Bridge 1859 in Ballsbridge. Tonight celebrates Culture Night 2023 all around the country and Jo Mangan, Director of the Performance corporation and Willie White, Artistic Director, Dublin Theatre Festival joined Kieran to discuss...
10 mins
22 September Finished
Ryle Nugent: 'We can't afford to lose tomorrow'
Ryle Nugent, former Head of Sport at RTÉ and legendary commentator, joined Kieran Cuddihy LIVE in The Bridge 1859 in Ballsbridge to preview the Rugby World Cup clash between Ireland and South Africa...
13 mins
22 September Finished
TMO: 'We need to try and put a limit on the number of interactions throughout a match'
The Hard Shoulder was LIVE from The Bridge 1859 in Ballsbridge ahead of the Rugby World Cup clash between Ireland and South Africa. Newstalk's Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly joined Kieran to discuss the presence of technology and AI in sport...
6 mins
22 September Finished
'We need a bit of luck' - Henry meets fans ahead of Ireland v South Africa
The Hard Shoulder was LIVE from The Bridge 1859 in Ballsbridge ahead of the Rugby World Cup clash between Ireland and South Africa. Henry McKean joined Kieran LIVE from Paris ahead of the game...
10 mins
22 September Finished
