Was the decade of commemorations successful?
24 May - 13 mins100 years ago today saw the end of the Irish civil war that had divided counties, communities and indeed households across treaty and anti treaty lines. This anniversary will be marked by events up and down the country, many of which are funded by the ‘Decade of Centenaries’ programme. But just how effective has this programme been in enticing people into the annals of Irish history, especially younger generations?
Dr Mary McAuliffe Director of gender studies UCD and Conor Mulvagh Associate Professor of Modern Irish history in UCD joined Kieran Cuddihy on the show.
Series Episodes
Tuesday Travel: Koh Samui and Chiang Mai
Every week for Tuesday Travel on The Hard Shoulder, Fionn Davenport takes a closer look at some of the fantastic destinations to visit around the world. This week, Fionn joined Kieran to give him tips for a trip to Koh Samui and Chiang Mai...
16 mins
6 December Finished
Helen McEntee expected to pass no confidence motion 'with ease'
Sinn Fein has tabled a motion of no confidence for the Minister of Justice Helen McEntee. Pressure has been mounting on the Justice Minister since the riots, with Mary Lou McDonald describing Minister McEntee’s position as no longer tenable. Kieran was joined by Sean O’Regan, Newstalk Reporter and Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire Sinn Fein Spokesperson on Education & Skills....
12 mins
5 December Finished
Toll prices 'going out of control' - Michael Collins
Toll charges are set to increase from January 1st 2024. The M50 toll charge is set to increase by 40 cent based on your type of vehicle where on national roads could see increases by 50 cent. Kieran was joined by Sean O'Neill Director of Communications with Transport Infrastructure Ireland and Michael Collins, Independent TD...
12 mins
5 December Finished
'Petitions don't cut it!' - Just Stop Oil
Alex de Koning, spokesperson for British Environment group, Just Stop Oil will be speaking at a SciCom event tomorrow at the Aviva Stadium at a conference that focuses on the opportunities and challenges that lay ahead. Alex de Koning joined Kieran on The Hard Shoudler this afternoon...
6 mins
5 December Finished
Referendums on women in the home and concept of family 'a long time coming' - O'Reilly
The Government has today confirmed plans to hold referendums on constitutional references to family and care in March 2024. The proposed referendums will be held on International Women's Day on 8 March would broaden the definition of family beyond marriage in the constitution. Kieran was joined by Senator and Chair of the Green Party Pauline O’Reilly and David Quinn, the head of the Iona Institute.
12 mins
5 December Finished
'We'll give it a rattle' - Davy Russell joins Dancing with the Stars
Winning the Grand National in 2018 with Tiger Roll in 2018 was one of the highlights of a glittering career for one of Ireland’s greatest ever jockeys. However Davy has now decided to swap the racetrack for the ballroom floor as the latest contestant announced in the new series of Dancing with the Stars. Davy Russell joined Kieran on the show this afternoon...
10 mins
5 December Finished
