Best Kieran Lifteds Podcasts (2024)

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Paris Olympics Update 10:45

2h ago10:45

10:45

Ger Gilroy, From Off The Ball Joined Kieran to give on an update on Day 6 of the action at the Paris Olympics

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Is barbequing a Man’s Domain? 15:00

2h ago15:00

15:00

We are finally get the sunshine we have so craved this summer and with the sun, comes the barbeque. But who will be standing at barbeque? Newstalk's Simon Tierney has been writing for The Journal and says that we have genderised the barbeque and that it is a man’s domain. Simon and Holly Dalton, Chef and Director of Conbini Condiments joined Kieran…

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Why has Irish Rail had to warn people not to rummage through bins looking for discarded bottles and cans? 11:24

12h ago11:24

11:24

Irish Rail has had to put up warning signs telling people not to rummage in station bins for bottles and cans worth money under the Deposit Return Scheme. Is this a sign that people are buying into the new system? Broadcaster and Columnist, Wendy Grace and David Hall CEO of iCare Housing and CEO of Lifeline Serivces spoke to Kieran about what they…

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What more needs to be done to reduce deaths on our roads? 10:19

3h ago10:19

10:19

With 5 road deaths on our roads in 48 hours this weekend, What more needs to be done to reduce deaths on our roads? Kieran spoke to Vice President of the Irish Road Victims Association, Leo Leighio about this

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New feature film set to be made about the Football World Cup in 2002 18:49

2d ago18:49

18:49

A new film is set to be released detailing Roy Keane and Mick McCarthy's infamous falling out ahead of the 2002 World Cup. Steve Coogan, is reportedly penned to play Mick McCarthy. Kieran was joined by Jason McAteer, former Republic of Ireland International, and Mario Rosenstock, Irish comedian and creator of the Gift Grub, on Today FM to discuss t…

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How often are you watching the sheets? 14:07

24m ago14:07

14:07

A new survey carried out by curries has found 26% wash their bed sheets only once a month and 5% of those surveyed admitting to not knowing what ANY of the symbols on the machine mean. Should we take washing our clothes more seriously? Kieran was joined by Counselling Psychologist and Lecturer in TU Dublin, Leslie Shoemaker and Today FM’s Cathal OS…

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Ger Gilroy at the Olympics 11:02

2h ago11:02

11:02

The Olympic Opening Ceremony is taking place in a little while but Ger Gilroy from Off the Ball ,who is in Paris, has already been to a ceremony of sorts, where the flag bearers were revealed. Ger joined Kieran on the show to fill him in

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Should Cork have a gondala lift system?? 4:51

3h ago4:51

4:51

Writing in the examiner this week, Columnist Michael Moynihan suggested Cork City need to get more creative with their transport by introducing the likes of Gondala lifts... Michael spoke to Kieran about this..

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You Are What You Eat:Mackeral 12:15

6h ago12:15

12:15

Aisling Larkin, Mindful Eating Coach and TV Chef, joined Kieran today to chat through some food. This week, Mackeral is taking centre focus

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How fans are getting ready for the All Ireland Final 6:57

2h ago6:57

6:57

Despite the fanfare around the Olympics, the main event for Irish sport this weekend remains the All Ireland Final, and fans from Galway and Armagh will be flocking to Dublin in their droves and both counties look to secure their first title in over 20 years. Róisín Murtagh, PRO of Crossmaglen Rangers and Padraig Lally All Ireland winner with Galwa…

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JD Vance resurfaced comments 14:00

2h ago14:00

14:00

Now, footage has resurfaced this week of JD Vance suggesting that the US is ran by childless cat ladies. Friends Actress Jennifer instagram took to Instagram to say she couldnt believe the comments. Well did JD have a point or did he take it too far? Joining Kieran to discuss this was Columnist with the Irish Independent, Ian O’Doherty and Journali…

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What to Watch: Free Solo, Dirty pop 10:49

2h ago10:49

10:49

Sarina Bellissimo, Presenter of The Bellissimo Files Podcast and Newstalk’s own Sue Murphy joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to review the latest TV and movie releases…

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Emma Fogarty 7:02

3h ago7:02

7:02

Actor Colin Farrell is marking a significant birth of his close friend Emma Fogarty Emma is Ireland’s longest-surviving person with epidermolysis bullosa or (EB), and has survived cancer twice and is celebrating her “miracle” 40th birthday. Colin in her honour, will be running the Irish Life Dublin Marathon in October with the aim of raising €400k …

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Newstalk Poll shows majority of parents of children don’t think sport is accessible and affordable 15:12

3h ago15:12

15:12

According to a new Newstalk Amarach Poll, 58% of parents of children under 18 don’t think sport is accessible and affordable for families. What effect does this have on communities when young people can’t access sporting facilities and what can be done to improve this? Tom Magee Liberty Saints Rugby Club President and Gary Gannon, Social Democrats …

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How to combat bedbugs when abroad, 7:35

4h ago7:35

7:35

Looking back to last year's Rugby World Cup in France, one issue had Travellers in a tizzy, and that was bed bugs. So should you still be concerned if you are heading off the France for the Olympics and what can you do to make sure you don’t let the bed bugs bite. Trevor Hayden, Managing Director Complete Pest Control spoke to Kieran and gave him a…

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How one local authority is using community engagement to combat unrest over those seeking international protection 10:12

4h ago10:12

10:12

“Community engagement” has been a consistent talking point in the conversation around housing international protection applicants, but one local authority actively doing it is South Dublin County Council. Alan Edge is an Independent Councillor for South County Dublin and he spoke to Kieran about this…

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Where is the love when texting your partner 11:55

4h ago11:55

11:55

When it comes to communicating with our nearest and dearest, why is it we are the least loving towards them? We send snappy or blunt texts to partners but treat colleagues and strangers with more affection nearly? Mary McCarthy has been writing about this in her column in the Irish Independent and she and Nimah Maher, Commercial Creative Director w…

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The Shopping Trolley Hotline: Chutney 8:39

2h ago8:39

8:39

It’s time once again for the Shopping Trolley where we review the same product from various stores and as ever I’m guided by expert shopper Simon Tierney Today Simon takes Kieran through the price of chutney

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More Reaction to RTE Funding announcement 16:22

5d ago16:22

16:22

We’ve been discussing all evening news that €725m of public funding has been guaranteed for the national broadcaster over the next three years... For more analysis on the subject, Kieran was joined by Terry Prone Chairman of the Communications Clinic and Willie O'Reilly, Former RTE employee and media commentator and by Jane from Wexford has also go…

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Ireland Rugby Sevens 3:49

3h ago3:49

3:49

The Ireland Rugby Sevens have kicked off their 2024 Olympic Campaign this afternoon against South Africa. The boys in green will up again tonight at 8pm when they face Japan. To give her latest reaction, Former Irish International Fiona Hayes Spoke to Kieran

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Tech Takeover: what is save elope? 9:05

5d ago9:05

9:05

Jess Kelly, Newstalk’s Technology Correspondent and host of ‘Tech Talk’ joined Kieran for the Tech Takeover. This week, Jess tells us what save elope is

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Political reaction to RTE funding announcement 15:05

3h ago15:05

15:05

So should the government have gone with greater reform when it comes to the funding announcement with RTE? Kieran got the views from Cathal Crowe ,Fianna Fáil TD for Clare and by Aengus O Snodaigh Sinn Fein Spokesperson on Gaeilge, the Gaeltacht, Arts and Culture and TD for Dublin South Central.

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Top tips to organise the dreaded junk drawer! 5:23

2h ago5:23

5:23

We all have them .. the dreaded drunk drawer...So how can we keep on top of it and not let our drawers get out of hand? Kieran spoke to Sarah Reynold Founder of Organised Chaos about keeping them clean

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Access to cash bill 10:31

3h ago10:31

10:31

An Access To Cash Bill has gone to cabinet today... It will ensure protection of cash and access to ATMS, however it falls just short of ensuring shops accept cash. So should we be embracing a cashless society? Kieran was joined by Independent TD Mattie McGrath and John Lowe from Money Doctor.ie.

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Has the government given RTÉ a blank cheque? 20:54

3h ago20:54

20:54

The Government is guaranteeing €725 million of public funding for the national broadcaster over the next three years. Media Minister Catherine Martin can’t say how much of an extra bailout RTÉ will get each year on top of the existing TV licence. Kieran was joined by Sean Defoe, Newstalk's Political Correspondent, Eamon Delany Author and Columnist …

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Is the influence of Andrew Tate a ‘National Emergency’? 15:34

3h ago15:34

15:34

Senior Police Officer in the UK, Maggie Blyth has described the influence of the likes of Andrew Tate ‘terrifying’ and a ‘national emergency’ So what is the influence Andrew Tate and those like him have on young people? Newstalk Reporter, Sheila Naughton and Psychotherapist and CEO of the Beacon of light counselling centre in Clondalkin, Geoffrey M…

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The Bookshelf with Ailbhe Smyth 16:23

6d ago16:23

16:23

Activist and campaigner Ailbhe Smyth, joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to discuss some of her favourite books...

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Will the ban on XL bullys work? 4:33

3h ago4:33

4:33

Now proposals have been made to follow suit with the UK with the ban on XL Bullys dog in the wake of increased attacks by dogs. Will this actually work? Retired Doctor, Dr Joe Moran, joined Kieran on the show..

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Sinn Féin Migration Policy 16:05

3h ago16:05

16:05

Sinn Féin have today unveiled a new policy on immigration that promises an audit of communities and their services before asylum seekers are earmarked for an area. Deputy Leader of Sinn Fein, Pearse Doherty, And Patrick Costello, Green Party Justice Spokesperson spoke to Kieran to give their view on the policy.…

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That's Not My Name! 6:44

6d ago6:44

6:44

Camilla, Kamayla, Kameela. These are just some of the mispronunciations US VP Kamala Harris has had to put up with over the years. So why are we so rubbish at pronouncing each other's names? A rarely misnamed Sarah Madden reports:

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New Olympic Sports - Break Dancing 6:11

2h ago6:11

6:11

Now, the Olympics are kicking off this Friday, and many will be glued in to have a look at all the classic games. But there are some new additions this year. One such addition to the games is break dancing and Irish competitor, Cian Mulcahy aka Bboy Cian, who is an award winning break dancer, joined Kieran on the show.…

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US Secret Service Director resigns following Donald Trump assassination attempt 4:58

2h ago4:58

4:58

US Secret Service Director , Kimberly Cheatle has resigned in the aftermath of the attempted assassination of Donald Trump. University of Galway Law Lecturer, Larry Donnelly gave his reaction to Kieran on the show.

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Could retraining courses for dangerous drivers lower the death seen on the roads? 8:04

2h ago8:04

8:04

The Minister of State at the Department of transport, James Lawless, is considering bringing forward legislation that would require motorists found to be speeding or engaging in dangerous driving to undergo retraining courses. Kieran was joined by Minister, James Lawless to discuss this further.

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One fifth of all the country’s electricity usage comes from Data Centres 17:18

1h ago17:18

17:18

Figures released today show that data centres used more than a fifth of all the electricity consumed in the country last year. Kieran was joined by Darragh Cassidy, Head of Communications with Bonkers.ie and by Jerry Mac Evily, Head of Policy at Friends of The Earth for reaction to these figures.

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Sinn Fein President, Mary Lou Mcdonald 16:27

2h ago16:27

16:27

Sinn Fein President, Mary Lou Mcdonald joined Kieran on the show to chat about recent events in Coolock.

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The Kids Clinic: The importance of E numbers 6:54

2h ago6:54

6:54

This week on the Kids Clinic, registered Dietician at Eatwell.ie, Sarah Keogh, tells Kieran of the importance of E numbers.

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One week on from protests, Kieran visits Coolock. 21:34

3h ago21:34

21:34

A week after angry protests took place in Coolock where gardaí were injured following clashes with protesters, Kieran took a visit out too Coolock and spoke with some locals there.

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The Shopping Trolley Hotline: Are we being ripped of when it comes to groceries? 10:50

3h ago10:50

10:50

Newstalk's own, Simon Tierney joined Kieran for the series 'The Shopping Trolley Hotline'. The series will give listeners pause when they’re filling their trolleys, to consider their options. This week Simon shared result of his deep dive into the price of shopping on this island.

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Who is Kamala Harris? 13:09

3h ago13:09

13:09

As Kamala Harris looks set to run as the Democratic Nominee for the next President of the United States , Kieran was joined by David McCuan, Professor and Chair in the Political Science Department at Sonoma State University and by Tom Del Beccaro Former vice chairman of the California Republican Party and author of lessons of the American civilisat…

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Should religion be taught outside of school hours? 11:48

2d ago11:48

11:48

Alan Whelan, President of Catholic Secondary School’s Parent’s Association, and Simon Lewis, who is the Primary Education Officer for Education Equality Ireland joined Kieran on the show for debate.

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Winners and Sinners 28:24

2h ago28:24

28:24

Every week Kieran Cuddihy will be joined by writer and broadcaster, Keith Walsh and Saoirse Hanley, Features writer at the Independent to look back on the week that was, but with a few twists…

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What can we expect from Cork v Clare? 11:01

11d ago11:01

11:01

Clare and Cork face each other for the All-Ireland Hurling Final this weekend. So, who do we expect to win, and what level of play will we see on the field? To discuss, Kieran is joined by Colm Galvin, Former Clare Player, All-Ireland winner and All-Star, and Jimmy Barry Murphy, Cork’s 1999 All-Ireland SHC winning Manager.…

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You Are What You Eat: Potatoes 10:49

43m ago10:49

10:49

Aisling Larkin, Mindful Eating Coach and TV Chef joined Kieran to show the true power of our humble potato!

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How to make the most out of your luggage! 5:26

20m ago5:26

5:26

With carry-on allowances and flights getting smaller and smaller, Travel Writer and Broadcaster, Melanie May joins the show to tell you how to pack smarter for the holidays.

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Sport with Ger Gilroy 7:10

25m ago7:10

7:10

Off The Ball's Ger Gilroy joined Kieran Cuddihy on The Hard Shoulder to review the week in sport and look ahead to the weekend action…

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What is to be gained from a Covid inquiry? 7:33

1h ago7:33

7:33

A Covid inquiry is to be announced and its personnel appointed before the return of the Dáil in September, but what should we be looking to gain from it? To discuss, Kieran is joined by Regina Nolan, member of Care Champions Ireland and John McGuinness, Fianna Fáil TD and Chair of the Joint Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform.…

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It’s July - why is the weather so bad?

11d ago

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As the final leg of July approaches, it is safe to say that this Irish Summer has been a damp squib. What has been the general assessment of the weather, and what effect does bad weather have on you? Comedian Jim Elliot, Mary McCarthy, Columnist with the Irish Independent and Iseult White, Psychotherapist and author join Kieran to discuss.…

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The world IT outage’s massive impact 10:29

1h ago10:29

10:29

IT systems worldwide were hit today by an outage as a result a bug in an update by Cybersecurity giant Crowdstrike. It caused havoc the world over from grounding flights, TV stations stopped broadcasting, transport was delayed and some banking systems had difficulties. To discuss the impact, Kieran is joined by Paul Delahunty, Chief Information Sec…

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How excited are you for the All-Ireland Final? 15:29

1h ago15:29

15:29

This Sunday, Clare and Cork face off in Croke Park to decide who gets to lift the Liam McCarthy Cup. Joining Kieran to discuss the excitement is Broadcaster and Presenter Jacqui Hurley and Newstalk’s own Henry McKean, who was out gauging interest from the public.

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059 - Marika Hart - The Top 7 Things I Have Learnt On My Journey As A Physiotherapist 1:15:55

4h ago1:15:55

1:15:55

In this interview, Antony interviews his co-host Marika about some of the lessons she has learnt along her journey as a physiotherapist (including sharing some of her big mistakes!). Marika Hart is an APA-titled Musculoskeletal and Continence and Pelvic Health Physiotherapist. She started her journey in Perth, before heading to London, Melbourne an…

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