The Thursday Interview on The Hard Shoulder

Social Media Content Creator and Host of the ‘No One Else Will Listen' podcast Bonnie Ryan joins Kieran Cuddihy for this week's Thursday Interview!

Independent Senator Frances Black joins Kieran for this week's Thursday Interview!

Leinster and Ireland Rugby Player Robbie Henshaw joined Kieran for this week's Thursday Interview!

Actor and Writer Don Wycherley joins Kieran for this week's Thursday Interview!

One of the most successful and celebrated Crime Journalists in Ireland and the host of the ‘CrimeWorld' Podcast, Nicola Tallant, joins guest host Anton Savage for this week's Thursday Interview!

Actor and Musician Steve Wall joins Kieran for this week's Thursday Interview!

Broadcaster Sean O'Rourke joins Kieran for this week's Thursday Interview!

Presenter and Ambassador for Coolmine Therapeutic Community Jennifer Zamparelli joined Kieran for this week's Thursday Interview!

RTÉ Broadcaster and Irish Independent Columnist Rick O'Shea joins Kieran for this week's Thursday Interview!

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!Image: @rachelallencooks & @danielcfilms on Instagram

Craig Revel Horwood: director, choreographer, actor and 'Strictly Come Dancing' judge joined Kieran for The Thursday Interview…