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…