The Hard Shoulder
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Is more security needed on Irish Rail? - Josh Crosbie Reports
What is the current situation for immigrants in America?
Movies and TV: Margo’s Got Money Troubles, Beef, Hacks
The Thursday Interview: Eva Pau
Sport John Duggan: Silva to leave Man City
How can dental services be approved across Ireland?
How much pressure is Fianna Fáil putting on Micheál Martin?
Why do we love IKEA so much?
Lebanon and Israel agree to ten day ceasefire
Is a social media ban the true answer for under sixteens?
How do we tackle illegal dumping?
Can your car be hacked?
Rare shark washes up on Sligo beach!
Ireland officially has the highest energy prices in the EU
Wish Week: Shane gets waxed!
Sport with John Duggan: Champions League Chat
Tech Takeover: EU age verification app
IMF warns of worldwide recession due to Iran war
Could Madonna appear at Coachella?
What potential fallout is there from the no confidence motion?
When did you have your first drink? - Henry McKean Asks
What is wrong with people’s attitudes to road deaths?
The Ultimate Guide: Barbados
How vulnerable are we to cyberattacks?
Government survives vote of no confidence
US blockades the Strait of Hormuz - what is the impact?
The Bookshelf with Róisín Murphy
Remembering Moya Brennan
Are men not bothered to clean up? - Henry McKean Asks
What safety oversights can Heavy Goods Vehicles have?
Michael Healy-Rae votes against government and resigns
Are we witnessing the death of hardback books?
Minister Martin Heydon on new Government support package
Wish Week: Shane Minto’s Story
Kid’s Clinic: Illnesses with the return to school
Doctors warn of the risks of receiving aesthetic treatments from unqualified practitioners
Did the Government respond quickly enough to fuel protests?
Rise in “false widow spider” bites - should we be worried?
US naval blockade begins - what will the impact be?
Celebrations in Holywood after McIlroy Masters win!
What has the response to the Government support package?
Winners and Sinners
This week, Ciara and Shane were joined by the presenter of Weekend Breakfast on Today FM, Alison Curtis and Saoirse Hanley, Columnist with the Irish Independent, to look back on the week that was, but with a few twists…
Colonel Chris Hadfield discusses the Artemis II mission!
The crew of the Artemis II are due to splash down after their historic lunar flyby.Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen are set to splash down in the Pacific off San Diego at 1.07am GMT, after voyaging further from Earth than anyone before…So, what does it feel like to re-enter the Earth’s atmosphere and splash down?Colonel Chris Hadfield, former Astronaut and best-selling author, joins Ciara to discuss!
How does the water cremation process work?
Water cremation, also known as resomation, may be the future of cremation, while also being better for the environment. But, how does the process work?Joining Shane and Ciara to discuss is Elizabeth Oakes, Founder of Pure Reflections, a resomarium based in Navan, County Meath.
Sport with John Duggan: McIlroy ties lead at the Masters
Off The Ball’s John Duggan joined Ciara and Shane on The Hard Shoulder to review the week in sport and look ahead to the rest of the week's action…
Protestors unhappy with lack of invite to Government meetings
Despite the hopes of those involved in the blockades, no protest leaders were invited to talks today between the IFA, the Hauliers Association and Taoiseach Michael Martin and Tanaiste Simon Harris.James Geoghegan, Spokesperson for the Fuels Protest, joins Ciara to discuss.
If the protest continues - what will happen to Ireland’s fuel supplies?
As blockades continue around the country and people have begun panic buying petrol, concerns have been raised about what these protests will mean for Ireland’s fuel supplies…Joining Shane to discuss is CEO of Fuels for Ireland, Kevin McPartlan.
Have we stopped caring about silverware?
Today, Newbridge Silverware have closed their factory doors, bringing to an end 92 years of making silver-plated cutlery.Have we stopped investing in fine silverware, and if so: why?Tara O’Connor from the Design Table joins Ciara and Shane to discuss.
Michéal Martin on the current state of the fuel protests
Earlier today, Shane was joined by Taoiseach Michéal Martin to discuss the current state of the fuel protests, what could come from the meetings happening, and when we could return to a sense of normalcy…
Movies and TV: California Schemin, The Boys, The Testaments
David O’Callaghan from the Here and Back Again podcast and Dee Reddy, Podcaster and Cultural Commentator joined Ciara and Shane on The Hard Shoulder to review the latest TV and movie releases…