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The Hard Shoulder on Newstalk. Join us every weekday afternoon from 4-7pm for a round-up of the day’s events, interviews with the people at the centre of the stories – and a bit of craic along the way.
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This week, Ciara Doherty was joined by Off the Ball’s Ger Gilroy and Saoirse Hanley, Feature Writer with the Irish Independent to look back on the week that was, but with a few twists…
Tomorrow will mark ten years since the death of legendary musician, David Bowie. To reflect on his life, Ciara is joined by Musician and Author, BP Fallon.
A fitness executive in the US has sparked debate online following his claims that golf cannot be considered as exercise. He said it’s fun and recreation, but that’s it.To discuss this further, Ciara is joined by Sport Scientist Liam Hughes.
Claire Fullam, Trichologist and owner of Trua and Remi recently got a diagnosis of AuDHD. AuDHD is both autism and ADHD.She joins Ciara to discuss what it’s like to receive this news as an adult.
Off The Ball's Eoin Sheahan joined Ciara Doherty on The Hard Shoulder to review the week in sport and look ahead to the weekend action.
There has been a call for public support for a full inquiry into the Creeslough explosion in 2022.It’s from the parents of Leona Harper, who was 14 when she was killed in the explosion at apartments above the Creeslough service station on October 7th, 2022.The tragedy claimed the lives of 10 local people aged from 5 to 59.Hugh Harper, Leona’s father, joins Ciara Doherty to discuss…
US President Donald Trump has made renewed calls to annex Greenland, but how do locals feel about the situation?Josh Crosbie is in Greenland to hear from the public, and joins Ciara to discuss.
Working age adults in the UK eat the equivalent of 22 crisp bags worth of salt every day, according to research by the British Heart Foundation.What’s the situation in Ireland, do you know how much salt you have every day?Joining Ciara to discuss is Dietician Sarah Keogh.
The Oireachtas Transport committee is to draw up an action plan with the aim of reducing fatalities on Irish roads. To discuss the potential of the plan, Ciara is joined by Chair of the Transport Committee and Fine Gael TD, Michael Murphy, and Jimmy Cleary of Success 4U Driving School.
Sarina Bellissimo, Broadcaster and Presenter of the Bellissimo Files Podcast and Dee Reddy, Entertainment Journalist and Podcaster joined Ciara Doherty on The Hard Shoulder to review the latest TV and movie releases…
ICE kills woman in Minneapolis - what happens now?Mayor of Minneapolis Jacob Frey has demanded that ICE (United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement) leave Minneapolis following the fatal shooting of a woman, who US officials accused of trying to ram federal immigration agents with her vehicle at an apparent immigration enforcement activity in the south of the city.For more on this, Ciara is joined by Boston-based Immigration Attorney, John Foley and Paul Brandus, West Wing Reports Founder.Image: Reuters
Broadcaster Louise Cantillon joins Ciara Doherty for this week’s Thursday Interview!
It has been confirmed that Ireland will vote against the Mercosur trade deal tomorrow. However, it is still expected that the agreement will be approved by the EU.To discuss these developments, Ciara is joined by President of the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association, Denis Drennan, Dan O’Brien, Chief Economist with the Institute of International and European Affairs and Columnist at The Currency, John McGuinness, Fianna Fáil TD Carlow - Kilkenny and Michael Healy-Rae, Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and Independent TD for Kerry.
Céire Sadlier, Irish Times contributor, had a really interesting piece on why she resisted having a phone until the age of 19, despite her parents wanting her to have one, a concept lost on many young people today.She joins Ciara to discuss her own experience, and how that greatly differs to that of her own child's today…
US President Donald Trump has been saying that the US would pull out of dozens of international and UN groups that, as he puts it, operate contrary to their interests.It comes after a week where a Russian-flagged oil tanker was seized, and, of course, the Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was captured.In the days since, his frequent musings about other items on his foreign policy wish list have rung with renewed force, especially his repeated desire for the US to take over Greenland.Joining Ciara to discuss is former United States Ambassador to Denmark, Carla Sands.Image: Reuters
A new report in the UK shows that one in five funerals are opting for the no-frills approach, without mourners or a service. So, are attitudes changing towards funerals closer to home?To discuss this, Ciara is joined by David McGowan of Foley & McGowan’s Funeral Home Sligo, and McGowan’s Crematorium in Colloney, Co Sligo.
Father Stuart McGovern, a former engineer, was ordained for the Diocese of Waterford and Lismore nearly 2 months ago, just ahead of the busiest time of year for his vocation.To discuss his journey behind the decision to enter the priesthood, he joins Ciara.
Life can be full of confusing things, but no need to worry! Every Wednesday, Simon Tierney will be showing you ‘How to do Stuff’ - bringing his best tips for those things you might not think about.This week, Simon joins Ciara to discuss how you can properly sport a moustache!
For this week’s Tech Takeover, Jess Kelly, Newstalk’s Technology Correspondent joins Ciara Doherty to discuss the ‘Ship Accounts’ trend and why it’s causing issues in schools.
Every week for The Ultimate Guide 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 Ciara Doherty to give the ultimate guide to Pisa in Italy!
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