The Hard Shoulder

The Hard Shoulder

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Episodes

How can we improve our packed lunches?
Sep 17, 2026 · 8m
Chef Nevin Maguire joins Ciara Aldesco to discuss cost-effective packed lunch ideas amid rising living costs.
What to eat to protect your immunity during flu season
Sep 16, 2026 · 8m
Dietician Sarah Kyo joins The Hard Shoulder to explain why appetite increases in winter and how to protect your immune system during flu season.
How to do Stuff: Breakfast in bed!
Sep 16, 2026 · 11m
Hosts Keira Kelly and Shane Coleman discuss the art of breakfast in bed with guest Simon Tierney, who offers tips on avoiding messy foods and using beanbag trays.
Tech Takeover: EU proposes social media ban for under-13s
Sep 16, 2026 · 10m
Tech correspondent Jess Kelly discusses the proposed EU Kids Act, which aims to ban social media for under-13s and mandate safety-by-design for older teens.
Have we lost the art of dressing up?
Sep 16, 2026 · 9m
Terry Prone and Laura Mullet discuss the shift toward comfort chic, arguing that casual attire often hinders career progression by sending negative signals to employers.
The impact of the three-day abortion wait on women
Sep 16, 2026 · 11m
Deputies Colin Burke and Marie Sherlock debate the mandatory three-day waiting period for abortion services in Ireland.
Murdered and banished discuss the latest episode of The Traitors Ireland!
Sep 16, 2026 · 9m
Janet and DJ join The Hard Shoulder to dissect their recent elimination from The Traitors, arguing that the remaining players ignored clear evidence…
Metrolink estimated to cost between €14.5 and €17.5 billion
Sep 16, 2026 · 11m
Lorraine O'Connor, CEO of Transport Infrastructure Ireland, joins The Hard Shoulder to discuss the Metrolink project's revised cost estimate of €14.
The Ultimate Guide: City Breaks
Sep 15, 2026 · 13m
Travel journalist Owen Curry joins Kira Kelly and Shane Coleman to provide an ultimate guide to planning a value-packed city break.
The Bookshelf with Chupi Sweetman
Sep 15, 2026 · 9m
Tupy Sweetman, founder of Irish heirloom jewelry company Chupi, joins The Hard Shoulder to share her book recommendations.
What is the annual cost of car ownership?
Sep 15, 2026 · 6m
Hosts Kira Kelly and Shane Coleman discuss a study revealing that 72% of motorists underestimate their annual car running costs by roughly €1,000.
Jury gives narrative verdict in Noah Donohoe case - latest updates
Sep 15, 2026 · 5m
This episode covers the inquest findings into the death of 14-year-old Noah Donahue in Belfast.
IRHA say fuel prices will not fall before Government’s November 1st deadline
Sep 15, 2026 · 6m
Ger Hyland, president of the Irish Road Haulage Association, argues that the government must subsidize biofuels to ensure a viable transport sector as fuel supports unwind in November.
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