Podcast
The Hard Shoulder
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The Hard Shoulder Podcast with Ciara Kelly and Shane Colman is your essential drivetime companion—bringing fresh perspective and energy to your drive home.
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Movies and TV: Supergirl, The Bear, Jackass
Jun 2500:15:49Tap to summarizeSarina Bellissimo, Broadcaster and Presenter of the Bellissimo Files Podcast and Chris Wasser, Arts Journalist and Sunday Independent Film Critic joined Ciara and Shane on The Hard Shoulder to review the latest TV and movie releases…
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The importance of prostate cancer screening
Jun 2500:07:18Tap to summarizeAs you may have seen on social media recently, TV presenter Jeremy Clarkson spoke out on his experience of being diagnosed with prostate cancer.He encouraged his followers to get tested, stating the vital importance of prostate screening, encouraging followers not to be one of the "12,000 people, men, who die every year in the UK from prostate cancer".Sinn Féin TD Sean Crowe has had his own experience with prostate cancer over ten years ago, and joins Shane to discuss.
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The Thursday Interview: Michael Fry
Jun 2500:11:27Tap to summarizeComedian Michael Fry joins Ciara and Seán for this week’s Thursday Interview!
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Sport with John Duggan: 2 weeks into the World Cup - what we’ve learned
Jun 2500:08:56Tap to summarizeOff The Ball’s John Duggan joined Ciara and Shane on The Hard Shoulder to review the week in sport and look ahead to the week’s action…
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Uisce Eireann warns that Greater Dublin water supply “on knife edge”
Jun 2500:13:31Tap to summarizeA report on the delivery of housing, transport and energy under the National Development Programme has been published. Meanwhile, Uisce Eireann have warned that the Greater Dublin area water supply is “on knife edge”.Joining Shane to discuss is Seán Defoe, Newstalk’s Political Correspondent and Peadar Tóibín, Aontú Leader.
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What are the best ways to fight food price inflation?
Jun 2500:10:04Tap to summarizeThe full impact of recent energy price rises has yet to be felt by Irish grocery shoppers, according to new research published today by the ESRI. But, how can you make sure to get the best value for money when doing your weekly shop?Damien O’Reilly, Lecturer in Retail Management at TUD, joins Ciara to discuss.
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Earthquakes in Venezuela devastate the country - latest updates
Jun 2500:07:53Tap to summarizeEarthquakes in Venezuela have killed at least 164 people, as rescuers continue to search collapsed buildings…Joining Shane to discuss is Head of Unicef Ireland, Peter Power.Image: Reuters
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Phibsborough Tower gets green light to become 150 bedroom hotel
Jun 2500:09:35Tap to summarizeDublin City Council has given the green light to plans for the refurbishment and extension of Phibsborough Tower and its change of use to become a nine-storey 150-bedroom hotel.Joining Shane to discuss this is Social Democrats TD Gary Gannon and Tom Phillips, Managing Director of Tom Phillips and Associates.Image: Archiseek
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Everything you need to know about Dublin’s new ice hockey arena
Jun 2400:06:58Tap to summarizeDublin is set to be the home of ice hockey soon enough as Prime Arena is nearing closer to being a permanent fixture in Cherrywood, Dublin.The multipurpose venue will be home to two Olympic sized ice rinks but can transform into much more for concerts, basketball games, gymnastics, conferences and more besides.Joining Ciara and Shane to discuss is Paula O’Donnell, Business & Project Manager with Prime Arena.Image: Prime Arena Holdings
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Out and about with ‘Fish & Trips’!
Jun 2400:08:01Tap to summarizeNorth County Dublin is home to its fair share of offshore islands. These peaceful havens are where nature and wildlife can thrive undisturbed by the city's influence.Ciara and Shane went aboard on the Naomi Leigh, a boat captained by tour guide Eamon McGrattan, owner of Fish & Trips, which offers sightseeing and marine wildlife tours. They went out to see the sights on the water!
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