The Hard Shoulder

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...

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 Curr...

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 hav...

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!

Key Ukrainian allies met today in Paris to discuss security guarantees, as they work through the US-brokered plan to end the war with Russia. The leaders of around 35 countries attended the summit known as the ‘Coalition of the Willing’, including American envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner and President Zelenskyy. But, there were indicators this afternoon that the summit may be overshadowed b...

Enoch Burke is expected to initiate legal action against the Disciplinary Appeals Panel. The panel last met before Christmas and will be reconvening to determine whether Burke was fairly or unfairly dismissed by Wilson’s Hospital School. Shane Phelan is Legal Affairs Editor for the Irish Independent, and joins Ciara Doherty to discuss.

Nestlé has recalled a range of their SMA infant formulas and follow-on formulas due to the possible presence of cereulide. To discuss this move by Nestlé, Ciara is joined by Microbiologist and Lecturer in Allergen Management, Dr Orla Cahill. Image: Nestlé

Radio DJ and Presenter Suzanne Kane joins Ciara Doherty to place her favourite book on The Hard Shoulder Bookshelf!

The UK government is considering the implementation of mandatory eye tests for drivers over 70 as part of road safety measures. Should we follow suit here, and at what age should these tests be required from? Joining Ciara to discuss is Arthur Cummins, Ophthalmologist.

Stephen Miller, the US Homeland Security Advisor, spoke with Jake Tapper on CNN and said that Greenland should be part of the United States, and that it’s always been part of President Trump’s plan… Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said in an interview that if the US invades Greenland, it will spell the end of NATO. Six European countries have rallied to support Denmark stating that "Greenl...