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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.

CONVERSATION THAT COUNTS | Ireland’s national independent talk station for news, sport, analysis and entertainment

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The Hard Shoulder Highlights
Episodes
  • Winners and Sinners
    Feb 13 2026

    This week, Shane was joined by Saoirse Hanley of The Irish independent and Ger Gilroy from Off The Ball

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    30 mins
  • Parents of Grace Lynch want scrambler amnesty introduced
    Feb 13 2026

    The parents of 16-year-old Grace Lynch, who was tragically killed by a scrambler close to her home last month, say they do not want any other parent to go through what they are going through.

    This weekend marks three weeks since Grace was killed.

    Her parents Siobhan and Martin have been speaking to our Chief Reporter Barry Whyte…

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    13 mins
  • Are fathers working less than they ever have?
    Feb 13 2026

    New statistics from The Central Bank show fathers with young children are working less hours than they were in 2019, opting to instead to stay home with their children where possible.

    Joining Shane was Off the Balls, Adrian Barry and Jen Hogan features journalist and host of the Conversations with Parents podcast

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    9 mins
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