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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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The Hard Shoulder Highlights
Episodes
  • Winners and Sinners

    Winners and Sinners
    Nov 7 2025

    This week, Ciara Doherty was joined by Broadcaster Meghan Scully and Comedian Jim Elliot to look back on the week that was, but with a few twists…
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    30 mins
  • Do young people need ‘offline’ spaces?

    Do young people need ‘offline’ spaces?
    Nov 7 2025

    Calls are being made for more offline spaces to be created for the young people of Ireland. To chat about this need and the urgency behind it, Ciara Doherty is joined by Kathryn Walsh, the National Youth Council of Ireland’s Director of Policy and Advocacy.
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    7 mins
  • Meals to warm you up this winter!

    Meals to warm you up this winter!
    Nov 7 2025

    Ahead of what looks set to be a cold and damp weekend, we’re going to be discussing some wintry meals that might warm you up.

    Joining Ciara Doherty to discuss some recipes is TV Chef and Culinary Lecturer, Edward Hayden!
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    6 mins
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