• 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?
    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!
    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
  • Louvre’s CCTV system password was “LOUVRE”!
    Nov 7 2025

    The Louvre is facing fresh scrutiny over its security deficiencies following an 80-million-euro heist last month, as it was revealed that the password for the museum’s video surveillance was “LOUVRE”.

    Joining Ciara Doherty to discuss this is Elaine Burke from the ‘For Tech's Sake’ podcast.

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    10 mins
  • Sport with Mick McCarthy
    Nov 7 2025

    Off The Ball's Mick McCarthy joined Ciara Doherty on The Hard Shoulder to review the week in sport and look ahead to the weekend action…

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    10 mins
  • Why do BreastCheck targets keep getting missed?
    Nov 7 2025

    BreastCheck looks set to miss its screening target for a third year in a row.

    The national screening programme for breast cancer screens symptom-free women aged between 5 and 69 – and the target set was 219,000.

    However, it is expected that just 170,000 will be screened…

    Joining Ciara Doherty to discuss this is Amy Nolan, Director of Clinical Affairs at the Irish Cancer Society and the Green Party’s Hazel Chu.

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    13 mins
  • What are the best and worst Irish representations on screen?
    Nov 7 2025

    American TV series ‘Bob’s Burgers’ has received praise in Ireland following their recent portrayal of an old Irish mammy, and it got us thinking: what are some of the best and worst Irish representations on both the big and small screen?

    To discuss this, Ciara Doherty is joined by Arts Journalist and Film Critic, Chris Wasser.

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    11 mins
  • Former Prince Andrew summoned in the US over Epstein claims
    Nov 7 2025

    Former Prince Andrew has been ordered to appear before US Congress over ongoing investigations into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. It comes just days after King Charles stripped his brother of his “Prince” title following renewed scrutiny of his links to Epstein.

    Joining Ciara Doherty with more on this is Mark Paul, London Correspondent for the Irish Times.

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    8 mins