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  • Russia’s attacks intensify - when will we see an end to the war?

    October 9, 2026 · 8 min

    70 people have been killed in the last couple of days as Russian attacks intensify. Public transport has been targeted, while US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are meeting Ukrainian representatives today. Will there be any actual…

  • Winners and Sinners

    October 9, 2026 · 26 min

    This week, Ciara and Shane were joined by Off the Ball’s Cameron Hill and Saoirse Hanley, Features Writer with the Irish Independent  to look back on the week that was, but with a few twists...

  • Comedian Jack Dee on celebrating 40 years in stand-up!

    October 9, 2026 · 10 min

    Comedian Jack Dee, who is celebrating 40 years in stand-up! This month he returns to Ireland to take us on a memoir of his favourite old jokes and funny anecdotes that have intrigued him for as long as he can remember… He joins Shane to…

  • Sport with Daniel Hussey: First Man City matches after investigation

    October 9, 2026 · 7 min

    Sports Journalist Daniel Hussey joined Ciara and Shane on The Hard Shoulder to review the week in sport and look ahead to the weekend’s action…

  • Do we need an allergy rating system in restaurants?

    October 9, 2026 · 5 min

    Over in the UK, the family of a 12-year-old girl who died after drinking a milkshake made in an unwashed blender at a cafe have called for a dedicated rating that scores food businesses on their allergy management. But, in terms of allergy…

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  • American army to livestream firing squad execution - why?

    October 9, 2026 · 12 min

    The public will be able to watch the execution of a former US Army major by firing squad, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has said. Nidal Hasan, who shot dead 13 unarmed US soldiers at Fort Hood in 2009, will be livestreamed, in what is…

  • Green Party Leader Zack Polanski loses MP race

    October 9, 2026 · 6 min

    Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is back in the news today having been granted £302,000 in compensation after his lease on his former Windsor home was officially surrendered, and Green Party leader Zach Polanski has just failed to become an MP…

  • Should we feel guilty about having a lazy weekend?

    October 9, 2026 · 9 min

    We are typically told to make the best of our weekends: dinner parties, going out, spending time with friends or family - but that isn’t always the case with how we choose to spend our time. What does a good weekend look like, and should…

  • Could winning the lottery end your relationship?

    October 9, 2026 · 8 min

    Winning the lottery might end your marriage, according to a new study women are more likely to leave their partners after a big jackpot. But what does this tell us about our relationships? Joining Ciara to discuss this is Brenda Power…

  • Are food delivery drivers going too fast? - Henry McKean Reports

    October 9, 2026 · 11 min

    Some food delivery companies are planning to track riders’ speeds to halt illegal e-bikes. Conversion kits can turn ordinary bikes into high-powered machines, prompting concerns over dangerous riding, going as fast as €50 km an hour. And a…

  • Movies and TV: Carrie, No Worries if Not, Elsinore

    October 8, 2026 · 13 min

    Sarina Bellissimo, Broadcaster and Presenter of the Bellissimo Files Podcast and Entertainment Journalist Dee Reddy joined Ciara and Shane to review the latest TV and movie releases…

  • Strike roundup - what has been happening recently?

    October 8, 2026 · 6 min

    The public sector workers' strike continues with nurses picketing today. It comes ahead of planned strikes by public sector workers on October 14th and October 21st. For the latest, Shane is joined by Health Correspondent with The Irish…

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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 Listen to Newstalk at http://newstalk.com/listenlive | Download the GoLoud app now, the new home for Newstalk