The Hard Shoulder Highlights
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<p>The Hard Shoulder Podcast with Ciara Kelly and Shane Colman is your essential drivetime companion—bringing fresh perspective and energy to your drive home. </p><p><strong>CONVERSATION THAT COUNTS | Ireland’s national independent talk station for news, sport, analysis and entertainment</strong></p><p><strong>Listen to Newstalk at </strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://newstalk.com/listenlive"><strong>http://newstalk.com/listenlive</strong></a><strong> | Download the GoLoud app now, the new home for Newstalk</strong></p>
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Recent Episodes
September 22, 2026
The Ultimate Guide: Salzburg
Travel writer Fionn Davenport shares his ultimate guide to Salzburg, Austria, with hosts Ciara and Shane in this interview.
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Host Ciara Kelly interviews Dr. Emmet O’Brien, Chair of ASH Ireland, about the feasibility and impact of banning vape and cigarette sales to those born after 2009.
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The Ultimate Guide: Salzburg
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[…] It's worth pointing out, I think, Ciara, you've been to Salzburg? I have, no, not for a long time. I was there when I was in my teens, and it is... My recollection of it, at least, is that it is a picture postcard city. It is really beautiful. And I remember all the quaint little windows and the shops. I remember Mozart's house. And like, notwithstanding the sound of music being kind of a thematic for the area, Mozart is ubiquitous in Salzburg. Absolutely. Far more than the sound of music, I'd almost argue. Although... A lot has changed in the years since you've been. So it's incredibly popular. […]
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<p>The Hard Shoulder Podcast with Ciara Kelly and Shane Colman is your essential drivetime companion—bringing fresh perspective and energy to your drive home. </p><p><strong>CONVERSATION THAT COUNTS | Ireland’s national independent talk station for news, sport, analysis and entertainment</strong></p><p><strong>Listen to Newstalk at </strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://newstalk.com/listenlive"><strong>http://newstalk.com/listenlive</strong></a><strong> | Download the GoLoud app now, the new home for Newstalk</strong></p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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