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
July 14, 2026
The Ultimate Guide: Beaches in Europe
<p>Every week for The Ultimate Guide on The Hard Shoulder, Fionn Davenport takes a closer look at some of the fantastic destinations to visit around the world.</p><p>This week, Fionn joined Ciara and Shane to give the ultimate guide to beaches in Europe!</p>
July 14, 2026
IMRO calls for cross-party support to protect music artists from AI
<p>IMRO has called for strong cross-party support for a motion which was before the Dáil today discussing the protections for Irish Artists in the Era of Artificial Intelligence.</p><p>Joining us to discuss this is Iain Archer, formerly of Snow Patrol and Chair of the Ivors Academy All Ireland Council.</p>
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<p>The parents of Grace Lynch have today appeared before the Oireachtas Justice Committee, speaking about the issue of scrambler bikes and public safety.</p><p>Newstalk’s Chief Reporter Barry Whyte has been covering this, and joins Shane to discuss.</p>
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- What is The Hard Shoulder Highlights?
<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?
This podcast updates daily.
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