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The Hard Shoulder

Newstalk 7329 Episodes Jul 27, 2026

The Hard Shoulder Podcast with Ciara Kelly and Shane Colman is your essential drivetime companion, bringing fresh perspective and energy to your drive home. It features conversation that counts from Ireland's national independent talk station for news, sport, analysis and entertainment. Listen to Newstalk at newstalk.com/listenlive or download the GoLoud app.

Episodes

Celebrating Mayo’s win from MacHale Park! - GAA Panel
Celebrating Mayo’s win from MacHale Park! - GAA Panel Jul 27, 2026 01:07:54 The Hard Shoulder is broadcasting from MacHale Park ahead of a homecoming for Mayo’s historic All-Ireland win!It comes after the team ended a 75-year losing streak after beating Kerry by 1-20 to 1-17 at Croke Park on Sunday.Joining Shane across the show to discuss is:Former Mayo Footballer and 11 time all-star winner Cora StauntonFormer Mayo player Austin O’MalleyPublican in Castlebar Mick ByrneMi
Kids Clinic: The impact of screens on developing brains
Kids Clinic: The impact of screens on developing brains Jul 27, 2026 00:07:19 For this week’s Kids Clinic, Ciara is joined by Ollwyn Moran, Founder of Cognikids and CogniClinic.ie to discuss the impact of screen use on developing brains.
Mayo fans celebrate the win! - Henry McKean Reports
Mayo fans celebrate the win! - Henry McKean Reports Jul 27, 2026 00:07:12 Fans have been queuing for the last few hours to get into MacHale Park after Mayo’s monumental, curse-breaking All-Ireland win.Henry McKean has been meeting fans to get their feelings and hear how they are celebrating, and joins Ciara and Shane to discuss.
What would a waste collection system overhaul look like?
What would a waste collection system overhaul look like? Jul 27, 2026 00:08:04 The Government has been accused of rowing back on plans for a radical overhaul of the household waste collection system.Consultants have been appointed by the Department of the Environment to look at the feasibility of a radical overhaul of the bin collections.The proposed system would give bin companies responsibility for an entire geographic area rather than competing for customers on the same s
Law student charged with possession of explosives - latest updates
Law student charged with possession of explosives - latest updates Jul 27, 2026 00:04:48 A law student accused of transporting a bomb across Ireland has been remanded in custody with consent to bail.Isobella Perrie Sullivan was charged with possession of explosives at a special sitting of Trim District Court in Co Meath on Friday evening after a bomb was intercepted in a car near the Border in Co Monaghan.For more on this, Ciara is joined by Crime Correspondent with the Belfast Telegr
Winners and Sinners
Winners and Sinners Jul 24, 2026 00:29:31 This week, Ciara and Shane were joined by presenter of Weekend Breakfast on Today FM, Alison Curtis and Off the Ball’s Cameron Hill to look back on the week that was, but with a few twists...
US Embassy releases statement condemning Israeli Settlements Bill
US Embassy releases statement condemning Israeli Settlements Bill Jul 24, 2026 00:07:22 The US Embassy has released a statement in reaction to the passing of the Israeli Settlements Bill 2026.It reads:“The Israeli Settlements Bill risks real unintended consequences, particularly for nearly 1,000 U.S. companies and the hundreds of thousands of Irish jobs tied to them. If the goal is to make a meaningful difference for Palestinians, the focus should be on coordinated international effo
Is Marlay Park’s ha-ha wall repair a waste of resources?
Is Marlay Park’s ha-ha wall repair a waste of resources? Jul 24, 2026 00:08:10 Work to restore Marlay Park’s so-called ha-ha wall is set to cost Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council €660,000 plus VAT, with the project now in its final stages, is this yet another example of spending public money frivolously?Joining Shane to discuss is Emmet Malone, Work Correspondent and Assistant News Editor at The Irish Times and Oisín O'Connor, Councillor in the Glencullen - Sandyford are
What is the most important quality of a politician?
What is the most important quality of a politician? Jul 24, 2026 00:10:18 What is the most important quality of any politician? A certain nonchalance.Well, that’s the view of Stephen Collins, former Political Editor with The Irish Times, who joins Ciara to discuss.
MetroLink among nine projects set to be fast-tracked
MetroLink among nine projects set to be fast-tracked Jul 24, 2026 00:12:25 The MetroLink, the Galway City Ring Road and the Greater Dublin Drainage Project are among the nine projects to be designated under the Critical Infrastructure Act 2026.The new legislation, proposed by Minister for Public Expenditure Jack Chambers means that the nine projects are deemed as being of critical national importance, giving them priority status for faster processing and decision-making.
Sport with David Wilson: Jurgen Klopp takes Germany job
Sport with David Wilson: Jurgen Klopp takes Germany job Jul 24, 2026 00:07:39 Off The Ball’s David Wilson joined Ciara and Shane on The Hard Shoulder to review the week in sport and look ahead to the weekend action…
What does your car say about you? - Henry McKean Asks
What does your car say about you? - Henry McKean Asks Jul 24, 2026 00:10:58 Eimear McLysaght writing in the Journal has asked everyone to stop buying balaclava headrests for your car. Saying they carry “sinister” undertones.Henry McKean has been out and about asking: what does your car say about you?He joins Ciara and Shane to share what he’s heard.

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