The Hard Shoulder Highlights

The Hard Shoulder Highlights with Kieran Cuddihy on Newstalk.Join Kieran every weekday afternoon from 4-7pm for a round-up of the day’s events, interviews with the people at the centre of the stories – and a bit of craic along the way.

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Recent Episodes
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    May 1, 2025 – 00:05:35
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    May 1, 2025 – 00:13:05
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    May 1, 2025 – 00:12:45
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    Apr 30, 2025 – 00:12:19
  • Trump’s first 100 days - how has he done?
    Apr 30, 2025 – 00:24:27
  • Knowing all the forms of leave you can take at work
    Apr 30, 2025 – 00:11:26
  • Tech Takeover: Who are ‘Scattered Spider’?
    Apr 30, 2025 – 00:09:42
  • Does Ireland need to invest in a military radar?
    Apr 30, 2025 – 00:06:34
  • Dealing with insects around your home from the good weather!
    Apr 30, 2025 – 00:04:52
  • Is the social care system in Ireland fit for purpose?
    Apr 30, 2025 – 00:11:04
  • Should alcohol be banned from concerts? - Henry McKean Asks
    Apr 30, 2025 – 00:16:44
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    Apr 29, 2025 – 00:09:09
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    Apr 29, 2025 – 00:15:28
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    Apr 29, 2025 – 00:16:18
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    Apr 29, 2025 – 00:14:10
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    Apr 29, 2025 – 00:04:53
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    Apr 29, 2025 – 00:05:38
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    Apr 29, 2025 – 00:07:26
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    Apr 29, 2025 – 00:13:54
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    Apr 29, 2025 – 00:16:09
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    Apr 28, 2025 – 00:13:33
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    Apr 28, 2025 – 00:10:12
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    Apr 28, 2025 – 00:08:51
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    Apr 28, 2025 – 00:05:48
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    Apr 28, 2025 – 00:14:36
  • Should we have ‘Climate Leave’?
    Apr 28, 2025 – 00:13:38
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    Apr 28, 2025 – 00:06:58
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    Apr 28, 2025 – 00:10:17
Recent Reviews
  • Mac an tSionnaigh
    No Barrel Left Unscraped
    Friday’s show is always underwhelming. Maybe time for a new producer and someone to replace the bumpkin. Need to do something. The rest of the week is not much better these days. Disappointed!
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