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Jan 9, 2026 • 9min
David Bowie - ten years on from his death
Tomorrow will mark ten years since the death of legendary musician, David Bowie. To reflect on his life, Ciara is joined by Musician and Author, BP Fallon.
Jan 9, 2026 • 7min
Should golf be considered exercise?
A fitness executive in the US has sparked debate online following his claims that golf cannot be considered as exercise. He said it’s fun and recreation, but that’s it.To discuss this further, Ciara is joined by Sport Scientist Liam Hughes.
Jan 9, 2026 • 12min
The impact of being diagnosed with ADHD as an adult
Claire Fullam, Trichologist and owner of Trua and Remi recently got a diagnosis of AuDHD. AuDHD is both autism and ADHD.She joins Ciara to discuss what it’s like to receive this news as an adult.
Jan 9, 2026 • 9min
Sport with Eoin Sheahan
Off The Ball's Eoin Sheahan joined Ciara Doherty on The Hard Shoulder to review the week in sport and look ahead to the weekend action.
Jan 9, 2026 • 11min
Renewed calls made for full inquiry into Creeslough explosion
There has been a call for public support for a full inquiry into the Creeslough explosion in 2022.It’s from the parents of Leona Harper, who was 14 when she was killed in the explosion at apartments above the Creeslough service station on October 7th, 2022.The tragedy claimed the lives of 10 local people aged from 5 to 59.Hugh Harper, Leona’s father, joins Ciara Doherty to discuss…
Jan 9, 2026 • 7min
Does Greenland want full independence? - Josh Crosbie Reports
US President Donald Trump has made renewed calls to annex Greenland, but how do locals feel about the situation?Josh Crosbie is in Greenland to hear from the public, and joins Ciara to discuss.
Jan 9, 2026 • 7min
How much salt is in your diet?
Working age adults in the UK eat the equivalent of 22 crisp bags worth of salt every day, according to research by the British Heart Foundation.What’s the situation in Ireland, do you know how much salt you have every day?Joining Ciara to discuss is Dietician Sarah Keogh.
Jan 9, 2026 • 14min
New Action Plan to tackle number of road deaths
The Oireachtas Transport committee is to draw up an action plan with the aim of reducing fatalities on Irish roads. To discuss the potential of the plan, Ciara is joined by Chair of the Transport Committee and Fine Gael TD, Michael Murphy, and Jimmy Cleary of Success 4U Driving School.
Jan 8, 2026 • 18min
Movies and TV: Heated Rivalry, Hamnet, Fallout
Sarina Bellissimo, Broadcaster and Presenter of the Bellissimo Files Podcast and Dee Reddy, Entertainment Journalist and Podcaster joined Ciara Doherty on The Hard Shoulder to review the latest TV and movie releases…
Jan 8, 2026 • 16min
ICE kills woman in Minneapolis - what happens now?
ICE kills woman in Minneapolis - what happens now?Mayor of Minneapolis Jacob Frey has demanded that ICE (United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement) leave Minneapolis following the fatal shooting of a woman, who US officials accused of trying to ram federal immigration agents with her vehicle at an apparent immigration enforcement activity in the south of the city.For more on this, Ciara is joined by Boston-based Immigration Attorney, John Foley and Paul Brandus, West Wing Reports Founder.Image: Reuters
