Advertisement
The Hard Shoulder

The Hard Shoulder


Share this series


The Hard Shoulder with Ciara Kelly and Shane Coleman is where the day’s stories are tested, challenged and debated. As the day draws to a close, Shane and Ciara’s proven partnership bring the issues that have shaped the national conversation into focus.  With lively exchanges, strong opinions, a sharp sense of humour and lighter moments along the way, the show blends politics, social issues and real-life perspectives  Informed, opinionated and entertaining, The Hard Shoulder is the smart way to unwind and process the day before it’s done.

CONVERSATION THAT COUNTS | Ireland’s national independent talk station for news, sport, analysis and entertainment
Listen to Newstalk at http://newstalk.com/listenlive | Download the GoLoud app now, the new home for Newstalk

Latest Podcasts

The future of Covid in Ireland...

00:14:35

The future of Covid in Ireland: NPHET be stood down and mask wearing dropped

The Hard Shoulder

17 Feb 2022

00:14:35


There's (Still) A Whole Lotta...

00:09:06

There's (Still) A Whole Lotta Lovin' Going On - 20 years later!

The Hard Shoulder

16 Feb 2022

00:09:06


“Structure that is there to de...

00:16:29

“Structure that is there to deliver refuges doesn’t work” - Justice Minister announces new agency on domestic, sexual and gender-based violence.

The Hard Shoulder

16 Feb 2022

00:16:29


Ruling 'doesn't ease' An Taisc...

00:11:56

Ruling 'doesn't ease' An Taisce's environmental concerns on dairy farming

The Hard Shoulder

16 Feb 2022

00:11:56


Barry Kenny's Winter Olympics...

00:06:48

Barry Kenny's Winter Olympics Bluffer's Guide to...Curling

The Hard Shoulder

16 Feb 2022

00:06:48


Mask wearing set to be ended i...

00:15:07

Mask wearing set to be ended in schools, shops and public transport

The Hard Shoulder

16 Feb 2022

00:15:07