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How Russia is rebuilding occupied Eastern Ukraine into ‘New Russia’
As minds are focused on the war in the Middle East, battles are still continuing on the frontlines in Ukraine’s war with Russia. But, as this war eff…
3 weeks, 3 days ago
Retirement age for some school bus drivers set to increase
The retirement age for some school bus drivers is set to increase to 72 from next September…
Joining Ciara to discuss is Minister of State at the Depa…
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The impact ‘SkinnyTok’ is having on people’s health
The ‘Chinese baddie’ diet, SkinnyTok, undereating: these are some of the worrying diet trends we are seeing online. But, what impact is that having o…
3 weeks, 3 days ago
Sport with John Duggan: Disappointment for Ireland
Off The Ball’s John Duggan joined Ciara on The Hard Shoulder to review the week in sport and look ahead to the weekend’s action…
3 weeks, 3 days ago
UK advises zero screentime for children under two
New guidance from the UK government is recommending that children under the age of five should be limited to one hour of screen time a day, while und…
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Accused fit to stand trial over stabbing on at Parnell Square in 2023
The man accused of the attempted murder of three children and the assault of a care worker on Parnell Square in Dublin in 2023 has been found fit to …
3 weeks, 3 days ago
What makes for a memorable advertisement?
The Cadbury's drumming gorilla ad from 2007 has been voted people's favourite advert of all time.
So, what makes an ad so memorable?
For more on this, …
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How to spend less in an energy crisis
We’ve all seen the rising costs due to the war in Iran and the energy crisis. While the Government has stepped in with measures to tackle fuel and he…
3 weeks, 3 days ago
Senator Aubrey McCarthy on forgiving man jailed for threatening to kill him
Senator Aubrey McCarthy has said that he forgives the man who was jailed on Thursday for threatening to kill him and the CEO of his charity, Tiglin.
S…
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Heartbroken Irish fans at Prague Airport - Henry McKean Reports
It’s heartbreak for Ireland as the football team failed to beat Czechia in the World Cup qualifier semi-final.
Newstalk’s Henry McKean met with Irish …
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