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The Ultimate Guide: Galway
Every week for The Ultimate Guide on The Hard Shoulder, Fionn Davenport takes a closer look at some of the fantastic destinations to visit around the…
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HSE Drugs Group recommends not funding Friedreich’s Ataxia drug
The HSE Drugs Group has decided to recommend not funding the drug Skyclarys for the rare condition Friedreich's Ataxia. Around 200 people have this d…
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Financial literary and digital vs physical money
Over in the UK, a study of 1,000 parents with children aged between 13 and 21 found more than a third of parents would rather their children start th…
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Nigel Farage incident: is it connected to Ann Widdecombe’s murder?
Police in England are investigating if Joshua Kerry, the man charged with the murder of the former Reform UK and Conservative politician Ann Widdecom…
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The Bookshelf with Paul Williams
Crime Journalist Paul Williams joins Shane to place his favourite book on the Hard Shoulder Bookshelf!
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Colombia earthquake devastation - latest updates
The death toll from a devastating earthquake that flattened dozens of buildings in western Colombia has risen to 224, local authorities said, as eme…
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‘Do not swim’ notice issued for Malahide Beach - why?
A 'do not swim' notice has been issued for Malahide Beach in north Dublin following an overflow from a nearby waste water treatment plant. Swimmers a…
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Quitting alcohol in Ireland - how hard is it?
“From when our head is wet when we’re born, to when our loved ones raise a glass to us at our funeral, alcohol is ever-present in the celebrations of…
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Is a blanket ban on scrambles the solution we need?
Following the death of Grace Lynch earlier this year the outright ban on scramblers in public places under Grace's law came into effect from April 3r…
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Will the cost of hosting the Ryder Cup be worth it?
“Maybe it’s better if we never know the full cost of hosting the Ryder Cup in Ireland”.
So wrote Economist Sinead O’Sullivan in today’s Irish Times. I…
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