Podcast Episodes

What energy reliefs are we expecting to get?

A leaders meeting is taking place this evening so senior Government figures can sign off on measures to alleviate some of the rising energy and fuel …

4 weeks ago

Are posh parents spoiling the Hot School Meals scheme?

Posh parents are spoiling the Hot School Meals scheme for the plain people of Ireland…

So wrote Fionnán Sheahan in today’s Irish Independent, but is t…

4 weeks ago

Winners and Sinners

This week, Ciara and Shane were joined by the presenter of Weekend Breakfast on Today FM, Alison Curtis and Off the Ball’s Ger Gilroy to look back on…

1 month ago

Richard Baneham on his Oscars success!

Last Sunday night was a spectacular night for Ireland at the Academy Awards in Los Angeles with two wins. One was for first-time winner Jessie Buckle…

1 month ago

What is the best way to help your child in today’s economy?

What is the best way to financially help your child in today's economy? Is it making sure they stay debt free while they pay college fees, putting mo…

1 month ago

Sport with John Duggan: Man United face Bournemouth

Off The Ball’s John Duggan joined Ciara and Shane on The Hard Shoulder to review the week in sport and look ahead to the weekend’s action…

1 month ago

Should Dublin City implement a tourist tax?

Dublin City Council is considering a tourist tax of up to €5 per night for visitors - would it be a good idea?

Joining Ciara to discuss this is Eoghan…

1 month ago

Should the phrase ‘Up the Ra’ get criminalised?

The House of Lords has passed an amendment to the UK Crime and Policing Bill which was proposed by former DUP leader Arlene Foster that would crimina…

1 month ago

International Energy Agency calls for remote working amid Iran war

As the war in the Middle East escalates, the International Energy Agency is calling on governments to take measures to reduce oil demand by pushing r…

1 month ago

Are Cork dog poo posters a bad influence? - Henry McKean Reports

Cork City Council are planning on putting up posters with the slogan ‘Get your shit together’, with a dog covering the letter I. A local councillor s…

1 month ago