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Are you feeling the pinch at the pump? - Henry McKean Asks
Fuel prices could go over €2 a litre at petrol stations according to the Irish Road Hauliers Association, but is it price gauging? Taking advantage o…
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More Burke family jailed after being found in contempt of court
“Truly exceptional and has to be seen to be believed” was how Mr Justice Brian Cregan described the behaviour of the mother and sister of imprisoned …
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Is renewable energy the answer for our current crisis?
We are currently in an energy crisis, so how can we ensure we increase sources of renewable energy in order to become more self-sufficient?
Joining Sh…
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How civilians are impacted by the war with Iran
The US-Israeli air war against Iran has expanded with no end in sight, with Israel attacking Lebanon in response to strikes by Hezbollah, and Iran fi…
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The Ultimate Guide: Paris
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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Do we need a national hearing care plan?
A deaf couple, both in employment, are facing a €10,000 bill for hearing aids which they were penalised for working and "moving away" from the disabi…
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Doctors express concern about student treatment in UCD
Two weeks ago on the Hard Shoulder, we spoke with Katelyn, a student at UCD, and she told us how images of her “nude, bruised and unconscious” after …
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1950s Irish newsreel service has been digitally archived
While we all may be familiar with the iconic British Pathé logo adorning archive footage of Ireland pre nineteen sixties with an English accent narra…
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Parents move into one-bed apartment to support daughter with cancer
“My parents moved into my one-bed apartment to help me through breast cancer treatment – and we actually had a great time”.
Those are the words of Car…
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How much compensation does Iarnród Éireann issue to passengers?
Iarnród Éireann has paid out almost €150,000 in compensation to passengers in the first 10 months of 2024 alone due to issues such as late trains, ru…
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