This week, Ciara Doherty was joined by Newstalk’s Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly and Off the Ball’s Cameron Hill to look back on the week that was, but with a few twists…

The Hard Shoulder is looking back on 2025’s biggest moments in the news, and who were at the heart of it.

We're going back to May, when a garment caused quite the stir…

Controversy erupted when an inter-county camogie match between Dublin and Kilkenny wasn’t allowed to go-ahead because some of the players took to the field wearing shorts, and not the traditional skorts.

The Camogie Association, in the end, voted overwhelmingly to allow players to wear either shorts or skorts, but not before massive public debate.

Former Sports Broadcaster and now Fine Gael Senator Evanne Ní Chuilin was vocal about this at the time, and joins Ciara Doherty to discuss.

Aisling Larkin, Mindful Eating Coach and TV Chef joins Ciara Doherty to discuss the trendy small plate dishes you see in restaurants, and how you can have them at home!

Off The Ball's Mick McCarthy joined Ciara Doherty on The Hard Shoulder to review the week in sport and look ahead to the weekend action…

Figures revealed this week show that there are over 180,000 customers in arrears on their electricity bills.

Newstalk Reporter Josh Crosbie has been examining the impact the rising costs are having on households, and joins Ciara Doherty to discuss.

Many parents are finding themselves caught out when their childminding service has to close due to staff shortages. This is a particular issue that crops up during the winter months, as workers call in sick, often leaving parents scrambling late to make alternative plans for their children.

So, does Ireland have an infrastructure problem around this? To chat more about it, Ciara Doherty is joined by Director of Policy at Early Childhood Ireland, Frances Byrne.

As party season is upon us, it is important to remember your party etiquette, from hosting to the work party. How should you behave this Christmas season?

Joining Ciara Doherty to discuss is Caroline Reidy, HR Spokesperson and Michelle Harding, Etiquette Expert.

Last week, Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, Peter Burke, if he will amend the National Minimum Wage Act 2000 to include apprentices in its remit.

Joining Ciara Doherty to discuss is Aaron, an electrical apprentice, and Brian Nolan, Assistant General Secretary of Connect Trade Unions.

Sarina Bellissimo, Broadcaster and Presenter of the Bellissimo Files Podcast and Dee Reddy, Entertainment Journalist and Podcaster joined Seán Defoe on The Hard Shoulder to review the latest TV and movie releases…

Hilary Devlin joins Seán Defoe to discuss her journey playing visually-impaired rugby.