The ESRI have published a report saying that Ireland officially has the highest energy prices in the European Union. They found that energy prices could rise by €106 per year for the next four years. Meanwhile, figures from Wind Energy Ireland show that 41% of our energy in March came from wind. What should we be looking at to help alleviate pressures on our energy supply?

To discuss, Shane is joined by Fianna Fail Councillor in Meath Stephen McKee and Green Party Councillor in Dublin City Council, Janet Horner.

It’s Wish Week here on Newstalk, and we are highlighting the incredible work Make-A-Wish does in helping create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses…

Ciara and Shane are joined by Ellen Kavanagh of Waxperts to wax Shane’s legs for a good cause!

Let’s make 2026 the biggest Wish Week yet. Every cent matters. Donate online at makeawish.ie/donate.

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 rest of the week's action…

For this week’s Tech Takeover, Jess Kelly, Newstalk’s Technology Correspondent joins Ciara and Shane to discuss an update on the EU’s age verification app.

As the 10 cent excise cuts take effect from today, forecourt operators are warning motorists that price drops will not be seen immediately. This comes after the International Monetary Fund warned there will be an international oil shortfall this year, with fears the Iran war could tip the world into recession…

Joining Shane to discuss this is Kevin McPartlan, CEO of Fuels Ireland and Emma Howard, Economist at TU Dublin.

Coachella heads into its second weekend this Friday with stars like Sabrina Carpenter and Justin Bieber set to perform again. Fans of Madonna may have noticed over the weekend that she has completely wiped her social media feeds, fuelling speculation that she could be set for a surprise appearance at the festival and that new music is on the way…

Joining Ciara to discuss all things Coachella is Founder of Goss.ie, Ali Ryan.

A group of three Fianna Fáil backbenchers released a statement expressing their concern in the party after the national fuel protests last week.

What can be gleaned from this statement, and what other potential fallout could come from this no confidence motion?

Joining Shane to discuss is Louise Burne, Political Correspondent with the Irish Examiner and Barry Heneghan, Independent TD.

It turns out we shouldn’t be like the French and introduce alcohol to our kids over dinner when they are 12 to drink. A 1997 US based study showed if teens start drinking before 15, they have a 40% chance of alcohol dependence later in life.

The advice? Wait as long as possible. Henry McKean has been out chatting to people of all ages about this and joins Ciara to discuss.

This morning on Newstalk, we heard from Siobhán Gifford Lynch, the mother of Grace Lynch who died earlier this year at the age of 16 after she was hit by a scrambler, on the online abuse she has faced…

Joining Shane to discuss this is Broadcaster Meghann Scully.

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 world.

This week, Fionn joined Ciara and Shane to give the ultimate guide to Barbados!