The Hard Shoulder

By Newstalk

The Hard Shoulder Podcast with Ciara Kelly and Shane Colman is your essential drivetime companion—bringing fresh perspective and energy to your drive home.

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Number 1: What is the annual cost of car ownership?
The majority of motorists underestimate the annual cost of running their car, typically by about €1,000, according to the ESRI. The research found that 72% of motorists underestimated their annual motoring costs. So, how are so many of us so wrong, and what costs are we missing? Shane O'Donghue, Editor of completecar.ie joins Ciara to discuss.
September 15, 20267min
Number 2: Kids Clinic: Leaving the nest
For this week’s Kids Clinic, Ciara is joined by Richard Hogan, Family Psychologist and host of The GoLoud podcast ‘They Mess You Up’ to discuss how to deal with your kids leaving the nest, whether that be for college or to live on their own, and not holding them back.
September 14, 20268min
Number 3: Orange Order announces plans for “limited” parade at Drumcree
The Orange Order has announced plans for a "limited" parade at Drumcree, one of the most contentious parade routes in Northern Ireland. It said the plans had been scaled back and it hoped the parade would be allowed along the mainly nationalist Garvaghy Road. Instead of 400 people and two bands taking part, only 60 members would march along the road in Portadown in silence on Sunday, September 27th. Joining Shane to discuss is DUP MP, Carla Lockhart and Newstalk’s own Eamonn Torsney.
September 03, 20269min
Number 4: Why we get the ick from PDA
The awkward feeling of watching the couple who are guilty of a bit too much PDA (public displays of affection) can cause not only you to feel uncomfortable, but also resentment, but how can you address it with your loved-up friends? Ciara was joined by Frances Kelleher, Relationship Expert and Life Coach to discuss…
September 21, 20267min
Number 5: Irish athletes sign open letter calling on Irish soccer team to boycott Israel fixtures
More than 160 Irish athletes have signed an open letter to the Irish soccer team, calling on them to boycott the upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures with Israel. With fixtures set for September 27 and October 4, which are being contested in neutral countries of Hungary and Serbia. Former Dublin Senior Footballer Philly McMahon who signed the open letter to the Irish soccer team joined Shane on the show to discuss...
September 21, 202615min