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Henry McKean on the Hard Shoulder

Reports by Henry McKean

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Henry’s Tesla Report

2 months ago - 9 mins

Henry McKean on the Hard Shoulder

Henry's Christmas Cracker

2 years ago - 98 mins

Henry McKean on the Hard Shoulder

"Ireland the most friendly country in Europe, I'm not sure."

3 years ago - 11 mins

Henry McKean on the Hard Shoulder

"It takes me an hour and a half to get from Terenure to DCU if the bus shows." Public transport companies face €5m in fines for delays and no shows.

3 years ago - 11 mins

Henry McKean on the Hard Shoulder

"I used to get slagged but it got me acknowledgement & I'm now competing in Miss Bikini Ireland." #RedheadAppreciationDay

3 years ago - 8 mins

Henry McKean on the Hard Shoulder

Limerick woman meets King Charles at Buckingham Palace to offer her condolences

3 years ago - 7 mins

Henry McKean on the Hard Shoulder

"A local newspaper is about democracy & trust." #SaveThePress

Another local regional newspaper has published their last print edition with the loss of 16 jobs. The Clare People said “It’s with deep sadness and regret that the owners and staff of The Clare People announce that that the newspaper has printed it’s last edition.” But how important are regional newspapers to democracy and the community? Does the newspaper industry have itself to blame for giving away their news for free? Or is social media to blame for harvesting their stories and not paying for it. Henry McKean has been investigating and visited the regional newspaper powerhouse of The Meath Chronicle and he joined us.