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The Hard Shoulder

The Hard Shoulder with Kieran Cuddihy on Newstalk. Join Kieran every weekday afternoon from 4-7pm for a round-up of the day’s events, interviews with the people at the centre of the stories – and a bit of craic along the way. Listen and subscribe to The Hard Shoulder on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.  Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.   You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

Latest episodes

Scoliosis treatment in Ireland - what should be done?

5 hours ago - 15 mins

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What is the solution to the brain injury crisis in sport?

5 hours ago - 15 mins

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Tech Takeover: Instagram privacy concerns

5 hours ago - 9 mins

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Has scoliosis treatment in Ireland improved at all?

6 hours ago - 13 mins

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Should the Government invest more in the Reserve Defence Forces?

6 hours ago - 13 mins

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Why U2’s Palestine statements are receiving criticism

6 hours ago - 9 mins

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Newry man jailed 20 years for catfishing

In Northern Ireland, an online predator has been jailed for at least 20 years as part of the largest case of catfishing the UK has ever seen. Joining Kieran to discuss this case is Hannah Patterson, Reporter from Coolfm and Downtown and Shane Dunphy, Head of Social Studies and early childhood education in Waterford College of Further Education, Author and Child Protection Expert. If you were affected by anything discussed, please call: Childline on Freephone - 1800 66 66 66 or choose the ‘Live Chat’ button at childline.ie   Or the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre on Freephone: - 1800 77 88 88