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The Hard Shoulder Highlights

The Hard Shoulder Highlights 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

Gateway to Europe: Adie McGennis & Matt Mohan

16 hours ago - 9 mins

The Hard Shoulder Highlights

When will we see the Irish winter sports arena?

16 hours ago - 11 mins

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The group bringing Irish people into American Football

17 hours ago - 9 mins

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Dorchester - Boston’s most Irish neighbourhood 

17 hours ago - 8 mins

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'You need balls of steel and the patience of the Pope' - Sean Gallagher's Presidential Advice

17 hours ago - 15 mins

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Should social media be banned for under 16’s?

17 hours ago - 8 mins

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UK Miners' Strike of 1984: 40 Years On

This year, and more specially this month marks the 40th anniversary of the start of the 1984 to 1985 miners’ strike in the UK.   The strike was a major industrial action within the coal industry that aimed to prevent mine closures which the Tory government under Margaret Thatcher was initiating.  It divided communities, split families and changed the face of a nation. The ramifications of which can be felt today.  Kieran was joined by Brendan Ogle, Social commentator, trade unionist and activist to discuss...