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.

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Recent Episodes
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  • Dorchester - Boston’s most Irish neighbourhood 
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  • 'You need balls of steel and the patience of the Pope' - Sean Gallagher's Presidential Advice
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  • The history held within the JFK Library in Boston
    May 9, 2025 – 00:08:45
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    May 7, 2025 – 00:13:20
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    May 7, 2025 – 00:11:15
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Recent Reviews
  • Mac an tSionnaigh
    No Barrel Left Unscraped
    Friday’s show is always underwhelming. Maybe time for a new producer and someone to replace the bumpkin. Need to do something. The rest of the week is not much better these days. Disappointed!
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