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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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  • What is Trump’s current plan for the Iran war?

    What is Trump’s current plan for the Iran war?
    Apr 2 2026

    The US President Donald Trump has said that the United States are “on the cusp” of ending the war in Iran.

    So, what has the American reaction been to his State of the Union address, and what is Trump’s plan to end the war?

    Joining Shane to discuss is Michael Graham, Managing Editor of InsideSources, a national news outlet based in Washington DC.
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    11 mins
  • What impact should electricity blackouts have on data centres?

    What impact should electricity blackouts have on data centres?
    Apr 2 2026

    The fear of electricity blackouts has prompted Irish authorities to set down new protocols for data centre operators, as the expansion is expected to increase the sector’s electricity demand to 30% in the next five years. What is the correct protocol in the event of blackouts?

    Joining Ciara to discuss this is Liam Ryan, Chief Transformation & Technology and Offshore Officer at EirGrid.
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    10 mins
  • Is the tourism industry facing a tough summer over the Middle East?

    Is the tourism industry facing a tough summer over the Middle East?
    Apr 2 2026

    As the war in the Middle East pushes up fuel prices across the globe, concern is growing about the potential impacts on the tourism industry here, should overseas visitors decide to stay at home. But, just what is the industry expecting? And are more staycations on the cards for this year?

    Joining Shane to discuss is Eoghan O’Mara Walsh, CEO of the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation and Nuala Mulqueeney, Managing Director of Aillwee Burren Experience.
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    9 mins
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