• Movies and TV: Super Mario Galaxy, Rory McIlroy, Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice
    Apr 2 2026

    Sarina Bellissimo, Broadcaster and Presenter of the Bellissimo Files Podcast and John Fardy, Presenter of Screentime on Newstalk joined Ciara and Shane to review the latest TV and movie releases…

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    17 mins
  • Googly eyes: the answer to seagull chip snatching?
    Apr 2 2026

    Researchers at the University of Exeter have found that the way to prevent seagulls from stealing your food is to stick googly eyes on your food packaging!

    Joining Ciara to discuss is Niall Hatch, Head of Communications at Birdwatch Ireland.

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    8 mins
  • AIB warns about new rental scam - what you need to know
    Apr 2 2026

    AIB is warning people about a new rental scam where criminals pose as landlords on legitimate letting websites and ask for deposit payments to secure a property viewing that doesn’t actually exist, or is unavailable to rent…

    The viewing is linked to a fake or compromised online property listing where the customer is directed to enter card or online details to authorise the payment.

    What can renters do to prevent being scammed? Shane is joined by Cat Clarke, Campaigns Officer with Threshold to discuss.

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    6 mins
  • Sport with John Duggan: Tiger Woods turns down Ryder Cup captaincy
    Apr 2 2026

    Off The Ball’s John Duggan joined Ciara and Shane on The Hard Shoulder to review the week in sport and look ahead to the rest of the week's action ahead of Easter…

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    7 mins
  • The Thursday Interview: Terence Power
    Apr 2 2026

    Talking Bollox’s Terence Power joins Ciara for this week’s Thursday Interview!

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    12 mins
  • 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?
    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?
    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