The Hard Shoulder

Every week for The Ultimate Guide on The Hard Shoulder, Fionn Davenport takes a closer look at some of the fantastic destinations to visit around the world.
This week, Fionn joined Ciara and Shane to give his ultimate guide on how you can explore Morocco by train!

Today, Dublin Bus launched a new free schools programme, promoting kindness and respect, with footballers from Bohemians Football Club and children from St Finbarr's in Cabra. They want all Dublin schools to take part; teaching the importance of using the bus and public transport in a respectful manner through fun and interactive classroom sessions. Henry McKean reports.

An Post has recorded a record number of animal attacks on An Post workers has risen by 19%, with 118 incid­ents recor­ded so far in 2026, com­pared with 99 dur­ing the same period last year…
Joining Ciara to discuss what to look out for when getting a dog and watching its temperament is Director of the Irish Blue Cross, Vet and Expert in Animal Behaviour, Dr Claire Corrigan.

The high stakes US Midterm elections are currently underway today as the country decides who takes control of the government. Newstalk Reporter Baibre Holmes is in the town of Bristol in Bucks County, north of Philadelphia. This is Pennsylvania's First Congressional District, where the Democrats are hoping to clinch this key seat for the House of Representatives.
She joins Shane to discuss the campaigns going on here, and what she has seen and heard on the ground.

Colm O'Regan, Comedian, author and Broadcaster joins Ciara to discuss his new book 'Tipping Away' and place his favourite reads on the Hard Shoulder Bookshelf!