The Hard Shoulder

Hopes for a Katie Taylor fight in Croke Park have been reignited again today. The world champion boxer says she would love to have the opportunity to fight in the historic stadium.
Newstalk Reporter Josh Crosbie has been speaking with those involved in boxing to find out what chances we have to witness a potential bout. He joins Ciara to discuss.

Movie Critic and Entertainment Journalist Brian Lloyd joined Ciara Doherty to place his favourite book on The Hard Shoulder Bookshelf!

Comedian and actor Russell Brand has appeared at Westminster Magistrates' court in the UK today over fresh sexual offences allegations, including rape. The two alleged offences took place in London in 2009, according to court documents.
Joining Ciara to discuss the latest on this is London-based journalist, Vincent McAviney.

Earlier today, the Minister for Children Norma Foley presented plans to Cabinet to buy buildings that will provide childcare facilities. This is part of a new plan to create State-led early learning centres.
Each building will deliver more than 100 places, with up to 800 places available by early 2027.
This is all part of the Government’s promise to deliver €200 a month childcare within its five-year term.
But, will it solve the childcare issues of funding and staff retention?
To discuss, Ciara is joined by Elaine Dunne, Chair of the Federation of Early Childhood Providers and Noel Mulderrig, Co-Owner of Kidz Haven Creche, Shannon, Co. Clare.

With so much conflicting information online and a variety of new products constantly gaining popularity, when it comes to skincare, are any of these trends having a positive impact on our skin?
Joining Ciara to discuss is The Skin Nerd, Jennifer Rock owner of an online skin consultation service and her own skincare brand, skingredients.
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