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 to Galway!

The HSE Drugs Group has decided to recommend not funding the drug Skyclarys for the rare condition Friedreich's Ataxia. Around 200 people have this disease in Ireland.
Pádraig O'Sullivan is Fianna Fáil TD for Cork North Central and joins Shane to discuss.

Over in the UK, a study of 1,000 parents with children aged between 13 and 21 found more than a third of parents would rather their children start their own business than go to university.
They say businesses will help their children learn about money, investing in savings, and teaching them about budgeting, costs, and profits. But is this really the case?
Joining Shane to discuss is Robert Whelan, Managing Director of Rockwell Finance.

Police in England are investigating if Joshua Kerry, the man charged with the murder of the former Reform UK and Conservative politician Ann Widdecombe, had any role in an incident at the London home of Nigel Farage last year.
Nigel Farage has said the incident is "directly linked" but refused to comment further…
With more on this, Ciara is joined by Vincent McAvinney, London-based Journalist.

Crime Journalist Paul Williams joins Shane to place his favourite book on the Hard Shoulder Bookshelf!