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 Nashville in Tennessee!

Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald criticised the budget on X earlier today, saying it hasn't “shown you the respect you deserve”.
Joining Ciara to discuss this and the party's reaction to the announcements from Budget 2027 is Galway West TD and Sinn Féin Spokesperson for Public Expenditure, Mairéad Farrell...

It is time to discuss what many will consider to be the most important details of Budget 2027...
What does it mean for your pocket?
Joining Ciara to discuss this is Nick Charalambous, Managing Director of Alpha Wealth.

With so much to dig into from Budget 2027, what do climate and transport experts think about the announcements made?
Joining Ciara to discuss is Oisín Coghlan, Policy Advisor to The Irish Environmental Network and Brian Caulfield, Professor in Transportation at the School of Engineering at Trinity College Dublin.

Minister for Public Expenditure Jack Chambers joins Ciara to discuss Budget 2027 following the announcements made today.