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    Is more security needed on Irish Rail? - Josh Crosbie Reports

    16/04/2026 | 11 mins.
    Irish Rail has been increasing security to tackle antisocial behaviour on their services. What are these issues with antisocial behaviour, and how necessary is a greater amount of security?
    Newstalk’s Josh Crosbie has been looking into these concerns with locals in Limerick, and joins Seán Defoe to discuss.
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    What is the current situation for immigrants in America?

    16/04/2026 | 6 mins.
    The US saw more people leave than arrive last year, according to a report from US think tank the Brookings Institution.
    This was the first time that this had been the case "in at least half a century".
    So, what is life like at the moment in the US for immigrants?
    Joining Ciara to discuss is John Foley, Boston immigration lawyer from Foley Law Offices, specialising in US Immigration.
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    Movies and TV: Margo’s Got Money Troubles, Beef, Hacks

    16/04/2026 | 15 mins.
    Sarina Bellissimo, Broadcaster and Presenter of the Bellissimo Files Podcast and John Fardy, Presenter of Screentime on Newstalk joined Ciara and Seán to review the latest TV and movie releases…
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    The Thursday Interview: Eva Pau

    16/04/2026 | 11 mins.
    Managing Director of the Asia Market and TV Chef Eva Pau joins Ciara and Seán for this week’s Thursday Interview!
    Image: Asia Market
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    Sport John Duggan: Silva to leave Man City

    16/04/2026 | 5 mins.
    Off The Ball’s John Duggan joined Ciara and Seán on The Hard Shoulder to review the week in sport and look ahead to the rest of the week's action…

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The Hard Shoulder Podcast with Ciara Kelly and Shane Colman is your essential drivetime companion—bringing fresh perspective and energy to your drive home. CONVERSATION THAT COUNTS | Ireland’s national independent talk station for news, sport, analysis and entertainmentListen to Newstalk at http://newstalk.com/listenlive | Download the GoLoud app now, the new home for Newstalk
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