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 the ultimate guide to, where else after such a great sporting story, Mayo!

Domestic abuse calls to Gardaí have soared by 45% in the past four years, with the figure on track to increase again this year.
AXA Ireland has launched new financial and legal support for customers experiencing domestic abuse. The new services will provide access to initial legal guidance and an Emergency Support Payment to victims.
Joining Ciara to discuss is Mick Comerford, the Direct Retail Director of AXA Ireland and Mary Doherty, a Founding Member of Lifeline Inishowen, a domestic abuse counselling and support service...
Women’s Aid National Freephone Helpline
1800 341 90024 hours a day, 7 days a week
Men’s Aid National Support Line
01-5543811 Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
In an emergency, call An Garda Síochána on 999 or 112

Author of ‘Buyer Beware’ Catherine Ryan Howard joins Ciara to place her favourite book on the Hard Shoulder Bookshelf!

Ahead of All Together Now, which will take place this Bank Holiday weekend from this Thursday to Monday, many people across the country will be thinking about what to pack, but what really is essential when it comes to festival packing?
Joining Shane to discuss Saoirse Hanley, Features Writer with The Irish Independent!

A new report from the Society of Chartered Surveyors in Ireland has found serious affordability challenges for couples looking to get on the property ladder.
According to the research, a couple on a combined income of €113,000 who want to buy a new privately built 3-bedroom semi-detached home and who have the 10% deposit would be unable to afford to do so in the Dublin commuter belt counties…
Joining Ciara to discuss the new research is John O’Suvillan, member of The Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland & Dublin-based Estate Agent and Conor O’Connell, Director of Housing and Planning at Construction Industry Federation.