The Hard Shoulder

This week, Ciara and Shane were joined by the presenter of Weekend Breakfast on Today FM, Alison Curtis and Off the Ball’s Ger Gilroy to look back on the week that was, but with a few twists…

“This International Women’s Day, I want to propose that we stop telling women they don’t look their age. We hand out this observation like it’s a medal, when it’s actually toxic.”
So says Irish Independent Columnist, Mary McCarthy, who joins Ciara and Shane to discuss.

Minister Peter Burke today issued a statement regarding the increased abuse retail workers have been experiencing in recent days following the increase in fuel prices. In his statement he said, “I want to make it clear that this behaviour is unacceptable, and no one should take their frustration out on any retail worker.”
Have you noticed an increase in abuse?
Joining Ciara to discuss this is Jim Fuery, Assistant General Secretary of Mandate.

How can you tell if you have gum disease? And if you do, how can it be treated?
Dentist Dr Bronagh Keane joins Shane to discuss.

Off The Ball Senior Producer Mick McCarthy joined Ciara and Shane on The Hard Shoulder to review the week in sport and look ahead to the weekend action…