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The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)#569 The €5k Kids’ Christmas Debate
Niall opens the phone lines today after receiving a striking email from a listener: Her sister is planning to spend €5,000 on her three children this Christmas…
The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)#568 Five Years, No Home: A builders Betrayal
On today’s episode, Niall dives into one of the most shocking and heartbreaking housing stories in Ireland right now — the collapse of the Ringfort Estate…
The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)#567 2025: The Year Politics Fell Apart
2025 has been a whirlwind year in Irish politics—depending on where you stand, it’s either been a welcome shake-up or a slow-motion disaster. A new government…
The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)#565 Letting Prisoners Home For christmas
On today’s show, Niall is joined by social commentator and restaurateur Paul Trayvaud for a lively and thought-provoking discussion on a topic that returns…
The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)#566 Still Love Him… But Not In Love: What Now?
On today’s episode, Niall dives into one of the most emotionally charged dilemmas we’ve ever received. A 42-year-old mother of three has written in with a…
The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)Immigration, Transgenderism, and Economic Realities With Neil Munro
Join us for a thought-provoking journey into the heart of some of today's most contentious issues as host Niall Boylan engages in a candid conversation with…
The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)#564 Can Money Really Buy Happiness?
On today’s episode, The Nost Niall dives into one of the oldest questions in the world: does money buy you happiness? Inspired by a listener’s email — and a…
The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)#563 Your Choice? Born Then or Born Now Today
On today’s episode, Niall sits down with journalist David Quinn to unpack a striking new global poll that reveals something surprising: nearly twice as many…
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Lines of Enquiry: The Hidden Stories Behind Ireland’s Most Compelling Cases
Check out GoLoud's brand new Irish true crime series Lines of Enquiry. The podcast is presented by retired Garda detective John Sweetman, who spent decades…
The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)#562 Is Cash Still King?
Today on the Show: “Cash Is King? Gavin Pepper on Blackouts, Cyber Threats & the Cashless Future” On today’s episode, Niall sits down with Dublin City…
The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)#561 Immigration, Can They Fix It? Doubt It.
On today’s episode, Niall sits down with Laura Perrins of Gript Media to unpack her recent commentary on Ireland’s rapidly intensifying immigration debate…
The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)#560 RTÉ: Keep the Fee or Set It Free
This week on the show, Niall opens the lines for what quickly becomes one of the most heated conversations of the year: Is RTÉ biased—and should Ireland scrap…
The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)#559 Too Young to Vote or Old Enough to Care?
In this episode, Niall is joined by commentator Karl Deeter and a lively panel of callers as they unpack one of the most talked-about political proposals of…
The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)#557 Follow the Bottles, Follow the Money
Host Niall Boylan sits down with John McGuirk (Gript) to untangle Ireland’s chaotic bottle return scheme. They dig into why the rollout has been such a mess…
The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)#558 Councils vs. Kids: The Bonfire Bust-Up
On today’s show, Niall Boylan talks Halloween — and asks the big question: should bonfires be allowed, just for one night of the year? We read an email from a…
The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)#554 Covid: The Regrets That Still Haunt Us
Niall sits down with social commentator Karl Deeter to unpack one of the most striking moments from the recent presidential debate — when both candidates…
The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)#556 Vandalising Ireland, Dr. Eoin Lenihan,
Niall is joined by journalist and author Dr. Eoin Lenihan to discuss his provocative new book, Vandalising Ireland, which explores how Ireland has changed…
The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)Would You Lose Your Job for What You Believe?
There’s been plenty of talk about Catherine Connolly representing financial institutions in eviction cases — with some saying she was just doing her job, and…
The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)#552 Tuam: Truth, Lies, and the Nuns on Trial
Today on The Niall Boylan Show , Niall sits down with Laura Perrins from Gript Media to tackle one of Ireland’s most divisive and painful historical debates —…
The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)#553 Does Jennie's Law Go Far Enough?
On today’s show, Niall looks at the Government’s latest move to combat domestic violence — “Jennie’s Law.” Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan is set to bring…
The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)#550 Is Gen Z Missing Something Without Religion?
In this episode, host Niall takes a closer look at a recent tweet by David Quinn of the Iona Institute, who argued that Gen Z would be better off if they…
The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)#551 No Car Insurance, No Choice?
In this episode, Niall reads an email from a listener — a father of four — who says his car insurance has skyrocketed to over €2,000 after a small accident…
The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)#549 Simon Harris, A Vote of Confidence
Peadar Tóibín on Simon Harris and the State of Irish Politics In this episode, Niall sits down with Peadar Tóibín, leader of Aontú, to discuss the recent vote…
The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)#549 Time to Legalise The Weed?
In this episode, Niall opens up the phone lines for one of the country’s most divisive debates — should cannabis be legalised in Ireland? As public opinion…
The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)547 Should We Ban Online Gambling?
In this episode, Niall opens the phone lines to discuss the news that Paddy Power is closing many of its high street betting shops, as the rise of online…
The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)#545 Ireland’s Great Energy Rip-Off
Niall is joined by financial analyst Karl Deeter to dig into a shocking new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) that exposes what many Irish…
The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)#546 Taxpayers Hidden Bill for Ireland’s Cruel Racing Industry
Today on The Niall Boylan Show, Niall sits down with veteran Irish Examiner journalist Fergus Finlay, whose recent explosive column has reignited a 25-year-old…
The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)#543 Hire or Not? The Ex-Con Question
Coming up at 12pm, Niall is joined by Laura Perrins from Gript Media to unpack a hot political moment: Independent TD Catherine Connolly was asked whether…
The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)#544 Border Back for Immigration Control?
Host Niall talks to Paul Tryvaud opens the lines to listeners to debate a hot topic sparked by the EU’s new Entry/Exit System (EES), which went live on 12…
The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)#541 Pick a Gender, Any Gender!
In this week’s episode of Niall Talks, Niall sits down with psychotherapist and author Stella O’Malley — alongside live callers — to unpack one of the most…
The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)#542 Do We Even Need a President?
In this fiery and funny episode of Niall Talks, Niall sits down with Larissa Nolan, journalist with the Irish Mirror, to dig into her provocative new column…
The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)#539 The Courtroom, the Bank, and the Family Home
In this episode, Niall talks to property expert Karl Deeter about the controversy surrounding presidential candidate Catherine Connolly, who admits she did…
The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)#540 Blue Lights and Ballyfermot Nights
In this episode, Niall talks to Sarah Ryan and a range of callers about an emotional email from Ann, a single mother in Ballyfermot, who says her 15-year-old…
The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)#537 The Power of a Spoiled Vote
In this episode, Niall sits down with former presidential election candidate Nick Delahaunty to tackle a provocative question: Is spoiling your vote a betrayal…
The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)#538 Time’s Up For The Young Dole Generation
In this fiery episode, Niall is joined by Pauly Tryvaud — social commentator, chef, and outspoken restaurant owner — for a no-holds-barred discussion about…
The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)#535 A Budget for Themselves, Not For the People
In today’s episode, Niall dives into the newly announced national budget — and it’s safe to say, not everyone’s impressed. Listeners call in to share their…
The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)#536 Would Ireland Miss RTÉ If It Was Gone?
On today’s episode, Niall is joined by Jason Osborn from Gript Media to tackle one of Ireland’s most debated topics — the TV licence fee. With countries like…
The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)#533 The Presidential Fiasco & Jim Gavin’s Great Escape
Today Niall ytalk In this explosive episode, Niall dives into the political storm shaking Ireland as Jim Gavin dramatically withdraws from the 2025…
The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)#534 Right to Protest or Right to Block Roads
Today with Niall — Tensions flare in Dublin as pro-Palestine protestors are arrested for attempting to block the Port Tunnel — for the second time since…
The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)#531 College Education:Right or Costly Privilege?
But making college free—or even significantly reducing fees—comes with trade-offs. In this conversation, Karl and Niall weigh the advantages and disadvantages…
The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)#532 Time To Shame The Vape
In this episode, Niall opens the phone lines and asks a hot-button question: should vaping be treated the same as smoking — with the same stigma and the same…
The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)#529 Ireland’s Assisted Dying Debate
In this episode, host Niall sits down with Niamh Uí Bhriain (Gript Media) for a deep-dive on where Ireland currently stands in the fight over euthanasia and…
The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)#530 Spoiled Ballots, Empty Booths
In this episode, host Niall speaks with Nick Delehanty, independent candidate and small-businessman, about his bid for the presidency: the hurdles, the…
The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)#527 Are We Failing Kids With Soft Discipline?
In this episode, Niall is joined by Laura Perrins from Gript Media to dive into one of the most debated parenting topics: discipline. The conversation started…
The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)#528 Homeschool:Liberal Shield or Setback?
In this episode, Niall sparks a heated conversation after mentioning he knows parents who chose to homeschool their three young children. Their reason? As…
The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)#525 EU Digital ID: Efficiency or Control?
In this episode, host Niall sits down with John McGuirk from Gript Media to unpack the growing debate around the EU’s push to introduce a digital ID by the end…
The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)#526 Schools Without Phones – Better Learning?
Host Niall is joined by schoolteacher Eric Nelligan to debate whether children should have mobile phones in school. The conversation focuses on Northern…
The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)#523 Do We Still Need Compulsory Irish?
The number of secondary students given exemptions from studying Irish has reached a new record high of 60,946, according to the latest figures from the…
The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)#524 Families Freezing to Save Money
Today on the show, Niall talks to Daragh Cassidy from Bonkers.ie about Ireland’s soaring energy costs. SSE Airtricity has just announced a 9.5% hike in its…
The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)#521 Would a Curfew Make Dublin Safer?
On today’s show, Niall sits down with Laura Perrins from Gript Media to debate whether curfews could help tackle rising violence and anti-social behaviour in…
The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)#522 I Won’t Raise Kids Among council Wasters!
On today’s show, Niall tackles a heated email from a listener caught in a housing dilemma. Her fiancé wants to buy a house near his family in a north Dublin…
The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)#519 School or Home: The Sex Ed Debate
In this fiery episode, host Niall sits down with outspoken journalist Ian O’Doherty to ask a question at the heart of a growing national debate: “Whose job is…
The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)#520 Minimum Wage Increase: Workers Win, Businesses Lose?
This week, host Niall opens the phone lines for a heated discussion on the Low Pay Commission’s recommendation to raise Ireland’s national minimum wage by 5% —…
The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)#517 Social Media: Real Names, Real Rules?
Today Niall sits down with renowned cyber security expert Will Geddes to explore one of the hottest debates online today: Should you have to verify your…
The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)#518 Are Christians Afraid to Say, I Believe
Today on the show Niall explores a sensitive and growing conversation: in the wake of the Charlie Kirk shooting, many Christian commentators in America are…
The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)#515 The Great Divide: Left, Right & Online
In this episode, Niall talks to Senator Gerard Craughwell to discuss the upcoming presidential election, his views on the race, and what’s at stake for…
The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)#516 Budget 2026: Caution or Complacency?
In this episode, Niall is joined by Peadar Tóibín from Aontú to discuss predictions for Budget 2026. With a total package of €9.4 billion on the table —…
The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)#513 Death Penalty: Justice or Revenge?
In this episode, host Niall sits down with Laura Perrins from Gript Media to discuss a high-profile case currently unfolding in Utah — the suspected murderer…
The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)#514 Right to Remote Work: A Step Too Far?
Host Niall talks with former election candidate Elaine Mullay about a developing trend overseas — in the Netherlands there's a push to introduce laws that…
The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)#511 Charlie Kirk: Free Speech or Cancel Culture?
In this thought-provoking episode, host Niall sits down with Elanie Mullaly, former election candidate and outspoken social commentator and Laura Perrins from…