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The Claire Byrne Show
Claire Byrne explores the big stories through the lens of real life.
This podcast brings context, consequences and clarity to the issues shaping Ireland today.
Covering politics and current affairs alongside the human stories behind them, Claire asks the questions people are thinking, but don’t always hear answered.
From housing and health to work, family life, well-being and culture, you’ll hear smart, engaging discussion and moments of light relief - connecting the dots between what’s…
Episodes
The Claire Byrne ShowTeaching your kids about the value of money
How hard is it to teach your children about the value of money? Is pocket money the best way to go about it? With some guidance and advice was Financial…
The Claire Byrne ShowDemand at a Louth soup kitchen has doubled
Demand at a Louth soup kitchen has doubled over the past year, as the cost-of-living crisis continues to bite. Speaking to Claire was Deacon at St Patrick’s…
The Claire Byrne ShowHSE approves the reimbursement of the drug Skyclarys for people with Friedreich's ataxia
The HSE has approved the reimbursement of the drug Skyclarys for people with Friedreich's ataxia. It follows a substantially improved financial offer by drug…
The Claire Byrne ShowResetting with Everyday Food
TV Chef, food writer and CEO of the Waterford Festival of Food, Eunice Power joined Claire to talk about getting back into your usual food routine.
The Claire Byrne ShowLindsay Clancy Trial
The closing statements for the trial of Lindsay Clancy, the Massachusetts mother who is accused of killing her three children, are expected to take place…
The Claire Byrne ShowHorse Sport Ireland has been given the protection of the High Court
Horse Sport Ireland, the governing body for the equestrian sector, has been given the protection of the High Court as its financial difficulties mount. The…
The Claire Byrne ShowJohn Bishop
Actor and comedian John Bishop joined Claire ahead of his upcoming live podcast shows at Vicar Street in Dublin. Image: Irish Examiner
The Claire Byrne ShowTech with Jess
Over the last number of years, several Irish media personalities have had their image and voice used in fake AI-generated Facebook adverts. These ads are…
The Claire Byrne ShowMelvin Benn on Electric Picnic
Melvin Benn is one of the world's most influential figures in the live entertainment industry. Beginning in the 1980s as a promoter, Benn has since created the…
The Claire Byrne ShowIFAC Warnings
The Irish Fiscal Advisory Council is not happy with the Government's budgeting. The Council says that the proposed €8.5 billion budget package is out-of-kilter…
The Claire Byrne ShowOver 86% of principals experience burnout
DCU study finds significant burnout and poor mental health among Irish teachers. The initial findings indicate that a significant proportion of respondents…
The Claire Byrne ShowAI and the church
Addressing the International Catholic Legislators Network, Pope Leo XIV urges legislation that protects human rights and human dignity, warning that artificial…
The Claire Byrne ShowParenting: Getting back into the routine
For many families this week signals the end of summer as many school children are heading back to the classroom. Psychotherapist and Author Iseult White joins…
The Claire Byrne ShowYour coffee might be stronger than you think
You might be surprised to learn today that your medium coffee from a well-known chain could have the same amount of caffeine as FOUR cans of Red Bull. New…
The Claire Byrne ShowLegal aid and M9 crash
The mother of a teenager killed in the wrong-way crash on the M9 in County Kildare has defended her son, saying he was ‘lost.’ The five young occupants of the…
The Claire Byrne ShowDo we really need a new autumn wardrobe?
Do we really need a new autumn wardrobe and if so, what do we actually need? To discuss was Aoife Dunican, Style Bob.
The Claire Byrne ShowSome of Ireland's fresh food producers
Claire was joined in studio by some great Irish food producers. This time it's fresh food producers. Anthony O'Toole from Fat Tomato, Hilda Crampton from…
The Claire Byrne ShowNearly 80% of children never cycle to school, why?
New research out today reveals that Nearly 80% of children never cycle to school, despite over two-thirds of parents saying it would be their preferred method…
The Claire Byrne ShowA look back on the weekend of sport
Eoin Sheahan from Off The Ball looks back on the weekend of sport.
The Claire Byrne ShowThe biggest Hollywood comebacks
Johnny Depp will return to our screens as Ebenezer Scrooge and is also in talks to return as the star of Pirates of the Caribbean star, Captain Jack Sparrow…
The Claire Byrne ShowThe SEAI underspent by €120 million of its budget last year
The SEAI underspent by €120 million of its budget last year. €120 million is almost 20 percent of the organisations budget. This is despite pressure to hit…
The Claire Byrne ShowA last-ditch plea to the HSE on the Friedreich’s Ataxia drug
Campaigners are making a last-ditch plea to the HSE to allow potentially life changing treatments for Friedrich's Ataxia. Hundreds took to Dublin's streets…
The Claire Byrne ShowTravel with Ed Finn: Szczecin
Ed Finn tells Claire about the sights of Szczecin in Poland.
The Claire Byrne ShowWhat supplements do we really need?
From creatine to vitamin D and everything in between. We hear so much about the supplements that we should be taking. But what do we really need? And what’s a…
The Claire Byrne ShowCrash in UK kills two police officers and five young men
Over the weekend, seven people were killed in the northeast of England after a car travelling the wrong way down a dual carriageway ploughed into a police…
The Claire Byrne ShowFergus Farrell sets out to walk across America
Back in April Claire spoke to Fergus Farrell, former Connaught rugby player and motivational speaker. Fergus aspired to be the first person with a spinal chord…
The Claire Byrne ShowThe Debrief
Welcome to The Debrief, where we look back on some of the biggest stories of the week. Joining Claire on the panel today was Dan O'Brien, Chief Economist at…
The Claire Byrne ShowThe fourth week of the Lindsay Clancy trial
It’s the fourth week of the Lindsay Clancy trial in the United States. This trial has garnered international attention across the US and the world. We get the…
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A look ahead to the weekend of sport
We take a look ahead to the weekend of sport with Eoin Sheahan from Off The Ball.
The Claire Byrne ShowHow skin samples are being used in organ donation
Small patches of donor skin are being used to test whether a donor organ is working. An Irish research team is investigating whether transplanting a small…
The Claire Byrne ShowWhy is our excise duty on alcohol so high?
New research, funded by the drinks industry, shows that Ireland has the second highest excise duty on alcohol in Europe. We are trumped only by Finland, while…
The Claire Byrne ShowShould the Dáil be recalled?
Sinn Féin has called for the Dáil to be recalled ahead of the planned unwinding of fuel excise duty cuts. For more reaction to this Claire was joined by Seamus…
The Claire Byrne ShowWhat is trending online this week?
Michaela Hayes, Presenter with Spin 1038 joined Claire to go through what is trending online this week.
The Claire Byrne ShowMore dead in Russian attack on Kyiv
There have been further Russian attacks on Ukraine overnight after at least 16 people were killed yesterday in the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv. With the latest…
The Claire Byrne ShowThe working dogs with the Airport Police and Revenue teams
Dublin airport has had a record-breaking summer. Last month was its busiest in history, with more than 3.8 million passengers passing through its doors. In the…
The Claire Byrne ShowCalls on Dail to be recalled
Mary Lou McDonald has today written to the Taoiseach asking him to recall the Dáil before September 1st.This request come in the event of the planned increase…
The Claire Byrne ShowGoing Green: What is causing our seas to get so warm?
The seas around Ireland and much of Europe are warming beyond what many marine species will be able to tolerate. Is this simply a heatwave or should we be more…
The Claire Byrne ShowThe AFL are on the hunt for more Irish GAA players
The Aussies are on the hunt for more Irish GAA players with a try-out in Athlone this week attracting up to 20 prospective AFL athletes. After Kobe McDonald’s…
The Claire Byrne ShowIs it ok to be ordinary?
We’ve just come through a summer where influencers flooded our social media feeds with their perfect holidays, pictures and videos of their carefully put…
The Claire Byrne ShowAsk The Expert: The Fair Deal Scheme
Peter McElroy, Founder of FairDealSolutions.ie joined Claire in studio this morning. Peter took questions from our listens all relating to the Fair Deal Scheme.
The Claire Byrne ShowDo students prefer school books?
Whether you are a secondary school student yourself, or the parent of one. You arelikely have a laptop or tablet. Covid drove a huge impetus towards…
The Claire Byrne ShowThe big appeal of Fantasy Football!
There are over 11 million Fantasy Premier League players around the world. What began as a bit of fun has evolved into a weekly ritual of transfers, studying…
The Claire Byrne ShowHow germy are we really?
Is your mobile phone the most germ-ridden item in your life? Maybe the germs are having a field day in the bottom of your handbag? Or on the tv remote control?…
The Claire Byrne ShowThe Duke and Duchess of Sussex to live back in the UK
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are planning to move back to the UK. They hope to relocate from the US later this month and their children are enrolled to start…
The Claire Byrne ShowWhy is there so many vapes shops around country?
Despite legislation to curtail vaping coming down the tracks, more and more vape shops are opening up around the country .With some saying there should be new…
The Claire Byrne ShowWhat is Moderna’s new cancer vaccine?
A new personalised vaccine given in combination with a drug has stopped skin cancer returning in patients during a trial. To discuss this further with Claire…
The Claire Byrne ShowWhat Made Me: Alice Leahy
This week on 'What Made Me. We take a look at the life and career of Alice Leahy of the Alice Leahy Trust for What Made Me.
The Claire Byrne ShowA case study observing driver behaviour
“A split second is all it takes to change someone’s life forever” That's the tag line of South Dublin County Council's Mobile Phone distraction campaign which…
The Claire Byrne ShowShould the Justice Minister intervene on Gaza scholarship students?
At least 31 of 59 Palestinian students who applied for student visas have been refused entry to this country. There will be a protest outside the Department of…
The Claire Byrne ShowWho is Natalie Harp?
Rumours about the relationship between US President Donald Trump and his Executive Assistant Natalie Harp entered the mainstream this week. Who is Natalie Harp…
The Claire Byrne ShowIs there a link between microplastics and heart disease?
Surgeons are coming across increasing amounts of plastic in humans when they operate. Are the practical ways to keep them out of your system, and keep you from…
The Claire Byrne ShowLawyers for Erin Patterson looking to quash her conviction
Lawyers for Erin Patterson are looking to quash her conviction in a triple-murder case. Nine News Reporter Penelope Liersch is covering the story gave Claire…
The Claire Byrne ShowWhat film and TV watches make you cultured?
A new poll has revealed the 30 films and series you need to watch to consider yourself cultured. Cara O’Doherty Film Critic and Reviewer takes a look at the…
The Claire Byrne ShowNick Kyrgios has been banned from tennis
Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios has been provisionally suspended after testing positive for cocaine. Now he has been banned from tennis. With an update…
The Claire Byrne ShowWould low emission zones help our children’s lungs?
Scientists are apparently stunned by how quickly young children's lungs began to recover after pollution restrictions were brought in where they lived. To…
The Claire Byrne ShowWhat is this ‘holy war’ going on in Northern Italy?
A group of Italian nuns is fighting back against local council plans to take their beach club away from them. It's the latest issue in the long-running debate…
The Claire Byrne ShowWhat is aspiration creep?
We hear about something called ‘aspiration creep’ which may mean that even if your wages have gone up, you don’t feel the benefit. To explain further was…
The Claire Byrne ShowWarnings of high-risk cannabinoids in vapes
The HSE has identified high-risk cannabinoids in vapes, vape 'juice' and other products sold in shops and on the illicit market in Ireland. Claire gets…
The Claire Byrne ShowThe latest on the M9 crash
More than €100,000 has been raised in a matter of hours for the three sisters and boy who were seriously injured in the M9 crash that claimed five lives in Co…
The Claire Byrne ShowAre people getting to close to ocean sharks?
At least three influencers have been bitten by sharks in the past year. Is the online promotion of ocean diving and the pursuit of photo opportunities leading…