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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 ShowFood suggestions for college students
With the Leaving Cert results are out this coming Friday. CAO offers coming soon after many out there thinking of and preparing for college. So how will the…
The Claire Byrne ShowHow to intervene when someone is choking?
300 people die every year due to choking incidents, according to St John’s Ambulance Service. This would be less, if more people knew how and when to…
The Claire Byrne ShowShould you be fined if you show up late to a gig?
Should you be fined if you show up late to a gig? A promoter in the UK seems to be doing just that. Labyrinth Events is charging latecomers to its events £30…
The Claire Byrne ShowThe power struggle continues at FIFA
Kevin Lamour has left his role as FIFA's chief operating officer overnight. Kevin, criticised president Gianni Infantino's scrapped ‘investor’ plan, which was…
The Claire Byrne ShowFórsa members at Oberstown continue protest
Staff working in Oberstown Children Detention Campus are protesting outside the Department of Children today. Forsa members are in a dispute over resourcing…
The Claire Byrne ShowThe Wild Adventures of a Music Video Director
If you've ever imagined hanging out with your favourite band on tour or working in your dream job while forging friendships with your music idols. Tim Pope has…
The Claire Byrne ShowWhy are joyriding videos still on Irish social media platforms?
The Justice Minister has said that gardaí will be given whatever resources are required to deal with dangerous driving, including pursuit training, following…
The Claire Byrne ShowThe US navy staff who have been stuck at sea for almost a year
Concern is growing for the welfare of US navy personnel on board a vessel which has been at sea for almost eight months. Family members of some of the 5000…
The Claire Byrne ShowWhat is postpartum psychosis?
The ongoing Lindsay Clancy trial in the US has brought postpartum psychosis into the spotlight. The case raises difficult but important questions about…
The Claire Byrne ShowDCC cracking down on external key lockboxes
Dublin City Council is cracking down on external key lockboxes attached to public infrastructure. Over 200 have been shredded as parts of efforts to curb…
The Claire Byrne ShowFine Gael members met with the manufacturers of Skyclarys
Fine Gael members yesterday met with the manufacturers of Skyclarys. The drug that slows the progress of the symptoms of the rare genetic disease, Friedreich’s…
The Claire Byrne ShowCelebrating Ireland's chocolate markers
All this summer we are celebrating all things wonderful Irish food. Today we're focusing on the chocolate makers! Joining Claire in studio to chat about their…
The Claire Byrne ShowOur book club reviews 'The Boleyn Traitor 'by Philippa Gregory
It is time for our book club with Sinead Cuddihy from Tired Mammy Book Club and David O’Connor from our own team here in Newstalk. What did everyone think of…
The Claire Byrne Show29 homes without planning permission will be demolished
29 homes are to be razed to the ground at the Dublin Wicklow border in South Dublin. The Modular Homes, built in Chianti Park, Raheen, will be demolished as…
The Claire Byrne ShowA look back on the weekend of sport
Eoin Sheahan joined Claire to review the big weekend of sporting action.
The Claire Byrne ShowActress Hayden Panettiere dies at the age of 36
The death of actress Hayden Panettiere at the age of 36 was confirmed by her father today. The actress started her career as a child and went on to star in…
The Claire Byrne ShowEuropean heptathlete, gold-medalist Kate O'Connor
Just as she was about to board the plane home from Birmingham Airport. European heptathlete, gold-medalist Kate O'Connor chatted to Claire.
The Claire Byrne ShowHave email sign offs become too familiar?
Bye for now, cheers, catch you later. All phrases you might expect a friend to say in an email but according to Pilita Clarke writing in the Financial Times…
The Claire Byrne ShowRIAI pre-budget submission
In the midst of a housing crisis in a country that is projected to have a population over seven million, solutions are needed. The Royal Institute of the…
The Claire Byrne ShowHundreds attend Cambridge vigil for Jason Arday
There are calls for a public inquiry after the death of former Cambridge professor Jason Arday. Professor Arday resigned after a plagiarism row and was found…
The Claire Byrne ShowTravelling tips as a solo parent with your children
Solo travel is accepted now as something of a social media trend. Have you ever considered travelling as a solo parent with your children? One person is an…
The Claire Byrne ShowIs rock hard ground impacting sporting games?
After weeks of hot weather the grass is burnt and dry. But what about our playing pitches? Is rock hard ground impacting games, and causing more injury? Claire…
The Claire Byrne ShowThe latest on the M9 crash
We get the latest to the horrific crash in County Kildare at the weekend. Talking to Claire this morning was Niall O’Connor, News Correspondent with The…
The Claire Byrne ShowThe Debrief
Welcome to The Debrief, where we look back on some of the biggest stories of the week. Claire was joined by Political Reporter with The Irish Independent…
The Claire Byrne ShowThe surrogacy case that could upend the system
Could a court case in the United States potentially impact the status of thousands of surrogate parents, and define the future of international surrogacy? To…
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We look ahead the weekend of sport
We look ahead the weekend of sport with Eoin Sheahan from Off The Ball.
The Claire Byrne ShowRichmond Road residents campaign for traffic calming measures
Richmond Road on Dublin’s north side is unusual in many ways. It twists and turns for just over a kilometre, mirroring the route of the Tolka River that runs…
The Claire Byrne ShowTo hug or not to hug?
We have all found ourselves with the predicament "do I go for the hug or handshake?" So, when greeting someone, does it depend on your relationship? Or the…
The Claire Byrne ShowAn historic night in Irish athletics
It was an historic night for Ireland last night on the international stage, as two of our finest won medals at the Mark English won Gold in the 800 metres, and…
The Claire Byrne ShowWe are in peak swarm season for wasps
It’s mid-August and we have reached peak swarm season for wasps. What can we do to avoid the buzz of these bugs? With advice was Colm Moore, Regional Technical…
The Claire Byrne ShowWhat is trending online this week?
Broadcaster Ciaran Halpin joined Claire in studio this morning to go through what is trending in your social media algorithm this week.
The Claire Byrne ShowThe winner and losers from the Clacton-by-election
Nigel Farage has been voted back in as MP in Clacton. We find out what has been happened at the count centre. Our reporter Sarah Madden over in Clacton and…
The Claire Byrne ShowRevolt over HSE refusal to reimburse drug for Friedreich’s ataxia patients
The Government is facing political pushback against a recommendation to refuse HSE reimbursement for a drug for people living with the rare genetic disease…
The Claire Byrne ShowGoing Green: Recycling and landfill figures for Europe
How does Ireland compare when it comes to its European counterparts when it comes to recycling and landfill? Claire discusses this with the Secretary of the…
The Claire Byrne ShowNathan Carter to headline ‘Dublin City Council Ceol Country’
Country Music star Nathan Carter on touring, recording and the rise in popularity of American country music.
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Improve women’s sporting equality amidst broadcast reform
New guidelines are in place this week aimed at protecting female athletes from being filmed in an overtly-sexualised way. The European Broadcasting Union…
The Claire Byrne ShowJames Mac Inerney raising awarness of Tourette's Syndrome,
International Make Up Artist, and star of Netflix's Glow Up, James Mac Inerney joined Claire in studio this morning. He does a lot of work on raising awareness…
The Claire Byrne ShowDermot Goode advises on health insurance plans
Dermot Goode of Health Insurance Ireland.ie joined Claire in studio to answer and advise on the listeners health insurance questions.
The Claire Byrne ShowThe latest political news from the USA
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt is to step down at the end of the month. However, Trump has said she will remain one of his ‘top outside…
The Claire Byrne ShowA new generation getting hooked on fishing
For many decades in Ireland, angling has been in a steady decline. Reports now suggest a new generation of enthusiasts are getting hooked on the sport What's…
The Claire Byrne ShowFAI withdraws support for Gianni Infantino
The Football Association of Ireland has withdrawn its support for Gianni Infantino to be re-elected as FIFA president. An update from the European Athletics…
The Claire Byrne ShowFamily food bills could rise by a €1,000 a year
Food bills for a family could rise by €1,000 over a year if the hot weather feed crisis hitting farmers is prolonged. To look into this further with Claire was…
The Claire Byrne ShowVoting begins in the Clacton-on-Sea by election
Today voters in the classic Victorian seaside resort of Clacton-on-Sea go the polls in one of the strangest by-elections in British electoral history. Farage…
The Claire Byrne ShowThe RSA to close Raheny driving test centre
The Road Safety Authority has confirmed that the driving test centre in Raheny, Co.Dublin is to close on September 18th. Learner drivers waiting for a test…
The Claire Byrne ShowGardening: Getting bulbs ready for spring
Is it too early to start thinking about next spring? It is not if you want to have your garden looking colourful! With gardening tips and advice was Gardener…
The Claire Byrne ShowDo we do enough to elevate our gifted children?
Do we do enough to elevate our gifted children? Almost three quarters of parents with a gifted child don't think so. To discuss with Claire was from the…
The Claire Byrne ShowSpotify marking AI music
Music streaming giant Spotify will now add badges to flag AI-generated artists on their app. It's part of a move to become more transparent from the tech…
The Claire Byrne ShowEuropean Athletics Championships updates
The European Athletics Championships are well under way in Birmingham, while the European Aquatic Championships are simultaneously taking place in Paris. There…
The Claire Byrne ShowMan Utd v Leeds why is it such a big deal?
Tonight sees Manchester United take on Leeds United in a pre-season friendly in none other than our national stadium Croke Park! Is all the hype around this…
The Claire Byrne ShowDealing with our mental health as we age
How do we deal with depression and anxiety as we age. Speaking to Claire this morning was Consultant Psychiatrist at the Mental Health Service for Older People…
The Claire Byrne ShowAre we overheating our homes?
Experts are warning that up to 10% of the country’s housing is at risk from overheating due to the summer heatwaves. Do we need to build our homes with the…
The Claire Byrne ShowWhere and how to view the solar eclipse safely?
Tonight we'll get to see a solar eclipse and if you miss it, you’ll have to wait around until 2090 to get to see one of this scale again. So what will we see…
The Claire Byrne ShowHow animals can calm us
A prison in the UK is allowing inmates to a pet a hamster to help them calm down. Animals are used in some British prison systems to de-escalate aggressive or…
The Claire Byrne ShowPreparing for the back to school costs!
It's almost back to school time and it can also bring a lot of cost for families. So how do you prepare for that? With advice was the Founder of 'Money Just…
The Claire Byrne ShowIs Strava data being used in the Middle East war?
Information shared by Strava users in US military bases in the Middle East is potentially being used to target American forces. Claire discusses this further…
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HSE Drugs Group recommends not covering Friedreich's Ataxia drug cost
The HSE Drugs Group has decided to recommend that a drug to treat Friedreich's Ataxia should not be paid for by the State. Claire spoke to Director of the…
The Claire Byrne ShowWhat is smart snacking?
TV Chef and Mindful Eating Coach Aisling Larkin joined Claire in studio to chat about smart snacking.
The Claire Byrne ShowFuel prices increased again last month!
Fuel prices increased again last month, with petrol and diesel both rising on average by 19c. Concerns are now being raised over further potential hikes…
The Claire Byrne ShowWho is Francesca Hong ?
Could a Democratic socialist be shaking up the Democratic Party in the US? Francesca Hong is running to become the Democratic gubernatorial nominee. With more…
The Claire Byrne ShowA third of parents want their kids to skip college for work
A third of parents want their kids to start working rather than go to university. Almost two thirds begin fostering entrepreneurial spirit in their kid from…