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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 ShowMince meat Irish food staple for many household
Mince is an Irish food staple for many households. Though they are an everyday ingredient, how can we make them even better? Mark Moriarty, Award Winning Chef…
The Claire Byrne ShowAriana Grande steps back from public life
Ariana Grande has decided to take a step back from making public appearances due to the endless ongoing scrutiny she has received about her health…
The Claire Byrne ShowDo film adaptations always live up to the book?
Emily Wilson, whose translation of The Odyssey was cited by Christopher Nolan as being influential in the making of his blockbuster, has recently hit out at…
The Claire Byrne ShowNew EU rules under the AI Act came into effect
New EU rules under the AI Act came into effect on Sunday, requiring companies to clearly label AI-generated content that looks authentic. This includes images…
The Claire Byrne ShowTravel destinations for food lovers
If food is the highlight of your holiday, we have got you covered. Nicola Brady, travel writer joined Ciara to go through the best destinations for food lovers.
The Claire Byrne ShowDoes Ireland need more campsites?
Is it time for Ireland to improve its campsite culture? Frances, Spain and Portugal are known for their camping facilities, so, amidst a campervan boom, why…
The Claire Byrne ShowGiving young children smartphones is "an abdication of responsibility"
Giving young children smartphones is "an abdication of responsibility by parents". That is according to Chief Executive of the Irish Internet Hotline Mick…
The Claire Byrne ShowHow to get motivated after a long weekend!
Off the back of the August Bank Holiday, today is often one of the toughest days for people as they try to readjust back to normality. So if you're dealing…
The Claire Byrne ShowDemands to close the loopholes in student rent legislation
Labour’s spokesperson on further and higher education Senator Laura Harmon will publish a bill tomorrow to close loopholes in student rent legislation. Senator…
The Claire Byrne ShowHow do we process grief in Ireland?
The country was rocked last week at the sudden passing of Glen Hansard, and we saw outpours of grief across the nation But how do we actually process grief in…
The Claire Byrne ShowHigh number of drink driving arrests over the bank holiday
Road policing figures from over the bank holiday weekend show that a large amount of motorists were caught breaking the law. This included over 3,400 speeding…
The Claire Byrne ShowEU Interior meeting on Ceuta
Videos online over the last few days have shown about 50,000 migrants swimming from Morocco to the Spanish North African territory of Ceuta. Today, an…
The Claire Byrne ShowShould the Government press ahead with increases in carbon tax?
Fuels for Ireland say the planned increases to carbon taxes should go ahead. Speaking on Newstalk’s Breakfast Briefing this morning, Kevin McPartlan said…
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Claire Byrne Recommends: Never Have I Ever
Here’s an episode of Never Have I Ever, the podcast series in which I admit to the things I’ve never done. This week, I sat down with award-winning foreign…
The Claire Byrne ShowThe Debrief
Welcome to The Debrief, where we look back on some of the biggest stories of the week. Joining Ciara this morning was Sinead Ryan, Consumer Columnist with the…
The Claire Byrne ShowWhat to do this Bank Holiday weekend
We can all breathe a collective sigh of relief as we have finally reached the August Bank Holiday! So, aside from having a rest, what else can you get up to…
The Claire Byrne ShowComedian Jason Byrne
Jason Byrne brings his tour ‘Head In The Clouds’ to the 3 Olympia Theatre for a night of fast paced, high energy comedy. Known for his improvisation and…
The Claire Byrne ShowTravel scam warning for holidaymakers
Holiday goers are getting scam WhatsApps and emails about trips they've organised on booking.com. Messages saying they're coming from the accommodation look…
The Claire Byrne ShowHow do donate your pets blood
Give Blood, Save Lives. It's long been the tagline of the Irish Blood Transfusion Service. But did you know you're not the only member of the family who can…
The Claire Byrne ShowHow risky is Klarna?
Buy now, pay later is a convenient way to spread the cost of an item but it can also be a slippery slope into debt. Leah McMahon, Senior Financial Planner with…
The Claire Byrne ShowUEFA threatens to boycott future world cups
FIFA has announced this morning that they are prepared to push ahead with the consultation process to sell the commercial rights of future events, despite the…
The Claire Byrne ShowWhy sports jerseys have become trendy
One of Ireland's best-known ice cream brands is marking its centenary with a twist. HB is teaming up with Irish designer Gan Stró and turning its iconic…
The Claire Byrne ShowOnline trending – what's in your algorithm?
Broadcaster Ciaran Halpin joined Ciara to go through what is trending online this week.
The Claire Byrne ShowDo single parents need parental reform?
There are calls today to reform parental leave for the sake of single parents. As it stands, all parents currently get 7 weeks' leave. Single parents say it…
The Claire Byrne ShowHamas agrees to disarmament
US President Donald Trump announced late last night an agreement for the "complete disarmament" of Hamas, calling it a critical step toward a new Palestinian…
The Claire Byrne ShowCould Daniel Kinahan be extradited home?
According to reports out today, Daniel Kinahan could be extradited to Ireland within weeks. It is understood that Daniel has been informed of this. Ralph…
The Claire Byrne ShowDo you really switch off when on annual leave?
With new research showing that over half of employees still check their work emails and messages while on holiday. Do we really know how to switch off? Damian…
The Claire Byrne ShowSEAI gives advice on heatpumps
Dr Ciaran Byrne, Director of National Retrofit, joined the Claire Byrne Show to discuss heat pumps and to answer listeners ' questions on them...
The Claire Byrne ShowBTS pulls out of this year's grammys consideration
Korean pop group BTS have announced they will not submit their music for consideration at the 2027 Grammy Awards. Spin 1038 presenter and BTS superfan Michaela…
The Claire Byrne ShowWildfires bring worries that "all of Europe"will be on fire
As wildfires spread to many parts of Europe, an EU agency has warned this morning that "All Of Europe" could be on fire in the coming days after three…
The Claire Byrne ShowFIFA considers plans to sell €17.5 billion stake to private equity
FIFA has announced plans to sell the commercial rights to its tournaments, including the World Cup, to private investors. The controversial move triggered an…
The Claire Byrne ShowNAMA dissolves after 17 years in operation!
The National Asset Management Agency is set to dissolve after 17 years in operation. Ciara was joined by Chief Economist with the Institute of International…
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How feasible is getting a heat pump?
Reports have come out that Ireland needs to drastically increase the level of heat pump installation in homes in order to reach our climate goals. So what are…
The Claire Byrne ShowConsumer Corner with Conor Pope
Irish Times Consumer Affairs Correspondent Conor Pope joined Ciara Doherty to answer some listeners consumer questions.
The Claire Byrne ShowAre we equipped to deal with cybercrime?
As new research shows that two-thirds of Irish businesses have experienced at least one cyber-attack in the last year, are we equipped to deal with this in…
The Claire Byrne ShowHas Ireland's relationship with alcohol changed?
New figures show that Ireland's alcohol consumption has dipped again, bringing us within the EU average. So has our relationship with alcohol changed, and what…
The Claire Byrne ShowWhat do you need to know if you're buying a new car?
Are you considering a new car but don’t know where to start? Paddy Comyn, head of automotive content and communications with DoneDeal Cars, joined Ciara…
The Claire Byrne ShowShould schools stay open longer to account for working parents?
Is it time that schools stay open longer to account for working parents? Columnist with the Irish Independent Mary McCarthy joins Ciara Doherty to discuss this
The Claire Byrne ShowAuthor Kate Williams on Historical Women in Power
What legacy have some of the most famous royal women in history had? Historian and Author of 'Regina: A New History of Women in Power' Kate Williams, spoke to…
The Claire Byrne ShowIran releases video on ‘how to kill Melania Trump’
Iranian media has released a video claiming to show how best to assassinate Melania Trump. 'Where to Kill Melania' goes through the places she's most…
The Claire Byrne ShowTravel with Ed:What to do when your holiday becomes a danger zone?
France and Spain are facing further danger from a new heatwave amid the devastating wildfires. If you are due to travel to these areas, what exactly are your…
The Claire Byrne ShowWhy shingles is rising amongst millennial women
Millennial women in recent years have seen a sharp rise in shingles cases. To discuss why the rise is occurring, Ciara Doherty was joined by Dr Máire Finn, GP…
The Claire Byrne ShowA look ahead to the Trump-Zelenskyy meeting and the aerial ceasefire
Zelenskyy is due to meet Trump today in Washington. Ahead of this, there have been talks of an air ceasefire with Russia. Donnacha O’Beachain, Professor of…
The Claire Byrne ShowShould we teach our children how to lose?
As we see more and more medals for participation, should we be teaching our children how to lose? Psychotherapist and Author, Iseult White joins the Claire…
The Claire Byrne ShowHenry Mckean reports from Mayo's All Ireland Homecoming in CastleBar
Over 40,000 people turned up at MacHale Park for the Mayo homecoming. Fans waited 75 years for this moment. Henry McKean sent us this report
The Claire Byrne ShowAn update on the Jamey Carney Murder Investigation
With today being the last date of detention for the chief suspect in the murder investigation of Jamey Carney, what options are left open to the Irish…
The Claire Byrne ShowDo we need more blue spaces here in Ireland?
Despite Ireland being an island surrounded by water, do we have enough blue spaces for our people? Dr Ola Lokken Nordrum, committee member of Irish Doctors for…
The Claire Byrne ShowHow to care for your pets during allergy season?
Ciara Doherty was joined by Pete Wedderburn aka 'Pete The Vet' to discuss how to look after your pets during allergy season.
The Claire Byrne ShowShould Ireland introduce household battery packs?
The UK government are set to roll out free plug-in battery packs to eligible households to save on electricity bills. So is it time for Ireland to follow suit?…
The Claire Byrne ShowSummer Food Series: Cheese Producers
All summer we’re celebrating Irish food producers on the show. Today Ciara Doherty was joined by three cheese producers. Kevin Sheridan from Sheridan's Cheese…
The Claire Byrne ShowWould you consider becoming a volunteer ?
DJ Marty Guildfoyle spoke to the Claire Byrne Show about his experience volunteering for Childline over the last two years and the reasons why he became a…
The Claire Byrne ShowIrish authors are set to share a €1.3 billion euro settlement from Anthropic AI.
As Hundreds of Irish writers are set to share in AI settlement worth €1.3 billion, Crime Author Sam Blake and Author of Penelope Unbound Mary Morrissy spoke to…
The Claire Byrne ShowJessica Woodlock reports on the plans for a new Dunsink City Quarter
Last month, Fingal County Council unveiled plans for a 435-hectare major new development greenfield for Dunsink City Quarter. However, the traveller community…
The Claire Byrne ShowAn update on wildfires on France and Spain
More than 250,000 people have been evacuated in France, while more than 116,000 people in Spain have had to leave their homes due to wildfires. Ciara Doherty…
The Claire Byrne ShowThe History of Horse Racing in Ireland
Frances Nolan from the UCD School of History and author of National Hunt and Point-to-Point Racing in Ireland joined the Claire Byrne Show to discuss the…
The Claire Byrne ShowMayo are finally All Ireland Champions
Mayo have ended their 75-year wait and were finally crowned All-Ireland Champions after beating reigning champions Kerry on a scoreline of 1-17 to 1-20 in…
The Claire Byrne ShowWhy you should consider Cavan, Leitrim and Roscommon for a staycation
Eadaoin Fitzmaurice, Travel Content Creator, joined Ciara Doherty to discuss some of Ireland's lesser-known staycation destinations.
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Claire Byrne Recommends: Never Have I Ever
Here’s the latest episode of Never Have I Ever, the podcast series in which I admit to the things I’ve never done. This week, I travelled to my home county of…
The Claire Byrne ShowThe Debrief
Welcome to The Debrief, where we look back on some of the biggest stories of the week. Joining Ciara this morning was Columnist Brenda Power, Editor with The…
The Claire Byrne ShowItalian conman jailed after ancient amphitheatre scam
An Italian man has been jailed for scamming tourists with a fake ‘ancient’ amphitheatre in North-Eastern Italy. We the details of the scam was Josephine…