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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 ShowConvicted paedophile Bill Kenneally has died in prison
Convicted paedophile Bill Kenneally has died in prison while serving a 19-year sentence for historic abuse of boys in Waterford. Jason Clancy is a survivor of…
The Claire Byrne ShowGardening: The best roses for your garfdening
To make your garden feel as impressive as possible, why not add some roses. With loads of gardening advice was Gardener Marie Staunton.
The Claire Byrne ShowKerry is set to get its own Monopoly board!
Get ready to pass GO for 200 euro, because Kerry is set to get its own Monopoly board! The Kingdom saw off five other counties to score the coup. Jerry…
The Claire Byrne ShowKinahan expected back to Ireland in July
Daniel Kinahan is expected to be back on Irish soil within weeks. With the latest details on this extradition process Claire was joined by Paul Healy, Crime…
The Claire Byrne ShowAward winning Author Lisa Jewell
Author Lisa Jewell has sold over twelve million books worldwide and has been published in more than thirty languages. Her twisty storylines leave you turning…
The Claire Byrne ShowIs Ireland really anti-semitic?
A Wall Street Journal journalist wrote recently about how antisemitism is spiralling in Ireland. But how damaging is this type of rhetoric for our country? To…
The Claire Byrne ShowCan alcohol ever be good for your health?
HIQA has released a new report stating that Irish guidelines on what constitutes low-risk alcohol consumption may need to be reconsidered. Claire discusses…
The Claire Byrne ShowThe big guns perform at the World Cup
Argentina captain Lionel Messi became the oldest ever player to score a hat-trick at the World Cup. It also came on a night where superstars Kylian Mbappe and…
The Claire Byrne Show20 years on from Ireland's financial crash
It’s almost 20 years since the financial crash where the country fell into a disastrous recession for the first time since the 80s. Have we learned from it or…
The Claire Byrne ShowTrial of Riad Bouchaker continues today
Newstalk’s Court Correspondent Frank Greaney joined us from the Central criminal court as the trial of Riad Bouchaker continues today.
The Claire Byrne ShowHow to become a savvy saver!
We are a nation of savers that are actually quite bad at saving. We have the mentality of savers, just not the skills. Speaking to Claire with more on this was…
The Claire Byrne ShowDCC look to expand it's ban on bin bags
As Dublin City Council looks to expand it’s ban on bin bags, over 300 residents in Stoneybatter attended a meeting this week, pushing back against the move…
The Claire Byrne ShowOur mental health services are chronically understaffed
HSE mental health centres can't provide therapy to many patients due to understaffing. From a report in the Irish Examiner people with very serious mental…
The Claire Byrne ShowFood with Aisling Larking: Barbecue!
Father’s Day is coming, and chef and mindful eating coach Aisling Larkin is here with some tips for the day centred around the barbecue!
The Claire Byrne ShowVinted boom drives second‑hand clothing spending
Sales of second-hand clothing have risen almost 200pc thanks to resale outlets such as Vinted. Are we all becoming a little more conscious of our environmental…
The Claire Byrne ShowGavin Newsom is considering running in the next Presidential Election
The California Governor, Gavin Newsom, has alleged that US President Donald Trump is using the Department of Justice to investigate him and his family. Newsom…
The Claire Byrne ShowThe EU’s air passenger rights reform deal
A new EU deal has overhauled passenger rights that will also include changes to airline seating and claims for cancelled or delayed flights. To explain this…
The Claire Byrne ShowShould Ireland bring in a Social Media Ban for under-16s?
The Taoiseach has said Ireland is ‘looking at a ban’ on social media for under-16s. While over in the UK Kier Starmers ban has been met with very mixed…
The Claire Byrne ShowShould we cheer on England in the World Cup?
England’s World Cup campaign gets underway tomorrow night, and so we’re left facing that age-old question, is it ever okay to support England? To share their…
The Claire Byrne ShowIs our healthcare system improving?
The row over the provision of private care by public only consultants simmered over the last week, culminating in the Health Minister Jennifer Carroll McNeill…
The Claire Byrne ShowThe latest in the Riad Bouchaker trial
Newstalk’s court correspondent Frank Greaney joins us from the Central criminal court as the trial of Riad Bouchaker continues today. if you want to get more…
The Claire Byrne ShowShould you force your child to stick with a hobby?
You invest time and money in dancing or football only for your child to tell you they don’t like it anymore and don’t want to go. Should you force your child…
The Claire Byrne ShowKerry councillors seek nationalities of people allocated social housing
Rumours are circulating in Kerry that social housing is being allocated to non-Irish people. Local councillors want to counteract it by having the…
The Claire Byrne ShowWhat is happening at cabinet today?
Minister for Housing James Browne is to bring controversial and delayed proposals for a short-term lettings register before Cabinet later today. Newstalk’s…
The Claire Byrne ShowDoomscrolling: Teenagers seeing 708 videos a day
New research has shed light on exactly how much time some teenagers are spending on TikTok every day. A pool of 21 teenagers handed over their phones for the…
The Claire Byrne ShowNorwegian Crown Princess son found guilty of rape
The Norwegian Crown Princess’s son, Marius Borg Hoiby has been found guilty this morning of two counts of rape. In a story that has gathered international…
The Claire Byrne ShowDawn O’Porter on her new memoir
Author Dawn O’Porter joined Ciara on the show this morning to chat about her new memoir 'Hungry Eyes'.
The Claire Byrne ShowGardaí investigating murders of Jo Jo Dullard and Deirdre Jacob launch new search in Co Wicklow
Gardaí investigating the murders of Jo Jo Dullard and Deirdre Jacob are to carry out a new search operation on open ground in Co Wicklow. Speaking to Ciara…
The Claire Byrne ShowA look back on the weekend of sport
We take a look back on the weekend of sport with Sports Journalist Daniel Hussey. With thanks to Visa.
The Claire Byrne ShowPresident Trump birthday celebrations
US President Donald Trump has celebrated his 80th birthday, as well as America’s 250th birthday overnight, by hosting a UFC on the White House lawn. We get the…
The Claire Byrne ShowCalls for legislation on spiking
A campaign seeking standalone legislation for spiking is being launched amid concerns that such incidents are not being accounted for in data collection. Mary…
The Claire Byrne ShowGovernment to introduce new Derelict Property Tax
The Government is "angry and frustrated" at local councils for failing on dereliction. They are bringing in a new tax as part of the upcoming Finance Bill. To…
The Claire Byrne ShowTravel around Ireland using public transport
You don't need a car to see the best of Ireland. From scenic train journeys to coastal bus routes, what are the great holiday destinations you can reach by…
The Claire Byrne ShowThe dangers of hidden sugar
How much sugar is in the food we’re eating? Do we really understand all the different forms sugar comes in? For more on this Ciara spoke to Registered…
The Claire Byrne ShowIrish prisons have no addiction nurses
There are no addiction nurses employed by the Irish Prison Service despite an estimated 4,000 prisoners suffering from addiction issues. To discuss this…
The Claire Byrne ShowTrump confirms deal with Tehran
Donald Trump declared "let the oil flow" as he confirmed the US and Iran had agreed a peace deal. For the latest on this Ciara spoke to Matt Frei, Channel 4…
The Claire Byrne ShowClaire Byrne Recommends: Never Have I Ever
Here’s the latest episode of my new series, Never Have I Ever, the podcast in which I admit to the things I’ve never done. My guest this week was actor and…
The Claire Byrne ShowThe Debrief
We look back on some of the biggest stories of the week. Joining Ciara this morning was Political Editor with The Irish Examiner, Elaine Loughlin, Public…
The Claire Byrne ShowWhat do you think of the World Cup water breaks?
Mid-way through each half pf the World Cup opening game the referee stopped play to give the players a water break. Viewers of the game were given an ad break…
The Claire Byrne ShowCan anyone really understand Trump’s strategy on Iran?
What is with Trump’s flip-flopping on Iran and can anyone really understand Trump’s strategy on Iran? To discuss further Ciara was joined by Fawaz Gerges…
The Claire Byrne ShowAre colleges becoming more conservative?
Irish universities have long been bastions of progressive ideas. Leaning generally left politically and liberal across the board. But data now shows…
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A look ahead to the weekend of sport
Off The Ball’s Phil Egan takes a look ahead to a busy weekend of sport. All with thanks to Visa.
The Claire Byrne ShowHumans prefer to turn left or walk anticlockwise!
New research has found that Humans prefer to turn left or walk anticlockwise but the reason is unknown. Brendan Kelly, Professor of Psychiatry at Trinity…
The Claire Byrne ShowIrish man shot dead in Spain
36-year-old man, who is originally from Dublin’s north inner city, was killed in Barcelona on Wednesday morning. Ciara got the details on this with Graham…
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The NHS to stop hospitals becoming overcrowded
Patients who turn up at A&E in the UK with non-urgent ailments could be told to come back another time. This is being touted as a plan by the NHS to stop…
The Claire Byrne ShowThe Space X IPO
If all goes to plan, Elon Musk will become the world’s first trillionaire today. The initial public offering of his rocket, satellite and A.I. company, SpaceX…
The Claire Byrne ShowWhat has been trending online this week?
Olivia Fahy, Entertainment Journalist tells us what has trending online this week.
The Claire Byrne ShowWas it right to join the EU migration pact?
The EU Migration and Asylum Pact comes into effect today, but what is it and is it a good thing? To discuss further Ciara spoke to Colm Brophy Minister of…
The Claire Byrne ShowBill Gates before the U.S. Congress over interaction with Jefferey Epstein
In the US, Billionaire Bill Gates has told the House Oversight Committee that Jeffrey Epstein tried to blackmail him by threatening to expose his affairs…
The Claire Byrne ShowGeorge Hamilton's World Cup reflections
Many of us will be glued to our screens from this evening as the World Cup kicks off in North America starting with Mexico versus South Africa in Mexico City…
The Claire Byrne ShowGoing Green: What happens to your rubbish after it’s collected?
Have you ever thought about what happens to your rubbish once it leaves your house? Conor Walsh, Secretary of the Irish Waste Management Association, joins…
The Claire Byrne ShowLatest on U.S. and Iran hostilities
Three Indian sailors have been killed after the US military struck a tanker in the Gulf of Oman. They had been reported missing after their ship came under…
The Claire Byrne ShowThe Cost of the EU Presidency
Ireland will hold Presidency of the Council of the European Union from July 1st to December 31st this year, and we are seeing the costs of it. 100 luxury…
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Ask the Expert: John Belton on working out
Thinking of getting fitter, stronger or simply moving more ? John Belton, Personal trainer joined Claire to answer your fitness questions.
The Claire Byrne ShowNoctourism – Should you do as the locals do on your holidays ?
With high temperatures across Europe and potential heatwaves on the way, is Noctourism the way to get the most out of your holiday this summer? Noctourism is…
The Claire Byrne ShowShould age verification be required to access online porn ?
In the near future, people in Ireland may need to prove they are over 18 to access porn and other adult content online. Similar to UK laws around age…
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Riad Bouchaker's trial continues.
The trial continues today of Riad Bouchaker, who is alleged to have been involved in the Parnell Square attack. Newstalks courts correspondent Frank Greaney is…
The Claire Byrne ShowShould there be a cull on grey squirrels?
Would you like to see a cull of grey squirrels? Members of the public are being asked for their views on the future of grey squirrels as a way of managing the…
The Claire Byrne ShowBelfast riots continue for second night - latest updates
Petrol bombs and bricks were thrown at police on the outskirts of Belfast overnight, as violence in the North continued for a second night. Newstalk's Chief…
The Claire Byrne ShowWhat has been trending online this week?
In our fast, ever-moving world, there are definitely things you have missed recently... So, what has been trending online this week? Entertainment Journalist…