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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 ShowThe two Dan Sullivans running for Senate in Alaska
The US midterms are fast approaching, but who are the two Dan Sullivan's running for senate in Alaska? Is this a freak coincidence or an ingenious ploy from…
The Claire Byrne Show‘Attack is a strong possibility’ ahead of EU leaders’ visit
This morning there are reports that the Gardai fear an attack in Dublin next month is a strong possibility. Who would be posing a threat to Ireland and what…
The Claire Byrne ShowWhat Made Me: David McRedmond, Former CEO of An Post
Ciara was joined now by former CEO of An Post, former chief executive of TV3 ,as well as a few other things David McRedmond.
The Claire Byrne ShowHow best to look after our bones?
Oestrogen, the hormone responsible for keeping bone density stable and maintaining bone health, decreases during menopause. As we come into the winter it's…
The Claire Byrne ShowAdvocating fathers to speak openly about the grief of pregnancy and infant loss
Last year, Buncrana Councillor Fionán Bradley experienced the devastating loss of his twin daughters to stillbirth. Councillor Bradley has begun speaking out…
The Claire Byrne ShowDinosaur fossil sold for €42m in New York
A mystery buyer has paid the second-highest price ever for a dinosaur fossil as a Nanotyrannus sold yesterday for €42m in New York. This raises many questions…
The Claire Byrne ShowIs Wi-Fi on a plane really something we need?
Earlier this week easyJet announced they'll be rolling out Wi-Fi across their fleet as early as 2027, which raises the question, is Wi-Fi on a plane really…
The Claire Byrne ShowMinister for Justice meets with the Law Society
A meeting has taken place this morning between the Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan and the law society, as they look to bring the legal aid dispute to an…
The Claire Byrne ShowThe problem of AI music fraud
We discuss the problem of AI music fraud with music journalist and host of the 'No Encore' podcast, Dave Hanratty.
The Claire Byrne ShowHow do you talk finances with your adult children?
The housing crisis means a lot of young people are stuck at home, long after they should have moved out. It also means that some parents are living with their…
The Claire Byrne ShowThe Irish Dance Halls' promising future
Irish language and culture has been enjoying a revival in the last few years. Now with demand for set dancing classes spiking, is a return to the dancehall…
The Claire Byrne ShowEnergy price hikes expected again
Energy price hikes are being predicted once again after a significant increase was recorded in the wholesale electricity markets. To discuss this further with…
The Claire Byrne ShowExit polls suggest no clear winner in Israel's election
With just over half the votes counted, Israel's election result is far from certain with neither of the two main blocs on track to reach a majority. Exit polls…
The Claire Byrne ShowAdrian Martin Chef and Author of 'Cooking for Mama'
Adrian Martin is chef and author of a brand new book, 'Cooking for Mama' chatted to Ciara in studio this morning.
The Claire Byrne ShowMore wild bee species in decline across Europe
With UN’s Cop17 conference on biodiversity in full swing this week. Records since 1921 show more bee species are declining than increasing across Europe…
The Claire Byrne ShowMusician and Actor Steve Wall
From The Stunning to The Walls, and from music to the big screen, Steve Wall has spent a lifetime telling stories and challenging the status quo. Steve joined…
The Claire Byrne ShowNeighbours is being recut into a microdrama
Fans of Neighbours are well-used to drama on Ramsay Street. But now AI is causing concern for the actors as elements of the show are being recut for a new…
The Claire Byrne Show36th Alzheimer Europe Conference takes place today
Today Ireland will welcome more than 1,200 people from across Europe, all in the name of Alzheimers research. The 36th Alzheimer Europe Conference is taking…
The Claire Byrne ShowThe popularity of romance fantasy books or ‘Romantasy’
The popularity of romance fantasy books, or ‘Romantasy’ has skyrocketed in recent years. Creating a near-billion-dollar industry in the US alone, with…
The Claire Byrne ShowHarry Kane wins the Ballon d’Or
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick's future remains on a knife edge this morning, after a meeting was held yesterday by United executives at the…
The Claire Byrne ShowESB warns new EU legislation could slow down housing supply
Amid a housing emergency, the ESB has warned incoming EU regulations may make things worse. The semi-state company has warned that new 'made in Europe'…
The Claire Byrne ShowFive things to do to shrink your waistline
Personal trainer Karl Henry joined Ciara this morning to talk about shrinking your waistline and how to do it in a healthy way.
The Claire Byrne ShowJay-Z Announced as next Super Bowl half-time act
Rapper Jay-Z has been confirmed as next year's Super Bowl half time show act. The musician will take the stage on February 14 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles…
The Claire Byrne ShowPolls have opened in a general election in Israel
Polls have opened in a general election in Israel that could decide Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's future. The results could have far reaching impacts in…
The Claire Byrne ShowNever Have I Ever... Ridden a Motorbike
Claire's guest is actor and comedian Pat Shortt. If you’ve ever seen Easy Rider or The Motocycle Diaries you will be familiar with the rebellious allure of…
The Claire Byrne ShowThe Debrief
Welcome to The Debrief, where we look back on some of the biggest stories of the week. Joining Claire this morning was Sports Correspondent with The Irish…
The Claire Byrne ShowThe US midterm election drama in the states
Sky's David Blevins joined Claire this morning to discuss the midterm election drama in the states.
The Claire Byrne ShowA look ahead to the weekend of sport
We look ahead to a busy weekend of sport with Off The Ball’s Eoin Sheahan.
The Claire Byrne ShowA look ahead to Israel's general election
Israel's general election is to take place on Tuesday. The first since the Hamas attacks in October 2023. We look ahead to the election with Chief…
The Claire Byrne ShowThe latest banishment and murders in the castle
We discuss the latest round of banishment and murders in the castle that is home to The Celebrity Traitors. Irish Independent News and Entertainment…
The Claire Byrne ShowParis is extending a partial curfew
Paris is extending a partial curfew restricting movement in parts of the city until Monday, as Marseille and Lyon impose a total ban on protests this weekend…
The Claire Byrne ShowHow to handle those hard interview questions?
What questions are you allowed to ask in a job interview? How do you answer the tricky ones?! To help us along the way was Senior Work and Organisational…
The Claire Byrne ShowKeeping your kids occupied this mid term
It might feel like your children have only returned to school but the midterm break is upon us. If you are looking for some ideas to keep them occupied…
The Claire Byrne ShowThe UK resilience preparations
A grab bag full of emergency supplies, a battery-operated radio and cash. The UK Defence Secretary, Wes Streeting and his "Be Ready" campaign is aimed at…
The Claire Byrne ShowSinn Fein TD proposes new legislation to tackling drink spiking
Sinn Féin TD Mark Ward has brought forward new legislation proposing a maximum sentence of 10 years for anyone convicted of spiking. Mark explained the…
The Claire Byrne ShowOne storm gone another one on the way!
Storm Austen has brought buckets of rain this morning with a Status Yellow rain and wind warning for Leinster and Munster still in effect While this storm is…
The Claire Byrne ShowHow to keep your house warm and ready for winter?
This week on 'Going Green' we get advice on how to keep your house warm and ready for winter. Going Green is with thanks to Repak.
The Claire Byrne ShowThe benefits of losing weight in your 50s
A study has found that losing just 5% of your body weight in your 50s can lower the risk of stroke. It can make your heart as healthy as if you had never…
The Claire Byrne ShowThe 2 Johnnies and 1 Claire
The 2 Johnnies Jonathon "Johnny Smacks" McMahon and John "Johnny B" O'Brien joined Claire in studio this morning. Podcast, live shows and managing it all.
The Claire Byrne ShowConsent video hugging grandparents removed online
A campaign video from Dublin Rape Crisis Centre has been removed due to the backlash it received online. The video is of grandparents hugging their…
The Claire Byrne ShowWhat do changes in inheritance tax mean for you?
Owen Burke, partner at Hayes Solicitors and Wills and Probate expert join Claire on the show to answers listeners questions on inheritance tax and wills.
The Claire Byrne ShowHackers exploit internet security flaw
A security flaw for websites across the world has emerged, resulting in online hackers attempting to exploit businesses and organisations. Global cyber…
The Claire Byrne ShowShould welfare payments be moved out of the GPO?
Could antisocial behaviour in Dublin City Centre be tackled, in part, by moving where social welfare payments are handed out? That seems to be the opinion of…
The Claire Byrne ShowWhat is conscious parenting?
As a parent, do you ever find yourself trying to control or ‘fix’ your child? Have you ever thought about what this says about you? Joining Claire this morning…
The Claire Byrne ShowDisney+ plans to force adverts on all its subscribers
How would you feel if your streaming service started showing you ads? Even if you're paying full whack for it. That is what Disney+ say they intend to do, for…
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What can we expect from Storm Austen tonight?
The first named storm of the season is to hit Ireland this evening as Storm Austen arrives on our shores. What can we expect and how can we prepare ahead of…
The Claire Byrne ShowThe best autumn winter bedding plants
We get inspired to get bedding plants into the ground in the hope that we will see some wonderful colour over the winter months. With all the advice was…
The Claire Byrne ShowWhat is a heat storm?
New research from Reuters looks at more than 65 years of temperature data from a million places worldwide. The study found that heat storms have dramatically…
The Claire Byrne ShowTwo brown bears make Donegal their home
Two brown bears have arrived at their new home in Donegal, bringing an end to a five-year rescue operation from Russia. They’re now safe in Wild Ireland in the…
The Claire Byrne ShowWhat can our nails tell us about our overall health?
Claire was joined in studio by Consultant Dermatologist at Blackrock Clinic, Rosemary Coleman. Rosemary chatted all things relating to your nail health.
The Claire Byrne ShowCWC liquidation and the huge impact on clubs
Sports clubs bracing for huge losses after landscaping company went into liquidation. For more on this Claire spoke to Bernard O’Byrne, Chairman of Athboy…
The Claire Byrne ShowWould you know how to represent yourself in court?
Would you know how to represent yourself in court, if you ever needed to? The current legal aid row has meant some people have had to represent themselves…
The Claire Byrne ShowWho is Susie Wiles?
Reports of a power struggle have been bubbling in the White House with those at the top of the administration jockeying for position. The Republicans fear…
The Claire Byrne ShowHow do you deal with loss in sport?
Former snooker world number one, Mark Allen, has said that he was in "a bad place" and that his career could be over. This comes after his defeat in the first…
The Claire Byrne ShowWhen should you start teaching kids about money ?
When should you start teaching children about money? There were calls this week for it to be added to the secondary school curriculum. But should it be earlier…
The Claire Byrne ShowShould there be a ban on flavoured vapes?
Sour apple, Cherry Cola, Pineapple Ice, these are all vape flavours set to be banned under new legislation making its way through the Oireachtas. Should there…
The Claire Byrne ShowHow to make the perfect stew
Eunice Power, TV Chef, food writer and CEO of the Waterford Festival of Food joined Claire on the show with some tips on how to make the perfect stew.
The Claire Byrne ShowAre too many young people getting botox?
Dr Clare Kiely, consultant dermatologist, dermatological and laser surgeon and founder of the skin care brand the Skin Diary joined Claire on the show to…
The Claire Byrne ShowPhilippa Gregory on her new book 'Royal Witch'
Author Philippa Gregory joined Claire on the show to chat all about her new book 'Royal Witch'.
The Claire Byrne ShowWill the International Rules Series return?
A proposal to bring back the international rules series between Ireland and Australia could be brought before the GAA’s next Central Council meeting next…