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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 ShowA busy 24 hours for Irish sport stars
It’s been a busy 24 hours for Irish sport stars, with big moves being made in the worlds of snooker, soccer, and hurling. To give us the latest on all Claire…
The Claire Byrne ShowReturning to the old fashioned staycations of yore?
Drizzling rain, creaky camp beds and ice cream dripping down your fingers These are just some of the memories many of us have of Irish holidays of times gone…
The Claire Byrne ShowA father plea for drug for rare disease
Craig Coady lost a son last year to Friedrich’s Ataxia, and does not want to lose a second. 13 year old Rory Coady died last September, and 16-year old Paudie…
The Claire Byrne ShowPaul O’Donovan Double Olympic Champion Rower
We are two years out from the LA Olympics in 2028 and preparations are well underway to optimise Ireland's medal chances. One man who knows all about what it…
The Claire Byrne ShowGood news for savers but not for mortgages!
Interest rates are expected to rise this year. That’s good news if you’re a saver, but not such good news for your mortgage or variable loan. To explain more…
The Claire Byrne ShowViolent protests in Southampton
Up to a thousand protestors marched outside Southampton police station last night with some throwing chairs, bottles, wheelie bins and flares at police. The…
The Claire Byrne ShowWhy injuries spike during the school holidays?
The upcoming summer holidays mean many children will be heading off to summer camps. They’ll be starting GAA camps, soccer tournaments, athletics and summer…
The Claire Byrne ShowWhat is on the agenda in Cabinet today?
The cabinet is meeting this morning and Newstalk’s Political Correspondent Sean Defoe runs through what’s expected.
The Claire Byrne ShowShane Smith, Chef and Author of ‘Loaf Tin Bakes’
Shane Smith, Chef and Author of ‘Loaf Tin Bakes’ joined Claire to chat about his new cook book.
The Claire Byrne ShowWills and Probate
A major change in how the probate system works could mean that the entire process will be faster. To explain all was Joanne Leetch is Head of Probate at…
The Claire Byrne ShowDoes wearable tech pose a new kind of problem for privacy?
Over 7 million pairs of ‘Meta Ray Ban’ smart glasses were sold last year, with users able to listen to music, take calls and record content hands-free from…
The Claire Byrne ShowIrish author Dervla McTiernan on her new book
Irish author Dervla McTiernan has recently published her 7th book, Three Reasons for Revenge, which has become her fourth number one in Australia. Dervla…
The Claire Byrne ShowIs there health implications of working with quartz?
Kitchen countertops made from quartz have become hugely popular in recent years, but now a deadly lung disease associated with toxins released when quartz is…
The Claire Byrne ShowDo disasters offset environmental efforts?
With the disasters around the world and also the destruction wrecked by war and conflict in the Middle east, Ukraine and Africa. Just how damaging are these…
The Claire Byrne ShowAssessments and when a parent should consider one
Claire Crowe, Member of the Psychological Society of Ireland joined Claire to discuss assessments and when a parent should consider one. When to seek out play…
The Claire Byrne ShowDoes our deer population need to be controlled?
Road accidents involving deer are on the increase as are insurance claims that involve incidents with the animals. Ireland’s population is believed to be on…
The Claire Byrne ShowWhat motivates athletes to return to their sports?
After almost four years away from tennis, Serena Williams will be returning to the court. She will return to the double's tournament at Queens, sparking…
The Claire Byrne ShowClashes have continued in southern Lebanon
Clashes have continued in southern Lebanon. This is despite Israel and Hezbollah accepting a US plan to implement a partial ceasefire. We get the latest on…
The Claire Byrne ShowGood news the weather will get better!
The weather might be grim now, but it will get better. Here to shower a little optimism into our morning is Carlow Weather’s Alan O’Reilly.
The Claire Byrne ShowA personalized vaccine for skin cancer shows promise at clinical trial stage
A personalized vaccine for skin cancer could cut the risk of it returning after five years. To explain this further with Claire was Orla Dolan, CEO of…
The Claire Byrne ShowThe Debrief
We look back on some of the biggest stories of the week. Jonathan was joined by Weekend Columnist with The Irish Examiner, Esther McCarthy and Southern…
The Claire Byrne ShowMothers in addiction face more stigma and barriers to treatment
Patients of addiction services used to be majority male, but rehab facilities are seeing an increase in female clients and as a result, more mothers than ever…
The Claire Byrne ShowWhat is there to do this holiday weekend?
With the bank holiday weekend edging ever closer, it’s time to get into holiday mode! What is there to do this holiday weekend? Also with the holiday season…
The Claire Byrne ShowA look ahead to the weekend of sport
We look ahead to all the weekend sporting action with Gavan Casey, Senior Sports Writer with The 42.
The Claire Byrne ShowHow to be a spy!
Actor Riz Ahmed has recently spoken about how British spies have tried to recruit him on three separate occasions. Saying that he found the surprise approaches…
The Claire Byrne ShowBottles and cans a new kind of street currency?
The Deposit Return Scheme has been a success from an environmental perspective but between people searching through bins for discarded cans to others lifting…
The Claire Byrne ShowA man has been held after a mum of two was stabbed to death
A man has been held after a mum of two was stabbed to death near her asylum centre home. Jonathan got the latest on this with Irish Examiner Southern…
The Claire Byrne ShowMosquitoes can become attracted to insect repellant!
For a lot of international travellers, mosquitoes can be the worst part of the experience, but at least we all have that spray to keep them away. Now we are…
The Claire Byrne ShowWhat has been trending online this week?
What’s been trending online this week? RedFM presenter Eimear Hallihan tell us all.
The Claire Byrne ShowHow expensive is AI for companies?
We’re hearing all the time that AI is going to take all our jobs. But word is now that it might actually be too expensive for companies to keep using. To…
The Claire Byrne Show35 arson attacks on council homes in Dublin alone last year
There were 35 arson attacks on council homes in Dublin alone last year. It’s used as a means of intimidating people but is “traumatising” communities and…
The Claire Byrne ShowThe latest on the trial of Jeffery Donaldson
Today is day two of Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson’s trial. We get the latest on the trial with Emily Keegan, Newstalk Reporter.
The Claire Byrne ShowGoing Green: Repak is featuring at Bloom 2026
Zoe Kavanagh, CEO of Repak joined Claire in studio to discuss the EU regulations on packaging that are coming into effect. Also teaching children on recycling…
The Claire Byrne ShowThe most surprising celebrity endorsements of all time
Joining Claire this morning was Presenter of Newstalk’s Screentime – John Fardy to chat about the worst and surprising celebrity endorsements of all time.
The Claire Byrne ShowBe Like the Sea: Life, Learnings and Leadership from an Irish Navy Captain
Marie Gleeson spent two decades in the Irish Navy, rising to become captain of the LÉ Aoife. In her memoir, Be Like the Sea: Life, Learnings and Leadership…
The Claire Byrne ShowBe aware of fake investment AI generated ads
Fake investment products being promoted by AI-generated ads are on the rise and banks are asking customers to be alert. We get the details from Niamh…
The Claire Byrne ShowHealth insurance advice from Dermot Goode
Dermot Goode of healthinsuranceireland.ie has joined me because if your health insurance hasn’t increased already this year, chances are you could be facing a…
The Claire Byrne ShowAuthor of ‘The Power of Hormones’ Dr Louise Newson
Dr Louise Newson is a specialist when it comes to women's hormones and is referred to as ‘The medic who kickstarted the menopause revolution’. A Sunday times…
The Claire Byrne ShowWhat it is like to train to be a guard?
An Garda Siochána is recruiting trainees right now. What it is like to train to be a guard amd what might your career look like once you start wearing the…
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The US and Iran traded fire overnight
The US and Iran traded fire overnight, casting further doubt on whether the fragile ceasefire will hold. To get an update on the current situation Claire spoke…
The Claire Byrne ShowAustralian Government is suing US consumer goods giant 3M
The Australian Government is suing US consumer goods giant 3M over the contamination of military bases that used firefighting foam containing forever…
The Claire Byrne ShowWho is the former BP chairman Albert Manifold?
The ousted former BP chairman Albert Manifold has said no one raised any issues about his conduct before he was sacked two days ago. BP ousted the Dublin man…
The Claire Byrne ShowFIFA to be investigated over ticketing at the World Cup
With the World Cup set to kick off two weeks today, FIFA is now being investigated by the states of New York and New Jersey over their ticket pricing for the…
The Claire Byrne ShowThe dangers of the frog poison ‘detox’
A UK man has died after attempting a “detox” treatment known as Kambo. It involves using a drug made from the poisonous skin of an Amazonian tree frog. The…
The Claire Byrne ShowWhat Made Me: Sonya Lennon
We take a look at the life and career of Entrepreneur and social impact advocate Sonya Lennon in the week's 'What Made Me'.
The Claire Byrne ShowWhat is food fraud?
Did you know that you could be eating fake honey or using counterfeit olive oil? Food fraud is when food or drink is sold in a way that’s deceptive to the…
The Claire Byrne ShowGetting your skin wedding ready!
From glow ups to stress breakouts, wedding skincare has become a huge part of pre-wedding preparation. For advice on getting your skin wedding ready was…
The Claire Byrne ShowHow does the EU work?
How does the EU work? To explain in detail was Bobby McDonagh, Former ambassador to the European Union, the UK and Italy and Author of ‘The European Union in…
The Claire Byrne ShowKeeping the legacy of the 250-year-old Duffy's Circus alive
Like many other businesses across the country, Duffy’s Circus is struggling to keep up with the cost-of-living crisis. Speaking to Claire this morning was…
The Claire Byrne ShowCarlow schools close after threatening email messages
A number of schools in Carlow are closed today after they received threatening emails. Parents of children in at least 3 schools have been contacted to say the…
The Claire Byrne ShowGroup holidays worth the hassle?
As the sun continues to shine, most of us are thinking about the long summer days ahead and the holidays we have planned. But what about those who are going on…
The Claire Byrne ShowHow to build your personal wealth?
How difficult or complicated is it to get yourself on a long term, firm financial footing? With advice and guidance was MD of DNG Financial Services Cian…
The Claire Byrne ShowProsecution to open case against ex-DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson
The trial of the former Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson is due to start today. Speaking to Claire outside Newry Crown Court is…
The Claire Byrne ShowSpend the National Training Fund or hand it back!
The government’s National Training Fund is funded by an employer's levy. The fund currently stands at around 1.7 billion euro. Employers’ groups say that money…
The Claire Byrne ShowObjections to wind farms intensify
A proposal for a new wind farm near Manorhamilton in County Leitrim and as energy costs continue to soar. How would you feel to have a windfarm close to your…
The Claire Byrne ShowFlavours of Summer
TV Chef and mindful eating coach Aisling Larkin tell us about the summer flavours we should be prioritising.
The Claire Byrne ShowExplaining de-extinction
A biotech company that aims to resurrect lost creatures has said it has hatched live chicks in an artificial environment. We get all the details from Andrew…
The Claire Byrne ShowIs the heat and sun here to stay?
Alan O’Reilly of Carlow Weather joined Claire with an update on the weather for next coming days.
The Claire Byrne ShowThe authors of ‘The Future is Peace'
For those who have suffered in the Middle East, and for those who have spent a lifetime watching the war there ebb and flow, it is understandable to lose hope…
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Economic kite-flying has already begun!
Economic kite-flying has already begun, as IBEC are looking for the Government to double-index income tax bands and credits in the next Budget. Would this have…