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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 ShowParenting with Claire Crowe
Claire Crowe, Member of the Psychological Society of Ireland joined Claire this morning and they were talking about how important it is to get your children…
The Claire Byrne ShowPep Guardiola is leaving
Pep Guardiola is set to leave his position as the manager of Manchester City at the end of this season, with former Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca expected to take…
The Claire Byrne ShowWhat should we do with unwanted medicine?
A new study by the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland shows that over 37 million euros is being wasted annually due to medicines being left unused and going…
The Claire Byrne ShowFirst 200 dodgy-box owners targeted by Sky legal letters
Some dodgy box owners have received letters from the TV provider, Sky, threatening action if they don’t stop paying for illegal streaming services. The…
The Claire Byrne ShowClaire Byrne's Book Club
This month on Claire Byrne's Book Club, Claire alongside Newstalk's own David O'Connor and Sinead Cuddihy from Tired Mammy Book Club will be reviewing ‘The…
The Claire Byrne ShowA missing person report has been filed for Katie Price’s husband Lee Andrews
Katie says she has not heard from him for five days. She last spoke to him on Wednesday when she says he had “ties around his hand and was in a van”. For more…
The Claire Byrne ShowCould Dynamic Pricing Come to Supermarkets?
Dynamic pricing in supermarkets could be closer than we think. One of Ireland’s biggest retailers has started using AI technology in the UK to identify…
The Claire Byrne ShowA Dublin city centre playground had been vandalised
A Dublin city centre playground has been severely damaged by a fire, months after it was repaired at a cost of €400,000 following an earlier blaze. Gardai are…
The Claire Byrne ShowOil prices are on the rise again after President Trump warned Iran that the clock is ticking
Oil prices are on the rise again after President Trump warned Iran that the clock is ticking. In a post on Truth social, Trump said “They better get moving…
The Claire Byrne ShowSwatch had to close their London shop after chaotic scenes
Over the weekend the watchmaker Swatch had to close their stores due to chaotic crowds gathering for the launch of their latest product, limited-edition Royal…
The Claire Byrne ShowIBD, Inflammatory bowel disease
Around 50,000 people in Ireland are living with Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis – both conditions come under the umbrella of inflammatory bowel disease…
The Claire Byrne ShowWes Streeting, has claimed that Brexit was a “catastrophic mistake”
As cracks continue to widen and the unofficial Labour Party Leadership contest heats up in the UK, one of the potential candidates, Wes Streeting, has claimed…
The Claire Byrne ShowAdventure along the coastline
A staycation in Ireland isn’t just about beautiful scenery; it’s also packed with exciting trips to do that you may not be so familiar with And here to tell…
The Claire Byrne ShowA new campaign has bee launched by the HSE to combat alcohol consumption during or planning a pregnancy
The HSE looking to remind the public that the safest way to deal with this is only through avoiding alcohol completely. To discuss this, Claire was joined by…
The Claire Byrne ShowHow prevalent are traditional physical scams?
Recently on the programme, Claire heard from our regular gardening contributor, Marie Staunton, about how her parents were targeted by bogus tradesmen…
The Claire Byrne ShowDepartment of Health to consult EU before deciding on sunbed ban
The Department of Health are planning to consult the EU before making any decisions on banning sunbeds. The World Health Organisation has said sunbeds are…
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The Claire Byrne ShowThe Debrief
We look back on some of the biggest stories of the week. Joining Claire on 'The Debrief' this morning was Mary Regan, Political Editor with the Irish…
The Claire Byrne ShowHow to choose the best toothpaste for your dental needs
Have you had a proper look in the toothpaste aisle recently? There is just so much to choose from. Whitening, sensitive, enamel repair, gum repair, charcoal…
The Claire Byrne ShowThe Childminder Exodus
Home based childminders have always been a vital support for working parents, however new regulations introduced by The Department of Children in 2024 have…
The Claire Byrne ShowIs there a Labour leadership contest on the books for the UK?
Andy Burnham will attempt to return to the House of Commons in the UK as an MP – it's after Wes Streeting resigned as Health Secretary, saying he had lost…
The Claire Byrne ShowThe world’s first laughing gas breathalyzer is being trialed in the UK
Police are testing the use of these breathalyzers to deter road users from driving after inhaling nitrous oxide. Head of School of Medicine at Trinity College…
The Claire Byrne ShowStop demonising one-off rural housing
Independent Senator Michael McDowell joined Claire Byrne to discuss his interesting take on the demonisation of one-off rural housing.
The Claire Byrne ShowHow do companies make money from war?
While many households are feeling the financial strain of the war in Iran, some companies have been counting bumper profits To discuss how companies are making…
The Claire Byrne ShowWhat’s Trending Online this week
Time to hear what’s been trending online this week. Newstalk’s Ciara Treacy joined Claire.
The Claire Byrne ShowEU Presidency closes Cafe
A Dublin Cafe that has been given a forced closure due to the upcoming EU Presidency say that they were given no communication over the decision, and that the…
The Claire Byrne ShowPAC queries RTÉ’s use of taxpayer money
RTÉ is facing fresh questions over transparency after admitting presenter Derek Mooney should have appeared on previous top earners lists. The Public accounts…
The Claire Byrne ShowWhat to put in your bin
If you had to bet your house on it, would you know for sure what should and should not be going in your bin? Conor Walsh, Secretary of the Irish Waste…
The Claire Byrne ShowConor Pope on the airport ‘Golden Hour’ and holiday traps
As many listeners may be packing up and jetting off in the coming weeks, it’s time to chat about the airport ‘golden hour’ - the 60 minutes spent between…
The Claire Byrne ShowCourt overturns Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions and orders new trial
In a shocking development yesterday, disgraced US attorney Alex Murdaugh’s conviction for the 2021 double murders of his son and wife has been overturned. In a…
The Claire Byrne ShowAuthor Carissa Véliz speaks to Claire on her new book ‘Prophecy’
We are constantly being told that AI will change the way we live, work and play. We are also told that we need to adapt to AI and use it or we will miss the…
The Claire Byrne ShowAsk the Expert: Planning Permission
President of the Irish Planning Institute, Gavin Lawlor joined Claire in studio to discuss planning permission, what you need it for, how to do it, and how to…
The Claire Byrne ShowTrump in China
President Xi Jinping has called for China and the US to be "partners not rivals" in talks with President Trump that lasted for two hours Amy Hawkins, the…
The Claire Byrne ShowWhy is it that objects can ‘disappear’ even when they are in front of us?
Have you ever not been able to see something that's right in front of you? Maybe it's your keys, your phone or a pair of shoes – or all three when you are…
The Claire Byrne ShowWill he stay or will he go – Starmer!
Allies of Wes Streeting have said he is preparing to stand down as health secretary amid deep frustration with Keir Starmer’s leadership, and could mount a…
The Claire Byrne ShowThe best Goodbye songs
To mix music and politics...We’ve been hearing all week how the political end is nigh for Britain’s Prime Minister Kier Starmer. So just to make sure we’re…
The Claire Byrne ShowThe story gripping the footballing world right now is Spygate, but what happened?
Last Thursday, Championship-side Middlesbrough spotted a SPY recording their training session from afar, ahead of the two legs of the play-off semi-final…
The Claire Byrne ShowMichael McGrath
Michael McGrath EU Commissioner for Democracy, Justice, the Rule of Law and Consumer Protection joined Claire Byrne to discuss home agenda, tech, Ireland's EU…
The Claire Byrne ShowWhat Made Me? Mary Coughlan
Jazz, blues and soul singer Mary Coughlan for What Made Me? Claire heard about Mary's long career of song writing, singing and touring.
The Claire Byrne ShowLiving with Friedreich's Ataxia
Emily Felix was on the programme a few weeks ago talking about the decision by the National Centre for Pharma-coeconomics not to finance medication for…
The Claire Byrne ShowAuthor and former Irish Children's Laureate Patricia Forde
Children’s Books Ireland this week warned that children are missing out on a lifetime of reading because the government doesn’t fund school libraries properly…
The Claire Byrne ShowThe importance for people to become organ donors
This week is Organ Donation Week. Joining Claire to talk about the importance of it along with the advancement in the field of transplants was Consultant…
The Claire Byrne ShowWhere you can see basking sharks and whales in Ireland!
Basking sharks have returned to Irish waters. Where can you to catch a glimpse of not just basking sharks, but dolphins and whales too? Padraig Whooley…
The Claire Byrne ShowIs our tax money being spent well?
The Irish state collected 106 billion euro in taxes last year and a half-a-billion euro earned in fuel taxes that had yet to be spent. Is our tax money being…
The Claire Byrne ShowAre lifts unsafe due to obesity?
A new study has shown that many lifts are now becoming unsafe, due to the rise in obesity. The report by University College London states that lift capacities…
The Claire Byrne ShowAre prize bonds worth the investment?
Prize bonds feel like something from a bygone era but people spent €365m buying the bonds last year. Are they worth the investment? Claire asked Leah McMahon…
The Claire Byrne ShowUK Prime Minister Keir Starmer fights on!
Keir Starmer is still fighting to stay on as British prime minister, as he meets Health Secretary Wes Streeting, his likely leadership rival, this morning…
The Claire Byrne ShowDog fouling fines to rise
On-the-spot fines for littering and dog fouling will rise from €150 to €250 from the beginning of September. But will this make a difference if enforcement is…
The Claire Byrne ShowTo freeze or not to freeze that is the question!
What you should freeze, and what you shouldn’t. With some tips on how to get the most out of our freezer was Orla Drumgoole is the author of ‘Irish Mammy…
The Claire Byrne ShowThe oil revolution happening in the United States
America is producing huge amounts of oil, more than it uses, and fracking has also led to so much gas being produced that they don’t have the pipelines in…
The Claire Byrne ShowNinety-Six Hours: A Wife and Mother’s Desperate Search for the Lost Titan Sub,
Three years ago five people who went to see the wreckage of the Titanic, lost contact with their support crew Hours and days ticked by, until it was confirmed…
The Claire Byrne ShowThe true impact of the HSE “Conti” ransomware attack
On the morning of May 14th 2021, “Conti” ransomware infiltrated the HSE IT system. This cyber-attack led to all IT systems within the service shutting down…
The Claire Byrne ShowThe Ireland’s links with Barbados run deep
The Prime Minister of Barbados Mia Mottley has officially opened the nation’s embassy on Baggot Street in Dublin. Ireland’s links with this Caribbean nation…
The Claire Byrne ShowThe building of homes in Ireland has slowed!
New figures out today show that the building of homes in Ireland SLOWED last month, due to the fuel protests and ongoing middle east conflict. To discuss the…
The Claire Byrne ShowAre supershoes on the Parkrun ethical?
Parkrun has become a huge non-competitive community event where you can walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate But is it still a level playing field when some…
The Claire Byrne ShowHave infrastructure projects in Adare been prioritized over others?
Adare will have temporary train station and bypass completed before the Ryder Cup in September 2027. Questions have been raised over the speed of these…
The Claire Byrne ShowWhat to do if sibling rivalry is affecting your house?
Sibling rivalry can go from zero to one hundred in an instant, and back down as quickly again. What is it that makes these relationships so tricky, and how do…
The Claire Byrne ShowWhat you need to know about Hantavirus
Following the cruise ship hantavirus outbreak, many of us are hearing about this disease for the very first time. To separate fact from fear and fiction was…
The Claire Byrne ShowKeir Starmer fights to stay on as Prime Minister
Keir Starmer is gearing up to face his cabinet soon as he fights to stay on as Prime Minister. At least 74 Labour MPs have now urged him to resign immediately…
The Claire Byrne ShowTwo hour strike by The National Ambulance Service begins
The National Ambulance Service is engaging in a strike today in a dispute over pay, with the HSE warning of significant disruption to ambulance services Claire…