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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 ShowCoping with an unexpected premature death of a sibling
Losing a brother or sister unexpectedly can be one of the most difficult experiences someone will ever face. How do you cope with that loss, particularly when…
The Claire Byrne ShowHSE is to consider approving funding for Mounjaro
The HSE is to consider approving funding the weightloss drug Mounjaro. This could mean around one million people will be eligible for the jab. Speaking to…
The Claire Byrne ShowNathan Carter church gig deemed not appropriate!
Country Music Star, Nathan Carter was due to perform at St Joseph’s Church in Boyle on December 13th, but that will now not go ahead as it wasn’t deemed…
The Claire Byrne ShowThe weekend sport review
Colm Boohig from Off The Ball reviews all the weekend’s sporting action.
The Claire Byrne ShowIs smoking cool again?
Recently cigarettes have been appearing on the runway, in music videos and in TV shows. An article in The Journal this morning found that cigarette platters…
The Claire Byrne ShowParenting with David Coleman
Clinical Psychologist and parenting expert David Coleman gives advice to listeners parenting questions.
The Claire Byrne ShowSaudi Arabia’s Riyadh airport is hit by second Houthi attack
Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh airport is hit by second Houthi attack in two days. The airport remains closed. For the latest on these attacks Claire spoke to…
The Claire Byrne ShowDo we put enough thought into the design of our cities?
Should we all have a say in how our cities and streets are designed? Is there enough public consultation when buildings are torn down or areas are rebuilt? To…
The Claire Byrne ShowOne TD's experience of thrombosis
TD for Carlow Kilkenny Peter Chap Cleere was Claire on the show his experience of thrombosis.
The Claire Byrne ShowThe dietary recommendations for adolescents
Is your teenager obsessed with protein shakes? New guidelines from the Food Safety Authority of Ireland say they are unnecessary. Also our adolescent may need…
The Claire Byrne ShowPublic sector strikes look set to go ahead on Wednesday
Last ditch efforts are expected to be made by government negotiators today to avert a strike across the public sector on Wednesday. Speaking to Claire this…
The Claire Byrne ShowCelebrity Traitors the banished and recruited!
It’s week two of the Celebrity Traitors on the BBC and last night Richard E Grant was banished, after he told them all he was a Traitor. Melanie Finn from the…
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 BBC Dublin Correspondent, Gabija…
The Claire Byrne ShowA look ahead to the weekend of sport
We take a look ahead to the weekend of sport with Phil Egan from Off The Ball.
The Claire Byrne ShowAn upcoming firing-squad execution will be live streamed
The US secretary of war Pete Hegseth said an upcoming firing-squad execution will be live streamed. A former army major who killed 13 people in a mass shooting…
The Claire Byrne Show“Blue Heart : War, Climate and the Battle for the Ocean that Keeps us Alive”
Our oceans have sustained us for centuries. Yet the seas that surround us are under mounting pressure from warming waters and over-exploitation. That is one of…
The Claire Byrne ShowThe espionage scandal in Germany
In what could end up being the biggest espionage scandal in the history of modern Germany, the former head of the German foreign intelligence agency has been…
The Claire Byrne ShowCould Andy Burnham be in trouble over Man City scandal?
Could Andy Burnham be in trouble over his role in the Man City scandal? Some Premier League clubs are saying they are "astonished" by comments he made…
The Claire Byrne ShowAre women better at long-distance endurance running?
Are women better than men at long-distance endurance running? Men generally have advantages over women when it comes to physical challenges, but studies show…
The Claire Byrne ShowAstronomers have detected new fast radio bursts
Astronomers have detected a burst of radio waves which travelled for more than 10bn years before reaching Earth. They believe to be the most distant fast radio…
The Claire Byrne ShowDeer rutting season poses risks to motorists
Donegal Gardai have issued a warning to all road users in the county to watch out for deer. Deer rutting season, or breeding season, reaches its peak during…
The Claire Byrne ShowGarda forced to thumb a lift to emergency
A member of the Guards had to hitch hike to an emergency after his electric car ran out of charge. There was no charger at the station in Ballygar, County…
The Claire Byrne ShowGoing Green: How worried should we be about Asian Hornets
Asian Hornets are a growing concern for beekeepers and biodiversity across Europe. But how much of a threat are they here in Ireland? To explain all was Phil…
The Claire Byrne ShowChrista Pike's lawyers are looking for answers
Christa Pike was reportedly angry and confused waking up in hospital, after waking up following a botched execution attempt in Tennessee. Her lawyers are now…
The Claire Byrne ShowWilliam Costelloe on following his father’s legacy
Designer William Costelloe has stepped into his father's shoes to design a collection for Dunnes .Creative Director of Paul Costelloe William Costelloe joined…
The Claire Byrne ShowSome practical tips on decluttering your home
If your home is feeling a little cluttered, or you simply don't know where to start. Professional Organiser Hazel Burton give us some practical tips to…
The Claire Byrne ShowSiobhán Carroll CEO of Act for Meningitis
Meningitis is an illness that stokes fear in the minds of many parents. It can come on fast and be devastating. Siobhán Carroll, CEO of Act for Meningitis…
The Claire Byrne ShowCould a 194 year old tortoise hold the key to human aging?
Could a 194 year old tortoise hold the key to human aging? The DNA of a giant tortoise named Jonathan is being analyzed in the quest to extend the human…
The Claire Byrne ShowHow nail salon customers can help gardai?
It has been suggested that nail salon customers can help gardai by speaking to nail technicians to find out if they were trafficked into Ireland. Speaking on…
The Claire Byrne ShowTrade unions are unlikely to abandon industrial action
The Taoiseach is ‘baffled’ as to why negotiations aren’t underway with unions. We ask can the strikes be averted? Joining Claire was Niall Collins, Fianna Fail…
The Claire Byrne ShowAre movie flops always flops?
Tom Cruise's newest film 'Digger' has been described as one of the biggest flops of all time. But is it really that bad? We ask what kind of life do these…
The Claire Byrne ShowAutumn gardening in the cooler months
Gardener, Marie Staunton explains how to care for our gardens as we approach the colder months.
The Claire Byrne ShowWho is Steve Hilton?
The latest polls in California show that an Englishman, called Steve Hilton, is just 5.6 points behind his nearest rival in the race to become the next…
The Claire Byrne ShowRussia tells WHO that there are no plague cases
Local media in Russia posted online that a second person has died from the pneumonic plague. But swiftly deleted it as the Kremlin urges Russians to trust only…
The Claire Byrne ShowThe Irish Olympians struggling to make ends meet
When you're cheering on your favourite sports star, do you put much thought into how they got there? More specifically, how they were able to afford it? To…
The Claire Byrne ShowWhat exactly is thrombosis?
Ahead of World Thrombosis Day next week. Claire was in studio by Consultant Haematologist at St Vincents University Hospital and The National Maternity…
The Claire Byrne ShowConor Pope on what the Budget means for people
Irish Times Consumer Affairs Correspondent Conor Pope joined Claire in studio. Conor talked through the budget and what is in it for people.
The Claire Byrne ShowProtests are expected to continue across France today
Protests are expected to continue across France today after hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets to call for improved conditions in education…
The Claire Byrne ShowWhat options exist for assisted living?
For many more people, staying in their home as they age is preferable, but with housing and care at a premium, it can prove challenging. Our reporter Bairbre…
The Claire Byrne ShowVery different ends to Ronaldo and Messi’s international careers
Lionel Messi was hailed as a hero, and scored in his final game for Argentina overnight. Meanwhile, Cristiano Ronaldo says his international career is not…
The Claire Byrne ShowTaoiseach Micheál Martin on Budget 2027
On the day after Budget 2007 an Taoiseach Micheál l Martin joined Claire in studio to discuss what was delivered.
The Claire Byrne ShowOn the menu today frittatas!
Jennifer Provan founder of Kitchenetta Catering joined Claire in studio this morning. On the menu today was frittatas?
The Claire Byrne ShowNew changes brought in for making planning objections
New rules have changed how people can object to planning permission. Here to explain all was President of the Irish Planning Institute Gavin Lawlor, President…
The Claire Byrne ShowThe rise and rise of Maura Higgins
From Love Island to Celebrity traitors and now killing it on the American version of Dancing with the stars. Maura Higgins’ rise to fame really is something to…
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A lab technician has died at a plague research centre in Siberia
A Russian lab technician has died at a plague research centre in Siberia. There are concerns that the incident could lead to the spread of pneumonic plague. We…
The Claire Byrne ShowThe app tax explained
We know that all eyes are on today's budget. But changes are on the way for a different kind of tax, one you may not even know you've been paying the app tax…
The Claire Byrne ShowTo cull or not to cull the world's slowest shark?
Fishing trawlers in Greenland are competing with sharks for supplies of halibut and cod. It leaves the authorities there with a tricky decision to make. To…
The Claire Byrne ShowWe remember Jeffrey Archer
Jeffrey Archer was a bestselling author and longtime member of the UK conservative Party. In a statement delivered on Monday, his publisher HarperCollins sadly…
The Claire Byrne ShowThousands of ASOS users have received a “hack” alert
Thousands of ASOS users have received a “hack” alert to their phones this morning, warning of a leak. We get the latest on this with Technology Editor with The…
The Claire Byrne ShowThe business of influencers
Have you any idea how much money your favourite influencers are making? For some, it's a couple of hundred euro for the odd post. But for others it can be big…
The Claire Byrne ShowWhat are the nursing home options available for families?
Nursing homes in Ireland are effectively full, according to the national representative body for the sector. Nationally, they are running at 95% occupancy…
The Claire Byrne ShowThe must see Christmas markets
Ed Finn of Edfinntravels.com joined Claire on the show to chat all about the must see Christmas markets.
The Claire Byrne ShowWhat is coming your way on budget day?
It's Budget Day, but what will it mean for you? To preview Budget 2027 with Claire was Mary Regan, Political Editor of the Irish Independent and Cormac Lucey…
The Claire Byrne ShowDior Fashion coming to Trinity College
Could Taylor Swift, Beyonce and Charlize Theron grace the Trinity cobbles when Jonathan Anderson brings his latest Dior collection to the Old Library? To tell…
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Is Spider-Man already returning to cinemas?
Reports are emerging that Spider-Man Brand New Day is set for a re-release on the big screen, and this is before it has even left some cinemas! To discuss this…
The Claire Byrne ShowMembers of the INTO and ASTI begin work to rule
Primary and secondary schools across the country are expected to experience disruptions from today as teachers begin industrial action. Members of the INTO and…
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A look back on the weekend of sport
We take a look back on the weekend of sport with Eoin Sheahan.
The Claire Byrne ShowHave we forgotten how to argue properly?
Have we lost the ability to have a good argument? Are we too scared of offending each other, or too easily offended, to get into a good debate and still walk…
The Claire Byrne ShowBreast Cancer Awareness Month
28-year-old Roisin Molloy was living in New Zealand and her life changed foreve afterr getting a cancer diagnosis. Roisin told her story to Claire this morning…
The Claire Byrne ShowSpanish Prime Minister calls a snap election
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has called a snap election this morning. The Spanish government has been facing increasing pressure with tens of thousands…