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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 ShowFrance is gripped by student protests
Up to 500 schools remain closed in France today following mass student protests over the recent days. Over 20 schools have been burned or ransacked during the…
The Claire Byrne ShowHow do parents navigate the newborn stage?
Sleepless nights, endless feeds and a new world of emotions. The newborn stage can be both wonderful and overwhelming. So how do we navigate it? Claire Crowe…
The Claire Byrne ShowWhat really happened to Lucy Harrison?
In January 2025, 23-year-old Lucy Harrison from Cheshire was shot and killed by her father Kris Harrison at his home in Texas. Her mother Jane is calling for…
The Claire Byrne ShowCould your electric car be making you car-sick?
If you are prone to car sickness, you might feel worse when you are travelling in an electric car. It seems it's more likely that you’ll feel car sick in an…
The Claire Byrne ShowA look ahead to Budget 2027
The Budget will be delivered tomorrow, and today it’s reported that childcare costs could be capped at 550 euro a month. To look ahead to the Budget was…
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 the Ireland Editor of the Irish…
The Claire Byrne ShowThe UK Celebrity Traitors kicked off last night!
The UK Celebrity Traitors kicked off last night and it's already gripping. Entertainment Correspondent for the Irish Independent Melaine Finn gave us her view…
The Claire Byrne ShowA preview of the weekend of sport
We get a preview of the weekend of sport with Colm Boohig from Off The Ball.
The Claire Byrne ShowHow to age positively?
Earlier in the week Dr Shane O'Hanlon Consultant in Geriatric Medicine at Mater Private Network explained the myths around ageing and how we can age…
The Claire Byrne ShowHas the lethal injection failed before?
Tennessee death row inmate Christa Pike is in "critical condition, receiving life-saving care" at hospital. This is after surviving two lethal injection…
The Claire Byrne ShowIs Ireland's Céad Mile Failte in hospitality at risk?
Ireland is famous for its Céad Míle Fáilte, but is the pervasive nature of technology and AI posing a problem? Claire discusses this further with Pol…
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Tense meetings with Ministers over budget talks
A few short days until we hear the details of the Budget, and tensions could well be rising within the Coalition as negotiations heat up. There seems to have…
The Claire Byrne ShowDo you know how to have a difficult conversation in work?
Do you know how to have a difficult conversation in work? It can be a tricky thing to get right. For some advice on this was Leadership Consultant and Author…
The Claire Byrne ShowOperation is under way to remove an Asian hornets nest in Cork
A surveillance and monitoring operation to locate and remove an Asian hornet nest in the Ringaskiddy area of Cork is under way. The removal is using the latest…
The Claire Byrne ShowAre protein products worth the bang for their buck?
Do you buy protein yoghurts or protein bars? How do you know if you're getting the bang for your buck? Speaking to Claire with more on this was Registered…
The Claire Byrne ShowDonald Trump threatens Europe with an export ban
US President Donald Trump is putting pressure on European countries to release their diesel reserves as he threatens a ban on US exports of the fuel. For more…
The Claire Byrne ShowGoing Green: The reusing fabrics initiative
Tad Kirakowski, Chief Executive of VOICE joined Claire on this week's 'Going Green'. Tad explained the details behind the reusing fabrics initiative. Going…
The Claire Byrne ShowWhat’s behind the global increase in bowel disorders
In Ireland, colorectal cancer in under-50s has almost doubled over the last 25 years. In the US, it has become the leading cause of cancer death in men aged…
The Claire Byrne Show18 elephants have died under mysterious conditions
18 elephants have died in a wildlife park in Kenya with suspicions growing that the animals were poisoned. Journalist Hannah McCarthy spent some time in Kenya…
The Claire Byrne ShowAsk The Expert: Ireland's rail services
Joining Claire in studio was Corporate Communications Manager for Iarnrod Eireann, Barry Kenny. Barry endeavours to answer listeners around the rail service.
The Claire Byrne ShowHow do our European counterparts manage childcare costs
The Minister for Children Norma Foley has been pushing for a very significant cut in childcare costs in the budget. To hear how our European counterparts do it…
The Claire Byrne ShowCan you ever drink too much coffee?
It's International Coffee Day. No better day to ask whether all that coffee you're drinking is good for you, than today? To tell us was Stephen McWilliams, a…
The Claire Byrne ShowDCC social housing recipients data includes nationality and citizenship
Some Dublin City councillors have been demanding transparency when it comes to the nationality of those on the social housing list. Data from Dublin City…
The Claire Byrne ShowIs Manchester City too big to fail?
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has spoken of his concerns if Manchester City sell up after the club was found guilty of breaching financial rules. With the…
The Claire Byrne ShowHow late is too late?
How long would you wait for a friend to show up to lunch? Well new research says that showing up 15 minutes late is fashionable. But how late is too late?…
The Claire Byrne ShowIs it time to for the UK to admit it was wrong on Brexit?
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has opened the door to the UK rejoining the EU. Would they be welcomed with open arms? Claire asked Olof Gill, EU…
The Claire Byrne ShowWhat we know about stabbing on Flydubai flight to Israel
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said it is too early to say what was behind the foiled attempt by a co-pilot to crash a flydubai flight from…
The Claire Byrne ShowAre we using our families to survive financially?
One in seven adults get financial help from their family. Also half of adults are getting family support for everyday living costs. Talk us through this was MD…
The Claire Byrne ShowInvestigation into alleged gang rape at Cornell University reopened
New York state prosecutors have reopened an investigation into the alleged gang rape of a woman at a Cornell University fraternity house two years ago. There…
The Claire Byrne ShowWhat Made Me: Niall O'Loughlin
What makes someone pursue a career as a cartoonist or a caricaturist? No better man than renowned artist Niall O'Loughlin.
The Claire Byrne ShowLouise O'Neill Author of 'A Bigger Life'
Claire was joined in studio by best-selling Author Louise O'Neill about her new book 'A Bigger Life'.
The Claire Byrne ShowThe new handling and custom fees explained
From November, goods you buy online from outside of the EU will be subject to a new handling fee. An additional €2 charge will be placed on top of the recently…
The Claire Byrne ShowManaging pain while you wait for a physio appointment
More than 90,000 people in Ireland are waiting for an initial physio appointment. Over 27,000 people have been waiting more than a year. If you're in pain and…
The Claire Byrne ShowMinister Darragh O’Brien solar panels batteries grant
Darragh O'Brien, the Minister for Transport and Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment and Fianna Fail Td for Dublin Fingal East joined Claire in…
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What now for Man City FC?
Manchester City have been found guilty of all charges relating to serious breaches in financial rules. In what some have described as 'the biggest scandal in…
The Claire Byrne ShowThe five things that can completely change your health
Dr Paddy Barrett, Preventative Cardiologist at Blackrock Clinic, joined Claire this morning to talk about five small things that completely changed his health.
The Claire Byrne ShowPublic attitudes towards sexual violence in Ireland
Dublin Rape Crisis Centre has today published national research shedding light on public attitudes towards and personal experiences of sexual violence in…
The Claire Byrne ShowFAI will be before the Oireachtas Sport Committee today
The FAI will be before the Oireachtas Sport Committee today to discuss their handling of the Israel match. Chairperson of the Oireachtas Sports Committee and…
The Claire Byrne ShowAre women really more emotionally intelligent than men?
Many of us assume that women are more emotionally intelligent than men, but is it true? Claire discusses this further with University of Limerick researcher Dr…
The Claire Byrne ShowWorld Oyster Opening Championships in Galway
We hear about the World Oyster Opening Championships in Galway with Chef and DJ Marcus O'Laoire.
The Claire Byrne ShowFamily concern over Sir Ranulph Fiennes’s wellbeing
Family and friends of renowned British explorer Ranulph Fiennes have said they have not been able to visit or contact him for months. The King has even tried…
The Claire Byrne ShowTry! A new documentary in cinemas Friday
A new documentary, which will be in cinemas from Friday, follows four Irish rugby players hoping to compete at the mixed ability rugby world cup. It’s called…
The Claire Byrne ShowHow to keep living well in retirement?
Most of us hope to have long lives but is it equally important to have healthy and fulfilling years later in life. To tell us just how to do that was…
The Claire Byrne ShowOpenAI scraps release of its latest artificial intelligence model
OpenAI has announced it is scrapping the release of its latest artificial intelligence model, Astra 6.1. This comes after internal testing found it failed to…
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Should the minimum wage increase this budget?
16 euro per hour that is the new Living Wage for 2026/27 according to the living wage technical group. Should the minimum wage reflect this? Claire asked Chair…
The Claire Byrne ShowAre we ready for El Nino?
A Super El Nino is on its way. If it plays out as is predicted, there will be very few places, if any that will be left untouched by its effects. Are we ready…
The Claire Byrne ShowWhat is being discussed at Cabinet today?
Scrapping public transport fare hikes is one of a host of measures being discussed at Cabinet this morning. To explain what Government Ministers will be making…
The Claire Byrne ShowFitness: How to be progress focused and not end goal
When we talk about fitness, many of us think about the end goal but should we be more focused on the progress we are making along the way? Fiona O’Donnell…
The Claire Byrne ShowHenry McKean reporting from Garvaghy Road standoff
It’s now day three of the Garvaghy Road standoff. Twenty eight years after it being a major flashpoint on the marching season. Henry McKean is on the Garvaghy…
The Claire Byrne ShowFood prices will continue to climb
Food prices will continue to climb as the hot summer in Europe resulted in massive production loss. According to the ESRI, the full scale of it won't be felt…
The Claire Byrne ShowThe third most popular pet choice in Ireland
The third most popular pet choice in Ireland is rabbits. Dr Bobby Ortiz, Advanced Practitioner in Zoological Medicine with Veterinary Specialists Ireland…
The Claire Byrne ShowA warning to the Government from fuel protesters
Hundreds gathered at a hotel just outside Moate in Co Westmeath last night at a meeting arranged by some of the most prominent figures from April's fuel…
The Claire Byrne ShowShould radio be changing?
Ireland’s broadcasting regulator wants to know what you want and expect from your Irish radio stations. Your feedback will help form the new Broadcasting…
The Claire Byrne ShowDo we underestimate the struggle of a working mother?
Is it possible to parent the way that you want, and be as present for your children as you'd like, while holding down a full time job? Is the pressure to do…
The Claire Byrne ShowA look back on the weekend of sport
Colm Boohig from Off The Ball reviews all the weekend’s sporting action.
The Claire Byrne ShowParenting advice with David Coleman
Clinical Psychologist and parenting expert David Coleman joined Claire to answer listeners parenting questions.
The Claire Byrne Show'Housing a Nation' a new book by Lorcan Sirr
Housing Policy Analyst Lorcan Sirr has followed seven generations of a family for his new book 'Housing a Nation'. Lorcan joined Claire in studio this morning.
The Claire Byrne ShowIreland defeated Israel 3-0 in the Nations League
Ireland defeated Israel 3-0 in the Nations League in Hungary last night, but the victory felt hollow for many who didn’t want the game to go ahead. To discuss…
The Claire Byrne ShowGardai whistleblower controversy explainer
Does Minister Helen McEntee have questions to answer over how she handled correspondence with garda whistleblowers while she was the Minister for Justice? To…
The Claire Byrne ShowDrumcree – what next?
The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Chris Bryant is set to face fresh demands to block any possibility of the Orange Order being allowed to march down…