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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 controversial US presidential visits to Ireland
Donald Trump touches down in the next 48 hours for his visit to Ireland. As he does so, he joins a long line of American leaders who have made the pilgrimage…
The Claire Byrne ShowImpacts of the legal aid dispute continue
Impacts of the legal aid dispute continue to be felt as teenagers are appearing before the court without representation, due to the withdrawal of services from…
The Claire Byrne ShowIHREC is launching a new policy statement on hate
The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission says Ireland needs a new action plan on hate. It is needed to deal with the threat it poses to democracy and…
The Claire Byrne ShowJack Chambers, Minister for Public Expenditure
Claire was joined on the show by Jack Chambers, the Minister for Public Expenditure, and Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin West. Up for discussion was Budget 2027, HSE…
The Claire Byrne ShowIt's all about hedging in our gardening slot
Claire was joined in studio by Gardener, Marie Staunton to talk all about hedging now that we’re into cutting season.
The Claire Byrne ShowA new documentary on Elizabeth Holmes
Elizabeth Holmes is the disgraced founder of blood-testing startup Theranos. A surprise new documentary has been unveiled which documents her in the two weeks…
The Claire Byrne ShowIreland loses out as major acts favour residencies
Music Residencies are becoming more of a thing. Harry Styles parking up in New York, Celine Dion on Paris and our very own Westlife in Dublin. Could this be a…
The Claire Byrne ShowActor Bill Pullman on filming 'Everybody Digs Bill Evans'
Best known for his roles in Independence Day and The Sinner, acclaimed actor, Bill Pullman spoke to Claire this morning. Bill chatted about the new movie…
The Claire Byrne ShowDr Bronagh Keane on tooth and gum health
Claire was joined in studio by Dentist Dr Bronagh Keane, also known as Ireland’s Tooth Fairy. Dr Bronagh explained about the importance of early detections…
The Claire Byrne ShowThe Alzheimer’s Memory Walk Sunday 20th September
More than 64,000 people are currently living with dementia and Alzheimer's disease in Ireland. With up to 4,000 newly diagnosed with the condition every year…
The Claire Byrne ShowDoes the GAA have an issue with integration?
The Former President of Ireland, Mary McAleese has resigned from her role as Chairwoman from the Gaelic Games Integration Steering Group, throwing the future…
The Claire Byrne ShowConsumer advice with Conor Pope
Consumer Affairs Correspondent with the Irish Times Conor Pope joined Claire this morning. Conor endeavors to solve our listeners consumer issues.
The Claire Byrne ShowWhat is on the Cabinet agenda today?
The Cabinet is meeting this morning, with plenty on the agenda. Fionnan Sheahan, Ireland Editor with the Irish Independent joined Claire to look ahead on what…
The Claire Byrne ShowThe UK has implemented sanctions targeting Israel
The UK has implemented sanctions targeting Israel over the expansion of Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. For more on this Claire spoke to George…
The Claire Byrne ShowHow are things look at Dublin and UK airports?
Tens of thousands of passengers were affected by flight delays yesterday because of a glitch affecting air traffic control in the UK. The Dublin Airport…
The Claire Byrne Show'Nourish for Menopause' by Rachel Graham
For women in perimenopause or menopause, weight gain can be a distressing part of the process. As we age, our nutritional needs change, so how should you adapt…
The Claire Byrne ShowA group of fire fighters are stranded at Dublin Airport
A group of fire fighters heading over to New York for the 9/11 commemorations are sadly stranded in Dublin airport. Phil Keegan, Member of the national…
The Claire Byrne ShowLeaving your clothes in the washing machine too long
You put on a wash, you get distracted and the wet clothes sit there longer than you intended. But what is happening inside the machine while we procrastinate?…
The Claire Byrne ShowThe Mayor of Limerick says his office needs more resources
Limerick’s Mayor John Moran says his office is completely under resourced and has wrote to the Minister in July saying the same. John joined Claire on the show.
The Claire Byrne ShowThieves steal four works of art from a Renoir museum
Just as we all moved on from the daring heist at the Louvre. France has been hit with another Two thieves have stolen four works of art from a Renoir museum…
The Claire Byrne ShowHow good is walking for your heart health?
What exercise actually protects our heart and reduces our risk of stroke? Is walking enough or do we need to be doing more? To tell us more was Chartered…
The Claire Byrne ShowCalls to abolish stamp duty for first time buyers
The Taoiseach hasn’t ruled out a stamp duty cut for first time buyers in the budget. Pressure is coming from within Fianna Fail to make the change - while the…
The Claire Byrne ShowThe UK looks set to place sanctions on Israeli goods
Is British Prime Minister Andy Burnham facing a potential row with the US President Donald Trump, as well as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu? His…
The Claire Byrne ShowHow to spend two days in Hamburg
Ed Finn from edfinntravels.com joined Claire this morning to chat about what to see and do in Hamburg.
The Claire Byrne ShowPresident Trump proposes new Space Force uniform
President Donald Trump has proposed a new Space Force uniform which is has been compared to Nazi military dress. The US president said the design was inspired…
The Claire Byrne ShowWhy is child poverty on the increase?
The number of children living below the poverty line has risen by 30,000 to 200,000. That's despite a growth in average household income. So, what does that…
The Claire Byrne ShowLess people have health insurance as prices rise
Many health insurance premiums have been going up for two years. Those price rises are starting to bite with confirmation from the Health Insurance Authority…
The Claire Byrne ShowWhat is social interactional anxiety?
Have you heard of Social Interactional Anxiety? Is it something you’re living with? For those that are, it can be quite crippling. But there are ways to manage…
The Claire Byrne ShowCave art discovery to change Irish history books
An exciting new discovery of cave art in County Clare may be about to set the clock of human history in Ireland back thousands of years. Jonathan McCrea is the…
The Claire Byrne ShowThe importance of palliative care
This week is palliative care week. Even thinking about end-of-life care can be challenging, but good palliative care can change the entire experience of death…
The Claire Byrne ShowA look back on the weekend of sport
We look back at the weekend's sporting action with Eoin Sheahan from Off The Ball.
The Claire Byrne ShowInfluencers causing upset at US tennis open
Influencers and content creators are causing havoc at the US Open Tennis tournament in New York this year. Nathan Green, Founder and Managing Director of…
The Claire Byrne ShowHow women’s health and fertility is taking centre stage in football
Following on from our recent discussion on how the Spanish Football Federation is planning to cover the costs for their female players to freeze their eggs…
The Claire Byrne ShowThe UN map reform to show true scale of continents
The United Nations General Assembly voted for a resolution spearheaded by several African countries to adopt a map that is true to scale. The reason for this…
The Claire Byrne ShowData centres in Ireland could be offered cut-price gas!
The Irish energy regulator has proposed that data centres be given cut-price gas in exchange for a possible disruption of their supply. It’s feared that…
The Claire Byrne ShowThe far-right AfD party is celebrating after claiming victory
The far-right AfD party is celebrating after claiming victory in an historic state election. We get reaction to this with Alistair Bunkall Sky's Europe…
The Claire Byrne ShowInvestigating Ireland’s private clamping industry
Newstalks Chief Reporter Barry Whyte was recently clamped outside his own home at 5am on a Sunday morning. This was despite having a valid parking permit. That…
The Claire Byrne ShowThe climate concerns among children
Claire Crowe, Member of the Psychological Society of Ireland joined Claire to discuss how climate change and fears about the future climate impact children.
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Fianna Fail’s Think In kicks off in Tullamore
Fianna Fail’s Think In kicks off in Tullamore this morning and our Political Correspondent Sean Defoe is there and gave an insight what might be ahead today.
The Claire Byrne ShowKatie Taylor's farewell fight this weekend
Katie Taylor is set to make her final ring walk in an historic bout at Croke Park tomorrow. To look ahead to the historic night for Katie was Michael Carruth…
The Claire Byrne ShowWelcome to 'The Debrief'
We look back on some of the biggest stories of the week. The panel joining Claire this morning was Former Irish Ambassador to the United States, Dan Mulhall…
The Claire Byrne ShowE-scooter regulations kick in!
New rules coming into effect today require e-scooter users to wear a helmet and hi-vis clothing. Are riders taking these new rules seriously and how do other…
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A look ahead to the weekend of sports
We take a look ahead to the weekend of sports with Eoin Sheahan from Off The Ball.
The Claire Byrne ShowIrish property prices are overvalued by 17%
A new report from the Economic and Social Research Institute has found that Irish property prices are overvalued by 17%. House prices were weighed against…
The Claire Byrne ShowTwo Reform UK officials have stepped down
Two Reform UK officials have stepped down after an undercover report by Channel 4 News. In the report, Nigel Farage's senior aide was caught suggesting a way…
The Claire Byrne ShowLabour proposes €100 monthly groceries supplement
The Labour Party is proposing a €100-per-child monthly groceries supplement for families over the winter to help deal with the cost of living. To discuss this…
The Claire Byrne ShowNASA launches a next-generation telescope
NASA has launched a next-generation telescope. Its mission is to explore dark energy, black holes, and other mysteries of the Universe. To tell us more about…
The Claire Byrne ShowRussian Ambassador Yury Filatov
The Government summoned the Russian Ambassador yesterday in response to a recent failed drone attack in Leipzig, Germany. Russian ambassador Yury Filatov spoke…
The Claire Byrne ShowBoxing legend Deirdre Gogarty on Katie Taylor's last fight
Deirdre Gogarty, first Irish woman to ever win a boxing world title joined Claire in studio. She chatted about Katie's career and to look ahead Saturday night.
The Claire Byrne ShowGoing Green: Upcycling around the house
Are you considering a clear out? Before you bin it, could it have a whole new life? To tell us more was Alan Grant from My DIY.ie. Going Green is with thanks…
The Claire Byrne ShowThe latest on the Lindsay Clancy murder trial
The Lindsay Clancy murder trial has gripped the American public for the past five weeks and the jury is now deadlocked for the second consecutive day. To give…
The Claire Byrne ShowBoxing champion Eric Donovan on Katie Taylor's farewell fight
This Saturday is Katie Taylor's farewell fight against Flora Pili, in Croke Park in front of 83,000 people. Speaking to Claire ahead of this big night for…
The Claire Byrne ShowAsk the expert on wills and probate
Owen Burke, partner and Chartered Tax Adviser in the Property and Private Client teams at Hayes solicitors gives advice on wills and probate.
The Claire Byrne ShowDo you worry about money on a regular basis?
According to a new survey, one in five say financial stress is a regular or constant part of their lives. To discuss this with Claire was Aideen Finnegan…
The Claire Byrne ShowHow do we improve HSE waiting times?
The waiting lists in Irish hospitals will pass the one million mark this winter. As we head into flu season, what could be done in our hospitals to improve…
The Claire Byrne ShowThe new Harry Potter trailer has been released!
The new Harry Potter trailer was released yesterday evening ahead of the new series arrival in December. It has already racked up over twenty million views on…
The Claire Byrne ShowWhat to do if you don’t like your friend’s partner?
What do you do when you love your friend, but you can't stand their partner? Do you speak up or do you grin and bear it? With some advice was Michelle Flynn…
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Should your job help you pay for fertility treatment?
The Spanish Football Federation is planning to pay for its female players to freeze their eggs. The organisation wants to help the players better handle the…
The Claire Byrne ShowTrain and bus fares are going up!
Bus and train fares are set to hike under new measures to be announced by the NTA later today. On average, overall fare prices will rise by about 15 per cent…
The Claire Byrne ShowAndy Burnham will take Prime Ministers Questions today
Andy Burnham will return to the Commons for the second time today for his first go at Prime Ministers Questions. He’ll face questions from Kemi Badenoch, Sir…