The Claire Byrne Show
Episodes
Going Green: Sustainable Fashion
21 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The fashion company Shein reportedly has acquired clothing retailer Everlane in a 100 million dollar deal.&nbs...
The problem of foul play in sport
21 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Last weekend, Munster beat the South African club Lions at Thomond Park. However, the match was mired in controversy after one player made an allegati...
Bestselling author John Connolly
21 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
John Connolly has recently released his latest book in his Charlie Parker's series ‘A River Red with Blood’. John joined...
How to do a good job interview?
21 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
You look for a job, you apply for a job, you’re granted an interview – and then you start to worry about what to say and how you’re going to gen...
Has the world finally reached peak Star Wars?
21 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu hits cinemas this weekend, with many fearing it could be the worst opening weekend in the franchise’s history...
How Elon Musk could become a trillionaire!
21 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Elon Musk's SpaceX has revealed its plans to go public in the US, allowing people to trade shares in the firm on the stock market and it cou...
Should you be following the seasons with your diet?
21 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
To eat the most fresh and nutritious food, should you be following the seasons with your diet? And does this strategy limit you in Ireland? ...
Mango founder's son arrested in an investigation into father's death
21 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In December 2024, Isak Andic, who created the Mango clothes brand, died at the age of 71. He fell from a cliff and it was deemed a...
Exercise in Ireland has become expensive
21 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Public health campaigns never stop telling us to move more; however, the cost of a gym membership has become too much for many&nbs...
Gaza flotilla activists currently being detained in Israel
21 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Videos have gone viral online of the treatment of Gaza flotilla activists currently being detained in Israel. One of the videos shows an Irish ci...
Gardening: Screening plants
20 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you are looking to create a little more privacy. Or perhaps add some structure to your balcony, your garden or your outside space. Screening p...
The spygate scandal at Southampton FC
20 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Southampton football club has been expelled from the Championship after the spygate scandal. They also received a points deduction, meaning ...
May is Coeliac Awareness Month
20 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
May is Coeliac Awareness Month around 78,000 people in Ireland are living with undiagnosed coeliac disease. Dietitian with the Coeliac Society of Irel...
Britain's best-known entertainers Les Dennis
20 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
He is a true all-rounder from presenting Family Fortunes to acting in Coronation Street. Les Dennis is fresh off the stage in the Bord Gais Energ...
RTE in front of Media committee
20 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
RTE Executives will appear before the Oireachtas Committee on Media today to answer more questions including from the family of Sean Ro...
Where is Katie Price’s husband?
20 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Katie Price’s dramatic relationship with Lee Andrews shows no sign of calming any time soon. She continues to fear the worst as Andrews s...
Critical Infrastructure Bill is it bad for our climate targets?
20 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Critical Infrastructure Bill is it bad for our climate targets? To discuss this and more Claire was joined in studio by Eamon Ryan, former Leader of t...
Financial wellbeing in your 30s
20 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What does financial wellbeing in your thirties look like? Claire discuss this with Wealth Management Advisor with Jigsaw Finance Lorraine Cooke.
How bad weather is good for your mental health
20 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We spend a lot of time complaining about the weather especially here in Ireland. It turns out rain and gloomy skies may actually be good for...
Kerry shop attaches fake 'made in Ireland' clothes tags
20 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A Kerry retailer selling Irish-themed clothing has been fined for attaching “Made in Ireland” labels to jumpers that were actually made&...
Rents in Ireland surged by highest level on record
20 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
According to a new Daft.ie report, Rents saw the largest quarterly increase on record after they surged by 4.4 per cent between December and Marc...
Food at Bloom
19 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Claire was joined in studio by Chef and Owner of MacNean House & Restaurant Neven Maguire.
Gardaí investigate role of security guards’ restraint in case of man who died on Dublin’s Henry Street
19 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An Taoiseach Michéal Martin has spoken after the death of a man following a shoplifting incident in Dublin city centre over the weekend.Yves Sak...
Vladimir Putin in China just days after Trumps visit
19 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Just days after hosting Donald Trump in Beijing, Chinas leader Xi Jinping is now rolling out the carpet for Russia's Vladimir Putin Chinas ...
Authors Emer McLysaght and Sarah Breen talk about their new book, 'Our Deadly Summer'
19 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The two authors of the hugely successful Aisling series of books have a brand new book out - It’s not about Aisling this time though...it’s called...
Where is Ireland in its autonomous vehicle journey?
19 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Speaking at a smart mobility conference in Tel Aviva yesterday, Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, said he expects fully self-driving cars, without human sa...
MAFS UK facing ‘serious allegations’
19 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The UK version of the highly successful global TV franchise, Married at First Sight is under scrutiny after three women have made ...
Support for Widows in Ireland
19 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Micheal Herbert of Widowed and Bereaved Partners Ireland joined Claire this morning to discuss the lack of support in Ireland for people facing the lo...
How damaging are short-term lets being to rural Ireland?
19 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Although they can give a boost to the tourism industry, is an excess of them damaging the long-term economy of towns and villages? To s...
Parenting with Claire Crowe
19 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Claire Crowe, Member of the Psychological Society of Ireland joined Claire this morning and they were talking about how important it is to g...
Pep Guardiola is leaving
19 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
What should we do with unwanted medicine?
19 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
First 200 dodgy-box owners targeted by Sky legal letters
19 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Some dodgy box owners have received letters from the TV provider, Sky, threatening action if they don’t stop paying for illegal streaming services.&...
Claire Byrne's Book Club
18 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
A missing person report has been filed for Katie Price’s husband Lee Andrews
18 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Could Dynamic Pricing Come to Supermarkets?
18 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dynamic pricing in supermarkets could be closer than we think. One of Ireland’s biggest retailers has started using AI technology in the ...
A Dublin city centre playground had been vandalised
18 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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.&...
Oil prices are on the rise again after President Trump warned Iran that the clock is ticking
18 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oil prices are on the rise again after President Trump warned Iran that the clock is ticking. In a post on Truth social, Trump sa...
Swatch had to close their London shop after chaotic scenes
18 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Over the weekend the watchmaker Swatch had to close their stores due to chaotic crowds gathering for the launch of their latest product, limited-...
IBD, Inflammatory bowel disease
18 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Around 50,000 people in Ireland are living with Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis – both conditions come under the umbrella of inflammatory b...
Wes Streeting, has claimed that Brexit was a “catastrophic mistake”
18 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
As cracks continue to widen and the unofficial Labour Party Leadership contest heats up in the UK, one of the potential candidates, Wes Streeting...
Adventure along the coastline
18 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A staycation in Ireland isn’t just about beautiful scenery; it’s also packed with exciting trips to do that you may not b...
A new campaign has bee launched by the HSE to combat alcohol consumption during or planning a pregnancy.
18 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The HSE looking to remind the public that the safest way to deal with this is only through avoiding alcohol completely. To discuss this...
How prevalent are traditional physical scams?
18 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recently on the programme, Claire heard from our regular gardening contributor, Marie Staunton, about how her parents were targeted by bogus tradesmen...
Department of Health to consult EU before deciding on sunbed ban
18 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Department of Health are planning to consult the EU before making any decisions on banning sunbeds. The World Health Organisation has sa...
Claire Byrne Recommends: Newstalk Daily
16 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
You might also be interested in this episode of the Newstalk Daily podcast with Ciara Doherty.In this episode, Ciara chats to Mandy Matney, host of th...
The Debrief
15 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
How to choose the best toothpaste for your dental needs
15 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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, ch...
The Childminder Exodus
15 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Home based childminders have always been a vital support for working parents, however new regulations introduced by The Department of C...
Is there a Labour leadership contest on the books for the UK?
15 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 Sec...
The world’s first laughing gas breathalyzer is being trialed in the UK
15 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Police are testing the use of these breathalyzers to deter road users from driving after inhaling nitrous oxide. Head of School of Med...
Stop demonising one-off rural housing
15 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Independent Senator Michael McDowell joined Claire Byrne to discuss his interesting take on the demonisation of one-off rural housing.
How do companies make money from war?
15 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
While many households are feeling the financial strain of the war in Iran, some companies have been counting bumper profits To ...
What’s Trending Online this week
15 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Time to hear what’s been trending online this week. Newstalk’s Ciara Treacy joined Claire.
EU Presidency closes Cafe
15 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 deci...
PAC queries RTÉ’s use of taxpayer money
15 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
RTÉ is facing fresh questions over transparency after admitting presenter Derek Mooney should have appeared on previous top earners lists. The Public...
What to put in your bin
14 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Conor Pope on the airport ‘Golden Hour’ and holiday traps
14 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
As many listeners may be packing up and jetting off in the coming weeks, it’s time to chat about the airport ‘golden hour...
Court overturns Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions and orders new trial
14 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In a shocking development yesterday, disgraced US attorney Alex Murdaugh’s conviction for the 2021 double murders of his son and wife has ...
Author Carissa Véliz speaks to Claire on her new book ‘Prophecy’
14 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 mi...
Ask the Expert: Planning Permission
14 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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, an...
Trump in China
14 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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&nbs...
Why is it that objects can ‘disappear’ even when they are in front of us?
14 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Will he stay or will he go – Starmer!
14 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The best Goodbye songs
14 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 m...
The story gripping the footballing world right now is Spygate, but what happened?
14 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Last Thursday, Championship-side Middlesbrough spotted a SPY recording their training session from afar, ahead of the two legs of ...
Michael McGrath
14 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Michael McGrath EU Commissioner for Democracy, Justice, the Rule of Law and Consumer Protection joined Claire Byrne to discuss home agenda,...
What Made Me? Mary Coughlan
13 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jazz, blues and soul singer Mary Coughlan for What Made Me? Claire heard about Mary's long career of song writing, singing and touring...
Living with Friedreich's Ataxia
13 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Emily Felix was on the programme a few weeks ago talking about the decision by the National Centre for Pharma-coeconomics not to finance me...
Author and former Irish Children's Laureate Patricia Forde
13 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Children’s Books Ireland this week warned that children are missing out on a lifetime of reading because the government doesn’t fund school librar...
The importance for people to become organ donors
13 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 Consul...
Where you can see basking sharks and whales in Ireland!
13 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Basking sharks have returned to Irish waters. Where can you to catch a glimpse of not just basking sharks, but dolphins and whales too?&nbs...
Is our tax money being spent well?
13 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 mone...
Are lifts unsafe due to obesity?
13 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A new study has shown that many lifts are now becoming unsafe, due to the rise in obesity. The report by University College London ...
Are prize bonds worth the investment?
13 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Prize bonds feel like something from a bygone era but people spent €365m buying the bonds last year. Are they worth the investment? C...
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer fights on!
13 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Keir Starmer is still fighting to stay on as British prime minister, as he meets Health Secretary Wes Streeting, his likely leadership&...
Dog fouling fines to rise
13 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
To freeze or not to freeze that is the question!
12 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ‘Iris...
The oil revolution happening in the United States
12 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 pipeli...
The true impact of the HSE “Conti” ransomware attack
12 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 shut...
Ninety-Six Hours: A Wife and Mother’s Desperate Search for the Lost Titan Sub,
12 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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, unt...
The Ireland’s links with Barbados run deep
12 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Prime Minister of Barbados Mia Mottley has officially opened the nation’s embassy on Baggot Street in Dublin. Ireland’s links with ...
The building of homes in Ireland has slowed!
12 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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. &n...
Are supershoes on the Parkrun ethical?
12 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Parkrun has become a huge non-competitive community event where you can walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate But is it still a level play...
Have infrastructure projects in Adare been prioritized over others?
12 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Adare will have temporary train station and bypass completed before the Ryder Cup in September 2027. Questions have been raised over the sp...
What to do if sibling rivalry is affecting your house?
12 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 trick...
What you need to know about Hantavirus
12 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ficti...
Keir Starmer fights to stay on as Prime Minister
12 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 resig...
Two hour strike by The National Ambulance Service begins
12 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The National Ambulance Service is engaging in a strike today in a dispute over pay, with the HSE warning of significant disruption to ambulance servic...
Managing perfectionism with Dr Harry Barry
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Perfectionism appears to be on the rise, particularly amongst children and adolescents. What is perfectionism, why can ...
Erin King talks women's rugby
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Fresh from their six nations win against Wales at the weekend. Claire was joined in studio by the Captain of the Ireland Women’s Six Nations team Er...
Why we should all be embracing slow travel
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Slow travel is the idea of really switching off and taking your time rather than rushing to tick off the tourist checklist. Kevin Penrose, ...
Author Anna Carey on her new book 'Love Scene'
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Claire was joined in studio by Author Anna Carey to chat about her brand-new book, Love Scene.
A look back on the weekend of sport
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Gavin Cooney is sports correspondent with The 42 took a look back on the weekend of sport.
Keir Starmer is facing pressure from all sides
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing pressure from all sides after Labour's disastrous local election peformance. The PM has m...
National Ambulance Service is taking industrial action today
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The National Ambulance Service is taking industrial action today, with their operations expected to be impacted and patients being advised to seek alt...
Stopping the chills and draughts in your house!
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The sun is shining but there’s still a little chill in the air. The cold wind can still make its way in the little noo...
Should there be a cut in the 52% marginal tax rate?
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Justice Minister and Fianna Fáil TD Jim O’Callaghan has called for a cut in the 52% marginal rate of tax . Calling the tax rate imprudent, dem...
Should the country reopen the door to coal-fired power?
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
As conflict in the Middle East raises fears over energy supplies, a new report from the Irish Academy of Engineering argues that the State should...
""Why is it only in Ireland that I worry about being Jewish?"
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Deputy Business Editor at The Sunday Times Ireland Jon Ihle wrote a powerful piece in the London Times about his experience of being Jewish in Ireland...