The Claire Byrne Show
Episodes
Some great holiday inspiration for you!
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If the lovely weather over the weekend got you craving the sun, then listen up, because we have some great holiday inspiration for you... Claire ...
Are we expecting too much from a free school meals scheme?
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Posh parents are spoiling the Hot School Meals scheme for the plain people of Ireland. So says Ireland Editor of the Irish Independent Fionnan Sheahan...
So how will the Government response to rising fuel costs?
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Coalition are meeting today in advance of an announcement coming tomorrow, as the war in the Middle East continues to impact us. So what meas...
Couple to attend court after demolition of illegally built Meath house
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The couple whose illegally built home in Co Meath has been demolished are due before the High Court this morning over contempt of court.&nbs...
Welcome to 'The Debrief'
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Debrief, where we take a look back on the week and also a little look ahead to the weekend. This week Cla...
Clothes spray could make detergent a thing of the past!
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Could washing your clothes with detergent be a thing of the past? A new spray-on chemical coating for clothing can apparentl...
Mitch Albom journalist and author of 'Tuesdays with Morrie'
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Claire on the show today was Mitch Albom journalist and author of 'Tuesdays with Morrie'. Mitch chatted to Claire about the play T'uesdays wit...
A preview of a big sporting weekend
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
To preview all the big sporting action this weekend, Claire was joined by Eoin Sheahan, from Off The Ball.
K-Pop band BTS are set to make their long-awaited return!
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
K-Pop band BTS are set to make their long-awaited return tomorrow in Seoul, with the Korean Capital expected to come to a standstill with huge pr...
Skin care advice from anti-aging to sun damage
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Let's talk all things skin from anti-aging to sun damage, skin cancer, acne or scarring. Joining Claire with skin care advice was ...
How will the Government tackle rising energy costs?
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An energy expert has predicted that annual electricity bills could rise by up to €800, with a similar rise in residential gas bills. That is a ...
What’s been trending online this week?
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What’s been trending online this week? All to chat about with entertainment journalist and podcaster, Dee Reddy.
Aanew hacking tool that could affect your iphone
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
There is a new hacking tool that could affect your phone, and steal your data and you don’t even have to do anything to let it i...
A new dog fouling poster causes controversy!
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Cork City Council is preparing to circulate posters encouraging people to clean up after their dog with a controversial new slogan: “Get your S-H-I-...
If graveyards are filling up is it ok to reuse them?
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Graves which are more than a century old could be reused in cemeteries across England and Wales under new proposals - but relatives will be able to ob...
The need to combat the rise of vaping amongst teenagers
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The HSE is enlisting the help of social media influencers to help combat the rise of vaping amongst teenagers. One in five people under the age ...
Gardening tips and advice with Marie Staunton
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Spring has officially sprung now, and woodland plants are in vogue. So should you get them for your garden? To discuss this, I’m ...
EU Summit begins today
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
EU leaders are gathering for the next two days with focus being on the Iran war and the loan to Ukraine that is being blocked by Hungary.&nb...
Banksy unveiled but did we want him to be?
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The identity of the artist Banksy was unveiled. But was it the right thing to do? Claire askes the Director of Gormleys Gall...
What is meningitis and how serious is it?
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
As an outbreak of Meningitis continues across Kent in the UK, a public health alert has been issued in the region, with fears rising of...
One of the stars of POOR at The Gate Theatre Hilda Fay
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
POOR, is the acclaimed stage adaptation of Katriona O’Sullivan’s powerful memoir and it is on a another sold-out run at the Gate Th...
Rebuilding your life after a life-changing crash
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
How do you start to rebuild your life again after an accident that leaves you quadriplegic? One woman that has been through just that a...
Advice for parents who have fussy eaters at home
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The untouched vegetables, the same meals on repeat, and the worry about whether kids are getting the nutrition they need. All the concerns that paren...
Ireland's economic model is in urgent need of reform
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ireland's economic model is in urgent need of reform to sustain high living standards. That's according to a new report, from University of Galway Pro...
Remembering Mia Lily Keogh O’Keefe who was tragically killed in a hit and run
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Claire was joined on the show this morning by Stephen O’Keeffe and Louise Keogh O’Keeffe. The parents of 16 year old Mia Lily Keogh O’Keefe who ...
The US will retaliate if Iran attacks Qatar again
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
US President Donald Trump has vowed that the US will retaliate if Iran attacks Qatar again. An energy hub was hit in the country overnight and gas pri...
Rose Murray on the plans to demolish her Meath home today
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The demolition of a house that was built 20 years ago without planning permission is expected to go ahead in Co. Meath today. Chris and Rose Mur...
What Made Me? Richie Sadler
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Richie Sadler is a psychotherapist, a broadcaster and former professional footballer who has been working with young people on mental health...
Gut health and food intolerance
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
From lactose intolerance to wheat allergies. Ip to 30% of us in Ireland have food intolerances, with sensitivity to food on the increase in the Wester...
John Sweetman on the new season of his podcast 'Lines Of Enquiry'
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
From the disappearance of Dublin schoolboy Philip Cairns in the 1980s, to the murder of Jastine Valdez in 2018. Host of the podcast ‘Lines of Enquir...
Movie sex scenes should they be banned?
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Carol Midgley in The Times UK has suggested that we should just get rid of sex scenes altogether in movies, that they hold no value. Does sh...
Protest against planned apartments on the site of Bessborough’s Mother and Baby Home
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Labour Party is lodging an appeal this week to prevent the development of 140 apartments on the site of Bessborough’s&n...
Patent on weight loss drugs about to run out
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The price of weight loss drugs in India is expected to plummet as the potent ingredient in medicine like Wegovy and Ozempic will lose i...
Should we be following suit with Dutch asylum models?
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Asylum claims in Denmark have fallen to 40-year lows, with some pointing to the tough new asylum model deterring people from applying for pr...
Vapes implicated in bin lorry and sorting centre fires
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Fires in bin lorries and waste sorting centres are costing at least €100 million in the last three years. The waste industry believes vape...
Senegal has been stripped of the African Cup of Nations
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Football fans around the world were stunned yesterday as the Confederation of African Football announced that Morocco are now...
The money you save from switching our mortgage provider!
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We often hear about switching energy or broadband providers, which is easy enough to do. But we can save much more by switching our mortgage prov...
Taoiseach Micheál Martin’s four-day tour of the US
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The handing over the bowl of shamrock marked the end of Taoiseach Micheál Martin’s four-day tour of the US after spending time in Philadelphia...
The Irish diaspora around the world are celebrating St Patrick's Day!
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
While many of us will celebrate St Patrick's Day tomorrow, the diaspora around the world have already started. Speaking to Johnathan this mo...
Are you obsessed over your sleep score?
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Twenty million people in Britain won’t go to bed without a wearable device that monitors rest. But some are developing anxiety a...
League of Ireland legend Colin Hawkins on the importance of Daffodil Day
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Every three minutes, someone in Ireland hears those three life-changing words, ‘you’ve got cancer’. It’s predicted that 1 in 2 of us will get ...
A look back to a busy weekend of sport
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Agonising stuff in the end for Ireland, as they came within a last minute France penalty of winning the Six Nations. But they did get to set...
Boys clothes do we need more options?
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
When you’re out clothes shopping for your children, do you find the options limiting for boys when compared to girls? And do your sons min...
Has Ireland been too late in switching to electric?
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Has the current surge in fuel prices only accentuated the delay in transferring to energy that isn’t dependent on fossil fuels? ...
Josh Crosbie reports live from Jessie Buckley's hometown
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We’re going to go to Jessie’s hometown of Killarney where Josh Crosbie has been meeting her family and friends. Also to chat about the highl...
Tips for a weekend trip at home
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
There’s been a couple of false dawns in terms of good weather, but there is hope that sunshine is on the way, with all of us in need ...
latest on Iran and Taoiseach Micheal Martin’s visit to the White House
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The US-Israeli war on Iran is creating turmoil across the Middle East and shaking up global energy markets in its third week. President Trump is also ...
Jessie Buckley makes history at the Oscars
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jessie Buckley’s acceptance speech at the 98th Oscars, becoming the first Irish woman to win Best Actress ever. We cross live to The Dolby Theatre w...
The Debrief
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Debrief, where we take a look back on the week and also a little look ahead to the weekend. This week Cla...
Vogue Williams chats podcasts, working life and Ireland as home
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Vogue Williams spoke to Claire ahead of being the Grand Marshall of the St Patrick's Day Parade. She also talks about her podcasts, working life and I...
Author Claire Douglas on her new book 'The Family Friend'
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Bestselling Author Claire Douglas has enjoyed huge success with her books including The Couple at No 9 and The Wrong Sister. Now she h...
Henry in Hollywood: The build up and excitement of the Oscars!
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The 98th Oscars at the Dolby Theatre this Sunday from 11pm. Jessie Buckley could become the first Irish woman to win in the Best Actress category.&nbs...
A preview all the big sporting action this weekend!
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
To preview all the big sporting action this weekend Claire was joined by Eoin Sheahan, from Off The Ball and also by former Scotland and Bri...
What’s been trending online this week?
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What’s been trending online this week? To tell us all was entertainment journalist and podcaster, Dee Reddy.
Ask The Exert: On avoiding and managing back pain
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Most of us have experienced back pain at some point, and it really can be debilitating. So how can we avoid it and help ourselves when it strikes...
Weekend end weather look ahead!
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We (kind of) have a long weekend coming up so is the weather going to play ball for us? Carlow Weather’s Alan O’Reilly gave us a weather upda...
The many forms that mothering can take in Ireland today
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mother’s Day is one of flowers, cards and celebration, but it’s also a day that holds many different meanings for women w...
We have now entered day 14 on the war on Iran
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We have now entered day 14 of the conflict, with significant news this morning that the US has eased sanctions against Russian Oil. We get the la...
Gardening: Does every garden suit a tree?
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Not every tree would suit a garden, but does every garden suit a tree? To chat about this and get some advice, Claire was joined by Gardener, Marie S...
Can being your parents' favourite child have lifelong consequences?
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Can being your parents' favourite child have lifelong consequences? Well journalist, author and broadcaster, Daisy Buch...
When will the US and Israeli aims for the war diverge?
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The United Nations' refugee agency has this morning that up to 3.2 million people in Iran have been displaced since the war began almost a fortnight a...
Ask The Expert on buying a house
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
According to the newest figures, the asking price for a home was up 5.4 per cent in the final months of 2025 compared with the same period in 2024.&nb...
Comedian Risteárd Cooper on his new show ‘Out of his head’
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Irish comedian Risteárd Cooper, best known as one-third of comedy group Après Match, is in the midst of touring his first solo show, ‘Ou...
Will the global markets withstand the war?
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
As the war on Iran continues and oil prices increasing. Will the global markets withstand the war? Claire discusses this with Pascal Lamy is former Di...
What is the vision for Ireland’s immigration system?
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A new high level strategy document, outlining a vision for Ireland’s immigration system over the next decade has emphasised that future policy ...
British PM was warned of 'reputational risk' over Mandelson's Epstein links
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
New documents show that the British Prime Minister Kier Starmer was warned of the "reputational risk" of Peter Mandelson's links with Epstein.&nb...
Is it worth your while buying a second hand electric car?
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Is it worth your while buying a second hand electric car? New stats out today say a three year old electric car is €7,000 cheape...
The head chef of Noma has resigned amid allegations of abuse
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The head chef of Noma, René Redzepi one of the highest-rated restaurants in the world, has resigned amid allegations of abuse. Former employees...
The war in Iran continues as ships are targeted and oil prices surge
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The war in Iran continues as ships are targeted and oil prices surge. To get all the latest from the region, Claire spoke to Global Affairs Journalist...
How do you dress for Spring?
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This time of year, getting dressed before heading out the door is a bit of a gamble. Is it warm enough to leave the big coat behind or will you and yo...
Is it inevitable that airfare hikes will come to Europe?
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Airlines from Singapore, New Zealand and Australia have announced airfare hikes, blaming the rising cost of fuel due to the war in the Middle East.&nb...
Joanne McNally chats about touring her new show ‘Pinotphile’
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
After becoming the first Irish comedian ever to sell out Dublin’s 3Arena, Joanne McNally has announced a second December date, making her the only I...
Should GP care be made free in Ireland?
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Should GP care be made free in Ireland? It’s an idea that been around for a while, but has people very divided. Claire discusses this and more ...
Trauma survival and transformation
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Claire was joined on the show by Author, Psychiatrist, and Psychologist, Dr Gwen Adshead talk about her newly published book: Unspeakab...
Chaotic start of the Atletico Madrid and Tottenham Hotspur game
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Spurs goalkeeper, Antonin Kinsky, plastered across all the back pages of this morning’s newspapers. This is because he made two mistakes le...
Fuel prices in forecourts across the country
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The rising cost of fuel continues to dominate headlines as motorists and homeowners feel the pinch. Even though the price of a barrel of oil did drop ...
Can AI reimagine how cancer is treated?
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Artificial intelligence is starting to change how cancer is detected, treated, and managed, opening new possibilities for pat...
How to get a tax free bonus for your pension?
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If putting money into a pension feels like a penance, you might be more attracted to the idea if you knew that the Government will give you a cas...
No charges against Michael Lowry over Moriarty Tribunal findings
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Director of Public Prosecutions has decided that no charges will be brought against Michael Lowry arising from the findings of the Moriarty Tribun...
How can Ireland's home oil prices hike really be justified?
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The hike in home-heating oil here in Ireland is eight times the EU average. This is according to figures obtained by Sinn Fein MEP Lynn Boyl...
Baking some Mother's Day treats
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
TV chef and mindful eating coach Aisling Larkin joined Claire with some lovely Mother's Day treats for you to try at home.
Has the college points race become unsustainable?
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ireland’s senior cycle curriculum is evolving, but the CAO third‑level entry system remains the same which has led to calls fo...
Donald Trump says the Iran war will be over ‘pretty quickly’
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Trump says the Iran war will be over ‘pretty quickly’ but the US has not ‘won enough’ yet. We get the latest on the war on I...
Finding better value with your mobile and broadband bills!
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
As April approaches, many of us with be bracing for increases in our mobile and broadband bills. Why is this annual hike now the norm, and is it possi...
Dermot Bannon on this year's RIAI Simon Open Door campaign
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Every year, the Royal Institute of Architecture Ireland (RIAI), Simon Open Door campaign gives homeowners the chance to sit down with a Registere...
Can the pollution produced by industry and green policy co-exist?
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
While we want and expect our cities to be clean and attractive places to be, it means we are falling behind economically – so, should Europe be...
One woman's experience of pregnancy loss and fatal fetal abnormality
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Even though abortion has been legal here in certain circumstances, since 2018, many women still face an uphill battle. Dearbhla Brogan experienced pre...
What happens when you haven’t quite bonded with your baby?
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
With Mother’s Day approaching, for some who have recently had their first baby, it might be their first year to celebrate. But what happens when you...
What is dream engineering?
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
New research in America has found a way to plant ideas in dreams resulting in a boost of creativity for the person when ...
A new study on slowing your biological aging
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Taking multi vitamins every day could apparently slow your biological aging. Your biological age reflects the wear and tear on you...
Conflict has continued in the Middle East overnight
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Conflict has continued in the Middle East overnight, as we now enter day eleven of the war in Iran. To give us the latest from the region ,Claire spok...
Plans are under way for farm pigs to use their organs in humans
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Up to 600 people are waiting for an organ transplant in Ireland. Internationally, the lists are growing too, with 100,000 Americans waiting...
Six Nations excitement, FA Cup upsets and chaos in the Old Firm
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Six Nations excitement, FA Cup upsets and chaos in the Old Firm. Off The Ball's Eoin Sheahan looks back on the weekend of sport with Claire.
Ireland’s biggest Irish dancing talents Niall Holly
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
From dancing at the crossroads to Riverdance, traditional Irish dancing has always enjoyed worldwide acclaim and popularity.  ...
Our first Book Club review!
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today it is our first 'Book Club' review. Last month we chose Buckeye by Patrick Ryan as our first book. Joining Claire to discuss it now by Sin...
Should we bring back “the human touch” in stores?
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A UK fast‑food chain is swapping its digital screens and bringing back what it calls “the human touch” to some of their stores. It’s ...
Rain and cold temperatures on the way!
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Just when you thought the mornings were getting brighter and things were looking up. We have some bad weather news. Claire spoke to Meteorologist...
World Disasters Report findings
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In recent years, humanitarian workers have been accused of spreading disease, diverting aid to migrants and distributing poisoned food. ...
Gerry Adams has arrived in the High Court in London
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Former Sinn Fein leader, Gerry Adams has arrived in the High Court in London this morning ahead of a case in relation to damages for victims of IRA bo...
Excise Duty should it be cut?
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
For the first time since 2002, crude oil is over $100 a barrel, and it’s hitting the consumer. Claire discusses this furthe...