The Claire Byrne Show

A community in West Cavan left with no electricity for best part of a month

19 Feb 2026

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Storm Éowyn brought record breaking gusts of over 180 Kilometres  caused over €200 million worth of damage and left 800,000 homes and business...

Ask The Expert: On making a will

19 Feb 2026

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About €295bn in wealth is set to be transferred to family and others over the next couple of decades in Ireland. So making sure your will is ri...

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested

19 Feb 2026

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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. We get more on this with  LBC Presenter Shelagh Fogarty...

An avalanche expert on the California and French avalanches

19 Feb 2026

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Eight skiers have been found dead and one remains missing after an avalanche near Lake Tahoe in California – the deadliest ...

How smartly should you dress at work?

19 Feb 2026

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How smartly should you dress at work? This perennial topic has raised its head once again, with a call to tackle leisurewear in offices. So ...

'Board of Peace' first meeting

19 Feb 2026

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The European Union will take part in today’s inaugural meeting of US President Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace”, but a spokesman insisted that ...

Journalist records the moment he is laid off by Washington Post

19 Feb 2026

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The Washington Post recently went through mass layoffs, resulting in many journalists finding themselves suddenly out of work. Sam Fortier, a US-based...

UN human rights rapporteurs criticise gardai ‘double strength’ pepper sprays

19 Feb 2026

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UN human rights rapporteurs have strongly criticised An Garda Siochana for purchasing ‘double strength’ pepper sprays. These w...

What Made Me? Louis Copeland

18 Feb 2026

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Louis Copeland & Sons has been a family business for four generations, but what does it take to be a top-notch tailor? &n...

The resurgence of charity clothes collection scams

18 Feb 2026

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It may not feel like it yet, but Spring is just around the corner, and so too are the annual wardrobe clear outs.  Many of us will be filling bag...

All about the first brain chip named ‘BrainGate’

18 Feb 2026

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Could we soon stream music directly into our brains or have the ability to communicate with each other using telepathy? Some believe these t...

IFTA Rising Star nominee Dublin actor Louisa Harland 

18 Feb 2026

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The 2026 Screen Ireland IFTA Rising Star winner will be announced this Friday at the 2026 IFTA Awards Ceremony. One of the nominees is...

Expected and unexpected effects of starting weight loss medication

18 Feb 2026

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I’m now joined by Dr Paddy Barrett, Preventative Cardiologist at Blackrock Clinic, to talk about both the expected and unexpected eff...

Racism in football and misogyny in tennis

18 Feb 2026

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The Champions League tie between Benfica and Real Madrid was halted for 10 minutes after the spanish team’s forward, Vinicius Jr was ...

A new savings scheme plan from Minister Harris

18 Feb 2026

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The Tanaiste and Minister for Finance Simon Harris says that only the uber-wealthy can make money on their investments.  So w...

The habits that are hurting our bodies

18 Feb 2026

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We are all doing things every day that are hurting our bodies. It’s actually pretty easy to stop them, and to tell us how was Physiot...

Is clean air a human right?

18 Feb 2026

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How important is the cleanliness of the air we breathe?  Well, a new report says that air pollution has no safe level and contributes to heart an...

Should empty shops be turned into ‘concierge-type’ public toilets?

18 Feb 2026

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What should be done with the empty shops in our cities? One proposal being considered by Dublin City Council is turning them into staffed “...

A call for the RSA to be disbanded

18 Feb 2026

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The Irish Road Haulage Association will today tell the transport committee that the Road safety authority needs "radical reform" a...

How to make that perfect pancake!

17 Feb 2026

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It’s Pancake Tuesday, so better to hear from on this day than chef and mindful eating coach Aisling Larkin! 

The chances of aliens having visited earth

17 Feb 2026

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Former US President Barack Obama comments on aliens have been trending online after was asked about them on a podcast It caused such a big stir he had...

Charlene McKenna starring in The Crucible in The Gaiety Theatre

17 Feb 2026

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Actress Charlene McKenna currently starring alongside her real-life husband in a new production of The Crucible in The Gaiety Theatre. Charlene joine...

Is reviving TV shows a guaranteed success? 

17 Feb 2026

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90s medical comedy ‘Scrubs’ returns to our screens for a reboot series, and it’s not the only one!Remakes of Malcolm in the Middle and Buffy are...

Why are Democrats excited about Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff?

17 Feb 2026

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There’s a young American politician making waves in the Democratic party who feels like one to watch. Why are Democrats excited about  Geo...

How much does Google know about you?

17 Feb 2026

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Over 4 billion people use Google products every day, and Newstalk’s Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly joins us now to talk through what Google kno...

A Thai masseuse has been forced to stop accepting male customers

17 Feb 2026

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A Thai masseuse has been forced to stop accepting male customers after she was bombarded with requests for sexual services.  Yosita Fitzpatr...

Does the feeder school system work?

17 Feb 2026

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Data on feeder schools provides parents with information on how many students from each school in the country head to various third-level colleges in ...

When conflict arises within the family system

17 Feb 2026

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With housing unaffordable, work insecurity and lay offs and education keeping younger people dependent for longer, many are living longer at home or m...

US civil rights leader Reverend Jesse Jackson has died aged 84

17 Feb 2026

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US civil rights leader Reverend Jesse Jackson has died aged 84. Jackson died peacefully this morning, surrounded by his family, they said in a st...

How liveable Dublin can remain if independent traders vanish?

17 Feb 2026

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What does the closure of one independent bike shop say about Dublin city? How liveable Dublin can remain if independent traders and venues contin...

'The Monk' play is this art or propaganda?

17 Feb 2026

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Gerry Hutch made a surprise appearance on stage on the opening night of 'The Monk' play at Dublin's Ambassador Theatre, taking part in a fictional liv...

A search at a Co Wicklow quarry continues

17 Feb 2026

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A search at a Co Wicklow quarry as part of the investigation into the disappearance and murders of Deirdre Jacob and Jo Jo Dullard in the 1990s has re...

Gardening with Marie Staunton

16 Feb 2026

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It may not feel like it, but apparently,  it’s a good time to start gardening! Or at least so says Gardener Marie Staunton who brought us...

A look back on the busy weekend of sport

16 Feb 2026

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The FA Cup 4th round is nearly over, Ireland eke past Italy in the Six Nations, and our youngest ever Alpine Skier at 17 years old...

A new search operation into the disappearance of Jo Jo Dullard and Deirdre Jacob

16 Feb 2026

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Gardaí investigating the disappearance and murders of Jo Jo Dullard and Deirdre Jacob are today starting a search operation in Wicklow...

Paul Cullen in his new memoir 'Outsider'

16 Feb 2026

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Paul Cullen is perhaps best known for his work as a journalist. Writing for the Irish Times for more than 30 years, he covered wars, famine and closer...

Intermittent fasting is no better than traditional dieting methods

16 Feb 2026

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New research has shown that the modern trend of intermittent fasting is no better than the more traditional dieting methods. To discuss this study,&nb...

Former-priest Alberto Ravagnani on leaving the priesthood

16 Feb 2026

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Social media sensation and former-priest Alberto Ravagnani has attracted a lot of attention recently after his decision to leave the priesth...

Could ICE style enforcement really take place in Europe? 

16 Feb 2026

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More than 80 rights organisations have called on the EU to prevent ICE-style deportation of undocumented people. Last March, the Europe...

SNA cuts in schools across Ireland in next school year

16 Feb 2026

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Schools across Ireland have been told they’re going to lose some special needs assistants for the next school year.  This is obviousl...

Travel: Camping and hiking in bad weather it can be done!

16 Feb 2026

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Since the start of the year, there’s been nothing but rain, leaving us stuck indoors almost every day. But are we really stuck? Or are we choosing t...

The ‘Purple House Madrid to Bilbao Cycle’ with Nicolas Roche

16 Feb 2026

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Nicolas Roche, Former Professional Cyclist and Event Ambassador is doing a charity cycle in Spain soon. The ‘Purple House Madrid to Bilbao Cycle’...

Does AI influence extend into the running of the country? 

16 Feb 2026

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We all know artificial intelligence is seeping into our daily lives, but does its influence extend into the running of the country? Our reporter ...

Gardaí seized almost 20,000 vehicles without insurance

16 Feb 2026

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Almost 20,000 vehicles were seized for being driven without insurance in 2025. That’s according to a report from the Motor Insurers' Bureau of ...

The Debrief looks back on the stories of the week

13 Feb 2026

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Welcome to The Debrief, where we take a look back on the week and also a little look ahead to the weekend.   This w...

A proposal for a population cap in Switzerland

13 Feb 2026

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Switzerland will vote this summer on a proposal from the right-wing conservative Swiss People’s party to limit the country’s population to 10 mill...

Irish born, former Italian international Ian McKinley

13 Feb 2026

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My next guest was a rising rugby star whose career seemed like it would be shattered by a freak accident that left him blind in one eye.  Bu...

Getting that spark back in your relationship!

13 Feb 2026

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Now if you are in a long-term relationship, the spark might not have died but the likelihood is that its not burning as brightly as it once did. And&n...

A mother pleas for the return of personal items from her young son's grave

13 Feb 2026

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 Daragh McNally was 11 when he died just over six years ago. This week, Daragh’s mother Colleen took to social me...

A look ahead to the weekend of sport

13 Feb 2026

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Six Nations this weekend, multiple sackings in the Premier League, and FA Cup 4th Round action. Plenty to talk about with Off The&...

Fake Brad why are we all falling for the AI pictures? 

13 Feb 2026

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If you haven’t already heard, Brad Pitt is in Ireland filming a new movie.  As you can imagine, people are now on Brad-watc...

Calls for Ireland to refuse to play Israel in Nations League 

13 Feb 2026

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Calls have been growing for Ireland to refuse to play Israel in the Nations league   The Venues for the fixtures will be confirmed late...

The awareness of the dangers that button batteries pose   

13 Feb 2026

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New research from University of Galway has found that a spoonful of honey can help delay the corrosive damage caused if a child swallows a b...

Latest on the weather warnings for rain and low temperatures

13 Feb 2026

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Flooding has been reported in several areas of north Dublin, with a Status Yellow rain warning in place for the capital and Wicklow, ahead of a low te...

How to Gael – The resurgence of the Irish Language 

12 Feb 2026

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The How to Gael podcast have announced a new tour. After a sold-out run last year, the bilingual podcast is back with a new live show ‘Le Geala...

Bitcoin ransom maybe actually help trace the kidnappers of Nancy Guthrie

12 Feb 2026

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The search for Nancy Guthrie has continued into a second week. Her family has said they are willing to pay the reported $6 million ransom via bit...

Remembering James Van Der Beek

12 Feb 2026

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Dawson's Creek actors have led tributes to James Van Der Beek, who has died aged 48 after suffering from bowel cancer. Harriet Alexander, US...

The greatest love stories on big screen

12 Feb 2026

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This week sees the release of the much anticipated Wuthering Heights, which has given us the wonderful excuse to look back at some of the greatest lov...

Ask The Expert: Blood donation

12 Feb 2026

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Just 3% of the eligible population gives blood, even though one in four people will need a transfusion in their lifetime.  So, what’s stop...

The behind-the-scenes Olympics drama

12 Feb 2026

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Ireland haven’t featured heavily in the Winter Olympics but that hasn’t stopped it being interesting. Because it’s the drama behind the scenes t...

Calls for a counter-drone security coordinator 

12 Feb 2026

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Ireland must act now to appoint a counter-drone security coordinator, so says Fianna Fail MEP Barry Andrews.  The call comes as the EU has a...

Dozens of women travelling to Spain to get treatment for incontinence

12 Feb 2026

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A dispute over how best to treat women suffering with incontinence has led to dozens of women travelling to Spain for surgery performed by an Irish do...

Temperatures are set to drop to -4C

12 Feb 2026

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Met Éireann has issued a nationwide ice warning as temperature are set to drop to -4C.  We get an update on the weather with Andrew Doran-Sherlo...

Sports jerseys and kits sell at an eye watering price!

12 Feb 2026

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The FAI revealed their 2026 jerseys to much delight among fans when it came to  their design, but shock at the price. Kits for GAA and rugby...

Gerry Hutch plans to contest the upcoming Dublin Central by-election

12 Feb 2026

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Gerry ‘The Monk’ Hutch plans to throw his name into the hat to contest the upcoming Dublin Central by-election, for the seat vacated by Paschal Do...

Reaction to James Ratcliffe immigration comments

12 Feb 2026

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British Prime Minister Kier Starmer says the Manchester United co-owner James Ratcliffe should apologise after explosive comments he made in a Sky New...

The significance of wearing red!

11 Feb 2026

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It’s Valentines this week – so you may have already thought about chocolates, or flowers. But have you given any thought on what you’d like to w...

The latest on the search for Nancy Guthrie

11 Feb 2026

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Police have released a man hours after they detained him in connection to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of US news anchor Savannah Gu...

Could we get a train line to England?

11 Feb 2026

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How handy would it be just to hop on a train to England? So if you wanted to spend a weekend in Manchester no need to fly, just get the train the...

Comedian Shane Daniel Byrne

11 Feb 2026

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Comedian Shane Daniel Byrne chats to Claire about touring, his podcast and a new tv series.

The Chronic Disease Management Programme

11 Feb 2026

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For this week’s health slot, we’re looking at the Chronic Disease Management Program. To discuss this further Claire was joined on ...

Daughter appeal for the public’s help after her parents’ home was burgled

11 Feb 2026

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The daughter of two Wicklow homeowners has appealed for the public’s help after her parents’ home was burgled.  Large amount of cash, an...

Canadian Ambassador to Ireland on the mass shooting in British Colombia

11 Feb 2026

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Nine people have been killed in a mass shooting in British Colombia in Canada, seven of which were at a secondary school. To share their thoughts...

Negotiations between America and Iran intensify

11 Feb 2026

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The Israeli Prime Minister has arrived in Washington for an emergency meeting with US President Donald Trump. The meeting was brought forward as negot...

How can your money work a little harder for you? 

11 Feb 2026

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Today we’re talking about financial goals. Why to make them and how to keep them. With all the advice and guidance was Managing Director o...

Would kids benefit from a longer Primary School day?

11 Feb 2026

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Would kids benefit from a longer Primary School day? To discuss this idea, Claire was joined by Columnist with The Irish Independe...

Norwegian biathlete confesses on live television to cheating on his girlfriend

11 Feb 2026

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Sturla Holm Laegreid won his first individual Olympic medal in the 20km individual biatholon, and then made the confession in...

What has the weather in store for us?

11 Feb 2026

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It looks like the weather is finally about to change, although it may not be for the better. To give us the latest update Claire spoke to Alan O’...

Just how many Gardaí are policing our roads?

11 Feb 2026

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Last year, 188 people were killed in collisions - up from 174 in 2024. Road safety campaigners say more enforcement is needed, but just how many ...

The Social Media Addiction trials 

10 Feb 2026

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The Social Media Addiction trials began yesterday, with the court hearing that Instagram and YouTube built “addiction machines”.&nb...

The latest on the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie

10 Feb 2026

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Gor the latest on the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, mother of US TV host Savannah Guthrie, Claire was joined by US Based Foreign Correspon...

Japan cancels its iconic cherry blossom festival

10 Feb 2026

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A city in Japan has officially cancelled its iconic cherry blossom festival, citing a crisis caused by over tourism and "badly behaved" visitors....

Discussing the youth mental health crisis in Ireland 

10 Feb 2026

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Over the past 12 months, demand for help from the youth mental health service, Jigsaw, increased by 23%, reflecting a youth mental health crisis in Ir...

Are we losing the battle on keeping children off social media?

10 Feb 2026

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7 out of ten children between the ages of 8 and 12 can get around the rule that says they shouldn’t have accounts on TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, D...

Family speak out after arson attack

10 Feb 2026

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A young family has been left homeless after their Dublin flat was destroyed in a mistaken identity arson attack over the weekend. Jordan Wade and...

What can we do to prevent ourselves from burn out?  

10 Feb 2026

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‘There are not enough hours in the day’. A sentence many parents find themselves uttering as they juggle work, the kids' activities, keeping the h...

Everyday Food: Pasta

10 Feb 2026

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Chef and Mindful Eating coach Aisling Larkin joined Claire in studio to chat everything you can do with pasta.

The lifting of the Dublin Airport passenger cap set to be approved

10 Feb 2026

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The lifting of the Dublin Airport passenger cap is to be approved by Cabinet today. To talk through the next steps, Claire spoke to Political Rep...

Ministers sign off pay rises for semi-state bosses

10 Feb 2026

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Pay rises for CEOs at another three commercial semi-state organisations has been criticised by Sinn Fein. Louise O’Reilly has said that Fianna ...

Come read along with The Claire Byrne Book Club!

09 Feb 2026

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We have started a book club on the show. We’ll talk about the books we’ve loved, the books that have opened our eyes to a new world and we’ll re...

Latest on the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie

09 Feb 2026

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Savannah Guthrie begs mom’s ‘kidnappers’ to return Nancy and declares ‘we will pay’. The search continues and we get the latest on this with...

A look back on the weekend of sport with Eoin Sheahan

09 Feb 2026

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We take a look back on a busy weekend of sport with Eoin Sheahan.

Training salon professionals to recognising the signs domestic violence

09 Feb 2026

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A programme will be piloted this month in Leitrim, where Salon professionals will undergo domestic violence training in relation to recognising the si...

Reaction as Noel Gallagher wins Songwriter of the Year at Brit Awards

09 Feb 2026

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After 41 shows across five continents, 2025 was Noel Gallagher’s busiest year for quite some time.  But one thing the Oasis star didn...

Lisa McGee on her new Netflix show ' ‘How to Get to Heaven from Belfast’

09 Feb 2026

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Joining Claire this morning is one of Irelands most talented and exciting writers. The award winning creator of Derry Girls is back with a new Netflix...

Minister Patrick O’Donovan on living with epilepsy

09 Feb 2026

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Today is international epilepsy day and speaking to Claire was Minister Patrick O’Donovan joined Claire on World Epilepsy Day to discuss his own ex...

How about taking a solar eclipse holiday!

09 Feb 2026

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It’s Monday morning, it’s rainy wouldn’t you like to escape? Ed Finn, award winning travel journalist from Ed Finn Travels is here to tell ...

How Super Bowl ads become their own phenomenon!

09 Feb 2026

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The Super Bowl halftime show has evolved from being a showcase for local marching bands into one of the biggest spectacles in entertainment calendar.&...

How do we combat misogyny in today's world?

09 Feb 2026

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Is it possible that most of us have been raised to believe that women are inferior to men?  Author, economist and Former Greek Finance Minis...

Morgan McSweeney has resigned as Keir Starmer's Chief of Staff

09 Feb 2026

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Irish man Morgan McSweeney has resigned as Keir Starmer's chief of staff. He took responsibility for advising the Prime Minister to name Pet...