The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)

#675 Why Is Religion Cool Again for Young People?

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of The Niall Boylan Podcast, Niall speaks with journalist and founder of the The Iona Institute, David Quinn, about a surprising new r...

#677 She Was Rubbing Her Vagina off the Bread In The Supermarket!

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ten years ago, Niall had one of the most outrageous and hilarious episodes in the show’s history. A caller rang in with a story that had everyone in...

#676 Married to the Bookies: Would You Walk Away?

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Niall reads a powerful email from a listener who says she feels completely torn about the future of her marriage.The woman explains t...

#674 Would You Pay More to Save the Planet?

04 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Niall tackles a major and increasingly heated global debate: our role as consumers and whether we should stop buying ultra-cheap products to help prot...

#673 Would Snubbing Trump Damage Ireland?

04 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Niall sits down with social commentator Paul Treyvaud to unpack one of the most talked-about political debates in Ireland right now: Should President ...

#672 Heating or Eating — Is This Ireland in 2026?

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

With energy bills on the rise again and households feeling the squeeze, Niall opens the phone lines to hear from listeners on a burning issue: who sho...

#671 Paying for Parenting: A Salary for Stay-at-Home Heroes?

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Join Niall as he delves into a thought-provoking conversation with social commentator Karl Deeter in this week’s episode of "The Open Mic." They tac...

#670 Strike on Iran: Defending Freedom or Fueling Chaos?

02 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this explosive episode, Niall speaks with UK security expert Will Geddes about the dramatic escalation in the Middle East.Following direct US actio...

#669 Men vs Women in Power: Who Delivers Results?

02 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Niall sits down with John McGuirk, editor of Gript Media, to unpack a comment that has stirred debate in Irish politics.A candidate f...

#668 Homeschooling, Opting Out of the New Curriculum To Avoid Ideology

26 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Niall speaks to education commentator Jana Lundan about the upcoming Convention on Education and the National Conversation on Educati...

#667 Are State Apologies Healing the Nation or Hurting Its Finances?

26 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Niall sits down with social commentator Karl Deeter to examine the Government’s latest commitment to issue a State apology to Irela...

#665 Womens Spaces: Inclusion at What Cost? With Cathrine Monaghan

25 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Niall sits down with Irish women’s rights activist,Catherine Monaghan a founding member of Wicklow Women 4 Women, for a wide-rangi...

#666 Granny in the Living Room — Too Much For Kids?

25 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this emotionally charged episode, Niall opens the lines after receiving a heartfelt email from a mother facing an incredibly difficult family decis...

#664 America vs Europe: The Free Speech Fight

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode, Niall is joined by social commentator Karl Deeter for a provocative discussion about free speech, censorship, and who really...

#663 Crime Down, Fear Up — What’s Going On

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode, Niall is joined by Eric Nelligan from Aontú to unpack the latest provisional crime figures from the An Garda Síochána —...

#662 We Happier When We Were Skint

23 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, Niall talks about a powerful and thought-provoking email the show received from a listener.She and her husband were married for ...

#661 Is Paying a Drug Debt Ever Justified?

23 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this powerful and unsettling episode, Niall sits down withjournalist and author and writer Dr Eoin Lenihan to unpack his reflections after spending...

#660 Clouds Cancelled: Is It Time to Ban Vaping?

19 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Niall is joined by journalist Derek Byrne to discuss new restrictions in England that will ban vaping in cars carrying children, playgrounds, areas ou...

#659 Phones, Porn, Vaping — Are Parents Losing Control?

19 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Niall sits down with Jason Osborne from Gript Media to discuss his controversial view that abstaining from pornography should form pa...

#658 Goals vs Principles: Should Ireland Face Israel?

18 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the podcast, Niall speaks with Independent TD Michael Collins following a political row over Ireland’s planned international football fixtu...

#657 Irish Undocumented, Should Uncle Sam Let them Stay?

18 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the podcast, Niall is joined by John McGuirk, editor of Gript Media, and social commentator Karl Deeter to discuss the controversial case of ...

#655 Army Recruitment Crisis: Inclusion or Desperation?

17 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week, host Niall sits down with Senator Sharon Keoghan to unpack the controversy surrounding recent comments about diversity recruitment in the I...

#656 Aliens: Fact, Fiction, or Fantastic Imagination?

17 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Niall dives into an intriguing story involving former US president Barack Obama and the question that never seems to go away — aliens.Spe...

#653 Get A Job Or Clean The Streets To Get Welfare Benifits

16 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Niall is joined by podcaster and social commentator Elaine Mullally for a lively and thought-provoking discussion on welfare, respons...

#654 Zoos, From Victorian Curiosity to Modern Controversy

16 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Niall sits down with Cathal Leevy from PAWs — the animal welfare party — to tackle a debate that’s stirring strong opinions: ar...

#652 Roses Are Red, Wallets Are Closed

12 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Niall talks to TD Paul Lawless from Aontu about the latest on Board Bia. Also: This Valentine’s Day episode dives into the romance, the history —...

#651 From Patrols to Picket Lines

12 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Niall opens the lines to discuss the growing controversy around possible industrial action by rank-and-file gardaí. Their representa...

#650 Trapped or Deceptive? The Reality of Gay Men in Straight Marriages

11 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week, host Niall is joined by social commentator AJ Walshe for a thoughtful — and at times uncomfortable — conversation sparked by a powerful...

#649 Real Names Only: Civilising the Internet or Killing It?

11 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week, host Niall is joined by social commentator AJ Walshe for a thoughtful — and at times uncomfortable — conversation sparked by a powerful...

#647 Working From Home — More Done or More Netflix?

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Niall opens the lines to callers to debate the future of remote work following Nigel Farage’s claim that working from home hurts productivity...

Are Housing Costs Pushing Nurses Out of Ireland?

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Podcast Description – Today’s EpisodeToday, Niall speaks with Gript Media journalist Niamh Uí Bhriain about her recent piece examining Ireland’...

#648 High Heels vs Hard Hats: Are We Really Equal?

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Niall opens the phones to discuss a debate sparked by a recent discrimination case involving a firefighter fitness test and the wider question ...

#645 Wills, Whiskers & Family Inheritance Wars

09 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Niall is joined by social commentator and podcaster Elaine Mullally to discuss the controversy surrounding the will of legendary Chanel designer Karl ...

#644 EU Digital ID — Trust Us, It’s for Children

09 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today Niall sits down with social commentator and restaurateur Paul Treyvaud to tackle one of the most contentious digital debates right now — prote...

#641 Two Big Debates,EU Censorship & Do You Believe in God?

05 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Niall sits down with Journalist David Quinn to unpack two stories stirring strong debate on both sides of the Atlantic.First, they d...

#643 Drivers vs Cyclists — Who’s Really Breaking the Rules?

05 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s show, Niall opens the phones to tackle a debate that’s clearly striking a nerve. A recent Irish Daily Mail poll suggests more than half...

#641 Do You Leave a Good Marriage for Wanting More?

04 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s show, Niall reads a powerful and deeply honest email from a woman married for 20 years, with three children all under 16. On the surface,...

#640 Are EVs Really Winning, or Is Petrol Just Wearing a Disguise?

04 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast, Niall is joined by two voices who never shy away from a straight answer.Mark Noble — better known as Nobby On Cars, the ma...

#639 Does Animal Abuse Deserve the Same Sentence as Child Abuse

03 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode, Niall is joined by Cathal Leavy from P.A.W.S. to discuss a case that shocked the internet long before “going viral” became r...

#638 When Epstein’s Name Is Enough to End a Career

03 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

But amid the noise, a warning has been issued by some newspapers and commentators: that media outlets are increasingly publishing long lists of names ...

#637 Property Emergency. Use It or Lose It?

29 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ireland is in the midst of a housing emergency — rents and homelessness are rising, while tens of thousands of homes sit empty. According to the 202...

#636 The Only Thing Speeding Up Is the Fines

29 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Niall opens the lines as new traffic cameras could be rolled out across Dublin by the end of the year. The proposed cameras would detect speeding, ill...

#635 Beaten at School — Should the State Pick Up the Bill?

28 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, Niall follows up on a tweet that struck a nerve online.Last week, he spoke to a man who says his life and education were destroy...

#634 Raising Reckless Kids: Time to Penalise Parents?

28 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Niall speaks with Councillor Gavin Pepper about the devastating death of Grace Lynch (16), who died in hospital after suffering catas...

#632 Is Ireland’s Legal Aid System Being Played?

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Niall is joined by social commentator Karl Deeter to take a hard look at the cost, scale, and alleged abuse of Ireland’s free legal...

#633 If Gardaí Are Drug Tested, Should Politicians Be Next?

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This episode, Niall opens the phone lines to hear directly from listeners on a question that cuts across privacy, public trust, and workplace safety:S...

#631 Loan Shark Loans — Help or Horror?

26 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s programme, Niall opens the phone lines to hear directly from listeners about their experiences with high-cost lending institutions and lo...

#630 Free Speech vs Public Safety: Should Ireland Ban X

26 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Niall sits down with veteran journalist David Quinn to unpack a Business Post poll that’s shaking up the social media debate in Ireland — one that...

#629 Daughter Pregnant at 15. What Would You Do?

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s podcast, Niall is joined by journalist Fatima Gunning from Gript Media to discuss a deeply sensitive and divisive situation sent in by a ...

#628 Social Media Bans: Are Parents Failing?

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s show, Niall begins with the latest on the Mercosur trade deal, getting an update directly from Brussels with TD Paul Lawless as concerns ...

#626 No Time Bar on Crime: Is Ireland Out of Step?

21 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the podcast, Niall is joined by financial commentator and public policy analyst Karl Deeter to tackle a provocative legal and social question...

#627 Is the Taxman Taking the Care Out of Caring?

21 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the podcast, Niall is joined by Jackie Flannery from the Irish Rural Farmers Association to discuss the growing backlash from family carers f...

#624 No Ring, No Rattle: Ireland’s Marriage and Baby Drought

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Niall is joined by David Quinn, journalist and spokesperson for The Iona Institute, to discuss a stark new paper warning that Ireland...

#625 Is Driving Uninsured Ever Understandable

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Niall is joined by Daragh Cassidy of Bonkers.ie to unpack the relentless rise in car insurance costs — and the real-life consequenc...

#623 Seven Years On: Was Ireland Ready for Abortion?

19 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s programme, Niall is joined by Eilís Mulroy, pro-life campaigner and commentator, to revisit one of the most consequential decisions in m...

#622 Shamrocks or Sanctions? Ireland’s White House Dilemma?

19 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the show, Niall is joined by John McGuirk of Gript Media to tackle a question that goes right to the heart of Irish diplomacy — and Iri...

#621 Property for Sale — Tenants Included, No Exceptions

15 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show, Niall opens the phone lines to callers to debate major new changes to Ireland’s rental laws coming into force from March 1st.Unde...

#620 Is Political Opinion Now Grounds for a Travel Ban?

15 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Niall is joined by barrister Dominic Wilkinson to unpack a controversial case raising big questions about borders, politics, and free...

#619 Wedding or Save THe Dog. You Decide?

14 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Niall takes on a story that has stopped people in their tracks and split opinion everywhere it’s been shared. A young couple have m...

#618 Ireland Is a Rip-Off: Who Can Still Afford to Stay?

14 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Each week, host Niall opens the lines to random callers from across Ireland who are struggling to keep their heads above water as the cost of living s...

#617 Breastmilk or Broccoli? The Vegan Baby Debate

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Niall is joined by John Carmody, animal welfare activist and committed vegan, to tackle one of the most emotionally charged parenting...

#616 Name and Shame: Should Gardaí Publish Mugshots?

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Niall is joined by financial commentator and media regular Karl Deeter to unpack a controversial new move by the Police Service of No...

#615 Blocking X: Safety First or Slippery Slope? Uncensored version

12 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Niall Asks, Niall is joined by journalist Ian O’Doherty to unpack the growing international row over Elon Musk’s social media p...

#614 Catholic by Force or by Faith

12 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Niall Asks, Niall is joined by Jason Osburn of Gript Media to discuss and debate a recent Irish Times piece by former President Mar...

#613 The Great Irish Toll Road Rip-Off

08 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This Saturday on the podcast, Niall will be joined by Peadar Tóibín, leader of Aontú and one of the most vocal critics of recent policy decisions a...

#612 Predictions & Possibilities: 2026

08 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

As we approach the end of the first week of the year, Niall will be joined by celebrity chef and restaurateur Paul “Pay” Treyvaud for a wide-rangi...

#610 Taxpayer Taps Turned Off: Can RTÉ Survive on Its Own

07 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Niall opens the phone lines for an in-depth discussion on the future of RTÉ, after Media Minister Patrick O’Donovan made it clear there will be no ...

#611 Is Ireland Forcing Mothers to Identify the Father?

07 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Niall opens the phone lines to hear mixed views on Ireland’s new birth registration law, which for the first time places a duty on unmarried parents...

#609 If You Loved Me, Would You Sign A Prenup

06 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Niall opens the lines after receiving a powerful email from a listener facing an unexpected dilemma just months before her wedding.She’s getting mar...

#608 Junk Food, Booze & Bets: Ban It or Bin It?

06 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Niall is joined by social commentator Karl Deeter to unpack one of the most controversial media and public health debates right now.Following a major ...

#606 Digital ID: The End of Anonymous Ireland

05 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s show, Niall is joined by John McGurk of Gript Media for a wide-ranging conversation on what lies ahead politically and culturally in Irel...

#607 Auto-Enrolment Pension or Is It Auto-Tax?

05 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show, Niall opens the phones on the new auto-enrolment pension scheme — or as many listeners are already calling it, “paying for your...

#605 You Know It’s Christmas in Ireland When…

23 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this festive episode, Niall opens the phone lines and invites listeners to share the moments that truly signal Christmas in Ireland.We’re asking ...

#604 Beef, Borders: Is Mercosur Bad for Ireland?

23 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Niall is joined by Ciarán Mullooly MEP and Jackie Flannery from the Irish Rural Association to discuss one of the most controversial...

#600 Mam, Dad… You Sold My Inheritance!

22 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Niall is joined by property expert Karl Deeter to unpack a family dilemma that’s struck a nerve with listeners.We received an email from ...

#601 Should Christmas Eve Be a Public Holiday?

22 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show, Niall opens the phone lines to debate a question that always sparks strong opinions at this time of year:Should Christmas Eve be a ...

#602 Stuffed Bird & Big Opinions with Paul Treyvaud

22 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

 In this festive special, Niall sits down with renowned restaurateur and social commentator Paul Treyvaud for a no-nonsense, start-to-finish guid...

#599 Public Sector or Private Sector: Who’s the Laziest?

18 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, Niall kicks off by talking about a tweet he recently put out stirring up debate on public-sector work and accountability:“Refo...

#598 The Abortion Bill Vote and the Fox Hunting Row

18 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, host Niall speaks with TD Paul Lawless about the rejection of the abortion bill and the key arguments that led to its defeat in the D...

#597 It’s Not Cheating If It’s the Christmas Party (Apparently)

17 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode kicks off with an email that struck a nerve — and judging by the phones, a lot of listeners had opinions.Niall reads out a message from...

#596 Will AI Replace Four Years of College Partying?

17 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Niall is joined by journalist Larissa Nolan to tackle a question that’s sparking heated debate around the world: Is college becomin...

#593 Should Youth Crime be erased at 18?

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, host Niall is joined by Laoise Da Brun, Barrister-at-Law, and Karl Deeter, political commentator, to tackle a contentious legal and m...

#594 Christmas Stockings & Canine Spending

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Niall opens the phone lines after receiving an email that’s struck a nerve with pet lovers and budget-watchers alike. A listener sa...

#595 Islam: The Conversation We Won’t Have? (With David Quinn)

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Niall is joined by David Quinn, journalist and columnist with the Sunday Independent, for a challenging and wide-ranging conversation...

#592 Marriage Before the Mattress, No Shame?

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Niall is joined by Ben Scallan from Gript Media for a wide-ranging conversation about the quiet but noticeable rise in Christianity among young people...

#591 Bah Humbug Bosses. No Christmas Bonus

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Niall opens the phone lines to callers today after an email from a frustrated father of two who says a recent change in management at his workplace ha...

#590 American Tourists: The Social Media Visa Test

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is screening tourists’ social media legitimate security — or blatant authoritarianism?In this timely episode, host Niall sits down with American-b...

#589 Digital ID: Protecting Kids or Tracking Adults?

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, host Niall dives into the government’s newly announced Digital Wallet and Age Verification Pilot, a scheme framed as a major step i...

#588 Facial Recognition on Every Corner?

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode Niall talks about : The British government is preparing to introduce next-generation surveillance cameras—systems engineered not onl...

#587 The Burqa Ban: Should Ireland Copy Portugal?

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode host Niall opens the lines to listeners for a lively and thought-provoking discussion on a headline story that’s dividing opin...

#586 Mam, I’m Moving In… Again

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s show, Niall dives into one of the most talked-about government ads in years — a new TV campaign encouraging adult children to move back...

#585 Ireland & the EU: Blessing or Burden?

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode, Niall sits down with Cormac Lucey, Economics Columnist with The Sunday Times (Ireland), for a frank and provocative conversation...

#584 Impartiality at Risk: RTÉ’s Stand

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show, Niall dives into one of the most heated cultural and political debates of the week: RTÉ’s decision to boycott the Eurovision Son...

#583 Does the 3-Day Wait Still Make Sense?

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Niall sits down with Eilís Mulroy for an in-depth conversation about one of the most contentious aspects of Ireland’s abortion leg...

#581 Is Security Worth Your Sanity?

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Niall opens the phone lines to tackle a dilemma many people quietly live with but rarely talk about openly.We received an email from a man who ...

#582 Goverment Are Brainwashed By Trans Activists

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s show, Niall speaks with Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín following his fiery contribution in the Dáil yesterday — a speech that has alrea...

#580 No Energy Credits, No Care, No Shame

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Niall sits down with Cllr. Albert Deasy for a frank and timely discussion on a question many Irish households are quietly asking this winte...

#579 Drink Driving: Lock ’Em Up?

03 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week Niall takes calls from listeners — some angry, some sorrowful, some torn — about the holiday-time crackdown An Garda Síochána begins e...

#578 Fortress Ireland or Free-for-All? UNCENSORED

03 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, Niall sits down with journalist and bestselling author Eoin — writer of Vandalising Ireland — to discuss one of the most con...

#577 Kids Alone Till 6pm — Is It OK?

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Niall opens the lines for a deeply divisive and emotional discussion sparked by an email from a worried listener.She says her next-door neighbour — ...