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

#584 Impartiality at Risk: RTÉ’s Stand

08 Dec 2025

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 — ...

#576 Protecting Children or Policing Everyone?

02 Dec 2025

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Australia is set to become the first country in the world to ban under-16s from all social media. At first glance many people will say, “Great — i...

#575 Is It Irresponsible to Post Your Kids Online?

01 Dec 2025

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In this episode, Niall is joined by social commentator Elaine Mullaly to unpack a striking new story that has sparked fear, debate, and soul-searching...

#574 Antisemitism: The Herzog Park Backlash

01 Dec 2025

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Niall is Joined by John McGuirk (Gript Media)In this episode, Niall sits down with John McGuirk, Editor-in-Chief of Gript Media, to dive into one of D...

#573 Crash or Crime? Should Drivers Go to Jail?

27 Nov 2025

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On today’s show, Niall opens the lines to listeners after a heated debate broke out yesterday. One caller argued that any driver involved in a fatal...

#572 No Rush to Reproduce: The New Normal?

27 Nov 2025

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On today’s episode, host Niall sits down with Laura Perrin of Gript Media to unpack a tweet that has ignited a storm online.An American influencer s...

Inside Dublin’s Rent Rise Decision

26 Nov 2025

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Coming up live after 12pm today, Niall sits down with Councillor Gavin Pepper to unpack one of the week’s most heated local issues: Dublin City Coun...

#571 How Offenders Dodge Full Justice

26 Nov 2025

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Today on the show, Niall speaks with journalist and barrister Sarah Ryan about one of the most controversial issues in criminal justice today: mitigat...

#569 The €5k Kids’ Christmas Debate

24 Nov 2025

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Niall opens the phone lines today after receiving a striking email from a listener:Her sister is planning to spend €5,000 on her three children this...

#568 Five Years, No Home: A builders Betrayal

24 Nov 2025

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On today’s episode, Niall dives into one of the most shocking and heartbreaking housing stories in Ireland right now — the collapse of the Ringfor...

#567 2025: The Year Politics Fell Apart

24 Nov 2025

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2025 has been a whirlwind year in Irish politics—depending on where you stand, it’s either been a welcome shake-up or a slow-motion disaster. A ne...

#566 Still Love Him… But Not In Love: What Now?

20 Nov 2025

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On today’s episode, Niall dives into one of the most emotionally charged dilemmas we’ve ever received. A 42-year-old mother of three has written i...

#565 Letting Prisoners Home For christmas

20 Nov 2025

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On today’s show, Niall is joined by social commentator and restaurateur Paul Trayvaud for a lively and thought-provoking discussion on a topic that ...

Immigration, Transgenderism, and Economic Realities With Neil Munro

20 Nov 2025

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Join us for a thought-provoking journey into the heart of some of today's most contentious issues as host Niall Boylan engages in a candid conversatio...

#564 Can Money Really Buy Happiness?

19 Nov 2025

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On today’s episode, The Nost Niall dives into one of the oldest questions in the world: does money buy you happiness? Inspired by a listener’s ema...

#563 Your Choice? Born Then or Born Now Today

19 Nov 2025

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On today’s episode, Niall sits down with journalist David Quinn to unpack a striking new global poll that reveals something surprising: nearly twice...

Lines of Enquiry: The Hidden Stories Behind Ireland’s Most Compelling Cases

18 Nov 2025

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Check out GoLoud's brand new Irish true crime series Lines of Enquiry.The podcast is presented by retired Garda detective John Sweetman, who spent dec...

#562 Is Cash Still King?

18 Nov 2025

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Today on the Show: “Cash Is King? Gavin Pepper on Blackouts, Cyber Threats & the Cashless Future”On today’s episode, Niall sits down with Du...

#561 Immigration, Can They Fix It? Doubt It.

18 Nov 2025

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On today’s episode, Niall sits down with Laura Perrins of Gript Media to unpack her recent commentary on Ireland’s rapidly intensifying immigratio...

#560 RTÉ: Keep the Fee or Set It Free

17 Nov 2025

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This week on the show, Niall opens the lines for what quickly becomes one of the most heated conversations of the year: Is RTÉ biased—and should Ir...

#559 Too Young to Vote or Old Enough to Care?

17 Nov 2025

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In this episode, Niall is joined by commentator Karl Deeter and a lively panel of callers as they unpack one of the most talked-about political propos...

#558 Councils vs. Kids: The Bonfire Bust-Up

23 Oct 2025

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On today’s show, Niall Boylan talks Halloween — and asks the big question: should bonfires be allowed, just for one night of the year?We read an e...

#557 Follow the Bottles, Follow the Money

23 Oct 2025

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Host Niall Boylan sits down with John McGuirk (Gript) to untangle Ireland’s chaotic bottle return scheme. They dig into why the rollout has been suc...

#554 Covid: The Regrets That Still Haunt Us

22 Oct 2025

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Niall sits down with social commentator Karl Deeter to unpack one of the most striking moments from the recent presidential debate — when both candi...

#556 Vandalising Ireland, Dr. Eoin Lenihan,

22 Oct 2025

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Niall is joined by journalist and author Dr. Eoin Lenihan to discuss his provocative new book, Vandalising Ireland, which explores how Ireland has cha...

Would You Lose Your Job for What You Believe?

22 Oct 2025

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There’s been plenty of talk about Catherine Connolly representing financial institutions in eviction cases — with some saying she was just doing h...

#553 Does Jennie's Law Go Far Enough?

21 Oct 2025

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On today’s show, Niall looks at the Government’s latest move to combat domestic violence — “Jennie’s Law.”Minister for Justice Jim O’Cal...

#552 Tuam: Truth, Lies, and the Nuns on Trial

21 Oct 2025

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Today on The Niall Boylan Show , Niall sits down with Laura Perrins from Gript Media to tackle one of Ireland’s most divisive and painful historical...

#551 No Car Insurance, No Choice?

20 Oct 2025

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In this episode, Niall reads an email from a listener — a father of four — who says his car insurance has skyrocketed to over €2,000 after a sma...

#550 Is Gen Z Missing Something Without Religion?

20 Oct 2025

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In this episode, host Niall takes a closer look at a recent tweet by David Quinn of the Iona Institute, who argued that Gen Z would be better off if t...

#549 Simon Harris, A Vote of Confidence

16 Oct 2025

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Peadar Tóibín on Simon Harris and the State of Irish PoliticsIn this episode, Niall sits down with Peadar Tóibín, leader of Aontú, to discuss the...

#549 Time to Legalise The Weed?

16 Oct 2025

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In this episode, Niall opens up the phone lines for one of the country’s most divisive debates — should cannabis be legalised in Ireland?As public...

547 Should We Ban Online Gambling?

16 Oct 2025

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In this episode, Niall opens the phone lines to discuss the news that Paddy Power is closing many of its high street betting shops, as the rise of onl...

#546 Taxpayers Hidden Bill for Ireland’s Cruel Racing Industry

15 Oct 2025

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Today on The Niall Boylan Show, Niall sits down with veteran Irish Examiner journalist Fergus Finlay, whose recent explosive column has reignited a 2...

#545 Ireland’s Great Energy Rip-Off

15 Oct 2025

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Niall is joined by financial analyst Karl Deeter to dig into a shocking new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) that exposes what many I...

#544 Border Back for Immigration Control?

14 Oct 2025

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Host Niall talks to Paul Tryvaud opens the lines to listeners to debate a hot topic sparked by the EU’s new Entry/Exit System (EES), which went live...

#543 Hire or Not? The Ex-Con Question

14 Oct 2025

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Coming up at 12pm, Niall is joined by Laura Perrins from Gript Media to unpack a hot political moment: Independent TD Catherine Connolly was asked whe...

#541 Pick a Gender, Any Gender!

13 Oct 2025

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In this week’s episode of Niall Talks, Niall sits down with psychotherapist and author Stella O’Malley — alongside live callers — to unpack on...

#542 Do We Even Need a President?

13 Oct 2025

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In this fiery and funny episode of Niall Talks, Niall sits down with Larissa Nolan, journalist with the Irish Mirror, to dig into her provocative new ...

#540 Blue Lights and Ballyfermot Nights

09 Oct 2025

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In this episode, Niall talks to Sarah Ryan and a range of callers about an emotional email from Ann, a single mother in Ballyfermot, who says her 15-y...

#539 The Courtroom, the Bank, and the Family Home

09 Oct 2025

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In this episode, Niall talks to property expert Karl Deeter about the controversy surrounding presidential candidate Catherine Connolly, who admits sh...

#537 The Power of a Spoiled Vote

08 Oct 2025

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In this episode, Niall sits down with former presidential election candidate Nick Delahaunty to tackle a provocative question:Is spoiling your vote a ...

#538 Time’s Up For The Young Dole Generation

08 Oct 2025

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In this fiery episode, Niall is joined by Pauly Tryvaud — social commentator, chef, and outspoken restaurant owner — for a no-holds-barred discuss...

#536 Would Ireland Miss RTÉ If It Was Gone?

07 Oct 2025

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On today’s episode, Niall is joined by Jason Osborn from Gript Media to tackle one of Ireland’s most debated topics — the TV licence fee. With c...

#535 A Budget for Themselves, Not For the People

07 Oct 2025

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In today’s episode, Niall dives into the newly announced national budget — and it’s safe to say, not everyone’s impressed. Listeners call in t...

#533 The Presidential Fiasco & Jim Gavin’s Great Escape

06 Oct 2025

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Today Niall ytalk In this explosive episode, Niall dives into the political storm shaking Ireland as Jim Gavin dramatically withdraws from the 2025 Pr...

#534 Right to Protest or Right to Block Roads

06 Oct 2025

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Today with Niall — Tensions flare in Dublin as pro-Palestine protestors are arrested for attempting to block the Port Tunnel — for the second tim...

#531 College Education:Right or Costly Privilege?

02 Oct 2025

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But making college free—or even significantly reducing fees—comes with trade-offs. In this conversation, Karl and Niall weigh the advantages and d...

#532 Time To Shame The Vape

02 Oct 2025

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In this episode, Niall opens the phone lines and asks a hot-button question: should vaping be treated the same as smoking — with the same stigma and...

#530 Spoiled Ballots, Empty Booths

01 Oct 2025

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In this episode, host Niall speaks with Nick Delehanty, independent candidate and small-businessman, about his bid for the presidency: the hurdles, th...

#529 Ireland’s Assisted Dying Debate

01 Oct 2025

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In this episode, host Niall sits down with Niamh Uí Bhriain (Gript Media) for a deep-dive on where Ireland currently stands in the fight over euthana...

#528 Homeschool:Liberal Shield or Setback?

30 Sep 2025

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In this episode, Niall sparks a heated conversation after mentioning he knows parents who chose to homeschool their three young children. Their reason...

#527 Are We Failing Kids With Soft Discipline?

30 Sep 2025

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In this episode, Niall is joined by Laura Perrins from Gript Media to dive into one of the most debated parenting topics: discipline. The conversation...

#526 Schools Without Phones – Better Learning?

29 Sep 2025

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Host Niall is joined by schoolteacher Eric Nelligan to debate whether children should have mobile phones in school. The conversation focuses on Northe...

#525 EU Digital ID: Efficiency or Control?

29 Sep 2025

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In this episode, host Niall sits down with John McGuirk from Gript Media to unpack the growing debate around the EU’s push to introduce a digital ID...

#523 Do We Still Need Compulsory Irish?

25 Sep 2025

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The number of secondary students given exemptions from studying Irish has reached a new record high of 60,946, according to the latest figures from th...

#524 Families Freezing to Save Money

25 Sep 2025

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Today on the show, Niall talks to Daragh Cassidy from Bonkers.ie about Ireland’s soaring energy costs. SSE Airtricity has just announced a 9.5% hike...

#522 I Won’t Raise Kids Among council Wasters!

24 Sep 2025

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On today’s show, Niall tackles a heated email from a listener caught in a housing dilemma. Her fiancé wants to buy a house near his family in a nor...

#521 Would a Curfew Make Dublin Safer?

24 Sep 2025

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On today’s show, Niall sits down with Laura Perrins from Gript Media to debate whether curfews could help tackle rising violence and anti-social beh...

#520 Minimum Wage Increase: Workers Win, Businesses Lose?

23 Sep 2025

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This week, host Niall opens the phone lines for a heated discussion on the Low Pay Commission’s recommendation to raise Ireland’s national minimum...

#519 School or Home: The Sex Ed Debate

23 Sep 2025

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In this fiery episode, host Niall sits down with outspoken journalist Ian O’Doherty to ask a question at the heart of a growing national debate: “...

#517 Social Media: Real Names, Real Rules?

22 Sep 2025

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Today Niall sits down with renowned cyber security expert Will Geddes to explore one of the hottest debates online today:Should you have to verify you...

#518 Are Christians Afraid to Say, I Believe

22 Sep 2025

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Today on the show Niall explores a sensitive and growing conversation: in the wake of the Charlie Kirk shooting, many Christian commentators in Americ...

#516 Budget 2026: Caution or Complacency?

18 Sep 2025

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In this episode, Niall is joined by Peadar Tóibín from Aontú to discuss predictions for Budget 2026. With a total package of €9.4 billion on the ...

#515 The Great Divide: Left, Right & Online

18 Sep 2025

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In this episode, Niall talks to Senator Gerard Craughwell to discuss the upcoming presidential election, his views on the race, and what’s at stake ...

#513 Death Penalty: Justice or Revenge?

17 Sep 2025

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In this episode, host Niall sits down with Laura Perrins from Gript Media to discuss a high-profile case currently unfolding in Utah — the suspected...

#514 Right to Remote Work: A Step Too Far?

17 Sep 2025

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Host Niall talks with former election candidate Elaine Mullay about a developing trend overseas — in the Netherlands there's a push to introduce law...

#512 Is the Power Of The Irish Presidency Too Limited?

16 Sep 2025

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Host Niall is joined by restaurateur and social commentator Paul Trayvaud as the presidential race begins to take shape. With three candidates already...

#511 Charlie Kirk: Free Speech or Cancel Culture?

16 Sep 2025

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In this thought-provoking episode, host Niall sits down with Elanie Mullaly, former election candidate and outspoken social commentator and Laura Perr...

#510 One Slap, Dealbreaker or Forgivable?

15 Sep 2025

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Niall opens the lines for one of the most heated dilemmas yet:A wife admits to slapping her husband in front of her friends. She says it was “just a...

#509 Murder: Would You Turn Your Own Son In?

15 Sep 2025

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This week, Niall is joined by Jason Osborne from Gript Media to tackle one of the most morally gut-wrenching questions imaginable.Last Friday, Niall a...

#507 Charlie Kirk: When Words Become Target

11 Sep 2025

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In this episode, Niall takes on one of the most urgent and unsettling issues of our time: political violence and the future of free speech. The shocki...

#508 Childhood Obesity: Parents to Blame?

11 Sep 2025

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In this episode, Niall opens the phone lines to tackle a sensitive and urgent issue: childhood obesity in Ireland. A new UNICEF report shows that one ...

#505 The Great Energy Rip-Off?

10 Sep 2025

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“Energy Crisis – Should the Government Step In?”This week, Niall sits down with social commentator Paul Tryvaud to tackle the surge in energy pr...

#506 When Old Flames Spark New Rows

10 Sep 2025

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In this episode, Niall shares an email from a listener who discovered private Facebook messages between her husband and his teenage ex-girlfriend. Whe...

#503 Happy Housewives: Myth or Menace?

09 Sep 2025

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In this episode, Niall sits down with journalist Laura Perrins to discuss her provocative piece on the so-called “Tradwife” trend, the Irish Depar...

#504 Should the Right to Strike Have Limits?

09 Sep 2025

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In this episode, Niall takes calls from listeners after yesterday’s London Underground strike that brought the capital to a standstill and cost the ...

#501 Ban the Puff? Ireland’s Smoking Debate

08 Sep 2025

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In this episode, Niall is joined by Karl Deeter to explore whether Ireland should follow Sweden’s lead in tightening restrictions on smoking. Sweden...

#502 Big Brother Or An Eu Digital Wallet

08 Sep 2025

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In this episode, host Niall sat down with listeners to unpack Europe’s move toward the EU Digital Identity Wallet, a scheme due to be in place by th...

#499 Inheritance Rules: Love vs. Bloodlines

04 Sep 2025

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On today’s show, Niall is joined by James and Sheila Sexton to discuss a campaign that’s challenging Ireland’s inheritance tax laws.Under the cu...

#500 Daddy or Not? The Paternity Dilemma

04 Sep 2025

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On today’s phone-in show, Niall tackles a heartbreaking dilemma sent in by a listener. A woman has been keeping a secret for nearly a decade: her 9-...

#497 Garda Power: Where Do We Draw the Line?

03 Sep 2025

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Today on the show, Niall is joined by Karl Deeter and callers to debate a question that’s dividing opinion across Ireland: should the Gardaí be arm...

#498 Speed Vans: Protecting or Profiting?

03 Sep 2025

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On today’s show, Niall opens the lines to ask a simple but controversial question: are Garda speed traps really about saving lives—or are they jus...

#496 Boys & Girls in Education: Together or Apart?

02 Sep 2025

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This week, Niall is joined by Eric Nelligan from Aontú to tackle a hot-button issue in Irish education: Should single-sex schools be a thing of the p...

#495 Would you fight for your country?

02 Sep 2025

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In this thought-provoking episode, Niall is joined by journalist Ian O’Doherty to explore a timeless yet deeply divisive question: Would you fight f...

#494 Mass Attendance: Where Did Everyone Go?

01 Sep 2025

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In this episode, Niall sits down with Bishop Denis Nulty of Kildare and Leighlin to explore one of the biggest questions facing the Irish Church today...

#493 Identity, Immigration, and the Irish Flag

01 Sep 2025

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In this episode, Niall is joined by Laura Perrins of Gript Media to explore why the Irish tricolour has become such a flashpoint in today’s politica...

#491 Ireland’s Great, Unless You Get Sick

28 Aug 2025

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In this episode, host Niall sits down with social media commentator and election candidate Elaine Mullally to unpack the latest shocking revelations a...

#492 RTE: Essential Service or Expensive Circus?

28 Aug 2025

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#492 RTE: Essential Service or Expensive Circus?

#489 Leaving Cert. One Test, One Chance, Is It Fair?

27 Aug 2025

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Host Niall is joined by John McGuirk from Gript Media to dive into the topic of the Leaving Certificate exams — a defining moment for generations of...

#490 Hotel Hell or Free Market Heaven?

27 Aug 2025

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This week on The Niall Report, host Niall dives into one of the hottest debates in Irish tourism: hotel pricing. Following Minister for Tourism Peter ...

#488 Snobs or Sanity? Child-Free Zones

26 Aug 2025

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Today on the show, Niall asks a hot-button question: Are child-free zones discriminatory against parents and carers—or simply a fair choice for thos...

#487 Cash vs Click, Is Cash Still King?

26 Aug 2025

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On today’s show, Niall asks: Are we ready to swap cash for a digital euro—or should hard currency always have a place in our pockets?With the Pres...