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The Claire Byrne Show

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Fianna Fáil
Fine Gael
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Irish General Election
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People Before Profit
Cavan-Monaghan
Cork South-West
Labour
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Tipperary North
Local Elections
Dublin
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Independent Candidates
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Claire Byrne explores the big stories through the lens of real life.

This podcast brings context, consequences and clarity to the issues shaping Ireland today.

Covering politics and current affairs alongside the human stories behind them, Claire asks the questions people are thinking, but don’t always hear answered.

From housing and health to work, family life, well-being and culture, you’ll hear ... more

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Latest Episodes

Now to the news that Irish people are hugely reluctant to change their health insurance provider.  More than two thirds of us have never changed health insurance even when there are substantial savings to be made.  

Dermot Goode, from Health insuran... more

Daena Walsh was a 27-year-old mother of two. She was murdered in August of 2024 by Adam Corcoran who last week received a mandatory life sentence at Cork Central Criminal Court.  Claire spoke to Daena’s brother Callum.

If you’ve ever played Pokemon Go, you may have actually helped to train some delivery robots. Yes, you heard that right. So why should you be paying attention to this? All to chat about with Elaine Burke the host of the ‘For Tech Sake’ Podcast.

Almost a quarter of million people could face the wrath of Revenue after failing to file their property tax returns last year. Claire gets the details with John Ihle the Deputy Business Editor for The Sunday Times.

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Alex Jensen
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Dr. Clare Kiely
Consultant dermatologist, dermatological and laser surgeon, founder of The Skin Diary
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Episode: Skin care advice from anti-aging to sun damage
Oliver Moran
Green Party Councilor, Cork City, North East area
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Episode: A new dog fouling poster causes controversy!
Michelle Gould
Sinn Féin Councilor, Cork City
Sinn Féin
Episode: A new dog fouling poster causes controversy!
Julie Rugg
Expert on burial reform
University of York
Episode: If graveyards are filling up is it ok to reuse them?
Paul Kavanagh
HSE advisor to the Tobacco Free Ireland program
Health Service Executive (HSE)
Episode: The need to combat the rise of vaping amongst teenagers
Gerard Gormley
Director of Gormleys Gallery
Gormleys Gallery
Episode: Banksy unveiled but did we want him to be?
Shona Murray
Europe correspondent with Euronews
Euronews
Episode: EU Summit begins today
Hilda Fay
Actress portraying Katriona's mother Tilly in Poor
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Episode: One of the stars of POOR at The Gate Theatre Hilda Fay

Hosts

Seán Defoe
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Ivan Yates
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Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 117 ratings
  • Good show

    Good range if interesting and fact info covered.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fr sh
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Too many short recordings

    Stop clipping each individual discussion and publish the whole show as one podcast. My timeline is just getting full of the individual discussions and I will unsubscribe if it continues

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Andrew—1310
    Ireland2 months ago
  • RTE’s Loss Newstalk’s Gain

    Claire has cast a long shadow at RTE and she is badly missed. The only downside to her show on Newstalk are the interminable ads before during and after each podcast segment. I’m not sure I can persevere.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mac an tSionnaigh
    United States2 months ago
  • Typically Yates

    This is a typical Ivan Yeats ‘man of the people’ show, the man is so out of touch, but comes across as one of your own, we’ll see how his Harrismania predictions work out, not seeing it at all.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    mdd08
    Irelanda year ago
  • Great Analysis

    Concise and insightful.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tm992
    Ireland6 years ago

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Some find the host charming, drawing them into the conversations, creating a sense of familiarity and community.
A few reviews highlight concerns about certain hosts being perceived as out of touch with everyday issues, yet the overall content is considered insightful.
Listeners appreciate the thoughtful and engaging analysis of current events, often commenting positively on the depth and clarity provided.

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#217
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#235
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#27
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#3
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#8
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#90
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latest on Iran and Taoiseach Micheal Martin’s visit to the White House
Q: What is Ireland's position on the U.S. strategy in the Strait of Hormuz?
Ireland advocates for multilateral approaches and international law, emphasizing diplomacy over unilateral military action while maintaining its neutrality.
Tips for a weekend trip at home
Q: Eadaoin, how are you?
Eadaoin replies that she is good and asks how the interviewer is doing, establishing a friendly opening.
Protest against planned apartments on the site of Bessborough’s Mother and Baby Home
Q: Laura, can you explain where the block is when it comes to doing a proper survey on the Besborough site as it stands now?
I believe there is no block if there is will from the state and ministers; we need a full survey and for the state to commission it, with authorities step in to ensure unmarked remains are identified and properly treated.
John Sweetman on the new season of his podcast 'Lines Of Enquiry'
Q: What motivated you to start and continue Lines of Enquiry, and how has your background shaped the way you approach each episode?
He discusses how his forensic career informs scripting, the teamwork behind producing episodes, and the ongoing challenge of ensuring authenticity while engaging a broad audience.
John Sweetman on the new season of his podcast 'Lines Of Enquiry'
Q: But as a former guard, you will know the impact that these crimes have on the families, on the victims. So can you tell me about that decision making process around going in to make a podcast about it?
The guest explains the balance between accuracy and empathy, emphasizing the need to be mindful of victims and their families while still presenting the facts and the emotional realities of the cases in a respectful, responsible way.

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Recent guests on The Claire Byrne Show include:

1. Alex Jensen
2. Dr. Clare Kiely
3. Oliver Moran
4. Michelle Gould
5. Julie Rugg
6. Paul Kavanagh
7. Gerard Gormley
8. Shona Murray

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