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The Claire Byrne Show

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Fianna Fáil
Fine Gael
Sinn Féin
Green Party
Dún Laoghaire
Social Democrats
Irish General Election
Labour Party
People Before Profit
Cavan-Monaghan
Cork South Central
Cork South-West
Labour
Leash
Tipperary North
Dublin
Local Elections
Ireland
Sligo-Leitrim
Offaly

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

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 his partner Katie Chalk fled their apartment with their 4 children at 2am. 

Katie spoke to Claire this ... more

‘There are not enough hours in the day’. A sentence many parents find themselves uttering as they juggle work, the kids' activities, keeping the house clean. Simply trying to do it all!   

What can we do to prevent ourselves from completely burning ... more

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 Reporter with the Irish Independent, Tabitha Monahan.

Pay rises for CEOs at another three commercial semi-state organisations has been criticised by Sinn Fein. Louise O’Reilly has said that Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael will always show up for those at the top while ordinary working people are taken for gra... more

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Ger Hyland
President of the Irish Road Hauliers Association
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Aisling Larkin
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Episode: Leafy greens and how to use them
Pastor Mark Burns
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Colm Meaney
Actor known for roles in film and television, living abroad for decades
Episode: Actor Colm Meaney viewing Ireland from afar
Cian Ducrot
Singer-songwriter and Grammy winner
Episode: Singer songwriter Cian Ducrot
Kai Brosnan
A social care worker and youth council member with EPIC, Empowering Young People in Care.
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Michelle Flynn
Psychotherapist
Episode: When friends and family have completely different world view to you?

Hosts

Seán Defoe
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Ivan Yates
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Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 95 ratings
  • 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 States7 days 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.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#117
United Kingdom/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#201
Canada/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#194
Australia/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#7
Ireland/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#2
Ireland/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#4
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Ask Me Anthing... with Claire Byrne!
Q: What advice would you give to someone looking to start a career in media?
Claire emphasizes the importance of hard work and dedication, especially in the early years of a media career.
Ask Me Anthing... with Claire Byrne!
Q: Was there ever a time where you made a big mistake live on air?
One mistake involved her car sliding on ice while doing a live broadcast, and she managed to maintain her composure during the incident.
Ask Me Anthing... with Claire Byrne!
Q: What was your big break in media?
Claire considers her return to work in TV3 as her big break in media.
Ask Me Anthing... with Claire Byrne!
Q: When did you first start working in radio?
Claire started working in radio after completing her course at DIT Rathmines and began her first job at East Coast Radio.
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Q: Are you worried about landlords leaving the market due to new rental regulations?
It's important to create clarity in the rental market, but we cannot afford to lose smaller landlords as they are essential.

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A distinctive approach is taken in analyzing significant stories by connecting them to the everyday lives of people. Focused on a range of topics, including housing, health, work, and family, the discussions aim to provide deeper insight into the implications of current events. Episodes often incorporate personal narratives alongside serious analysis, creating an engaging and relatable listening experience that fosters a sense of community around pressing societal issues. Listeners can expect a blend of informative content and moments of levity, making it both enlightening and enjoyable.

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Recent guests on The Claire Byrne Show include:

1. Niall O'Connor
2. Ciaran Ferrie
3. Ger Hyland
4. Aisling Larkin
5. Pastor Mark Burns
6. Colm Meaney
7. Cian Ducrot
8. Kai Brosnan

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