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

Niall Boylan
Ireland
Immigration
Marriage
Vaping
RTÉ
Dublin
Covid-19
Social Media
Donald Trump
United Kingdom
Housing
Happiness
Money
Ukraine
United States
Family Dynamics
Infidelity
Northern Ireland
Garda Síochána
Public Health Policy

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On this week’s Not Suitable for Broadcast, Niall is joined by his former producer AJ Walsh for a fast moving mix of politics, money, family life, housing and a remarkable story of determination.

They begin with Donald Trump’s expected visit to Irela... more

Niall speaks to Councillor Gavin Pepper and a local resident from Scribblestown about controversial plans to build a new town at Dunsink in north Dublin.

Fingal County Council’s draft Dunsink Urban Area Plan proposes the construction of 18,500 homes... more

Niall talks to Eric Nelligan School Teacher about the fact more than two thirds of parents say they are worried about the cost of school uniforms this year, according to Barnardos’ Back to School Survey 2026.

The online survey gave 704 parents the o... more

Niall speaks to Independent Ireland TD Ken O’Flynn about the Government approved decision to award ESB chief executive Paddy Hayes a pay increase of almost €92,000, bringing his annual salary to €410,000.

The increase of 29 per cent was approved by ... more

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Recent Guests

Andrea Hayes
Animal expert and guest on the show
ISBCA / Dogs Trust ambassador
Episode: #840 Should Barney's One Bite Cost Him Its Life?
Larissa Nolan
Journalist and Communications Officer at AIN2
AIN2
Episode: #835 No Passport? No Worries? Its Ireland And You're Welcome
Albert Deasey
Councillor from Cork
Cork City Council
Episode: #833 RTÉ Pleads Poverty While Executives Earn a Fortune
Paul Trevaux
Restaurateur from Killarney, Trevaux's restaurant
Trevaux's restaurant
Episode: #833 RTÉ Pleads Poverty While Executives Earn a Fortune
Ken Murray
Journalist for the Irish Daily Mail
Irish Daily Mail
Episode: #830 No Passport, No Backround Check, No Problem, Welcome To Ireland
Noel O'Flynn
Councillor
Cork City Council
Episode: #826 E-Scooters: Give THe Gardai More Power To Enforce A Ban
George Hook
Legendary broadcaster guest on the show
RTÉ / Whitehawk
Episode: Not Suitable for Broadcast, Episode 8: "The Hook Is Back" With Niall Boylan & George Hook
Alicia De Brun
Barrister of Law and CEO of The Countess
The Countess
Episode: #818 Should Men Accused of Rape Be Named Before They Are Convicted?
Paul Travaux
Restaurateur, food server, and regular guest on the show
Travaux's Galeria/Travaux family restaurants
Episode: #815 The Great Beer Garden Parenting Disaster

Host

Niall Boylan
Host of the show; leads discussions, drives conversations, and guides callers.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 362 ratings
  • Poor

    Consistently driving his own viewpoints and agendas. A hard listen

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    AdamConnaughton
    Irelanda month ago
  • Episode 444

    What I don’t understand is why when it was happening in Calais you were all fundraising and donating to help for Calais, now it’s sorted by closing the camps a d letting them go wandering and Ireland has the problem you’re aghast. Total NIMBY. Cannot send them back to UK as UK send them to France-Germany-Italy etc. it’s not a problem that can be sorted. Get on with it. Maybe it’s the cost Ireland have to pay for the EU backing u up re Brexit

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Donal Spill
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • A different radio presenter

    Great listen most days gives honest views Weather ppl like them or not good topics most of the time.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Globetrekker84
    Ireland2 years ago
  • Dis, dat, Toes

    Muppets

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Nuacht6
    Ireland2 years ago
  • Comic Relief

    The man with the badger on his head thinks he can get elected. Inarticulate, uneducated, ill informed eejit!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Nuacht6
    Ireland2 years ago

Listeners Say

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Criticism exists around perceived bias and host viewpoint.
Audience values frank, sometimes controversial perspectives.
Shows strong, two-sided debate and honesty in discussing topics.
Honest takes and solid banter on current topics.
Listeners appreciate the provocative, engaged discussion.
A no‑nonsense approach that invites diverse views.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#187
Canada/News/News Commentary
Spotify
#131
Ireland/Top Podcasts
Spotify
#133
Ireland/Trending
Apple Podcasts
#185
Ireland/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#4
Ireland/News/News Commentary
Apple Podcasts
#33
Ireland/News

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

#675 Why Is Religion Cool Again for Young People?
Q: Do you think young people are turning back to religion, and if so, why might that be happening?
The host and guests discuss a minority of young people showing renewed interest in religion, driven by a search for meaning, belonging, and community in an increasingly individualistic society, with some visitors suggesting that spiritual apps and cultural shifts play a role.
#701 Are Smaller Parties Given a Fighting Chance?
Q: Do you think you're getting a fair crack in the whip when it comes to airtime on RTÉ?
Paedar argues yes, asserting underrepresentation of smaller parties relative to larger blocs, while citing polling data and membership growth to claim growing legitimacy and the need for broader exposure.
#774 Who Watches the Watchers? The Rise of Government Censorship
Q: Cormac Lucey, what is your take on the balance between protecting children online and preserving free speech?
Cormac argues that while safeguards for children are important, genuine limits should avoid broad censorship and instead focus on targeted approaches, parent empowerment, and transparent criteria.
Did Fauci Know More Than He Ever Told Us? With John mcGuirk
Q: Where did the alleged 8% mortality rate come from, and why did governments act with such urgency given initial fears?
The host and guest discuss that the initially reported high mortality rate may have been overstated, leading to drastic measures, but acknowledge that governments acted on the information available at the time, and questions remain about why that information appeared so false.
#747 The Deposit Return Scheme Has Become A National Irritation, with Laura Perrins
Q: What is your overall take on the deposit return scheme?
The guest is critical, arguing it imposes financial and daily burdens on ordinary people and that rewards should be emphasized over penalties, with calls for better governance and transparency.

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4. Paul Trevaux
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6. Noel O'Flynn
7. George Hook
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