The Claire Byrne Show
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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 smart, engaging discussion and moments of light relief - connecting the dots between what’s happening and what it means for you.
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Apr 2, 2026 • 10min
US President moved to ease nerves around the Iran War
US President Donald Trump moved to ease nerves around the Iran War, but largely left some key questions in the air. Claire gets reaction to President Trump's address was Channel 4 presenter Matt Frei and also Newstalk’s political correspondent Sean Defoe.
Apr 2, 2026 • 6min
Artemis II blasted off from Florida for the moon last night!
Artemis II launched as planned late last night, carrying astronauts to the moon for the first time in nearly 54 years. It launched at 11.36pm Irish time. Niamh Shaw, a science communicator specialising in space, was there and she spoke to Claire live from the Kennedy Space Centre.
Apr 2, 2026 • 12min
Ongoing war could effect jet fuel supply disruption
Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary has confirmed that the cost of fuel is likely to impact flights this summer if the conflict continues in the Middle East So what does that mean for you? All to discuss with Simon Calder, Travel Editor, The London Independent.
Apr 2, 2026 • 17min
Siobhan Grace’s Law comes into effect tomorrow
New regulations to fully implement a ban on the use of scrambler motorbikes in public places will come into effect tomorrow. Speaking to Claire was Siobhan and Martin, Parents of 16-year-old Grace Lynch who died after being hit by a scrambler at a pedestrian crossing near her home in Finglas, Dublin, on January 25. Also joining Claire was Mark O'Meara, President of the GRA.
Apr 1, 2026 • 9min
Today could be the day humans returning for a new moon mission
Today could be the day – humans returning for a new moon mission for the first time in over 50 years. Four astronauts are taking the trip on NASA’s Artemis II mission, scheduled to take off later and while they won’t land on the moon, they’ll be gathering key information about it. So why is this so significant? Claire asked Niamh Shaw is a science communicator specialising in space, and is at the NASA Kennedy Space Centre in Florida.
Apr 1, 2026 • 12min
Author Karen Fitzgibbon on her new book 'Tell The Truth'
Ahead of the official release of her new book tomorrow, Tell The Truth. Claire was joined in studio by author Karen Fitzgibbon, to discuss the third instalment in the Private Investigator Lana Bowen series.
Apr 1, 2026 • 14min
What Made me: Oisin McConville
Claire was joined in studio by Armagh GAA legend and current Wicklow football manager Oisin McConville for the latest in our 'What Made Me' series.
Apr 1, 2026 • 11min
Tiger Woods “stepping away for a period of time to seek treatment"
After being involved in a car crash and subsequently arrested for driving under the influence on Friday. Tiger Woods has now announced that he will be “stepping away for a period of time to seek treatment.” To give us the latest on this, Claire was joined by Colm Boohig, from Off The Ball.
Apr 1, 2026 • 8min
What do you need to do to look after your face?
Active ingredients, serums, double cleansing. Skincare routines have become a confusing minefield of late. So what do you need to do to look after your face and what is just marketing spin? To tell us all was Consultant Dermatologist at Blackrock Clinic, Dr Rosemary Coleman.
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Apr 1, 2026 • 16min
More health insurance price hikes on the way!
More rate hikes are coming their way in April as Irish Life Health, Laya Healthcare and Level Health pass on more increases. We get the details and advice from Dermot Goode, health insurance expert with www.healthinsuranceireland.ie.
