The Claire Byrne Show

Episoade

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  You can be a star baker! 15.09.2026 10min

  If you are a keen baker but prone to a baking disaster, we have help at hand. With loads of baking tips and advice was Chef and author Shane Smith.
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  Warnings that Irish museums need to up their security 15.09.2026 5min

  A warning has been sent out to Irish museums that they need to be prepared, as thieves are becoming bolder across Europe.  All this has given rise to what the art world is calling "The 5-Minute Heist". Speaking to Claire this morning was Lawyer, CEO and Founder of Art Recovery International, Chris Marinello. 
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  Is the farming industry losing its farmers? 15.09.2026 12min

  A new national survey from the ICMSA has revealed that farming is approaching a cliff edge with one in three farmers planning to leave the industry within the next five years. Speaking to Claire two people who have been directly affected by the issues raised in this survey. President of the ICMSA, Denis Drennan and dairy farmer Louise Crowley.  
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  Macklemore has been dropped from Ed Sheeran’s tour 15.09.2026 12min

  Macklemore has been dropped by Ed Sheeran from his US concert tour after the American rapper made calls to Free Palestine while onstage. Claire discusses this further with Founder of music site and podcast Nialler9, Niall Byrne.
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  A new vision for the arts sector in Ireland 15.09.2026 11min

  Claire was joined in studio by Shona McCarthy. Shona will soon to be Ireland’s new Arts Council Director and the current Chair of the International Fund for Ireland.  
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  EU set to propose social media and AI ban for under-15s 15.09.2026 8min

  The EU is to introduce significant new rules this week, which would see the minimum age for social media and AI platforms set at 15. Newstalk's Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly brought us more details.
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  Gary Murphy Author of ‘Brian Cowen: Anatomy of a Taoiseach’ 15.09.2026 21min

  We discuss new book examining the life and political career of former Taoiseach and former Fianna Leader Brian Cowen. It’s author, the DCU professor of politics and Sunday Times columnist Gary Murphy joined Claire in studio this morning.
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  The cost of living in New York 15.09.2026 8min

  New York is often viewed as one of the most expensive cities you can live in. Despite that, a large number of Irish people have decided to call the US city home.  So how much of an impact does the cost of living there really have on the residents? Newstalk reporter Emily Keegan has been asking New Yorkers.
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  How to get fit for the Camino 15.09.2026 10min

  Have you considered walking the Camino but were a bit worried you might not be able to? To help you to get you ready to take on a challenge is Personal Trainer Karl Henry.
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  What should roadside memorials be replaced with? 15.09.2026 5min

  Recently we heard about the proposed restrictions on soft toys left at crash memorial sites.  Consultant in emergency medicine and healthcare commentator Dr Chris Luke told Claire about a system they have in France. This is where the site of a road death is commemorated with a striking black silhouette.  
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   Could selling back to the grid be phased out?  15.09.2026 14min

  Households with solar panels have been warned that the unit rate they get for selling excess electricity back to the grid is set to decrease. The Netherlands is scrapping its energy credit system for households from next year. Could that happen here too? Speaking to Claire was Professor Lisa Ryan, Professor in energy economics at University College Dublin.
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  Claire Byrne Book Club book review 14.09.2026 11min

  It's time for our book club. Sinead Cuddihy from Tired Mammy Book Club and David O’Connor from our own team here in Newstalk.  ‘The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder’ by David Grann was the book up for review this week.
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  Reform UK has received a donation of £72 million 14.09.2026 4min

  Reform UK has received a donation of £72 million from two cryptocurrency billionaires, Ben Delo and Christopher Harborne. Making this the largest donation in British political history. For more on this Claire spoke to Political Commentator, Columnist with the I Paper, and Presenter on Times Radio Adam Boulton.
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  Can Keith Barry hack Claire Byrne's brain? 14.09.2026 12min

  Keith Barry, TV personality, brainhacker, thought leader, motivational speaker and author joined Claire on the show this morning. This month he starts a new tour of his hit show "unhinged" both here and in England, to celebrate 25 years of brain-hacking!  
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  Sydney Sweeney under fire for new sporting advert 14.09.2026 11min

  Sydney Sweeney has come under fire for featuring in an advert for a betting company naked.  The campaign, for US sports prediction market company Novig, depicts Sweeney in minimal to no clothing while she pretends to play several different sports.We get reaction to this with Anna Cay-plice, Former Irish Rugby Player and commentator and Maeve De Burca, Former Ireland football player and pundit. 
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  Parenting with David Coleman 14.09.2026 13min

  Clinical Psychologist and parenting expert David Coleman joined Claire in studio. David answered listeners parenting questions.
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  A look back on the weekend of sport 14.09.2026 10min

  Eoin Sheahan looks back on a busy weekend of sport.
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  'Ourselves Alone - Sinn Fein Behind Closed Doors' 14.09.2026 18min

  The time after the general election in 2020, Sinn Fein was riding high. It’s only mistake in that election was not running enough candidates to capitalise on its popularity.  What happened between then and the next general election in 2024 when it came third behind Fianna Fail and Fine Gael?  Siobhan Fenton was working for Sinn Fein during those years and she has written about it in her new book, 'Ourselves Alone - Sinn Fein Behind Closed Doors'. 
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  What is the Australian flu? 14.09.2026 8min

  Australia's flu season is coming close to an end. So, what can we learn from it here? To discuss this with Claire was Christine Loscher, Professor of Immunology at DCU.
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  Has Sweden stopped being Sweden? 14.09.2026 6min

  Initial results this morning from Sweden's national election held yesterday show a narrow one-seat advantage for the left-opposition. This would oust sitting Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and his right-wing coalition, prompting a significant change in the country. To look into this further with Claire was Swedish journalist and Award-winning author, Martin Gelin.