The Claire Byrne Show

Epizode

• Shane Smith, Chef and Author of ‘Loaf Tin Bakes’ 02.06.2026 10min

  Shane Smith, Chef and Author of ‘Loaf Tin Bakes’ joined Claire to chat about his new cook book.
• Wills and Probate 02.06.2026 9min

  A major change in how the probate system works could mean that the entire process will be faster. To explain all was Joanne Leetch is Head of Probate at CallanTansey,
• Does wearable tech pose a new kind of problem for privacy? 02.06.2026 10min

  Over 7 million pairs of ‘Meta Ray Ban’ smart glasses were sold last year, with users able to listen to music, take calls and record content hands-free from their face, but does this new wave of wearable tech pose a new kind of problem for privacy? 
• Irish author Dervla McTiernan on her new book 02.06.2026 12min

  Irish author Dervla McTiernan has recently published her 7th book, Three Reasons for Revenge, which has become her fourth number one in Australia. Dervla joined Claire on the show this morning.
• Is there health implications of working with quartz?  02.06.2026 11min

  Kitchen countertops made from quartz have become hugely popular in recent years, but now a deadly lung disease associated with toxins released when quartz is cut has led to it being banned in Australia.  Should we be concerned here about the health implications of working with quartz? Dr Gordon Haire, Specialist Occupational and Environmental Physician and also Katie Barnfield, North of England Correspondent with Sky News.
• Do disasters offset environmental efforts? 02.06.2026 9min

  With the disasters around the world and also the destruction wrecked by war and conflict in the Middle east, Ukraine and Africa. Just how damaging are these events to the environment and how much it could offset the recycling you do at home? Claire discusses this further with Journalist and Activist, George Monbiot. 
• Assessments and when a parent should consider one 02.06.2026 13min

  Claire Crowe, Member of the Psychological Society of Ireland joined Claire to discuss assessments and when a parent should consider one.   When to seek out play therapy and how to decipher between a behavioural issue and normal every day emotions.
• What motivates athletes to return to their sports?   02.06.2026 8min

  After almost four years away from tennis, Serena Williams will be returning to the court.  She will return to the double's tournament at Queens, sparking speculation as to whether she will play Wimbledon.  So, what is it that motivates athletes to return to their sports?  Claire asked Sports Psychologist with TU Dublin Stephen McIvor. 
• Does our deer population need to be controlled? 02.06.2026 23min

  Road accidents involving deer are on the increase as are insurance claims that involve incidents with the animals. Ireland’s population is believed to be on the increase with one estimate putting the number of deer at 600,000. Does the deer population need to be controlled, even culled, and how do you go about it? Claire discusses this and more with Killian McLaughlin, Founder of Wild Ireland and also Michael McClafferty, Independent Donegal Cllr.
• Good news the weather will get better! 02.06.2026 4min

  The weather might be grim now, but it will get better. Here to shower a little optimism into our morning is Carlow Weather’s Alan O’Reilly.
• Clashes have continued in southern Lebanon 02.06.2026 11min

  Clashes have continued in southern Lebanon. This is despite Israel and Hezbollah accepting a US plan to implement a partial ceasefire. We get the latest on this with Channel 4 Presenter Matt Frei.
• A personalized vaccine for skin cancer shows promise at clinical trial stage 02.06.2026 8min

  A personalized vaccine for skin cancer could cut the risk of it returning after five years. To explain this further with Claire was Orla Dolan, CEO of Breakthrough Cancer Research. 
• The Debrief 29.05.2026 15min

  We look back on some of the biggest stories of the week. Jonathan was joined by Weekend Columnist with The Irish Examiner, Esther McCarthy and Southern Correspondent for The Irish Independent, Ralph Riegel. 
• Mothers in addiction face more stigma and barriers to treatment 29.05.2026 12min

  Patients of addiction services used to be majority male, but rehab facilities are seeing an increase in female clients and as a result, more mothers than ever before.   But mothers in addiction face more stigma and barriers to treatment that may keep them and their children in the throes of addiction longer.   Newstalk’s Sarah Madden reports on those trying to change that.
• What is there to do this holiday weekend? 29.05.2026 13min

  With the bank holiday weekend edging ever closer, it’s time to get into holiday mode!  What is there to do this holiday weekend? Also with the holiday season fast approaching, what options do we have to holiday at home this summer? Jonathan discusses this and more with Edana  Flynn, Regional Digital Journalist with Irish Independent and Owner of The Travel Expert Sarah Slattery.
• A look ahead to the weekend of sport 29.05.2026 8min

  We look ahead to all the weekend sporting action with Gavan Casey, Senior Sports Writer with The 42.
• How to be a spy! 29.05.2026 9min

  Actor Riz Ahmed has recently spoken about how British spies have tried to recruit him on three separate occasions. Saying that he found the surprise approaches as hilarious and comedic. So is the only into way into the world of espionage to be headhunted? And what are the skills required? To share their expertise on what’s needed. Jonathan was joined by by Assistant Professor of International Relations at the University of Nottingham, Dr Dan Lomas
• Bottles and cans a new kind of street currency? 29.05.2026 13min

  The Deposit Return Scheme has been a success from an environmental perspective but between people searching through bins for discarded cans to others lifting bottles from street restaurant tables, the scheme has created some unexpected new habits. So, have bottles and cans become a new kind of street currency?  Jonathan asked Dr Martina Devlin novelist and Irish Independent columnist and Shane Gleeson Who Runs 5 Spar Shops Across Limerick.
• A man has been held after a mum of two was stabbed to death 29.05.2026 4min

  A man has been held after a mum of two was stabbed to death near her asylum centre home.  Jonathan got the latest on this with Irish Examiner Southern Correspondent Liz Dunphy.
• What has been trending online this week? 29.05.2026 10min

  What’s been trending online this week?  RedFM presenter Eimear Hallihan tell us all.