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The Claire Byrne Show

The Claire Byrne Show

Newstalk 903 Episodes Jul 27, 2026

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.

Episodes

Irish authors are set to share a €1.3 billion euro settlement from Anthropic AI.
Irish authors are set to share a €1.3 billion euro settlement from Anthropic AI. Jul 27, 2026 00:09:12 As Hundreds of Irish writers are set to share in AI settlement worth €1.3 billion, Crime Author Sam Blake and Author of Penelope Unbound Mary Morrissy spoke to the Claire Byrne Show about the case.
An update on wildfires on France and Spain
An update on wildfires on France and Spain Jul 27, 2026 00:10:12 More than 250,000 people have been evacuated in France, while more than 116,000 people in Spain have had to leave their homes due to wildfires. Ciara Doherty was joined by Elaine Cobb, Paris Based Journalist , and by Cliodhna O'Flynn, Journalist and broadcaster in Spain to get the latest on the fires.
The History of Horse Racing in Ireland
The History of Horse Racing in Ireland Jul 27, 2026 00:08:49 Frances Nolan from the UCD School of History and author of National Hunt and Point-to-Point Racing in Ireland joined the Claire Byrne Show to discuss the history of horse racing in Ireland and how far back it goes in our culture. 
Mayo are finally All Ireland Champions
Mayo are finally All Ireland Champions Jul 27, 2026 00:28:47 Mayo have ended their 75-year wait and were finally crowned All-Ireland Champions after beating reigning champions Kerry on a scoreline of 1-17 to 1-20 in Croke Park yesterday. On the show, Ciara Doherty was joined by beloved fans reacting to the historic news, including Former Mayo Player, Austin O'Malley, Viral Fan Shane Fitzgerald, and Mayo man Louis Walsh aswell as Newstalk's Own Henry McKea
Why you should consider Cavan, Leitrim and Roscommon for a staycation
Why you should consider Cavan, Leitrim and Roscommon for a staycation Jul 27, 2026 00:08:44 Eadaoin Fitzmaurice, Travel Content Creator, joined Ciara Doherty to discuss some of Ireland's lesser-known staycation destinations.
Claire Byrne Recommends: Never Have I Ever
Claire Byrne Recommends: Never Have I Ever Jul 25, 2026 00:42:50 Here’s the latest episode of Never Have I Ever, the podcast series in which I admit to the things I’ve never done. This week, I travelled to my home county of Laois to meet solicitor and Forest Fest founder, Philip Meagher. Search for ‘Never Have I Ever’ wherever you get your podcasts. And don’t forget to follow or subscribe, so you never miss an episode.  New podcasts drop eve
The Debrief
The Debrief Jul 24, 2026 00:23:25 Welcome to The Debrief, where we look back on some of the biggest stories of the week.        Joining Ciara this morning was Columnist Brenda Power, Editor with The Currency, Thomas Hubert and Writer for the Irish Independent, Saoirse Hanley, 
Italian conman jailed after ancient amphitheatre scam
Italian conman jailed after ancient amphitheatre scam Jul 24, 2026 00:07:02 An Italian man has been jailed for scamming tourists with a fake ‘ancient’ amphitheatre in North-Eastern Italy. We the details of the scam was Josephine McKenna, Freelance Journalist based in Italy. 
Concerns around youth footballers on tours
Concerns around youth footballers on tours Jul 24, 2026 00:11:05 A video circulated online yesterday of a fight between two England under 16 players while they were on international duty in Turkey in 2025. The footage quickly went viral, with many raising concerns over the safeguarding of children in these situations. Speaking to Ciara was Former Irish International, Keith Tracey. 
A look ahead to the weekend of sport
A look ahead to the weekend of sport Jul 24, 2026 00:06:23 To look ahead to the weekend's action of sport, Ciara was joined in studio by Colm Boohig from Off The Ball. 
Orcas display new ‘hold-and-ram' tactic
Orcas display new ‘hold-and-ram' tactic Jul 24, 2026 00:06:19 Orcas off the coast of California were seen working in a pair to smash two sunfish into pieces.  The behaviour, described as a ‘hold-and-ram’ tactic. Ken O’Sullivan, Documentary Maker and Ocean Conservationist explains this behaviour.
How easy is it to buy counterfeit goods in Ireland?
How easy is it to buy counterfeit goods in Ireland? Jul 24, 2026 00:15:20 We wanted to find out how widespread counterfeit goods in general are here in Ireland. We sent our own reporter Sarah Madden to the task of finding as many fakes as she could in just one day. 

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