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The Claire Byrne Show

The Claire Byrne Show

By: Newstalk
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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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Episodes
  • The Debrief

    The Debrief
    May 29 2026

    W e 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.

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    15 mins
  • What is there to do this holiday weekend?

    What is there to do this holiday weekend?
    May 29 2026

    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.
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    13 mins
  • Mothers in addiction face more stigma and barriers to treatment

    Mothers in addiction face more stigma and barriers to treatment
    May 29 2026

    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.
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    13 mins
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