Six Nations preview with Brian O'Driscoll and Eoin Sheahan
05/2/2026 | 10 mins.
The six nations kicks off tonight with Ireland facing off against France in Paris. To look ahead, Claire was joined by Eoin Sheahan from Off The Ball, and Irish Rugby legend, Brian O’Driscoll.
Ask The Expert: On creepy crawlies in your house
05/2/2026 | 9 mins.
Now, it is the time of the week where we Ask The expert .Today we are going to be talking about creepy crawlies, super furry animals and scurrying things that go bump in the night! All to chat about with Trevor Hayden, of Complete Pest Control.
Search continues for Nancy Guthrie
05/2/2026 | 5 mins.
American TV host Savannah Guthrie has made an emotional appeal for the safe return of her mum Nancy. We get the latest on this with Harriet Alexander, US based Journalist.
We hear all about the shingles vaccine
05/2/2026 | 10 mins.
There have been recent information campaigns about the shingles vaccines, but it’s not publicly funded and it’s expensive if you want to get it. But do we need it? To explain all was Professor of Immunology at DCU, Christine Loscher.
Irish Actor Philippa Dunne taking to the stage for Eureka Day
05/2/2026 | 8 mins.
Irish Actor Philippa Dunne joined Claire in studio to chat about starring in Motherhood and taking to the stage for Eureka Day at the Gate Theatre. Now until until 7 March.
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.