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Heel prick test to screen for two additional rare conditions
13/04/2026 | 11 mins.
The heel prick test will screen for two more rare conditions from today. This will have a huge impact on future care for children born with these conditions.
Joining Claire for more on this was is Co-Founder of SMA Ireland Jonathan O’Grady and also by Stephen Lannen whose daughter Nellie was born with SMA1.
Author Louise O’Neill on her new book ‘Whatever Happened to Madeline Stone?’
13/04/2026 | 17 mins.
Claire was joined on the show by Author Louise O’Neill to talk about her new book ‘Whatever Happened to Madeline Stone?’
President Trump is threatening to block the Strait of Hormuz today
13/04/2026 | 8 mins.
President Trump is threatening to block the Strait of Hormuz at 3pm today. If comes after a diplomatic team led by US Vice-President JD Vance tried, and failed, to reach a negotiated agreement to end the war with Iran on Saturday.
Joining Claire to discuss this further was Former Head of the International Coast Guard Chris Reynolds.
Travel with Ed Finn: Places to visit in Spain and Portugal
13/04/2026 | 11 mins.
With everyone taking the safe option of Portugal and Spain this summer and the UAE and US becoming is a little less attractive due to the conflict— our award-winning travel expert Ed Finn from online travel magazine - edfinntravels.com is here to tell us where we should be looking for a bit of off the beaten track value?
Rory McIlroy wins again!
13/04/2026 | 6 mins.
It was a big night for Irish golf last night, as Rory McElroy beat out Scottie Scheffler to win his second Masters in a row. Our reporter Sarah Madden was at his home club of Holywood to take in the action with locals.

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About The Claire Byrne Show

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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