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A look ahead to a very busy weekend of sport
17/07/2026 | 14 mins.
To look ahead to all the weekend sporting action, Claire was joined by Off The Ball's Colm Boohig.
Also because it's All Ireland Hurling Final weekend we heard from All Ireland winner and former GAA President Nickey Brennan.
With thanks to Visa.
Who will bring the Liam MacCarthy Cup home?
17/07/2026 | 10 mins.
We are just two days out from Sunday's All Ireland Senior Hurling Final between Limerick and Galway. But who will bring the Liam MacCarthy Cup home?
After his trip to Galway yesterday, Henry McKean travelled to Limerick and went to Na Piarsaigh GAA Club and sent this report.
What is trending online this week?
17/07/2026 | 10 mins.
Broadcaster Ciaran Halpin joined Claire in studio to talk through what is trending in your algorithm this week.
President Zelenskyy sacks Defence Minister
17/07/2026 | 10 mins.
Thousands have been protesting in Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities. These protests come after President Voldomyr Zelenskyy’s sacked the country’s popular Defence minister, Mykhailo Fedorov.
Could this be the first real test for Zelenskyy's presidency? Claire askes Emmanuelle Chaze is Ukraine Correspondent for France 24. Also speaking to Claire was Donnacha O'Beacháin, Professor of Politics at the School of Law and Government at DCU, who has been in Ukraine this week.
Young drivers take risks on the road due to pressure
17/07/2026 | 15 mins.
A new study shows that young drivers are behaving more dangerously due to the pressure of other road users, and because of social media.
According to the research, nearly 70% of young drivers feel the need to take risks on the road due to pressure. To discuss this further with Claire was Dr Conor McCloskey, who is a Postdoctoral Researcher and Lecturer in Psychology at UCD and also Jimmy Cleary of the Success For You Driving School.

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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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