

Today with Claire Byrne
RTÉ Radio 1
Highlights from the mid-morning show with Claire Byrne, featuring stories of the day, sharp analysis, features, sports and consumer interest items. Listen live Monday to Friday at 10am on RTÉ Radio 1.
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Aug 20, 2025 • 11min
Is it time for Digital Declutter?
Ciara O'Brien, a technology journalist with The Irish Times, shares her insights on the pressing issue of digital clutter. She discusses the struggle of achieving 'Inbox Zero' and the impact of email overload on our lives. The conversation moves to practical decluttering strategies, including managing unused apps and email subscriptions. Ciara emphasizes the environmental benefits of reducing digital footprints and offers tips for organizing photos and videos. The episode is packed with advice for streamlining digital files to enhance both performance and user experience.

Aug 19, 2025 • 16min
Listeria – How concerned should we be?
Darragh McCullough, a farmer and broadcaster, joins Alan Reilly, an adjunct professor and former CEO of the Food Safety Authority of Ireland. They delve into recent listeria outbreaks and what they mean for food safety. The duo discusses the challenges of eradicating listeria in food processing and reassures listeners that recalls are part of advancements in detection, not rising risks. They also explore cutting-edge food safety testing technologies and highlight the importance of safe practices, especially with ready meals and home-grown produce.

Aug 19, 2025 • 16min
Key takeaways from Trump's meeting with Zelensky and European Leaders
General Ben Hodges, Retired US Army Lieutenant General and commander of US forces in Europe and Paul Adams, BBC Diplomatic Correspondent

Aug 19, 2025 • 16min
Shocking fish kill in the river Blackwater
Brian O’Connell, RTÉ Reporter and Timmy Dooley, Minister of State for Fisheries and the Marine

Aug 19, 2025 • 7min
I’m going to Graceland, we take a trip to Tennesse
Ed Finn, from Ed Finn Travels

Aug 19, 2025 • 8min
Rhasidat Adeleke to miss world championships
Greg Allen, RTÉ Sport Athletics Commentator

Aug 19, 2025 • 12min
College Games: What's it all about?
Conor Brophy, host of the podcast, Irish NFL Show

Aug 19, 2025 • 16min
Seasonal cooking - Award winning chef Mark Moriarty
Mark Moriarty, Chef

Aug 19, 2025 • 13min
Battlelines drawn for Fine Gael’s Presidential nomination contest
Patrick O’Donovan, Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport, Fine Gael TD for Limerick County and Noel McCarthy, Fine Gael TD for Cork East

Aug 18, 2025 • 6min
Presidency: Fine Gael executive council due to meet today to replace Mairead McGuinness
Sarah McGuinness, Political Correspondent with the Irish Daily Mail