

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 11, 2025 • 16min
Oasis: The Superfans ahead of their gigs in Dublin
Damien O’Mara, from RTÉ Sport // Nadine O’Regan, Journalist and Broadcaster // Cathal Nolan, Meteorologist and founder of Ireland’s Weather Channel

Aug 11, 2025 • 11min
Inheritance tax allowances
James Sexton, spokesperson for End Discrimination in Inheritance Tax for Childless Citizens, addresses the inequalities in inheritance tax laws that favor parents over childless individuals in Ireland. He highlights personal stories that underscore the need for reform, advocating for fair treatment in inheritance rights. The discussion also delves into the complexities of inheritance tax allowances and the financial burdens on beneficiaries, while briefly touching on autumn fashion trends.

Aug 11, 2025 • 12min
The Stylebob: Autumn/Winter styles for men
Aoife Dunican, The Stylebob, a personal and corporate consultant

Aug 11, 2025 • 13min
Cork Airport expansion: Capitalising on Dublin’s limited expansion
Brian O’Connell, RTÉ reporter

Aug 11, 2025 • 13min
Gaza latest: Five Al Jazeera journalists killed in Israeli strike
Orly Halpern, Freelance Journalist based in Jerusalem

Aug 11, 2025 • 19min
School meal programme changes: cheat junk food gone off the menu
Professor Donal O'Shea, HSE's National Clinical Lead for Obesity and Siobhán Buckley, Principal of Presentation National School in Millstreet

Aug 8, 2025 • 11min
The Business of: Nespresso
Adam Maguire, RTÉ business reporter

Aug 8, 2025 • 13min
Trump and Putin set for crunch talks on Ukraine – but will it stop the bloodshed?
Scott Lucas, Professor of US and International Politics at Clinton Institute in UCD and Danni Hewson, Head of Financial Analysis at AJ Bell

Aug 8, 2025 • 9min
Frontline workers react as Israel announces its plan to take over Gaza
Denise Potvin, who is a Nursing Manager with Médecins Sans Frontieres - Doctors Without Borders

Aug 8, 2025 • 10min
Young farmers explain how they prepare their calves for the Tullamore Show
Maura Fay, RTÉ Reporter