
Today with Claire Byrne
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.
Latest episodes

Jul 1, 2025 • 2min
Cork Couple update
Paul Byrne, Cork 96fm

Jun 30, 2025 • 16min
Former Minister for Justice and dementia campaigner Nora Owen joins Claire as she turns 80
Nora Owen, former Minister for Justice and dementia campaigner

Jun 30, 2025 • 14min
Controversy in Glastonbury and reaction to the increased military action in parts of Northern Gaza
Mark Paul, London Correspondent for The Irish Times and Nabih Bulos, Middle East Bureau Chief for the LA Times

Jun 30, 2025 • 13min
Reaction to Pope Leo's first two months in office
Fr. Francesco Giordano, Professor of Theology

Jun 30, 2025 • 13min
Review of the GAA football championship games over the weekend
Marty Morrissey, RTÉ Gaelic Games Correspondent

Jun 30, 2025 • 15min
Update on the extreme temperatures in Southern Europe
Cathal Nolan, Meteorologist and founder of the Irish Weather Channel // Cliodna O'Flynn, Journalist in Tenerife // Brian O’Connell, RTÉ reporter live from Portugal // Chris Bockman, reporter based in Toulouse

Jun 30, 2025 • 13min
Reaction to the government decision to reverse €1,000 reduction in third-level fees
Pearse Doherty, Sinn Féin Finance Spokesperson and Donegal TD

Jun 30, 2025 • 9min
Summer gardening
Marie Staunton, Gardener

Jun 30, 2025 • 13min
Should farmland be converted to large-scale solar farms?
Eamon Ryan, former Green Party leader and Minister and James O’Connor, Fianna Fáil TD for Cork East

9 snips
Jun 27, 2025 • 10min
Dr Paddy Barrett: Reducing your blood pressure
Dr. Paddy Barrett, a preventative cardiologist at Blackrock Clinic, shares his expertise on managing high blood pressure. He discusses the significance of consistent home monitoring for accurate readings and combats common issues like white coat syndrome. Barrett highlights the importance of knowing both systolic and diastolic numbers and delves into the risks of elevated blood pressure. He emphasizes lifestyle changes, including weight loss and exercise, as effective management strategies to reduce health risks without immediately resorting to medications.