Person: Claire Byrne

Why are so many female presenters ruling themselves out of Late Late Show gig?

Sarah McInerney follows Claire Byrne and Miriam O'Callaghan in announcing she will not be throwing her 'hat in the ring'

Fri, 05 May, 2023

TV review: Ireland's Smartest — this is a proper tricky quiz from the get-go

But there's no money and no prestige in this quiz show

Tue, 11 Apr, 2023

Elaine Loughlin: Retrofit plan will go up in smoke if we can’t find people to do the work

Elaine Loughlin: Greater good is served by ensuring families cannot be evicted this winter

This country has always had an uneasy relationship between tenant and landlord

Tue, 18 Oct, 2022

'Claire Byrne Live' ends run after seven years

RTÉ statement suggests it was Ms Byrne's decision to end the current affairs television show

Fri, 27 May, 2022

RTÉ’s Claire Byrne is back broadcasting from her shed after contracting Covid-19 again

Déjà vu much?

Tue, 05 Apr, 2022

Daniel McConnell: Martin is striding away from past strife with an eye on the future

The Taoiseach and Fianna Fáil leader looked like a most unlucky general two years ago, but his future is looking ever brighter

Sat, 02 Apr, 2022

Vicky Phelan to be honoured with the freedom of Limerick

Emotional scenes at council meeting as members unanimously vote to grant the honour to the Cervical Check campaigner

Tue, 21 Dec, 2021

Elaine Loughlin: It's sick that Ireland doesn't have illness benefit for low-paid workers

Elaine Loughlin: How Helen McEntee became a serious contender to lead Fine Gael

She's started reclaiming FG’s progressive credentials, all the while embodying a refreshing modern outlook on family life

Tue, 07 Dec, 2021

FILE PHOTO Green Party confirms Marc Ó Cathasaigh TD as new Parliamentary Party whip END

Paul Hosford: The State couldn't just give antigen tests away. Unless, of course, you're in Leinster House

TDs and senators twigged yesterday that approving free tests for themselves would go down as well as a clown at a funeral

Fri, 19 Nov, 2021

Claire Byrne defeats Hazel Chu to secure Green nod in Dublin Bay South by-election

Ms Byrne has served as a Green Party councillor since 2014 and received the highest share of first preference votes in Dublin’s South East Inner City in 2019

Fri, 04 Jun, 2021

Chu confirms she will seek Green Party nomination for Dublin Bay South by-election

Lord mayor says she will not run for any other party or as an independent

Wed, 05 May, 2021

Cork Fianna Fáil TD wants minister for reunification post to be created

Talks on the 'mammoth task' of Irish unity continue to gather momentum

Tue, 23 Mar, 2021

'The public has been lost': Fine Gael TDs warn Government

A number of Fine Gael members have voiced their dissatisfaction with the level of communication between the Government and the public in recent weeks, with TDs warning that "the public has been lost".

Mon, 01 Mar, 2021

Alison O'Connor: Irish citizens deserve better than Stephen Donnelly's calamities

When we look back, we will be stunned to think that the person in charge of the most important brief during a pandemic was seen as a bit of a doofus, writes Alison O'Connor

Fri, 26 Feb, 2021

Fears Ireland's supply of AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine could be halved

Last night’s meeting of the EU Commission and AstraZeneca failed to resolve a dispute over delivery dates

Thu, 28 Jan, 2021

The Den is back: Why we could all do with a hug from Zig and Zag

Pat Fitzpatrick meets Zig, Zag and Dustin The Turkey ahead of the return of The Den this weekend

Thu, 05 Nov, 2020

The Shape I'm In: Dr. Doireann O'Leary

Dr Doireann O’Leary has generated an army of 155,000 Instagram followers thanks to her impressive pictures and accessible Insta stories on a wide range of medical issues.

Thu, 21 May, 2020

Perspex at the counter? How pubs will reopen was a hot topic on Claire Byrne Live

Bars and pubs are not due to reopen until August 10 under the Government’s plan.

Tue, 19 May, 2020

Graham Clifford: Getting the message across to all in our society

Misconceptions about Covid-19 are rife amongst migrants but a new video service will provide clear and accurate information, writes Graham Clifford.

Tue, 19 May, 2020

Creative solutions required as nursing home residents ‘need visits’ - specialist

Creative solutions are needed to prevent a situation where nursing home residents cannot receive visitors for months, a specialist in geriatric medicine has said.

Tue, 21 Apr, 2020

'It is great to see you, love' - nursing home resident greets daughter on new tablet

The owner of a nursing home in the midlands dealing with a Covid-19 cluster has spoken about the heartbreak of losing seven residents to the virus.

Tue, 21 Apr, 2020

Couple reorganise 240-guest wedding into secret ceremony amid Covid-19 crisis

A couple who feared that coronavirus would cancel their dream wedding decided to take quick action and rearranged their lavish 240-guest affair for an intimate secret ceremony with 13 family members.

Thu, 09 Apr, 2020

Late Late Show most complained about TV or radio programme of last three years

30 formal complaints were made about chat show but none upheld

Wed, 08 Apr, 2020

MyCorkGP.ie introduces temperature screening for all staff

One of the biggest GP practices in Munster has this morning introduced temperature screening for all its staff.

Mon, 30 Mar, 2020

Clodagh Finn: I’ll be keeping a safe distance from all fake news

Ordinary people are using social media to reach out to others and to ease their isolation. This should be encouraged, but we should get our facts from reputable media outlets

Fri, 27 Mar, 2020

RTÉ announces Irish and international 'box-set' additions to RTÉ Player

Love/Hate, Frasier and original programming added this week to RTE's streaming video service.

Fri, 20 Mar, 2020

'Wash your hands!' Cashel pupils star in handwashing video

"Use a tissue, or we could have an issue."

Fri, 13 Mar, 2020

Coronavirus patient in Ireland speaks out about diagnosis and life in isolation

A coronavirus patient in Ireland who has been diagnosed with Covid-19 has spoken about the disease from his hospital bed.

Tue, 10 Mar, 2020

Never Mind The Ballots: Ryan criticises opposition climate promises; Tipp a possible kingmaker

We take a sideways look at the election.

Tue, 04 Feb, 2020

Never Mind the Ballots: 'Mary Lou putting manners on posh boys'; Healy-Rae No.1 - on Instagram

Ógra Shinn Féin took a, possibly ill-advised, skewed stance on leader Mary Lou McDonald’s strong debate performance

Tue, 28 Jan, 2020

Leaders' Debate: Housing and crime dominate as leaders clash on policies and coalition options

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has fought off criticisms of her party and its republican past, arguing that the Ard Chomhairle, which decides policy, is “no different to the GAA”.

Mon, 27 Jan, 2020

Alison O’Connor: Tweedledum and Tweedledee-like campaign lacklustre and uninspiring

The simple combination of Fianna Fáil and SSIA is enough to send shivers down the spine of anyone, writes Alison O’Connor

Thu, 23 Jan, 2020

'A Dub and one of our own': Friends and family bid Gay Byrne goodbye

The popular broadcaster passed away last Monday at the age of 85.

Fri, 08 Nov, 2019

RTÉ seek €55m funding boost - but Government say they must cut costs

In recent days, staff were told that the organisation could not continue as it is currently operating without a significant increase in state funding.

Sun, 08 Sep, 2019

Donnelly wants 'proper supports put in place' to help Parkinson's patients

Concerns are being raised over the problems faced by Parkinson's patients in Ireland.

Tue, 16 Apr, 2019

Reader's blog: 'Relevance' cannot be the standard by which we decide on the future of Irish in our schools

In response to Daniel McConnell’s article on April 6, I would like to make the following points.

Mon, 08 Apr, 2019

Vicky Phelan (guest editor): Why Pembrolizumab offers a lifeline to women with advanced cervical cancer

Áine Morgan was running out of treatment options until she heard about Pembro. Having access to the drug has given her renewed confidence, writes Marjorie Brennan.

Fri, 08 Mar, 2019

BULLETIN: EU warns it will not reopen agreement on backstop; Children's Hospital overspend not a scandal, claims Harris

Here's your lunchtime bulletin.

Tue, 19 Feb, 2019

WATCH: Claire Byrne and Sammy Wilson in dispute over Leo Varadkar's 'threats'

"I’m not sure Leo Varadkar said all of that."

Tue, 19 Feb, 2019

Pat Kenny warns of fake ads using his photo to promote erectile dysfunction medication

“It's a scam of some sort. So don't buy with my imagined recommendation."

Sun, 17 Feb, 2019

Can you guess Ireland's top Twitter trends of 2018?

2018: #ThisHappened on Twitter

Wed, 05 Dec, 2018

Michael D Higgins and Sean Gallagher to take part in live presidential debate tomorrow

All six presidential candidates will take part in a televised debate on Wednesday after Michael D Higgins and Sean Gallagher sat out of last night's debate with Claire Byrne on RTE.

Tue, 16 Oct, 2018

Broadcasting Authority of Ireland reject complaints regarding RTE's Referendum debates

The broadcasting watchdog has rejected a number of objections lodged against TV and radio debates ahead of May’s referendum on the Eighth Amendment - but upheld in part a complaint an interview in which the head of RTE was asked who she would like to kick in the testicles.

Tue, 16 Oct, 2018

BULLETIN: Liadh Ní Riada explains presidential debate comment; Brexit 'more likely than ever before'

Here's your lunchtime bulletin.

Tue, 16 Oct, 2018