Claire Byrne to leave RTÉ for Newstalk in major radio shake-up

Claire Byrne to leave RTÉ for Newstalk in major radio shake-up

Claire Byrne.

RTÉ presenter Claire Byrne is leaving the State broadcaster and joining rival station Newstalk.

Ms Byrne, who hosts Today with Claire Byrne on RTÉ Radio One, will launch a new mid-morning programme on Newstalk in early 2026, replacing Pat Kenny.

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