EEntertainment Read More Colm Meaney reveals plans to move back to Ireland from US because of Trump administrationFebruary 4, 2026 The top Irish actor, who is well-known for his roles in The Van and Law Abiding Citizen, said…
EEntertainment Read More ‘For many years the level of presenter pay at RTÉ got a little bit out of control’ – The Irish TimesFebruary 3, 2026 RTÉ has not had any difficulty filling top presenter roles despite the salary cap, Kevin Bakhurst has said.…
TTV Read More RTÉ director general Kevin Bakhurst says there will be no change to RTÉ pay cap despite Claire Byrne exit,February 3, 2026 Boss of national broadcaster also says water has passed under the bridge with Ryan Tubridy and does not…
EEntertainment Read More Claire Byrne wants to be 'your friend' on her new show, she's banking on the familiar to get there – The JournalFebruary 3, 2026 Claire Byrne wants to be ‘your friend’ on her new show, she’s banking on the familiar to get…
HHeadlines Read More ‘Let’s get to it!’ Claire Byrne wheels out the big guns for her first day back at Newstalk – The Irish TimesFebruary 3, 2026 After months of anticipation, Newstalk has launched its new schedule, with the freshly arrived Claire Byrne taking centre…
EEntertainment Read More Claire Byrne is back on the mic at Newstalk today as the station's new schedule kicks in – The JournalFebruary 3, 2026 Claire Byrne is back on the mic at Newstalk today as the station’s new schedule kicks in The Journal…
EEntertainment Read More Claire Byrne on leaving RTÉ: It felt like the organisation was wagging its finger at me, saying ‘you’ve been a bad person – you need to have a pay cap to stop your gallop’February 1, 2026 As her Newstalk début looms, the presenter tells Niamh Horan why she left the state broadcaster, a place…
EEntertainment Read More Newstalk’s Claire Byrne all set to begin on-air rivalry with RTÉ Radio 1’s David McCullaghJanuary 31, 2026 After poaching the broadcaster from RTÉ, Newstalk has overhauled its schedule. As her on-air rivalry with McCullagh begins…
EEntertainment Read More Claire Byrne promises 'more personality and more opinions' on new Newstalk show – The JournalJanuary 31, 2026 Claire Byrne promises ‘more personality and more opinions’ on new Newstalk show The Journal ‘She’ll give Newstalk a shot…
IIreland Read More ‘I’m not going anywhere,’ says gloriously cranky Pat Kenny as he prepares to move on – The Irish TimesJanuary 30, 2026 As Pat Kenny (Newstalk, weekdays) finishes in the weekday midmorning slot that he’s occupied, in various iterations and…
TTV Read More ‘It wasn’t a sudden thing’: Claire Byrne addresses RTE exit for first time during Late Late Show chatJanuary 19, 2026 Claire Byrne left Radio 1 in October and will start a new show in Newstalk next month Claire…
EEntertainment Read More Claire Byrne said turning 50 and RTÉ pay cuts were factors in Newstalk move – The JournalJanuary 16, 2026 Claire Byrne said turning 50 and RTÉ pay cuts were factors in Newstalk move The Journal Claire Byrne: ‘I…