Broadcaster, Journalist, MC and Award HostPresenter of The Claire Byrne Show on Newstalk, Ireland’s commercial talk radio station, and Award Winning Broadcaster
Claire Byrne
€5k–€10k
Ireland - Dublin
Claire Byrne
Broadcaster, Journalist, MC and Award HostPresenter of The Claire Byrne Show on Newstalk, Ireland’s commercial talk radio station, and Award Winning Broadcaster
Why book Claire Byrne?
- Presenter of the Claire Bryne Show on Newstalk and former host of Today with Claire Byrne on RTÉ Radio 1
- Claire previously anchored current affairs programme Prime Time on RTE television , a prominent current affairs program
- One of Ireland’s best known media broadcasters and journalists
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Biography
Byrne began her broadcasting career with East Coast Radio and worked with BBC Radio in the Channel Islands, before becoming news editor with Channel 103 in Jersey. She returned to Ireland shortly afterwards to take up her first television job as a reporter on the fledgling TV3.
Byrne left after just one year to work as London news anchor with Channel 5 and later with ITV News, but was lured back to TV3 to present the station’s breakfast show Ireland AM . In 2004, she replaced Gráinne Seoige as the main female presenter of the TV3 News at 5.30 .
Byrne joined the independent Irish radio station Newstalk in 2006, amid a high-profile legal case with her former employer TV3, which went to court to stop the news anchor broadcasting on Newstalk’s breakfast slot. She presented the show with Ger Gilroy, with Ivan Yates taking over as co-presenter in 2009.
In 2010, Byrne presented her last breakfast show with Newstalk before moving to RTÉ where she co-presented, until March 2012, The Daily Show with Daithí Ó Sé.
In a major shake up of news broadcasts on RTÉ in early 2013, Byrne joined the current affairs programme Prime Time as an anchor joining Miriam O’Callaghan and Pat Kenny.
In November 2014, it was announced that she would have her own current affairs show Claire Byrne Live , which would go live on RTÉ One in January 2015.
In August 2020 Byrne took over as presenter of the re-titled Today with Claire Byrne , which had been known as Today with Sarah McInerney for the summer, after the retirement of Sean O’Rourke.
“I’m just getting in touch in regard to Claire’s work at the ESB Innovation awards. Would you please pass on my thanks and that of ESB also. Claire very much added to the evening with her professionalism and her easy way which kept the audience engaged throughout. There was, as everyone noted, a great buzz and atmosphere on the evening and we know that in such circumstances it can be all too easy to lose the crowd!” – Lyn Sheridan, Aiken PR
Claire Byrne is one of Ireland’s most trusted and recognisable broadcasters, known for her intelligence, depth of knowledge and calm command of a room.
Currently Presenter of The Claire Byrne Show on Newstalk, and a career spanning leading roles across RTÉ , Newstalk , TV3 , Channel 5 and ITV News , she has become a national household name respected for her clarity, fairness and ability to navigate complex issues with ease.
Renowned for her sharp grasp of current affairs, Claire moves effortlessly between global geopolitics, business, social issues and everyday life topics such as family and wellbeing, a range that makes her an outstanding MC for conferences with diverse agendas and senior audiences.
During her fifteen years at RTÉ, Claire anchored Prime Time before launching and hosting the acclaimed Claire Byrne Live . She later took the helm of the flagship radio programme Today with Claire Byrne , reinforcing her reputation as an incisive, balanced and highly prepared interviewer.
Warm, astute and exceptionally professional, Claire brings authority without ego, ensuring discussions stay on track while creating an atmosphere where speakers and audiences feel both respected and engaged. She is an excellent addition to any event requiring a confident, trusted and highly experienced MC or host.
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With more than three decades in broadcasting and journalism, Claire Byrne has built a reputation for calm authority, sharp judgement and the ability to navigate complex conversations in real time. Her journey—from local radio to anchoring national current affairs programmes—offers powerful insights into how experience shapes confidence.
In this talk, Claire explores how confidence is rarely something we start with; it is something we earn through preparation, resilience and accumulated experience.
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How mastering your craft builds credibility and trust
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Why experience becomes your greatest professional advantage over time
Claire shares candid stories from the studio and behind the scenes of Irish media, illustrating how years of practice sharpen judgement, strengthen instinct and ultimately lead to excellence.
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Broadcaster, Journalist, MC and award host
Claire Byrne
Presenter of The Claire Byrne Show on Newstalk, Ireland’s commercial talk radio station, and Award Winning Broadcaster
why book claire?
Presenter of the Claire Bryne Show on Newstalk and former host of Today with Claire Byrne on RTÉ Radio 1
- Claire previously anchored current affairs programme Prime Time on RTE television, a prominent current affairs program
- One of Ireland’s best known media broadcasters and journalists
“I’m just getting in touch in regard to Claire’s work at the ESB Innovation awards. Would you please pass on my thanks and that of ESB also. Claire very much added to the evening with her professionalism and her easy way which kept the audience engaged throughout. There was, as everyone noted, a great buzz and atmosphere on the evening and we know that in such circumstances it can be all too easy to lose the crowd!”
Lyn Sheridan, Aiken PR
Biography
Claire Byrne is one of Ireland’s most trusted and recognisable broadcasters, known for her intelligence, depth of knowledge and calm command of a room.
Currently Presenter of The Claire Byrne Show on Newstalk, and a career spanning leading roles across RTÉ, Newstalk, TV3, Channel 5 and ITV News, she has become a national household name respected for her clarity, fairness and ability to navigate complex issues with ease.
Renowned for her sharp grasp of current affairs, Claire moves effortlessly between global geopolitics, business, social issues and everyday life topics such as family and wellbeing, a range that makes her an outstanding MC for conferences with diverse agendas and senior audiences.
During her fifteen years at RTÉ, Claire anchored Prime Time before launching and hosting the acclaimed Claire Byrne Live. She later took the helm of the flagship radio programme Today with Claire Byrne, reinforcing her reputation as an incisive, balanced and highly prepared interviewer.
Warm, astute and exceptionally professional, Claire brings authority without ego, ensuring discussions stay on track while creating an atmosphere where speakers and audiences feel both respected and engaged. She is an excellent addition to any event requiring a confident, trusted and highly experienced MC or host.
Topics
Finding Confidence in Experience
With more than three decades in broadcasting and journalism, Claire Byrne has built a reputation for calm authority, sharp judgement and the ability to navigate complex conversations in real time. Her journey—from local radio to anchoring national current affairs programmes—offers powerful insights into how experience shapes confidence.
In this talk, Claire explores how confidence is rarely something we start with; it is something we earn through preparation, resilience and accumulated experience.
Key themes include:
- Why confidence often grows slowly rather than appearing overnight
- How mastering your craft builds credibility and trust
- The value of curiosity and listening in leadership and communication
- Why experience becomes your greatest professional advantage over time
Claire shares candid stories from the studio and behind the scenes of Irish media, illustrating how years of practice sharpen judgement, strengthen instinct and ultimately lead to excellence.
Making the Leap Out of Your Comfort Zone
Throughout her career Claire Byrne has repeatedly stepped into new and unfamiliar territory—from moving between broadcasters and formats to hosting live national debates on the issues shaping Irish society.
In this engaging and honest talk, Claire reflects on the moments when she chose to step away from what felt safe and take a professional risk.
Key themes include:
- Recognising when it is time to make a change
- The power of saying “yes” before you feel fully ready
- How risk and reinvention can reignite motivation
- Learning to trust your judgement in moments of uncertainty
Claire offers a refreshing perspective on reinvention, showing how embracing discomfort often leads to the most meaningful growth.
Lean Out to Lean In
Why women cannot – and should not – try to do everything
For many professional women, the pressure to “do it all” remains one of the biggest barriers to leadership and career progression. Claire Byrne speaks openly about the reality of juggling demanding careers with family life and the expectations that often fall disproportionately on women.
In this thought-provoking talk, she challenges the myth that success requires perfection across every part of life.
Key themes include:
- Why the “superwoman” expectation is unrealistic and unhelpful
- The importance of prioritising what truly matters
- Accepting help and support without guilt
- Creating the conditions for women to progress with confidence
Claire encourages women to “lean out” of the unnecessary pressures and expectations placed upon them, so they can lean fully into the work and ambitions that matter most.
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“I’m just getting in touch in regard to Claire’s work at the ESB Innovation awards. Would you please pass on my thanks and that of ESB also. Claire very much added to the evening with her professionalism and her easy way which kept the audience engaged throughout. There was, as everyone noted, a great buzz and atmosphere on the evening and we know that in such circumstances it can be all too easy to lose the crowd!”
Lyn Sheridan, Aiken PR
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