Welcome to the brand new podcast where broadcaster Niall Boylan and his wife, Karen, discuss everything and anything. From the biggest stories in the news to the arguments taking place in bedrooms, kitchens and family WhatsApp groups, absolutely nothing is off the table.
Niall speaks to Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín about new figures revealing that 6,329 people have been receiving Jobseeker’s Allowance for more than ten years. The figures also show that almost 39,000 people have remained on the payment for at least two years, approximately 21,000 for four years or more and around 9,000 for over eight years. This is happening while Ireland’s unemployment rate stands at approximately 5 per cent.
Niall speaks to Fatima Gunning, journalist with Gript Media, and Noel O’Flynn about calls for Gardaí to receive greater legal protection when pursuing suspected criminals. Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan says he wants legislation progressed to protect Gardaí involved in pursuits of cars, scramblers, e-bikes and e-scooters. Pointing to the UK, where police officers have “specific statutory protections” when pursuing suspects during the course of their work, O’Callaghan said: “I would like to see something like that within the Irish legal system.”
This week, Niall Boylan is joined by legendary broadcaster George Hook for Episode 8 of Not Suitable for Broadcast, as the two radio veterans take an unapologetic look at some of the biggest, strangest and most controversial stories of the week.
Niall speaks to Independent Senator Rónán Mullen about the increasingly hostile and dangerous nature of modern politics following the killing of former British government minister and Reform UK spokesperson Ann Widdecombe.
Niall talks to callers about the growing controversy over Government plans to reduce payments to people providing accommodation to Ukrainians in Ireland. The Accommodation Recognition Payment currently gives hosts €600 per month for housing Ukrainian refugees. However, the Government plans to reduce that payment to €400 from September, before ending the scheme entirely in March 2027.
Niall speaks to Ben Scallan from Gript Media about the serious questions surrounding Ireland’s citizenship and naturalisation process following the conviction of Riad Bouchaker for the attempted murder of three young children during the horrific knife attack at Parnell Square in Dublin in November 2023.
In this episode, Niall speaks to callers about an email from a furious female listener whose husband wants to go on a week long lads’ holiday to Spain without her or their children. The husband plans to travel with a group of men from his local pub, many of whom are younger, single and unmarried. His wife insists that she trusts him, but says she does not trust the situation after days of drinking, pressure from single friends and attention from other women.
In this episode, Niall is joined by barrister and political commentator Laura Perrins to discuss two stories dominating conversation in Britain and Ireland . First, they examine the shocking murder of former Conservative minister Ann Widdecombe and the serious questions surrounding the investigation. After an initial arrest reportedly resulted in a man being released without charge, counterterrorism police later took control of the case when new evidence emerged. Niall and Laura discuss whether crucial opportunities were missed, why the investigation appeared to change direction so dramatically, and whether the authorities were too slow to recognise that this may have been a targeted political attack.
This week, Niall Boylan is joined by legendary broadcaster George Hook for Episode 8 of Not Suitable for Broadcast, as the two radio veterans take an unapologetic look at some of the biggest, strangest and most controversial stories of the week.
What happens when you strip away the stigma, the myths, and the taboos surrounding sex?
In this fascinating and completely uncensored episode, Niall sits down with Clarity Mills, one of Ireland’s best known dominatrices and a professional sex educator, for a candid conversation that explores a side of human sexuality many people are curious about but rarely discuss openly.
It’s that time of the week again as Niall Boylan is joined by his former producer and good friend AJ Walsh to break down the biggest stories making headlines in Ireland and around the world. This week, they discuss Metallica’s generous €80,000 donation to Irish charities during their Dublin visit, RTÉ’s decision to make dozens of presenters employees after the bogus self employment controversy, fuel prices as excise duty changes begin to take effect, and the US Supreme Court’s decision to uphold birthright citizenship in a major setback for Donald Trump.
On this week’s News Round Up, Niall is joined by his good friend and former producer AJ Walsh to take a look back at the biggest stories making headlines over the past week, some deeply serious, others downright bizarre.
This week Niall is joined by his former producer and long-time friend AJ Walsh for a lively and no-holds-barred look back at the stories that got everyone talking.
They discuss the horrific Preston Davey case and the questions being asked following the convictions. They also look at the growing debate around trust in the media as the BBC faces major cuts in an effort to save hundreds of millions of pounds, with programmes and jobs on the chopping block.
Sean opens up about his own life, experiences growing up gay, and why he believes many people are afraid to challenge prevailing narratives. The discussion explores gender ideology, transgender activism, gender theory in schools, and why Sean feels many within the LGBT community are reluctant to question certain aspects of the movement.
Join Niall Boylan and his good friend and former producer AJ Walsh for their weekly catch-up as they take a look at some of the biggest, strangest and most talked-about stories making headlines this week. From the shocking stabbing in Belfast that left a man with life-changing injuries and sparked public disorder, to a car mysteriously ending up in the pond at St Stephen’s Green, Niall and AJ discuss the stories that have dominated the news cycle and social media feeds over the past few days.
Every week, Niall Boylan sits down with his former producer and longtime friend AJ Walsh for a lively and often unpredictable round-up of the biggest stories making headlines. This week, Niall and AJ discuss the shocking murder of Henry Nowak, a case that has reignited concerns about violent crime, knife attacks and public safety. They examine the growing fears many people have about crime on our streets and ask whether enough is being done to tackle repeat offenders and prevent future tragedies.
In this special edition of The Niall Boylan Podcast, Niall is joined by his good friend, Director of Elections Sarah Ryan, Barrister-at-Law, for a lively chat and roundup of the biggest stories making headlines this week.
In this hard-hitting episode, Niall sits down with Dr. Gerry Quinn and Dr. Ronan Connolly to unpack one of the most controversial scientific papers published since the pandemic began. Titled What….
Dr. Marcus de Brun joins Niall Boylan to expose what he calls a dark chapter in Ireland’s COVID-19 response—one marked by censorship, coercion, and what he describes as “manslaughter in slow….
In this engaging and refreshingly honest interview, Niall is joined by The Apprentice UK breakout star Jordan Dargan, the only Irish contestant in this year’s series, who made it all the way to….
In this lively and provocative episode, Niall Boylan sits down with the infamous Katie Hopkins, known for her fearless opinions and unfiltered commentary. Katie, often dubbed the most banned woman….
In this episode of the podcast, Niall is joined by Professor Seth Barrett Tillman from Maynooth University’s Law and Criminology department to discuss Ireland’s proportional representation system….
In this episode, Niall Boylan talks to Sandra Adams, a forthright and passionate candidate for the NUI panel in the upcoming Seanad elections. Sandra delves into some of the most contentious….
In this episode, Niall welcomes Derek Byrne, an academic, journalist, and candidate for the University of Dublin constituency in the upcoming Seanad elections. With over 20 years of experience in….
In this episode, Niall speaks with Cllr. Paul Hogan about the heated controversy surrounding the new temporary accommodation center at Lissywollen, Athlone. The government plans to house up….
In this episode, Niall Boylan sits down with Paul Tweed, one of the world’s most respected and feared defamation lawyers, whose client list boasts names like Justin Timberlake, Britney Spears….
In this hard-hitting episode, Niall sits down with Dr. Gerry Quinn and Dr. Ronan Connolly to unpack one of the most controversial scientific papers published since the pandemic began. Titled What….
Dr. Marcus de Brun joins Niall Boylan to expose what he calls a dark chapter in Ireland’s COVID-19 response—one marked by censorship, coercion, and what he describes as “manslaughter in slow….
In this episode, Niall Boylan talks to Sandra Adams, a forthright and passionate candidate for the NUI panel in the upcoming Seanad elections. Sandra delves into some of the most contentious….
In this episode, Niall welcomes Derek Byrne, an academic, journalist, and candidate for the University of Dublin constituency in the upcoming Seanad elections. With over 20 years of experience in….
In this episode, Niall Boylan sits down with Paul Tweed, one of the world’s most respected and feared defamation lawyers, whose client list boasts names like Justin Timberlake, Britney Spears….
In this mind-expanding episode, Niall is joined by Rizwan Virk, an MIT-trained computer scientist, video game developer, entrepreneur, and author, who passionately advocates for Simulation Theory….
In this episode of the Niall Boylan podcast, Richard and Fred Fairbrass of Right Said Fred reflect on their journey from global pop icons to politically outspoken figures. Known for their massive….
In this episode, Niall Boylan speaks with Chris Elston, also known as “Billboard Chris,” about his mission to challenge the growing use of puberty blockers and gender transition procedures in….
In this podcast, Niall interviews Niamh Uí Bhriain about a controversial SPHE (Social, Personal, and Health Education) book being used in Irish schools. The conversation revolves around….
Dear Editor, When Ireland transposed this Directive into Irish law, it tipped the scales in such a way that it protects civil servants, hinders the public interest, and places a blindfold over the Freedom of Information laws that were already in place. It ignored Section 6(e), which relates to the […]
Dear Editor,
Danish CPR number (Det Centrale Personregister) is a lifelong identification number essential for living, working, and accessing services in Denmark. It serves as a national ID for taxation, banking, healthcare (yellow card), and public authority communication.
It is typically issued when registering residency for over three months. It gives Danes their vote automatically when they reach 18, and others when they get Danish citizenship in real time. It is mandatory to keep one’s permanent address updated.
Dear Editor,
Ireland has between 33,000 and 34,000 registered Non-Governmental Bodies or charities, mostly funded by the Government in one way or another. Along with this, we have a Housing Crisis, despite billions of euros being poured into Social Housing through 438 Registered Approved Housing Bodies and the expensive HAP (Housing Accommodation Scheme).
On a recent trip to Dublin I was mulling over the obsession some politicians nowadays have over changing the names of roads and parks which according to them are not reflective of the Irish Republic. Then I came across the statue of William Smith O’Brien on O’Connell St.
Denmark is one of the most successful countries when it comes to the uptake of cycling. In Copenhagen there are miles of cycling lanes covering the whole city. Cycle lanes are divided by a kerb or marked which ensures the safety of pedestrians and separates the cyclist from motorists.
Dear Editor Danish Dan Jorgensen, Commissioner Dan Jorgensen for The Environment & Housing, has stated at present in the EU there are 1,000,000 people homeless, 75,000,000 living in overcrowded accommodation circumstance and 45,000,000 cannot afford to heat their home. While the EU gives funding towards Housing as a rule it […]
23/02/26 Dear Editor, We hear a lot about the Local Authority Housing List, but few people ever get to see this list. Data Protection in this case has led to the lack of transparency. So, how transparent can this list be if only a select few see it? To my […]
They say “All politics is local”, in the past it is how politics in Ireland worked. A politician who worked hard for his constituents was sure to have a long political career. But in recent years this does not seem to be the case in the sense that the “Local Interests” (interest of the Irish citizen) seems to be ignored Local Authorities in favour of Big Business, Developers and International Investors. Central Funds are only released following the various EU Directives and Regulations coming from the “EU” and Climate Change which at most times do not make sense from an Irish perspective socially or financially.
Two respected Irish scientists have delivered a blistering critique of how Covid-19 was managed both in Ireland and globally, accusing public health authorities of ignoring science, silencing….
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Don’t Call Me Darling: Her Husband Wears Her Knickers! Episode 828
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