The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)

Coming up live after 12pm today, Niall sits down with Councillor Gavin Pepper to unpack one of the week’s most heated local issues: Dublin City Council’s decision to increase rent for social housing and HAP tenants, along with a planned rise in property tax in 2026. In this episode, Niall explores why the Council voted for the increase, what it means for tenants, and whether the move is truly abou...

Niall opens the phone lines today after receiving a striking email from a listener: Her sister is planning to spend €5,000 on her three children this Christmas — money she’s actually borrowing to make it happen. When she challenged her sister, saying it sends the wrong message and teaches the kids they can have anything they want, the pair fell out. The sister fired back: “It’s my money, my childr...

On today’s episode, Niall dives into one of the most shocking and heartbreaking housing stories in Ireland right now — the collapse of the Ringfort Estate development in Rathmoylon, Co Meath, and the desperate families caught in the middle of it. Niall is joined by Áontú leader Peadar Tóibín along with John Ennis and Elma Beirne, one of the couples who paid a deposit for a home in the estate five...

2025 has been a whirlwind year in Irish politics—depending on where you stand, it’s either been a welcome shake-up or a slow-motion disaster. A new government found its feet only to stumble through a botched presidential election. Immigration and housing remain unsolved crises, the National Children’s Hospital is still unfinished, prisons are overcrowded, and more people than ever say they no long...

On today’s episode, Niall dives into one of the most emotionally charged dilemmas we’ve ever received. A 42-year-old mother of three has written in with a heartbreaking confession: she loves her 58-year-old husband as a partner and father, but she’s no longer in love with him. As he has aged and become less fit, she’s found herself feeling less and less attracted to him — something she admits with...

On today’s show, Niall is joined by social commentator and restaurateur Paul Trayvaud for a lively and thought-provoking discussion on a topic that returns every December: temporary and early release for prisoners over Christmas. Last year, 138 prisoners in Ireland were granted temporary release during the holiday season, and projections suggest this year’s number may be even higher. With Irish pr...

Join us for a thought-provoking journey into the heart of some of today's most contentious issues as host Niall Boylan engages in a candid conversation with Neil Munro, editor and reporter at Breitbart News. In this episode, they delve deep into the complexities surrounding immigration, transgenderism, and their profound economic implications. From discussing the societal impact of government poli...

On today’s episode, The Nost Niall dives into one of the oldest questions in the world: does money buy you happiness? Inspired by a listener’s email — and a headline-grabbing story about Elon Musk — Niall opens the lines and invites callers to weigh in. We explore the extraordinary news that Elon Musk could become the world’s first trillionaire. His potential one-trillion–dollar pay packet hinges...

On today’s episode, Niall sits down with journalist David Quinn to unpack a striking new global poll that reveals something surprising: nearly twice as many people say they’d rather have been born in 1975 than today. And in Ireland, the numbers are even more dramatic — 48% versus just 25%. Why are so many of us nostalgic for the past? Are we viewing 1970s Ireland through rose-tinted glasses, or wa...

Check out GoLoud's brand new Irish true crime series Lines of Enquiry. The podcast is presented by retired Garda detective John Sweetman, who spent decades working on some of Ireland’s most complex and shocking investigations. Each episode revisits a real case from high-profile murders to disappearances that baffled detectives for years. In this short trailer, John shares what listeners can expect...

Today on the Show: “Cash Is King? Gavin Pepper on Blackouts, Cyber Threats & the Cashless Future” On today’s episode, Niall sits down with Dublin City Councillor Gavin Pepper to unpack a surprising new recommendation from the Government: keep some cash at home in case of future blackouts or cyberattacks. The suggestion has sparked debate across the country — and Gavin isn’t mincing his words....

On today’s episode, Niall sits down with Laura Perrins of Gript Media to unpack her recent commentary on Ireland’s rapidly intensifying immigration debate. With Simon Harris and Jim O’Callaghan now talking tough on migration policy in the wake of the UK Home Secretary’s latest proposals, Niall asks the big question: is this genuine political will or just reactive posturing? Laura walks listeners t...

This week on the show, Niall opens the lines for what quickly becomes one of the most heated conversations of the year: Is RTÉ biased—and should Ireland scrap the TV licence fee altogether? The debate kicks off after a major international media storm. The BBC has been thrust into the spotlight following accusations that it edited a video of Donald Trump in a misleading way—an allegation so serious...

In this episode, Niall is joined by commentator Karl Deeter and a lively panel of callers as they unpack one of the most talked-about political proposals of the week: the Social Democrats’ new Bill aiming to lower Ireland’s voting age from 18 to 16. With the Dáil set to debate the Forty-first Amendment of the Constitution (Reduction of Voting Age to Sixteen Years) Bill 2025, Niall dives into the a...

On today’s show, Niall Boylan talks Halloween — and asks the big question: should bonfires be allowed, just for one night of the year? We read an email from a mother furious that her 12-year-old son and his friends had their Halloween bonfire wood confiscated by the council after a neighbour complained. She says the Gardaí and local authorities are ruining Halloween for kids — but are they just ke...

Host Niall Boylan sits down with John McGuirk (Gript) to untangle Ireland’s chaotic bottle return scheme. They dig into why the rollout has been such a mess, who’s actually making money, and what it means for ordinary people — from full recycling machines to piles of unclaimed deposits. Expect sharp takes, hard questions, and plenty of pushback. In this episode Niall and John cover: A quick explai...

Niall sits down with social commentator Karl Deeter to unpack one of the most striking moments from the recent presidential debate — when both candidates revealed their biggest regret was how Covid restrictions were handled. Catherine Connolly admitted she lost trust in the government’s approach and regretted not challenging the extension of restrictions, while Heather Humphreys reflected on the t...

Niall is joined by journalist and author Dr. Eoin Lenihan to discuss his provocative new book, Vandalising Ireland, which explores how Ireland has changed dramatically over the past 25 years — from the Celtic Tiger years to the political landscape of today. In the book, Lenihan argues that a mix of mass immigration, foreign dependence, and weakened democracy has reshaped the country in ways few co...

There’s been plenty of talk about Catherine Connolly representing financial institutions in eviction cases — with some saying she was just doing her job, and others calling it a betrayal of principle. But where’s the line between professional duty and personal conscience? Niall opens the phone lines to ask: Would you do something at work that goes against your moral beliefs — or would you risk you...

On today’s show, Niall looks at the Government’s latest move to combat domestic violence — “Jennie’s Law.” Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan is set to bring the proposal before Cabinet, which would create a Domestic Violence Register — publicly naming those convicted of domestic abuse against a partner or former partner. The law is named after Jennifer Poole, who was brutally murdered by her ex...

Today on The Niall Boylan Show , Niall sits down with Laura Perrins from Gript Media to tackle one of Ireland’s most divisive and painful historical debates — the legacy of the Mother and Baby Homes, and in particular, the controversy surrounding Tuam. Laura joins the show to defend the reputation of the Bon Secours nuns, arguing that much of what has been reported about Tuam — including claims of...

In this episode, Niall reads an email from a listener — a father of four — who says his car insurance has skyrocketed to over €2,000 after a small accident last year. He explains that, on his modest income, he simply can’t afford it, but still needs to drive to work to support his family. Feeling trapped, he admits he’s considering driving without insurance — something he says he “hates doing,” bu...

In this episode, host Niall takes a closer look at a recent tweet by David Quinn of the Iona Institute, who argued that Gen Z would be better off if they followed religion and God. As Catholicism continues to decline in Ireland, Niall asks: are young people really missing out on something deeper — a sense of meaning, morality, or community — that religion once provided? Join the discussion as Nial...

In this episode, Niall opens up the phone lines for one of the country’s most divisive debates — should cannabis be legalised in Ireland? As public opinion shifts and other countries move toward regulation, Ireland still wrestles with the question: is it time to change the law, or would legalisation do more harm than good? Callers join Niall with mixed and passionate views — some arguing for perso...

Peadar Tóibín on Simon Harris and the State of Irish Politics In this episode, Niall sits down with Peadar Tóibín, leader of Aontú, to discuss the recent vote of confidence in Tánaiste Simon Harris. Together, they unpack the political drama surrounding the motion — what it reveals about the current government, the opposition’s strategy, and the public’s mood across Ireland. Peadar shares his candi...