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

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, counterterroris...

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...

Ireland is officially in the middle of a housing emergency, with thousands of people struggling to buy or rent a home. Yet another proposed apartment development has been stopped over concerns about its impact on people already living nearby. In this episode, Niall speaks to property expert Karl Deeter about plans by Ires Reit to build a six storey block containing 38 apartments on the former Bruc...

The number of sexual offence cases entering Ireland’s courts has risen significantly over the past two years, reigniting the debate about whether people accused of these crimes should remain anonymous until they are convicted. In this episode, Niall speaks to Laise De Brun BL. and Dublin City Councillor Gavin Pepper about the difficult balance between protecting complainants, encouraging other pot...

Should Children Be Banned from Pubs and Beer Gardens?** Niall speaks to callers after a listener contacted the show to say he and his wife were disgusted by what they witnessed during a visit to a large local bar. The couple had gone out for dinner, but the beer garden was packed with families and young children. According to the listener, many of the children appeared bored, were running around u...

Should Every Government Service Be Forced to Accept Cash? Niall speaks to Aontú Senator Sarah O’Reilly about her campaign against businesses, sporting venues and State services refusing to accept cash. Senator O’Reilly has strongly criticised the National Driver Licence Service, which does not accept cash, cheques or postal orders at its centres. Customers must instead pay using a debit or credit...

Niall speaks to callers and former RTÉ correspondent, now Independent Ireland MEP Ciarán Mullooly, about the national broadcaster’s demand for another guaranteed, multi annual Government funding package when its current arrangement ends in 2027. The Government has already committed €725 million in public funding to RTÉ for the three years from 2025 to 2027. This combines television licence income...

Not Suitable For Broadcast – "Dont Call me Darling!" This week's episode of Not Suitable For Broadcast didn't quite go to plan… and it may just have turned out even better because of it! With AJ Walsh away, Niall was faced with a dilemma. Cancel the show, or find someone brave enough to step into the hot seat. Enter his wife, Karen Boylan, who had never appeared on a radio show or podcast before....

In this episode, Niall looks at the Government’s latest crackdown on vaping, and asks whether this is a sensible public health measure or another example of the nanny state treating adults like children. The Public Health (Single-Use Vapes) Bill 2025 has now passed through both Houses of the Oireachtas, paving the way for a ban on the sale of disposable vapes in Ireland. Once the law is commenced,...

In this episode, Niall talks to journalist John McGuirk about a question that goes right to the heart of Irish identity: does becoming an Irish citizen automatically make someone Irish? The debate follows a wider conversation about citizenship, nationality, belonging and what it really means to be part of a country. According to official Dáil figures, 100,471 certificates of naturalisation were is...

Niall Boylan is joined by Laura Perrins, journalist with Gript Media, to discuss the growing controversy around e-scooters and calls for tougher regulation. Green Party leader Roderic O’Gorman has called for the law to clamp down on retailers selling e-scooters, following reports that six children were admitted to Temple Street Hospital ICU in recent days after e-scooter related accidents. Ministe...

Niall Boylan is joined by former journalist Larissa Nolan to ask a question that always sparks strong memories and strong opinions: what was the best time in Ireland to grow up? Was it the Ireland of the 60s, 70s or 80s, where children played on the streets, neighbours looked out for each other and family and community seemed stronger? Or was that Ireland far tougher than we sometimes remember, wi...

In this episode, Niall talks to Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín about Aontú’s Private Members’ Bill aimed at stopping planned fuel tax increases due on August 1st. Aontú says the bill is designed to block Government plans that could see petrol rise by 27 cent per litre and diesel by 32 cent per litre when temporary excise cuts expire. The party is also calling for a halt to further carbon tax increases...

In this episode, Niall talks to Sandra Adams, advocate for women’s sex-based rights, child safeguarding and fact-based education, about the reported plan to classify both miscarriage and abortion under the same heading of “pregnancy loss” for the purposes of paid leave. The proposal has opened up a difficult and deeply sensitive debate. Supporters say this is about compassion, privacy and dignity...

In this episode, Niall is joined by Senator Sharon Keogan to discuss a new Women for Election report which claims women in Irish politics are facing widespread online abuse, sexualised harassment and threats of violence. The report, titled Recognize, Resist, Rise Up, was part of a five country European study on gender based violence against women in politics. It found that 96% of female TDs and Se...

In this episode, Niall is joined by election candidate and podcaster Nick Delehanty to discuss Donald Trump’s proposed visit to Ireland for the Irish Open at Doonbeg this September. Trump’s possible arrival has already divided opinion. Sinn Féin TD Louise O’Reilly has said she is more likely to be with the protesters than welcoming him, pointing to objections over his relationship with Israel. Cia...

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, fu...

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. Together they delve into...

Few criminal cases have shocked Ireland as deeply as the attack that left three young children fighting for their lives and an entire nation searching for answers. In this episode, Niall is joined by journalist Fatima Gunning to examine the case of Riad Bouchaker, who has been found guilty on all eight counts of attempted murder of three young children, assault causing serious harm to their carer,...

Is Ireland's Bottle Return Scheme delivering on its environmental promises, or has it become an expensive inconvenience for consumers? In this episode, Niall is joined by journalist Larissa Nolan to discuss one of the country's most divisive environmental initiatives. Larissa has been a vocal critic of the scheme and is even organising a live event to highlight what she believes are its many flaws...

Should Ireland bring back the death penalty? In this episode, Niall opens the lines to hear what listeners really think about one of the most divisive questions in criminal justice. If there were a referendum tomorrow, would you vote to restore capital punishment for the most horrific crimes, or should Ireland never return to state executions? Supporters argue that some crimes are so evil that lif...

If You Were Housing Minister for One Day, What Would You Do? Ireland's housing crisis has dominated political debate for years, yet for many people the dream of owning a home seems further away than ever. House prices remain high, rents continue to soar, and thousands of people are still waiting for social housing while homelessness remains at record levels. On today's podcast, Niall is joined by...

On today's podcast, Niall is joined by Sandra Adams, advocate for women's sex based rights, child safeguarding and fact based education, to discuss growing concerns over the Government's decision to require parents to use a Public Services Card to participate in the Department of Education's online consultation on school meals. The consultation is intended to gather parents' views on the future of...

Did We Get Covid Wrong? New Documents, Fauci, Wuhan and Ireland’s Covid Inquiry On today’s podcast, Niall is joined by journalist John McGuirk from The Statement to discuss newly released White House documents that supporters of the lab leak theory say raise serious questions about Dr Anthony Fauci, US funding of coronavirus research in Wuhan, and whether people once dismissed as "conspiracy theor...

A new Red C poll suggests that public attitudes towards Ireland's border are changing, with more than a third of voters saying they would support the return of a hard border with Northern Ireland if it helped tackle illegal immigration. The findings come amid growing concern over claims that some asylum seekers are travelling into the Republic via Northern Ireland after first arriving in the UK, r...