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

On today’s episode, Niall sits down with Cormac Lucey, Economics Columnist with The Sunday Times (Ireland), for a frank and provocative conversation about the future of the European Union — and what it means for Ireland. Recent comments from Elon Musk and Donald Trump have reignited debate about whether the EU is heading for economic decline and social fragmentation. Are these warnings grounded in...

Today on the show, Niall dives into one of the most heated cultural and political debates of the week: RTÉ’s decision to boycott the Eurovision Song Contest while Israel remains a participant. The national broadcaster has confirmed it will neither take part in nor air the contest—a move that has sparked strong reactions across Ireland. Niall breaks down the arguments for and against the boycott. S...

In this episode, Niall sits down with Eilís Mulroy for an in-depth conversation about one of the most contentious aspects of Ireland’s abortion legislation: the mandatory three-day waiting period. Drawing on new data from the Irish Family Planning Association (IFPA), Niall and Eilís unpack the organisation’s findings that there is “no scientific support” for imposing a delay on anyone seeking abor...

On today’s show, Niall speaks with Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín following his fiery contribution in the Dáil yesterday — a speech that has already stirred intense debate nationwide. Tóibín claimed that members of the Government have become “brainwashed by trans activists” and that not one of them is willing to answer what he calls a “simple question”: “What is a woman?” In this candid conversation,...

Today, Niall opens the phone lines to tackle a dilemma many people quietly live with but rarely talk about openly. We received an email from a man who has spent twenty years in the same job. He feels undervalued, underpaid, and stuck—but with a wife and two children depending on his steady income, he’s terrified to take the leap and start his own business. His wife says go for it. Some of his frie...

This week, Niall sits down with Cllr. Albert Deasy for a frank and timely discussion on a question many Irish households are quietly asking this winter: Why can the Government find another €125 million for Zelenskyy and Ukraine, yet refuse to fund energy credits for its own citizens—citizens who are facing some of the highest energy bills in the world? While €125 million is being sent abroad, 1.8...

This week Niall takes calls from listeners — some angry, some sorrowful, some torn — about the holiday-time crackdown An Garda Síochána begins every December: Operation Live-saver. With drink-driving arrests spiking around the festive season, the stakes couldn’t be higher. One caller shared a tragic story: his daughter was killed by a drunk driver, and he demands far tougher consequences — at leas...

In today’s episode, Niall sits down with journalist and bestselling author Eoin — writer of Vandalising Ireland — to discuss one of the most contentious issues currently shaping Irish politics: the surge in asylum claims entering the Republic of Ireland via Northern Ireland. Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan recently stated that almost 90% of asylum seekers arriving in the Republic are crossing the...

Niall opens the lines for a deeply divisive and emotional discussion sparked by an email from a worried listener. She says her next-door neighbour — a single mother of two young children, aged around 11 and 7 — leaves them home alone every weekday while she goes to work, sometimes not returning until after 6pm. The children come home from school, let themselves in, and stay unsupervised for hours....

Australia is set to become the first country in the world to ban under-16s from all social media. At first glance many people will say, “Great — it’s about time!” But how exactly do they plan to enforce it? Under the new system, anyone who wants to create an account on Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, X, YouTube, or any major platform will need to provide government-issued ID. What begins as...

In this episode, Niall is joined by social commentator Elaine Mullaly to unpack a striking new story that has sparked fear, debate, and soul-searching among parents across Ireland. The conversation centres on the Data Protection Commission’s dramatic new advert, part of its “Pause Before You Post” campaign, which warns about the dangers of “sharenting” — the habit many parents have of regularly sh...

Niall is Joined by John McGuirk (Gript Media) In this episode, Niall sits down with John McGuirk, Editor-in-Chief of Gript Media, to dive into one of Dublin’s most heated current controversies: the proposal by several Dublin councillors to rename Herzog Park — a small southside park named after Chaim Herzog, the Belfast-born Jewish man who grew up in Ireland and went on to become the 6th President...

On today’s show, Niall opens the lines to listeners after a heated debate broke out yesterday. One caller argued that any driver involved in a fatal road traffic accident caused by careless driving should automatically face manslaughter charges and go to jail. The comment split the audience. Some listeners agreed, saying Ireland’s penalties for dangerous or careless driving causing death are far t...

On today’s episode, host Niall sits down with Laura Perrin of Gript Media to unpack a tweet that has ignited a storm online. An American influencer sparked outrage among feminists by claiming: “There is a limited window of time for easy, healthy pregnancies. You can start a new career at 50.” Her message—suggesting that having children should take priority over a woman’s career—has reopened a pass...

Today on the show, Niall speaks with journalist and barrister Sarah Ryan about one of the most controversial issues in criminal justice today: mitigating circumstances — and whether it is fair on victims when perpetrators cite drug use, alcohol, mental illness or trauma to reduce a sentence. Together they explore why such defences exist, what legal and moral arguments support them — and whether th...

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...