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

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...

In this episode, Niall opens the phone lines to discuss the news that Paddy Power is closing many of its high street betting shops, as the rise of online gambling apps continues to dominate. With Ireland now spending a staggering €9 billion a year on gambling, Niall dives into the deeper issue — are we facing a national addiction crisis? He asks listeners: 👉 Has online betting gone too far? 👉 Sh...

Niall is joined by financial analyst Karl Deeter to dig into a shocking new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) that exposes what many Irish households already feel in their pockets: we’re being ripped off on electricity. The IEA found that residential electricity prices in Ireland are now three times higher than the wholesale cost. In plain English, that means energy companies are c...

Today on The Niall Boylan Show, Niall sits down with veteran Irish Examiner journalist Fergus Finlay, whose recent explosive column has reignited a 25-year-old debate about Ireland’s most protected — and most controversial — public fund. Every year, without question, tens of millions of euro are quietly ring-fenced for one purpose: horse and greyhound racing. No scrutiny. No debate. No accountabil...

Host Niall talks to Paul Tryvaud opens the lines to listeners to debate a hot topic sparked by the EU’s new Entry/Exit System (EES), which went live on 12 October 2025 for 29 European countries. Migration and Home Affairs The system digitally records non-EU nationals’ entries and exits (passport data, facial image, fingerprints) to better detect overstays and identity fraud. Migration and Home Aff...

Coming up at 12pm, Niall is joined by Laura Perrins from Gript Media to unpack a hot political moment: Independent TD Catherine Connolly was asked whether she’d hire a former criminal for a role in Áras an Uachtaráin — but she refused to be drawn, saying only that she supports rehabilitation. That raises the big question: Would you give someone who’s served time for a serious crime a second chance...

In this week’s episode of Niall Talks, Niall sits down with psychotherapist and author Stella O’Malley — alongside live callers — to unpack one of the most talked-about new proposals coming from Brussels: the EU’s LGBTIQ+ Equality Strategy 2026–2030. The European Commission’s draft plan aims to reshape gender recognition laws across all 27 member states. Under the proposed framework, children coul...

In this fiery and funny episode of Niall Talks, Niall sits down with Larissa Nolan, journalist with the Irish Mirror, to dig into her provocative new column: “Forget spoiling votes or re-running the election — let’s get rid of the role of president altogether.” As the country gears up for another expensive, drama-filled presidential race, Larissa argues it might be time to ask the unthinkable — do...

In this episode, Niall talks to Sarah Ryan and a range of callers about an emotional email from Ann, a single mother in Ballyfermot, who says her 15-year-old son keeps getting stopped by the Gardaí when he’s just out with his friends. She believes it’s not about what they’re doing — but where they’re from. Ann says if her son lived in Blackrock or Malahide, it wouldn’t happen. So today we’re askin...

In this episode, Niall talks to property expert Karl Deeter about the controversy surrounding presidential candidate Catherine Connolly, who admits she did represent banks in court — but won’t say whether that included home repossession cases. Niall asks: why are people so shocked at the idea of a barrister representing a bank? Is it just part of the legal system — or is it morally questionable wh...

In this episode, Niall sits down with former presidential election candidate Nick Delahaunty to tackle a provocative question: Is spoiling your vote a betrayal of democracy — or its purest expression? As Independent Ireland claims that a spoiled vote is “undemocratic,” Niall and Nick explore whether choosing not to vote or spoiling your ballot might actually be the most honest reflection of politi...