Claire Byrne was born on August 11, 1975 in Mountrath, Co. Laois, Ireland. She is an actress, known for Savage (2009), The Panel (2003) and Dustin's Daily News (2005). She has been married to Gerry Scollan since June 24, 2016. They have three children. She was previously married to Richard Johnson.
She studied journalism in Dublin and then moved into television after
working for four years as a journalist in UK and Irish radio.
Was originally meant to get married in September 2002 but five weeks
beforehand the Catholic Church would not permit her to marry in the
Church as her husband-to-be was divorced.
Has 5 siblings.
(June 24, 2016) Married her boyfriend of 5 years Gerry Scollan in Dublin following a 3-year-long engagement. They have two children together - 2-year-old on Patrick and 20-month-old daughter Jane.
Has three children with her husband Gerry Scollan: a son Patrick Scollan (b. October 25, 2013) and two daughters, Jane Scollan (b. October 4, 2014) and Emma Scollan (b. July 12, 2017).