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Justin Barrett has long been a controversial far-right figure on the fringes of Irish politics, with strong views against abortion and immigration. His stance on migration and the launch of his self-described movement this week comes at a time when protests on immigration are taking place on Irish streets. While the topic is something that has become more important to the electorate in recent months, just how concerned are voters really? 

Host; Tabitha Monihan, Guest: Gabija Gataveckaite   

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As the political situation in the Middle East hangs on a knife edge, world leaders are trying to second guess the next move of Israel’s longest-serving prime minister. Scandal and controversy have dogged Benjamin Netanyahu’s political career, yet still he clings to power. We go behind the headlines to examine the man at the centre of global politics today, and ask what his end game is.

Host: Fionnán Sheahan  Guest: John Downing

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Galwayman Michael O’Loughlin was arrested in Co Down in 2020 as part of a Europe-wide crackdown on organised crime. He was one of the first criminals arrested in the Encrochat hacking scandal. But why is the career criminal now pleading guilty to the charges against him?  

Host: Fionnán Sheahan,  Guest: Allison Morris

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50 years ago, Mountjoy Prison played host to one of the most dramatic escapes in history. It was a Halloween horror show for the onlooking guards as prominent Provisional IRA figures took to the sky.

Host: Kevin Doyle. Guest: Liam Collins.

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A verdict of unlawful killing has been reached for all 48 victims of the Stardust fire of 1981 – one of the biggest disasters in Irish history. A fire broke out at the popular Dublin nightclub as people were celebrating Valentine’s Day. Now, more than 43 years later an inquest verdict has been reached. What next for the families and the former owner of the nightclub?

You can follow more on this story at the Irish Independent and if you would like to hear the complete interview with Antoinette Keegan from the Stardust Victims’ Committee that we recorded in April 2023, see the link below.

https://www.independent.ie/podcasts/the-indo-daily/the-indo-daily-stardust-tragedy-oh-god-help-us-and-that-was-it-i-was-gone/a1259502226.html

Host: Fionnán Sheehan                 Guests: Conor Feehan, Antoinette Keegan and John Meaghar

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It’s a trial like no other, with a former US president at the centre. Donald Trump faces 34 felony counts of falsifying business records to cover up a hush-money payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels shortly before the 2016 election. Ms Daniels says she had a sexual encounter with Mr Trump about a decade beforehand. Trump faces a weighty jail term if he is found guilty, but will the trial affect November's US presidential elections?

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Host: Kevin Doyle. Guests: Molly Crane Newman and Jeff Mason

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The London Metropolitan police will now reinvestigate the actions taken by officers in the lead-up to the decision to charge TV presenter Caroline Flack with domestic abuse, as “new witness evidence may be available”. Host: Ellen Coyne Guest: Enda Brady

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As the death toll in Gaza reaches 35,000, there has been a dangerous spike in tensions across the Middle East. In a serious escalation of the crisis in the region, Iran made its first ever direct attack on Israeli soil on Saturday, sending hundreds of drones and missiles across the desert, the majority of which were intercepted by the Iron Dome system. But as the West urges restraint, is a larger conflict in the region on the horizon? 

Host: Fionnán Sheehan. Guests: Declan Power and Claire Herriott 

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She was a queen of Hollywood’s vintage ‘Golden Age’ who became a bona-fide princess. But how did Grace Kelly, the granddaughter of an Irish famine-era migrant, rise to become true international royalty? And why did she abandon her glittering movie career? Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: Sarah Caden

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In November 2019, Prince Andrew sat down with BBC Newsnight for a bombshell interview that forever ruined his reputation. It is now the subject of a new Netflix movie. While presenter Emily Maitlis took centre stage, the woman behind the scenes who made it all happen was producer Sam McAlister. She tells The Indo Daily how it all unfolded.

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To many, OJ Simpson had it all. Wealth, success and fame. In the 1980s and early 1990s he had the world at his feet. But as the public learned of the former NFL player’s death on Thursday evening, only one thing came to mind. The 1994 murder of Simpson’s ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman. The subsequent murder “trial of the century” became so mammoth that it changed how entertainment and news have been consumed ever since.  

Host: Fionnán Sheahan, Guest: Sarah Cadden  

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With 50 convictions to his name at the time of his death, Cyril 'Dublin Jimmy' McGuinness was the puppet master of one of the most sadistic and shocking crimes in Ireland’s recent history: The 2019 kidnapping and torture of businessman Kevin Lunney. McGuinness’ links to the underworld stretched far and wide, and he developed a reputation as a shrewd criminal who was able to get the job done, so long as it was for the right price. Despite his death five years ago, Dublin Jimmy continues to make headlines - the latest in a series of court cases linked to him.

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It's been 23 years since Trevor Deely was last seen on route home from a Christmas party in Dublin. In the years since, few new leads have been uncovered despite dedicated efforts from Gardaí and the Deely family. Our "Unsolved" series looks back at the case and explores a fresh appeal from those closest to him.

Host: Kevin Doyle | Guests: Mark Deely and Conor Fehan

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The Land Development Agency is turning vacant state land at Dundrum's Central Mental Hospital into a new housing development for over 850 houses, duplexes and apartments. Despite planning permission being granted, there is no construction taking place because “one single individual” is holding up the development, who happens to be a property developer himself. Host: Tabitha Monahan. Guest: Fionnán Sheahan 

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It’s official, Simon Harris has become the Taoiseach after a Dáil vote this afternoon. It was a busy day for the Fine Gael leader between speeches, a vote, a meeting with President Michael D Higgins and the creation of a new cabinet. On this extra episode of the Indo Daily, host Kevin Doyle is joined by political editor Philip Ryan to go through Harris’ cabinet choices and what's in store for the new Taoiseach.

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It’s 40 years since ‘Baby John’ was found naked, shoved between rocks, with his tiny neck broken, on White Strand beach in Cahersiveen, Co Kerry. There were 28 separate knife wounds on his body, most of them shallow, hesitation wounds, in which the knife was pulled back at the last second. A local couple, who were arrested on suspicion of murder but released without charge, have denied they are the child’s parents.    

Host: Fionnán Sheehan. Guest: Catherine Fegan  

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Nineteen years ago today, Emer O’Loughlin, a 23-year-old artist, died in a mobile home fire near Gort, Co Galway. Days after her death, John Griffin, the only suspect in the mysterious case, dissappeared, with gardaí believing he faked his own suicide. In 2010, Ms O'Loughlin's remains were exhumed during a cold case review — and tests confirmed she died a violent death. Nineteen years later, Emer’s family continue the fight to get justice. Host: Ellen Coyne. Guest: Catherine Fegan

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Are you overpaying for mobile, broadband or TV? Is it a bother to switch? And will your service suffer in quality if you change provider? Irish and Sunday Independent Technology Editor Adrian Weckler discusses how you can save on mobile, broadband and TV amid price hikes this month. Today’s episode of the Indo Daily comes from our sister podcast The Big Tech Show. 

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The career and legacy of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is in freefall, as the hip-hop megastar fights allegations of sex trafficking, sexual abuse and rape. Could this be the ultimate downfall for the rapper who wowed the Wall Street elite and befriended figures of fame and power across the globe during his career?  

Host: Tabitha Monahan, Guest: Terry Sheridan

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What started out as a mundane piece of legislation aiming to tackle hate speech in Scotland has become a lightning rod for debate. A Scottish law that came into force on Monday has received significant pushback from many, including Harry Potter author JK Rowling and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. Here, after a bruising defeat in last month's referendums, could the Government shelve its proposed hate-speech legislation or will it be brought in despite growing opposition?

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Host: Kevin Doyle. Guests: Conor Matchett and Gabija Gataveckaite

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It revolutionised how we travel the globe and brought air travel to the masses. However, Boeing - the world's largest aerospace company - is now trying to navigate a crisis. A number of high-profile accidents have led to major concerns about Boeing aircraft, and whether they are safe to fly on.

Host: Tabitha Monihan Guest: Alex Macheras

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Nicknamed ‘Le Grêlé’, one of France’s most elusive serial killers appeared on a popular television game show during the 35-year police hunt for him. How did François Vérove, also known as “The Pockmarked Killer”, hide his murders from his fellow police officers for so long? 

Host: Kevin Doyle, Guest: Catherine Field  

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This is the story of three long-lost siblings, all abandoned in mysterious circumstances in different Irish towns who unbelievably found their way back to each other many years later. But there could be a fourth ‘foundling’ and they need your help to find them.

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Host: Kevin Doyle Guests: Catherine Fegan, Helen Ward & David McBride

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Martin ‘Marlo’ Hyland's short-lived reign of terror showed just how unstable life can be at the top of the Irish underworld. Once again, the betrayal of a former friend created a new opportunity for those seeking power.

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Eamon ‘The Don’ Dunne was a different calibre of gang boss to Marlo Hyland and PJ Judge. He was possibly more vicious and deranged than anyone who had come before him.

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Host: Ellen Coyne, Guest: Paul Williams

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Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has resigned as DUP leader after being charged with historical sex offences. The Belfast Telegraph’s Northern Ireland editor Sam McBride explains the implications of this political earthquake to Ciarán Dunbar.

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With PJ Judge taken out, Martin ‘Marlo’ Hyland quickly established himself as the new face of gangland in Ireland. He planned on doing things differently, with a more considered approach to drug trafficking.

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He drew in other criminals to work as a team. This was a tactic straight out of the Sicilian Mafia's playbook. The cash was rolling in, but the murder of a young Dublin mother would bring too much heat on Hyland.

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Host: Kevin Doyle, Guest: Paul Williams

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Gangland, like the world of business or politics, is often based on a succession of personnel. This mini-series looks at three of Ireland’s original godfathers of crime, and how their interwoven stories of money, drugs and murder shaped organised crime in the State for years to come. Episode one looks at the terrifying actions of “The Psycho” PJ Judge.

Host; Fionnán Sheahan, Guest; Paul Williams

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Having apparently dismissed warnings from US intelligence, Russia president Vladimir Putin now has difficult questions to answer after 137 people were killed in an IS-K attack on Moscow. Has the deadly incident weakened the recently re-elected president?   

Host: Tabitha Monahan. Guests: Jason Corcoran and Declan Power  

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A group of forensic experts and investigators has called on the Garda Commissioner to facilitate a search of a Co Wicklow woodland site for the bodies of several missing women. The area is close to the former home of convicted rapist Larry Murphy, who is the chief suspect in the disappearances of some of the missing women.

You can listen to more podcasts on the Larry Murphy story using the following link. This podcast details how he came to be known as teh Beast of Baltinglass

https://www.independent.ie/podcasts/the-indo-daily/the-indo-daily-monster-the-story-of-larry-murphy-the-beast-of-baltinglass/41869884.html

Host: Fionnán Sheahan            Guests: Maeve Sheehan & David Kenny

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“Carrie Jade Williams”, aka Samantha Cookes, made global headlines as a serial fraudster operating in Ireland for almost a decade. Having been on the run, she resurfaced as a live-in au pair in Kildare. Where is she now?

If you want to hear more about the scams committed by Samantha Cookes, check out our other podcast about her escapades in Ireland.

https://www.independent.ie/podcasts/the-indo-daily/the-indo-daily-fraud-fake-identities-and-exploiting-vulnerable-families-the-samantha-cookes-story/42268070.html

Host: Tabitha Monahan, Guest: Mark Tighe

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Kate Middleton has been receiving treatment for cancer after undergoing “major abdominal surgery” earlier this year, a statement from the Princess of Wales has confirmed this evening. The Indo Daily speaks to TNT Presenter Enda Brady about the announcement.

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If you're concerned about cancer contact the Irish Cancer Society Support Line on Freephone 1800 200 700.

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Host: Fionnán Sheehan, Guest: Enda Brady

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As Leo Varadkar resigned as Taoiseach, friends and colleagues gave him their best wishes.  But it didn't take long for plotting and speculation to begin about who would replace Varadkar in the hot seat. Twenty-four hours on since the departure announcement, one clear favourite has formed as Simon Harris looks to become Ireland's 16th taoiseach. Host: Fionnán Sheehan. Guest: Hugh O’Connell

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Terrorist, garda killer and prolific wife beater, Pearse McAuley’s long litany of convictions have established him as one of Ireland’s most dangerous criminals for over 30 years. The Northern Irish para-military figure made the headlines in the early 1990s for a daring escape from an English prison, but his crimes against the State, in the shooting of a garda in 1996, would wrap his name in infamy among Irish criminal history.  

McAuley was part of a team that murdered Detective Garda Jerry McCabe. The garda was shot at point-blank range by an AK-47 in an attack by the Provisional IRA on June 7, 1996, outside Adare Post Office. Garda McCabe’s colleague, Detective Garda Ben O'Sullivan, was seriously injured in the attack. 

Host: Tabitha Monahan, Guest: Alison Morris   

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­In an unexpected announcement, Leo Varadkar steps down as Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader. The Indo Daily speaks to Ireland Editor of the Irish Independent Fionnán Sheahan, to find out why the Taoiseach took this decision and ask the questions -  who will succeed him and what next for the coalition government?  Host: Tabitha Monahan                                             Guest: Fionnán Sheehan

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With serious opponents either liquidated or locked up, Russian president Vladimir Putin has secured another landslide “election” victory. But does his victory sound the alarm for a war in Europe? 

Host: Tabitha Monahan  Guest: Jason Corcoran

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 She was the former debutante who once curtseyed to Queen Elizabeth, only to rebel against her wealthy upbringing and become an expert bomb-maker in the Provisional IRA. This is the unbelievable story of Rose Dugdale, who died in her sleep in a Dublin nursing home yesterday morning at the age of 83.

Host: Fionnán Sheehan, Guest: Liam Collins

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Roman Polanski, the French-born Polish film director, has courted many dark controversies throughout his career. His family suffered loss with the death of his mother in the Holocaust. Polanski went on to build an unlikely artistic career of magnificent achievement. But at the height of his career, this underdog story turned sour as allegations surfaced that the Chinatown and Rosemary's Baby director raped a 13-year-old girl.  

Host: Fionnán Sheahan. Guest: Jenn Gannon 

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A string of ATM thefts were carried out by a notorious Co Antrim gang using diggers and trucks in the dead of night. They got away with the daring thefts for two years which in turn encouraged many copy-cat raids. After robbing an ATM beside a PSNI station – they were eventually caught and ultimately ended up behind bars. But one question remains – where are the missing millions? Today’s episode of the Indo Daily comes from our sister podcast The BelTel. Host: Ciarán Dunbar, Guest: Allison Morris

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From St Patrick himself to a global music star, a Times Square Olympian and a Mexican army battalion, historian Donal Fallon discusses the Patricks, Patricias, Pádraigs, Páraics and Pats who have all become part of Ireland’s national story.Host: Fionnán Sheahan, Guest: Donal Fallon.

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Bill Kenneally sat in a committee room in Dublin this week, smirking and chuckling. He did so as victims and their families heard evidence of hundreds of horrific sex crimes he perpetrated over several years. Colin Power, a survivor of Kenneally’s abuse, discusses how one of Ireland’s most infamous paedophiles refuses to accept he ruined the lives of his victims.

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Host: Fionnán Sheahan; Guests: Colin Power and Catherine Fegan

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In the run up to the St Patrick’s Day meeting between Leo Varadkar and Joe Biden, the Taoiseach has made Ireland’s position on the situation in Gaza abundantly clear. Is Capitol Hill willing to listen to calls for a change in its Israeli foreign policy? Or is Ireland’s voice too small to count?

Host: Kevin Doyle, Guest: Philip Ryan

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A family photo released for Mother’s Day is at the centre of a royal row. The image was of Kate Middleton and her three children, all huddled up together, in a scene that represented a happy and normal family. It was clear the image was aimed at dispelling any speculation around Kate’s medical issues and disappearance from public life that had plagued the royals for months. The picture, however, was manipulated, pouring petrol on the conspiracies the royal family now finds itself at the centre of. Host; Denise Calnan, Guest; Jennie Bond.

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wo decades after UK backpacker Peter Falconio went missing, some people still have doubts as to what exactly happened that night to him and his girlfriend Joanne Lees, who were attacked in the Australian outback. Host: Fionnán Sheehan Guest: Andrew Rule

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Ireland has voted to reject both government proposals to change the Constitution on Family and Care, but it is not the first time governments have found themselves on the losing side of constitutional reform in this country. Fionnán Sheehan and John Downing discuss the fallout from a disastrous campaign from the current Government, and what it says about the country's changing political trajectory.

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Daniela Klette is one of three members of the “third generation” of the notorious urban guerrilla Red Army Faction (RAF) who had been in hiding since the 1990s. We look at the terror campaign by Germany's Baader-Meinhof Gang, whose members killed more than 30 people in the 1970s and ’80s and ask if the organisation is having a resurgence? Host: Fionnán Sheahan. Guest: James Jackson

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Will the current clampdown on dodgy boxes curb use? Should the dodgy box owners be worried? And is their use funding criminality? Today’s episode of the Indo Daily comes from our sister podcast The Big Tech Show. Host: Adrian Weckler. Guest: JJ Clarke

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As Cillian Murphy keeps his fingers crossed for an Oscar win, the Academy Awards looks forward to celebrating its 95th anniversary. However, Hollywood’s biggest night isn’t always without controversy and scandal. From violence to nudity and political protests, we look at the most shocking moments from the Academy Awards history. Host: Fionnán Sheehan. Guest: Dave Hanratty

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Sean McGovern is one of the Kinahan cartel’s top lieutenants. He has been living a life of luxury in the safe haven of Dubai in the UAE; a place Ireland has no extradition treaty with. But we examine how that is possibly on the brink of changing and could see Daniel Kinahan’s henchman back in Ireland to face a murder charge. Host: Tabitha Monahan. Guest: Niall Donald

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On Friday, International Women’s Day, the country will go to the polls in two referendums. One is being described as the ‘family’ vote and the second as the ‘care vote’. On this special episode of the podcast, Irish Independent columnist Sarah Carey who is voting No/No and by Orla O’Connor, Director of National Women’s Council who is voting Yes/Yes both deliver their arguments and critique each other's Infront of Indo Daily host Kevin Doyle who mediates.

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Decisions taken by RTÉ demonstrated a "lack of rigorous financial controls", the chairman of the Public Accounts Committee has said. Today 21 recommendations from the committee were published relating to a series of controversies that have engulfed the national broadcaster since last year, including saying the “possibility” that figures relating to Ryan Tubridy’s salary being “deliberately misrepresented by RTÉ” cannot be discounted. The Indo Daily takes a deep dive into the findings of the PAC report and asks what next for the troubled national broadcaster. 

Host: Tabitha Monahan. Guest: Fionnán Sheahan 

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There has been a turbulent start to the year for the British royal family, with health scares, in-fighting and conspiracy theories all taking centre stage. Speculation continues over the welfare of Kate Middleton, with the Princess of Wales yet to make a public appearance in 2024. Meanwhile, officials at Buckingham Palace have remained tight-lipped on the specifics of King Charles’ health struggles. Host: Fionnán Sheehan. Guest: Sarah Caden

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Sydney-based police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon handed himself in to the authorities two days after the bloodied belongings of Australian TV star Jesse Baird and his boyfriend Luke Davies were found dumped in a skip. Days later, the officer would lead police to the couple’s bodies, concealed in surfboard bags. As Australia is trying to come to terms with this horrific murders, many ask if the police force missed red flags when they hired Lamarre-Condon? Host: Denise Calnan Guest: Darragh Nolan

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Rapper, music producer and business mogul, Sean 'Diddy' Combs, formerly known as Puff Daddy, was at the centre of disturbing allegations by his former girlfriend and singer Cassie. In the lawsuit, Cassie accused Diddy of rape, violent behaviour and sex trafficking during their 10-year relationship. Combs denied the allegations and just 24 hours after the initial lawsuit was filed, the pair reached an agreement but the details were not disclosed. Host; Fionnán Sheahan, Guest; Dee Molumby

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As the 2024 Formula 1 season approaches this weekend, the dramatic sport was once again brought into disrepute, as Christian Horner, Red Bull Racing chief, and husband of Spice girl Geri Halliwell, was accused of inappropriate behaviour by a female colleague. Now cleared of any wrongdoing by his employer, many believe the full facts of what happened behind the scenes should be made public for the sport to move forward. Host: Fionnán Sheahan. Guest: Kieran Jackson

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On March 8, voters will be asked to decide on two amendments to the Constitution. One looks at the definition of the family, while the other proposes removing reference to women in the home and replacing it with broader language acknowledging care provided by family members to one another. What are the ins and outs of both referendums and what is each side saying? Host: Tabitha Monahan. Guest: Kevin Doyle.

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Just as the RTÉ crisis seemed to be nearing its conclusion, the situation now seems as stark as ever. The broadcaster’s board has no chairperson, there are revelations about more exit payments being made since a new Director General arrived to clean up the mess and the Media Minister is locked in a fight for her own reputation. Host; Kevin Doyle, Guest; Fionnán Sheahan

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Declan Brady, AKA ‘Mr Nobody’, was one of hundreds in attendance at the 2016 funeral of murdered Kinahan gang criminal David Byrne. As garda intelligence officers scanned the faces of mourners, Brady stood shoulder to shoulder with the gang’s hierarchy, prompting gardaí to take an interest in the unfamiliar face. His sighting would spark a deep investigation into the life and criminal career of the cartel's logistics mastermind, who pleaded guilty to facilitating a criminal organisation in the murder of innocent feud victim, Noel ‘Duck Egg’ Kirwan. Host: Tabitha Monahan. Guest: Robin Schiller

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Beloved for his sharp sense of humour and seemingly endless energy, veteran Irish comedian Sylvester ‘Sil’ Fox has been making crowds laugh for decades. But things took a decidedly more serious turn for the entertainer in December 2018 when he was accused of sexual assault in a Dublin pub. Fox maintained his innocence and was later cleared of all wrongdoing, but the case still haunts him today. As he prepares to turn 91, Fox is still fighting for his name as he races against time in taking on Ireland’s justice system. Host: Fionnán Sheahan. Guest: Paul Williams

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Davy Tweed was a popular, successful man in public, but he was also a violent domestic abuser and paedophile who preyed on his relatives. His stepdaughter Amanda Brown, who was abused by Tweed from the ages of eight to 15, has written a book, 'No Peace Until He’s Dead', explaining what the former Irish rugby player did to her and her family.

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In the first of May 1981, Ireland was sent into shock when an Aer Lingus flight was hijacked on its short trip from Dublin to London. The story made international headlines as a former Australian monk, Lawrence 'Larry' Downey, held the Irish plane hostage for almost eight hours. So, what were his intentions?

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In the early hours of Friday morning, shock news broke, that Siún Ní Raghallaigh, chair of the RTÉ board had resigned, having lost confidence from Media Minister Catherine Martin over her involvement in the golden handshake deals that are engulfing the broadcaster in scandal. But Ní Raghallaigh’s resignation statement has brought the controversy directly to the government's doorstep, having claimed that she had in fact given Catherine Martin's office, knowledge of the controversial exit deals. Host: Kevin Doyle, Guest Fionnán Sheehan

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The word ‘shocking’ gets bandied about loosely these days, but videos and photographs that have circulated after an X-rated Valentine's weekend event in Belfast have caused anger, scandal and even fury in some communities across Northern Ireland. Host: Fionnán Sheehan, Guests; Niamh Campbell, Kirsty Blake Knox and John Woodward, manager of the controversial Pleasure Boys

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The death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny made headlines across the world, yet his demise was a cruel inevitability given the physical plight he was forced to suffer having already been poisoned. On Friday, February 16, Vladimir Putin’s most prominent political opponent died in mysterious circumstances, inside a Russian penal colony located near the Arctic Circle. With another “enemy of the state” now dead, what is next for Russia and its tyrannic leader? Host: Fionnán Sheehan. Guest: Jason Corcoran – Russia Analyst

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A €33m crystal meth seizure linked to the Sinaloa cartel has served as a dramatic wake-up call for Ireland. What read like an RTÉ adaptation of ‘Breaking Bad’ had many people wondering why on earth is the infamous Mexican cartel doing business in Ireland? Host: Fionnán Sheahan. Guests: Ralph Riegel and Jude Webber.

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Struck-off ex-solicitor and property developer Michael Lynn has today been sentenced to five and a half years in prison for stealing €18m from six financial institutions. Lynn obtained multiple mortgages on the same properties in a situation where banks were unaware that other institutions were also providing finance. Host; Ellen Coyne, Guests; Shane Phelan and Rory Tevlin.

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Heir to the brewing and banking fortune, Jennifer Guinness lived a quiet life, residing in a luxury Howth mansion. In April 1986, however, a traumatic incident catapulted her into the headlines and resulted in one of the biggest manhunts in the history of the State. Paul Williams speaks to the Indo Daily about the dramatic kidnapping and the snowball effect it would have on the Irish crime scene for decades to come. Host: Fionnán Sheahan. Guest: Paul Williams

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Pearl Gamble was 19 years old when she was murdered in January 1961. She worked as a shop assistant and had been dropped at the top of the lane close to her home, after a dance at an orange hall just outside Newry. She was brutally murdered in a nearby field in the early hours of that morning. On this week’s episode of the Indo Daily, the Belfast Telegraph’s Ciarán Dunbar investigates the crime, the murderer and last hanging in Northern Ireland.

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Like so many people in Gaza right now, Isam Hamad finds himself stuck in a living nightmare. His distressing situation is further complicated by the need to care for those around him, including his son Hamza, an Irish citizen who has cerebral palsy and cannot leave Rafah without the support of his family. Isam tells the heartbreaking story of being trapped in a warzone with nowhere to go. Host: Fionnán Sheehan. Guests: Isam Hamad, Ellen Coyne and John Downing

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It was another display of frustration, annoyance, and bewilderment as TDs and Senators gathered yesterday, St Valentine's Day, to hear the latest instalment of the RTE scandal. Kevin Bakhurst revealed that RTÉ chief financial officer Breda O'Keeffe was paid €450,000 when she left the organisation. The Indo Daily hears about the latest fallout.

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Martin ‘The Viper’ Foley has long been established as one of Ireland's career criminals. The Dubliner has even survived five assassination attempts. Now aged in his 70s, he has been given a highly unusual punishment: a year-long barring order from Wexford town. The Indo Daily finds out more about 'The Viper' self-described "ordinary decent criminal.

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RTÉ chiefs past and present are preparing to grace the halls of Leinster House to appear before the Oireachtas Media Committee as the public broadcaster’s crisis rumbles on. Former RTÉ chair Moya Doherty has said the board did sign off on ‘Toy Show The Musical’, which ended up losing €2.3m, while other board members say the musical was presented as a “fait accompli” and that it was never formally approved. As big questions still loom large over former chief financial officer Breda O'Keeffe's redundancy package, will RTÉ ever break free of the scandal that has engulfed the organisation? Host: Tabitha Monihan. Guest: Fionnán Sheehan

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Convicted UK sex trafficker David Archer arrived in Ireland to start a new life after serving six years of a 13-year prison sentence for operating a multimillion-euro vice ring in the UK in 2017. The Glaswegian, convicted of sexually assaulting women he trafficked as prostitutes has been described as a “serious threat to women.” Archer went underground since summer until resurfacing as a bogus tradesman in Dublin. But where is he now and why are gardaí searching for him? Host: Fionnán Sheahan. Guest: Paul Williams.

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“I certainly could find nothing that led me to believe in Ian Bailey’s guilt.” That’s according to a retired UK senior forensic officer who has investigated the murder case of Sophie Toscan du Plantier. Bridget Chappuis was in communication with Bailey right up to the day before he died, not with the aim of proving his innocence, but with the hope of finding the truth about one of Ireland’s most notorious unsolved murder mysteries. Host: Kevin Doyle , Guest: Bridget Chappuis

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41 years ago this week, Shergar, the world’s most famous horse was stolen and thus began one of the biggest Gardai investigations in Irish history – Who kidnapped Shergar the wonder horse? HOST: Fionnan Sheahan GUEST: Senan Molony

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In 2008, Declan Ganley, an English-born businessman who had moved to Ireland as a teenager, inserted himself directly into the Irish political landscape seemingly out of nowhere. For a brief period, Ganley seemed to hold as much political swing as anyone in the country. But how did he get to that point, and what happened next? Host: Fionnán Sheahan. Guests: John Downing and John Burns.

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Why Kinahan cartel lieutenant Graham ‘The Wig’ Whelan and mob money-launderer Thomas Rooney are the latest organised crime figures to be caught up in a crackdown on rogue companies by Irish authorities Host: Ellen Coyne Guest: Niall Donald

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Ireland has found itself as a European outlier in its broad public support for Palestine throughout the ongoing war in Gaza. But how do these acts of solidarity impact the conflict people are outraged by? Host; Tabitha Monahan; Guests; Ellen Coyne & Hugh O'Connell

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Conspiracy theories are nothing new. The latest one doing the rounds is that pop princess Taylor Swift - who just won 'Album of the Year' at the Grammy's - is a Pentagon “psyop plant” who will rig both the upcoming Super Bowl and US presidential election. This has led to clashes between “Swifties” and the far right. The Indo Daily explains all. Host: Ellen Coyne. Guest: Jenn Gannon

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He changed the celebrity public relations game, but Max Clifford was ultimately as infamous as his numerous clients were famous. In 2014, Clifford was found guilty of eight counts of indecent assault against four victims. He died in prison three years later. Host: Kevin Doyle. Guest: Sarah Caden

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West Belfast rap crew Kneecap have been in the headlines from day one, but their Sundance award-winning film has caused angered in some unionist circles because of its £1.6m funding from Northern Ireland Screen and BFI. Today’s episode of The Indo Daily is brought to you by our sister podcast, The BelTel.

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Wayne Rooney, John Terry, Ryan Giggs and Kyle Walker. What do they all have in common? Apart from being millionaire footballers who’ve scored big for club and country, they’ve all played away from home in their respective relationships. Walker, the Manchester City defender, has had major success on the pitch for his club but has been a steadier fixture on the gossip pages rather than sporting ones of late. This week he made a tearful public apology after fathering a second child with reality TV star Lauryn Goodman, behind his wife’s back. Today on the Indo Daily Fionnán Sheehan is joined by Gemma Abbott, contributor to the UK Independent, and by Daniel McDonnell, football correspondent for the Irish Independent, to ask why do we treat Kyle Walker and other "bad boy" footballers like gods when, as Gemma says it, they’re just "inadequate men"?

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For decades, the name Vince McMahon was synonymous with one thing – wrestling. That changed overnight with allegations of sexual abuse and trafficking from former WWE employee Janel Grant. What next for the entertainment billionaire? Host: Denise Calnan. Guest: Dave Hanratty.

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The Abbey Theatre has been the subject of growing acrimony for years, from an open letter complaining about the direction of the theatre, to bullying and harassment allegations against a co-director that culminated in an investigation with its own controversies. Mark Tighe discusses how these allegations have led to soaring legal costs for Ireland’s national theatre. Host; Tabitha Monahan, Guest; Mark Tighe

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Carlow man Thomas Carroll ran a multimillion-euro prostitution network with his wife and daughter. It involved trafficking Nigerian women into Ireland and subjecting them to abuse, intimidation and even voodoo rituals to trap them into a life of sex slavery. We look at why he wants his crimes to be forgotten. Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guests: Shane Phelan & Tabitha Monahan

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Graham Linehan rose to prominence in the 90’s as one of the brains behind arguably Ireland’s greatest-ever TV export, Father Ted. In recent years though, he has become more notable for his divisive opinions around transgender issues, campaigning publicly online and in the media. Host; Ellen Coyne, Guest; John Meagher

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On June 21 1991, Margaret Perry - a 26-year-old civil servant from Portadown - vanished. A year later her body was discovered in a shallow grave in Mullaghmore, Co Sligo. What unfolds is a mysterious investigation into informers, British agents, the IRA and the infamous ‘Nutting Squad’. Today’s episode of the Indo Daily comes from our sister podcast The BelTel where Ciarán Dunbar is joined by Allison Morris security correspondent with the Belfast Telegraph. Host: Cianán Dunbar, Guest: Allison Morris

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As polarising a figure as Ireland has ever seen, Roy Keane has had somewhat of a rebrand in recent years. The hot head from Cork has traded much of his abrasive side for a more mild-mannered and TV-friendly demeanour. Have decades of feuding ruled him out of the question for the vacant Republic of Ireland manager's job? Host: Fionnán Sheehan. Guests: Daniel McDonnell and Dave Hanratty

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The latest Grant Thornton report into mismanagement at RTÉ, has found more money was wasted on their failed Christmas stage show production. The Indo Daily explains the latest revelations. Host: Kevin Doyle Guest: Fionnán Sheahan

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Former superintendent John ‘Spud’ Murphy came from garda royalty. It shocked everyone when he was sentenced to six-and-a-half years in jail for the possession of €260,000 worth of cannabis at his Dublin home. But why is he back in the news now? Host: Kevin Doyle Guest: Maeve Sheehan

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Any politician will tell you that immigration has joined housing as the topic that dominates political discussions on doorsteps, at pub counters and in kitchens. Where does Mary Lou McDonald and her party stand on the issue of the moment, and are they likely to make a move to the right? Host; Tabitha Monahan, Guests; Gabija Gataveckaite & John Downing

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The death of Ian Bailey leaves many unanswered questions in the murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier. Irish Independent journalists Senan Molony and Ralph Riegel share their meetings and stories with Ian Bailey over the past 27 years. Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guests: Senan Molony & Ralph Riegel

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Many will remember the shocking case of Josef Fritzl and his “house of horrors”. Austrian sex offender locked his daughter in a cellar for 24 years, fathering seven children with her. Now 88 and suffering from dementia, the depraved rapist is up for parole and may be moved to a care home as a psychiatric expert said he no longer poses a risk. Host: Fionnán Sheahan. Guest: Ellen Coyne.

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The ruthless godfather John Gilligan is credited with ushering in a new era of organised crime and the modern narcotics trade in Ireland. The Indo Daily looks at the life and lies of Ireland’s most notorious criminal boss. First broadcast September 2023. Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: Paul Williams

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He’s the king of renovation-themed television, but Dermot Bannon is under fire as the RTÉ star opted to build first and ask later in the latest episode of Room to Improve. Is the system to blame? And where does Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien fit in to this puzzle? Host: Ellen Coyne. Guests: Fionnán Sheahan & Amy Molloy

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It’s that time of year again when billionaires, prostitutes and world leaders converge on the isolated, snowy Swiss town of Davos. We go behind the scenes of the World Economic Forum and ask who Ireland’s wealthiest billionaires are. Host: Kevin Doyle, Guest: Adrian Weckler

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In January 2023 the Doomsday Clock, a symbolic representation of global peril, plummeted to a mere 90 seconds from midnight. As the 2024 unveiling approaches next week, have we slipped even closer to global annihilation? Host; Tabitha Monahan, Guest; SJ Beard.

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Born in England into immense wealth and luxury, Rose Dugdale turned her back on riches to become a bombmaker, a thief and a terrorist. But why did she abandon her life of privilege for the IRA? Host: Fionnán Sheahan, Guest: Liam Collins

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Son of legendary footballer George, Calum Best is known for making headlines, but it’s been a long time since we have seen the celebrity socialite’s name in the news. In recent days that changed, as the reality TV star faced a grilling in a Spanish court over sexual assault charges stemming from an alleged incident in 2022. Host: Ellen Coyne, Guest: Jenn Gannon

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Described as one of the biggest miscarriages of justice in UK history, between 1999 and 2015 over 700 postmasters and postmistresses were wrongly accused of stealing money from their branches. Some were bankrupted, losing their houses, livelihoods and life savings, and others served prison sentences. It was later revealed the missing money was due to a fault in a computer program. Today’s episode of The Indo Daily comes courtesy of our sister podcast the BelTel. This was originally published on January 10th 2024. Host: Ciarán Dunbar Guest: Kurtis Reid

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