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    Garda clashes, alleged leaks and ‘civilian interference' – Inside the CEA, Ireland's ‘toxic' corporate watchdog 

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 19:38


    The Corporate Enforcement Authority, Ireland's main watchdog for white-collar crime has been in turmoil over the past year. There have been allegations of a toxic work culture, and a detective has even claimed that important files weren't being sent on to the DPP. What exactly is going on in the CEA that has led to trust breaking down between management and Gardai?    Host; Tabitha Monahan, Guest; Mark Tighe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Richard Satchwell appeal: six grounds on which he is challenging his murder conviction

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 26:24


    Richard Satchwell is appealing his conviction for the 2017 murder of his wife Tina. What are the six key reasons for him challenging the verdict that saw him receive a life sentence? Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: Ralph RiegelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Race for Áras: Could former Dubs boss Jim Gavin solve Micheál Martin's Bertie headache?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 24:51


    The cast of characters in this Autumn's Áras race is taking shape, and it's all to play for in the bid to succeed Michael D Higgins. Will it be Catherine Connolly, or does Heather Humphreys have her number? Has Bertie Ahern's continued lingering created a headache for Micheal Martin, or could former Dubs boss Jim Gavin, be the next Fianna Fáil front runner ? Host; Fionnán Sheahan, Guests; Mary Regan and John DowningSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Sally Rooney threatened under UK's Terrorism Act: Could she face arrest?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 26:36


    It's been a dramatic week for Irish artists, activism and the UK's terrorism law. Sally Rooney — one of Ireland's most prominent literary voices — has made headlines for her vocal support of Palestine Action, a group recently designated a terrorist organisation by the UK government. The Normal People author has pledged to donate earnings from her books and BBC adaptations to the group — a move that could place her at risk of arrest under UK anti-terror legislation. Her stance came in the same week that Kneecap rapper Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh appeared in a London court on terrorism charges, accused of displaying a flag in support of Hezbollah. Meanwhile, back home, another protest is gathering momentum — this time in the world of sport. A letter signed by around 800 GAA players — including stars from football, hurling and camogie — was delivered to Croke Park, calling on the association to cut ties with Allianz, one of its biggest sponsors. The call comes after a UN special rapporteur's report named Allianz, through its asset-management arm Pimco, as a significant buyer of Israeli government bonds. On today's Indo Daily, Tessa Fleming is joined by TRT World presenter Enda Brady and Conor McKeon, sports journalist with the Irish Independent, to look at the high-profile costs and consequences of speaking out on Israel and Palestine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Tesla Files: What it's really like to work for Elon Musk

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2025 31:31


    Todays episode of The Indo Daily is brought to you by our sister podcast, The Big Tech Show. What's it like to work for Tesla? How were sensitive company files leaked? And why is camaraderie amongst employees discouraged by Musk? Sönke Iwersen, co-author of The Tesla Files, the inside story of Musk's empire, and an award-winning journalist who has led the investigative team at Germany's Handelsblatt newspaper. This episode was first released on August 6th 2025. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The rise and fall of Mr Flashy and the Gucci Gang

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 23:16


    This week on The Indo Daily we are looking back at some of our best investigative episodes from 2025 so far. Today's episode was first released on May 6th 2025; The rise and fall of Glen Ward – the gangster known as ‘Mr Flashy', has played out in less than a decade. Earlier this summer Ward was given a five and a half year sentence while his brother Eric was previously jailed for five years. Because of the threat to his safety, Ward has been held on a 23.5 hour lock-up, while the address of the prison also cannot be published. However, gardaí have no doubt that they have not seen the last of the 32-year-old criminal, who is due to be released from prison while still in his mid-30s. By mid-2016 Glen Ward took the reins of the crime group which became known as the ‘Gucci Gang' because of their taste for expensive clothing and jewellery. Ward was no exception to this and was given the nickname ‘Mr Flashy'. Host; Fionnán Sheahan, Guest; Robin Schiller See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    An Irish Dancing scandal: Fake police reports, fraudulent emails and smear campaigns

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025 19:33


    This week on The Indo Daily we are looking back at some of our best investigative episodes from 2025 so far. Today's episode was first released on February 20th 2025; Irish dancing may appear to be a world of dazzling costumes, intricate footwork, perfect manicured hair, but when we peel back the curtains on this glamorous sport, we come to learn it is also a community synonymous with drama. A series of allegations against a high-profile member of CLRG, Irish Dancing's governing body, saw the Irish dancing organisation being thrust into the spotlight once again. The issue though, was none of the rumours were true. So who was behind this? And why? Host; Tabitha Monahan, Guest; Ellen Coyne See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Secret messages, codewords and a phone smashed with an axe - The Irishman caught in 'biggest corporate espionage case of the century'

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 25:15


    This week on The Indo Daily we are looking back at some of our best investigative episodes from 2025 so far. Today's episode was first released on April 8th 2025; Earlier this year a spy trail of secret messages, codewords and a phone smashed with an axe unfolded in front of the High Court in an extraordinary tale of alleged corporate espionage. The story of Dublin man Keith O'Brien made international headlines when his employer, a major US HR services firm, set a “trap” to identify how confidential information was being leaked – and the saga is not over yet. His 13-page confession was read to the High Court in April, where he told how he spied on his multinational employer for a rival for a fee of over €5,000 month. That is, until he was caught. Host: Fionnán Sheahan. Guests: Maeve Sheehan and Shane Phelan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Sleeping with the Catfish: Discovering the secret life of my partner of 10 years

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2025 22:33


    This week on The Indo Daily we are looking back at some of our best investigative episodes from 2025 so far. Today's episode was first released on April 4th 2025; John Meagher tells the story of “Clara” from Co Cork, who found out that the “boringly normal” man she was planning to marry had been using the image of a black man he had found on a dating app to form online relationships with multiple women. Host: Ellen Coyne Guest: John Meagher See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    John Meagher reveals how he caught the catfish posing as him 

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025 52:22


    This week on The Indo Daily we are looking back at some of our best investigative episodes from 2025 so far. Today's episode was first released on January 31st 2025; It all began in December, when an ex-girlfriend of Irish independent journalist John Meagher sent him screenshots of a fake dating-app profile using a photo of him. This would lead him on an extraordinary journey to find out who his catfish was – the answer to which would shock everyone involved. Host: Ellen Coyne. Guest: John Meagher See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Justice Derailed | Ep 2: The Sleeping Judge

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2025 34:50


    This week on The Indo Daily, we are revisiting some of our favourite mini-series we produced in 2025 so far. Today we begin episode 2 of Justice Derailed – The Sallins Train Robbery, which was first released on April 22nd; The Sallins train robbery was one of the most daring and lucrative heists in the history of the Irish State. And for Osgur Breatnach, a journalist and activist, it was the beginning of an ordeal that haunts him to this day. He was arrested that morning in 1976, as one of six accused of carrying out the robbery. One week before Christmas of the same year, he and his co-accused were brought into the Special Criminal Court and charged with the crime. It would become one of the most dramatic and longest-running criminal trials in the history of the State. In the final episode of this two-part Indo Daily documentary special, Kevin Doyle revisits the Sallins Train Robbery, speaking to Osgur Breathnach about the trial of the ‘sleeping Judge', living with PTSD, and why he feels a public inquiry is justified for he and his co-accused. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Justice Derailed | Ep 1: Banged up in the Bridewell – The Sallins train robbery scandal

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 31:12


    This week on The Indo Daily, we are revisiting some of our favourite mini-series we produced in 2025 so far. Today we begin the first of our two-part special, Justice Derailed – The Sallins Train Robbery which was first released on April 21st; On the night of March 30th, 1976, a gang of armed men held a family hostage in rural County Kildare and derailed a mail train carrying the equivalent of over €1 million in cash and valuables. It was one of the most audacious robberies in the history of the Irish state—but today, it is remembered for very different reasons. What followed was one of the longest and most controversial trials in the history of the Irish state—one that would see Osgur's conviction overturned, but not before spending 17 months in Portlaoise prison. The IRA would later claim responsibility for the Sallins robbery, and nearly five decades on, Osgur is still seeking justice for his treatment in the Bridewell Garda station and wrongful conviction. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Behind Closed Doors | Ep 2: When texts become testimony

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 18:42


    This week on The Indo Daily, we are revisiting some of our favourite mini-series we produced in 2025 so far. Today we begin episode 2 of Behind Closed Doors, which was first released on April 24th; How text messages and emails from the tax-defaulting landlord, Christian Carter, became evidence in the court case where he attempted to silence the journalist who sought to tell the truth about his past. Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guests: Amy Molloy & Kevin Doyle See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Behind Closed Doors | Ep 1- The disgraced landlord Christian Carter and the newspaper gagging order

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025 21:11


    This week on The Indo Daily, we are revisiting some of our favourite mini-series we produced in 2025 so far. Today we begin the first of our two-part special, Behind Closed Doors which was first released on April 23rd; Outed for failing to pay taxes, Christian Carter didn't issue a public apology. He didn't offer an explanation. Instead, he turned his sights on the journalist who reported the truth. Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guests: Amy Molloy & Kevin Doyle See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Breaking Ballyseedy |Ep2: Morris O'Shea Salazar and The Sinaloa Cartel

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2025 28:02


    This week on The Indo Daily, we are revisiting some of our favourite mini-series we produced in 2025 so far. Today we are replaying the second episode of our Breaking Ballyseedy special which was first released on March 4th. How did Kerry man Morris O'Shea Salazar go from boy racer to international drugs kingpin? How are the notorious Sinaloa Cartel and the Ballyseedy drugs seizure linked? And what prison sentence did Nathan McDonnell receive for his involvement in the nation's biggest-ever seizure of crystal meth? Host: Ellen Coyne Guests: Niall Donald, Jerry O'Sullivan and Ralph Riegel See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Breaking Ballyseedy |Ep1: The Downfall of Nathan McDonnell

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 31:24


    This week on The Indo Daily, we are revisiting some of our favourite mini-series we produced in 2025 so far. First up is Breaking Ballyseedy, first released on March 3rd. How does a former business CEO and president of the Tralee Chamber of Commerce become a convicted criminal, and why was he involved in the biggest seizure of crystal meth in Irish history? Host: Ellen Coyne Guests: Jerry O'Sullivan & Ralph Riegel See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Revisited: The 'Angel of Death' who terrified Dungarvan and captivated the world

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2025 26:18


    Back in 1995, Fr Michael Kennedy took to the pulpit in Dungarvan to give his Sunday sermon. That day he warned locals that an “Angel of Death” was in their midst killing vulnerable men. What ensued sparked a global sensation. This episode was originally published in September 2024. Host: Dave Hanratty Guest: Ellen CoyneSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Extra: Latest on the death of Irish fashion entrepreneur Martha Nolan-O'Slat­arra

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025 9:06


    When rising Irish fashion designer Martha Nolan-O'Slatarra was found unresponsive on a luxury yacht in Montauk, questions surfaced as fast as the tributes. In this extra episode of the Indo Daily, we trace her journey from Carlow to New York's fashion scene and look into the investigation of what happened that night on the water. ­ Host: Tabitha Monahan Guest: Catherine Fegan ­ You can read Catherine Fegan's coverage of the story at Full post-mortem report on Irish woman found dead on New York yacht could take ‘months', family told ‘Numb and in shock' – Irish mum's agony after popular entrepreneur Martha Nolan-O'Slatarra's death on New York yacht ‘No evidence of violence' in death of Irish fashion designer (33) found dead on yacht in New YorkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Demolition Deadline: Meath family's 20-year battle to save their home

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025 21:09


    A Meath couple have lost their final fight to stop their house from being demolished. Rose and Chris Murray built their home in Bohermeen, near Navan, Co Meath, in 2007 without planning permission. What followed was a near 20-year legal saga with Meath County Council, as the couple exhausted every avenue to keep their unauthorised home. This week the family were refused retention by An Coimisiún Pleanála, while the Court of Appeal also dismissed their legal challenge to the demolition order. But is this the end of the road for the Murrays and their dream home? Host: Tessa Fleming, Guest: Amy MolloySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    How a WhatsApp message told an Irish family that their mother had died by assisted suicide

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2025 28:49


    Cavan based woman Maureen Slough travelled to Switzerland, not for a holiday but to die by assisted suicide at the Pegasos Clinic. Her family only learnt of her death via a WhatsApp message. One month later her daughter Megan tells of her shock, grief and why she is still begging for answers about her mother's death. ­ Host: Kevin Doyle Guests: Megan Royal & Conor Feehan ­ ­ You can read more on Conor Feehan's coverage of this story ­ ‘We found out from a WhatsApp that my mother had died by assisted suicide' – family of Cavan woman tell of shock ­ ‘I had to track her ashes using a code, like she was a parcel in the post' – daughter speaks about mother's assisted death at Swiss clinic ­ What is the Irish legal stance on assisted suicide? ­ Mary Regan: Unlikely assisted dying will become legal in Ireland in near future ­ ­See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Dee Devlin: The woman who always stands by Conor McGregor and her role in his multi-million euro empire

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2025 18:43


    Conor McGregor predicts she is going to be Ireland's first lady – but who is Dee Devlin? Once upon a time, they appeared to be the perfect old-school partnership – supporting one another as a rags to riches story unfolded, with four children added to the mix. Dee Devlin has even gotten involved in her fiance's business empire and has reaped considerable rewards as a result. And now she is again standing by her man despite rape claims, outlandish outbursts and a presidential bid that is going nowhere. Host: Kevin Doyle Guest: Niamh Horan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Ep 3: ‘Regan and Magnier are at war and we're just the peasants caught up in the middle'

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 22:55


    Proceedings at Dublin's High Court have now drawn to a close in the fallout from a handshake deal gone sour. At stake – the centuries old 750-acre Barne Estate in Tipperary, which both Magnier and Regan lay claim to. Befitting of a dramatic trial, the final days saw Maurice Regan take the stand, batting back perceived slights on his character while seeking to justify his own pointed remarks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    ‘The Irish Rasputin': The hard-drinking immigrant they couldn't kill... until they finally did

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 26:50


    A prohibition speakeasy in 1930s New York set the scene for a diabolical and, as it turned out, astonishingly difficult murder plot. Irish immigrant Michael Malloy thought he'd hit the booze-soaked jackpot, only to fall prey to an attempt on his life. And then another. And another… Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: Simon Read See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    White Widow: Irish born schoolgirl turned Islamic terrorist connected to 7/7 attacks remains at large

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2025 20:07


    The so-called ‘White Widow' is one of the world's most wanted Islamic terror suspects. Samantha Lewthwaite has been linked to 400 deaths and the 7/7 attacks, and is alleged to remain at large in Somalia. She's been on the wanted list in multiple countries for 20 years – and she's from Banbridge, Co Down. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Patrick Kielty and Cat Deeley's shock split: A nation obsessed with celebrity romance

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 25:32


    We're a nation obsessed with knowing. From the parish newsletter to the daily death notices, we like to keep tabs on the comings and goings of life around us. And when it comes to celebrities, especially where fame and romance collide, we just can't look away. Take this week, for example, when TV power couple Patrick Kielty and Cat Deeley announced their separation. But just how difficult is it to navigate a relationship under the unforgiving glare of the celebrity spotlight? And why are we, the public, so captivated by the rise and fall of celebrity couples? Host: Tessa Fleming Guest: Melanie Finn See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Extra: Conor McGregor loses appeal in Nikita Hand civil rape case

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 13:08


    Conor McGregor has lost his challenge against a High Court jury's finding that he raped Nikita Hand in a Dublin penthouse. Ms Hand sued the former MMA fighter for damages for raping her at the Beacon Hotel on December 9, 2018. Last November, a jury of eight women and four men found that McGregor (37) civilly liable for the assault and awarded her almost €250,000 in damages. Speaking outside the High Court, Ms Hand thanked her legal team, the rape crisis centre, and three judges of the appeal court. ‘I'm deeply grateful for everyone who supported me, believed in me and stood by my side during this long and painful journey. “This appeal has retraumatised me over and over again. “Being forced to relive it, what has happened has had a huge impact on me.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    ‘It's like a sick perversion of Squid Game': Horror in Gaza as tide begins to turn against Netanyahu

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 28:02


    Shocking imagery from Gaza of extreme hunger has caused a visible shift in media coverage and political perspective. In recent days, Donald Trump, Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron have voiced significant opposition towards Israel and its war on Gaza. Nearly two years on from the events of October 7, 2023, is the tide finally turning on Benjamin Netanyahu? Host: Kevin Doyle Guests: Gregg Carlstrom and Enda Brady See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The unsolved death of Joe Deacy, and the ‘vicious' poison pen letters that followed

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 18:13


    Almost eight years on, no one has been held accountable for the violent death of 21-year-old Joe Deacy who was found unconscious outside a home in Swinford, Co Mayo before dying the next day. A garda murder investigation has repeatedly failed to charge anybody. But the case has taken a sinister turn, as a man has admitted sending “vile” letters, signed from “Joe”, to the couple living in the house where Mr Deacy was found unresponsive. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The trouble with EuroMillions: Dolores McNamara's €115m win, 20 years on

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 20:58


    In the summer of 2005, a typical Friday night in the local pub changed the life of Dolores McNamara forever when she learned that the EuroMillions ticket she bought on a whim led to her becoming €115 million richer. But what became of Ireland's first ever EuroMillions winner? Host: Tabitha Monahan Guest: Ralph Riegel See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Extra: Trump's tariff triumph - A bad loss for Ireland and a disaster for the EU

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 16:44


    Following months of speculation and negotiations, the European Union has finally struck a trade agreement with the US which will see both sides settle for a 15pc baseline tariff rate on EU imports to the US. Although an out-and-out trade war appears to have been averted, the agreement is being described in certain quarters as a “capitulation” by the world's largest trading bloc. Today on The Indo Daily, Fionnán Sheahan is joined by Dónal O'Donovan, Group Business Editor with the Irish Independent – to break down the finer details of the deal, and to find out what implications it will have for Ireland's economy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Miami Showband Massacre: ‘ They tried to wipe out the entire band.' 

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 27:12


    In 1960s Ireland, while the Catholic Church still held sway, a new cultural force was rising — the showband scene. Ballrooms filled up night after night across the country, and at its heart was The Miami Showband, who were so beloved they were dubbed ‘The Irish Beatles'. But on July 31, 1975, everything changed. After a gig in Banbridge, Co Down, five members were stopped at what seemed a routine army checkpoint. What followed left the showband world shattered and survivors forever scarred by an act of unimaginable violence. Host: Tessa Fleming Guests: Liam Collins and Des LeeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    'Prison rules didn't really exist' Former Governor of infamous Maze prison on dealing with Michael Stone, Billy Wright and Johnny 'Mad Dog' Adair

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2025 33:26


    William McKee is a former governor of the Maze Prison. He was the senior governor in charge of the prison on the 27th December 1997. That was the day that LVF Godfather Billy Wright was murdered inside the prison wall. The INLA assumed responsibility for the killing shortly after. William McKee joins Ciarán Dunbar to talk about what working on the day of Billy Wright's murder was like, his relationships with paramilitary prisoners inside the prison, and the attempts on his life as a result of his career. Todays Indo Daily comes from our sister podcast The BelTel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Porn and violence in the 'digital age crackdown': Are children safe online? 

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 23:06


    This week, Ireland's long-promised safety crackdown on social media platforms came into effect, which aims to shield children from harmful online content. However, despite a nine-month lead-in for the likes of Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and X, it seems there are still major issues to be worked out. Is it possible to create a safe space for children on the Internet? Host: Kevin Doyle Guests: Adrian Weckler and Sophie Peachey See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Fermanagh shooting: Community in shock after woman and children killed in suspected murder

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 7:49


    Three members of a family have been murdered in Maguiresbridge. The mother and her two children were shot in their family home – with two of them dying at the scene – another in hospital. Another person – a man – was seriously injured and is currently in hospital in Belfast. The PSNI say a so-called ‘murder-suicide' is one line of inquiry and that it is “not anticipated at this stage that any further arrests will be made”. Ciarán Dunbar is joined by Belfast Telegraph reporter – Abdullah Sabri.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Ep 2: Secret phones, wiped laptops and ‘dirty' money

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 26:39


    It's a bitter, messy row with multiple parties involved, and many, many millions on the line. John Magnier – one of Ireland's wealthiest men and a notoriously private individual – has taken the stand in a high-stakes legal row over an estate that makes Downton Abbey look modest. Land, riches and reputations are all on the line, with recent evidence hearing details of secret phones, wiped computers, hidden assets and ‘dirty' money. Host; Fionnán Sheahan, Guest; Mark Tighe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Ep 1: John Magnier's bitter land row and the €15m handshake deal 

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 26:07


    For nearly 400 years, the Barne Estate in Tipperary has been under the ownership of the Thomson-Moore family, going all the way back to 1654. Today, the future of the 750-acre property is the subject of a trial that has seen a bitter land dispute play out before the High Court. In one of the most colourful Irish court cases in recent memory, John Magnier, the bloodstock billionaire, and two of his children, are seeking to enforce a handshake deal agreed between Mr Magnier and Richard Thomson-Moore to buy Barne Estate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    'Did the Irish fall into a vat of Guinness?' - Washington tells Ireland to ‘sober up' over Occupied Territories Bill

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 23:41


    First introduced in 2018 by senator Frances Black, the Occupied Territories Bill is increasingly the subject of public pressure and debate, as Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Tánaiste Simon Harris continue to address criticism. And it's not just here at home, with a growing number of international political voices chiming in, some in a more derogatory fashion than others. US ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee slated the Occupied Territories Bill and told Ireland to "sober up." "Did the Irish fall into a vat of Guinness," he posted on Twitter. The diplomat said the bill was "so stupid" it smacked of "diplomatic intoxication". The Taoiseach has stressed that people needed to focus on the ongoing loss of life in Gaza and across the Middle East. Host: Fionnán Sheahan, Guests: Mary Regan and Tabitha Monahan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Election fraudster linked to Healy-Rae family firm

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 23:34


    A senator has called for an investigation after he claimed a man who pleaded guilty to electoral fraud works for a company run by the Healy-Rae dynasty. We look at the details of this unusual case, and ask how one vote could go from a local court to the national parliament. ­ Host: Tabitha Monahan Guests: Sinéad Kelleher and Fionnán SheahanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The age of mistrust: Are AI videos getting too real?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2025 23:53


    How do we spot the truth from a lie online? Are AI photos and videos getting too convincing? And what can be done to stop the spread of misinformation? Today on The Indo Daily, we hear from our sister podcast The Big Tech Show with Adrian Weckler. Adrian is joined by Ciarán Cannon, VP of Global Affairs with Alison and former Fine Gael TD for Galway East and Damien Mulley, digital communications expert and founder of Mulley Communications. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Trump's broken promises: Why the Epstein files are causing a MAGA meltdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 27:38


    Six years ago, notorious paedophile Jeffrey Epstein was found dead in his New York City prison cell. And yet, Epstein's influence - and the mystery surrounding his alleged “client list”— is more alive than ever and is driving a wedge through Donald Trump's MAGA movement. During his election campaign last year, Trump promised to release Epstein-related files if elected, but is now accused by his own supporters of backpedalling on his promise to uncover the truth. With pressure mounting, will his refusal to deliver on the Epstein files fracture the movement he built? And can he pivot attention, as he often doe, back to safer ground, like tariffs and trade wars? Host: Tessa Fleming, Guests: Lorcan Nyhan and Nikki McCann Ramirez See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Extra: Tears, tension and a verdict that may not bring closure: The Joe Grogan inquest

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 15:48


    Another hearing and another bombshell moment inside the Tullamore courthouse. Tears, tension and a verdict that may not bring closure after the inquest into the death of Offaly farmer Joe Grogan. Host: Tessa Fleming Guest: Catherine Fegan You can read Catherine Fegan's coverage of this story : Joseph Grogan inquest concludes with widow in tears and bombshell accusations You can listen to more from the Joe Grogan inquest : Indo Daily: The crucifix, the marriage cert and the National Ploughing Championship: The Joseph Grogan inquestSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Mary Lou McDonald, Ireland's next president?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 26:27


    This may be the most open Irish presidential election we've ever seen, with every man and his dog seeming to have been linked to the Áras at some point. Former Taoisigh, human rights advocates and cage fighters alike have thrown their names into the mix. Sinn Fein president has seemingly U turned on a previous decision to rule herself out, and if she did decide to run, could very well become this countries 10th president. Host: Kevin Doyle, Guests; Fionnán Sheahan and Mary Regan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    DJ Carey's Texas trips, Cancer Care and the Croke Park Conundrum

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 25:30


    DJ Carey, once hailed as hurling royalty, now stands at the centre of a deception scandal that shook Ireland and reached as far as Texas. As the GAA prepares to honour him, we ask: Can an institution built on trust afford to look away? Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guests: Amy Molloy and Colm Keys See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    What next for Dylan McGrath as Fade Street empire on the brink

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 24:14


    Once hailed as the enfant terrible of Irish cuisine, Dylan McGrath had a Michelin star by the age 29, became household TV presenter by 33, but after a fiery few years, his most prominent restaurant Fade Street Social is on life-support, owing €1.7m to Revenue. So how did the high-flying chef of the Celtic Tiger era end up here, and was the temper part of the act, or just part of the pressure cooker? Host; Fionnán Sheahan, Guests; John Mulligan and Melanie Finn See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Self Aid: Rewind to the moment where Ireland tried to sing its way out of recession

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 24:38


    In 1986, Ireland staged its own answer to Live Aid – but this time, the crisis was at home. With U2, Van Morrison and Thin Lizzy on stage, Self Aid aimed to tackle mass unemployment with music, but did it inspire change or just create headlines and high notes? ­ Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guests: Tony O'Brien and Tony BolandSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Colm O'Regan: “I did a gig where I got a jumper as payment”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2025 52:08


    This Sunday's Indo Daily is brought to you by our sister podcast Money Talks, a podcast from the Irish Independent hosted by Katie Byrne, focused on our relationship with money - from the first time we discovered it right up to how we spend it today. This week celebrated writer, broadcaster and stand-up comedian Colm O'Regan goes under the monetary microscope as he discusses the strangest job he's ever had, some of the unique payments he's received in comedy over the years, and what it's really like out there for a best-selling author. Host: Katie Byrne. Guest: Colm O'Regan The content of this podcast is for information purposes and does not constitute investment advice or recommendation of any investment product. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Peter McGann: “Irish comedy has come a long way since bad jokes about the drunk Irishman.”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2025 35:29


    Today's Indo Daily comes from one of our sister podcasts, Under The Grill. The actor and viral comedian Peter McGann joins Kevin Dundon and Caoimhe Young in the Under the Grill kitchen to chat about his favourite dish of all time, pre-show nerves and his part in Sky Atlantic's Small Town, Big Story, which was written and directed by Chris O'Dowd. Wicklow-born Peter says: “Those jokes like ‘I came home, I was so drunk, I put the rashers in the toaster', that slap stuff is mostly gone from the comedy stage.” The dad-of-one adds: “My dish of choice is a seafood chowder in a sourdough bowl because it brings me back it to the best summer of my life. It's just delicious. I love seafood of any kind. “I was in college in Galway one summer and I was chasing a girl, who is now my wife, and there used to be a stall in Galway selling seafood chowder in a bread bowl. It brings back such good memories.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Bringing back the bedsit? Housing Minister James Browne's ‘radical' new apartment plan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 23:48


    Housing — it's the defining issue of a generation. Now, the Housing Minister has unveiled what's being billed as a radical plan to ‘revolutionise' the housing sector. Critics have already taken aim at key aspects of the plan such as smaller apartments and fewer windows, but is this exactly the kind of radical shift needed to finally boost supply? Host; Tessa Fleming, Guests; Mary Regan, Caroline O'Doherty, Orla Hegarty See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    40 years of low fares and high drama: How Ryanair changed Europe one controversy at a time

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 26:13


    40 years ago this week, at 8.30am on July 8, 1985, a 15-seater aircraft with a full complement of passengers took off from Waterford airport to London Gatwick on the inaugural flight of a new Irish airline called Ryanair. Air travel, and in some ways Ireland itself, would never be the same again. Fast forward four decades and you'd be hard-pressed to find someone who hasn't travelled with Ryanair and, let's be honest, complained about them. But, despite the extra charges, minimal leg room and marketing stunts, we just keep coming back for more. Host: Kevin Doyle Guest: John MulliganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The crucifix, the marriage cert and the National Ploughing Championship: The Joseph Grogan inquest

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 23:12


    When Offaly farmer Joseph Grogan died hours after marrying his partner, the inquest that followed was anything but simple. Now the circumstances around his death are being investigated, with an inquest that heard about the consummation of the marriage, the embalming of the body and religious beliefs. ­ Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: Catherine Fegan ­ You can read more of Catherine Fegan's coverage of this story - The crucifix, the marriage cert and the Ploughing – tetchy exchanges at inquest into death of Offaly farmer Joseph GroganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The bankrupt Dublin Jeweller, the fake gems and the missing diamonds

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 20:02


    In recent weeks, The Sunday Independent revealed that a customer took legal action against Empress Fine Jewels, which was ordered to pay her nearly €35,000, after diamond rings she entrusted to the store were reported stolen while being taken by a pensioner to another location to be cleaned. She received a call the next day from the jeweller, telling her the rings had been stolen from the pensioner on a Dublin Bus. Another customer of the same Dublin-based jeweller was “disappointed but not surprised” to learn that a €3,000 emerald and diamond ring she purchased contains fake gemstones. Ali Bracken joins Kevin Doyle to speak about her investigation into Empress Fine Jewels. Host; Kevin Doyle, Guest; Ali Bracken See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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