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The BelTel
Kneecap: Terror cops confirm 'grounds for further investigation', politicians push for bans, musicians rally

The BelTel

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 26:34


Rap band Kneecap maintain they have "faced a coordinated smear campaign" in recent days over their pro-Palestinian stance. Tory leader Kemi Badenoch wants the band banned and almost all MPs want Glastonbury to ditch them. Anti-terror police are investigating them. Where and when will these controversies end? Belfast Telegraph reporter Kurtis Reid joins Ciarán Dunbar Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Léargas: A Podcast by Gerry Adams
Wear an Easter Lilly | Micheál Martin and Moore St. | Two different Voices on Unity

Léargas: A Podcast by Gerry Adams

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2025 13:55


 Wear an Easter LillyI did not think Easter is almost upon us. It has crept up on me. For Irish republicans Easter holds a special significance. It is synonymous with the 1916 Easter Rising and the heroism over a century ago of those who rose up against the British Empire and declared for a Republic. It is also a time when we remember all of those women and men – over countless generations – who gave their lives in pursuit of Irish sovereignty and independence.In the course of my activism I have travelled widely. I have visited many countries. Time and again I have been struck by the determination of nations to honour the patriots and freedom fighters who gave meaning to their desire for freedom and self-determination.Across the world there are countless memorials to those who fought in wars against colonialism. National ceremonies of remembrance are held. Buildings or lands and even prisons associated with struggles for freedom are protected and used as aids to teach young people the value of citizenship and the importance of freedom and democracy.Across this island and beyond there are many such monuments to Irish patriots. Next Sunday tens of thousands of people in towns, villages and cities, at country crossroads and at lonely hillside graveyards across the country, will gather for commemorations. They will gather also in Britain, Australia, Canada, the USA and many other places.Most will wear an Easter Lily. This is a symbol of our enduring commitment to the ideals of 1916 and of the Proclamation of the Republic and is a mark of respect for all those, from every generation, who paid with their lives in the cause of Irish freedom.  Micheál Martin and Moore St.Micheál Martin visited 14-17 Moore St. last week. Number 16 is where the leaders of the Rising held their last meeting before their execution. Numbers 14-17 are the planned location for a National Monument to those who fought in the 1916 Easter Rising and who evacuated to that street as the GPO was in flames. Martin's visit comes 12 years after he called for the "protection and enhancement" of Moore Street. It comes 19 years after the Fianna Fáil government of Bertie Ahern designated 14-17 Moore St. as a National Monument. During that time the buildings lay derelict and have fallen into a dangerous state of disrepairNow almost two decades later Martin takes an interest, on the cusp of Easter, in a site that his government has starved of funding. Moreover, Martin has backed the plan by the London based developer Hammerson to obliterate the Moore St. Battlefield site, including historic buildings that are part of that period.The rumour was that he was to make a public statement about this. Representatives of the Moore Street Preservation Trust were there to respond, including the grandson of James Connolly, James Connolly Heron. James presented An Taoiseach with the Trusts plan for a 1916 historic and Cultural Quarter. This encompasses the preservation, restoration and management of the Moore Street Battlefield Area, as designated by the High Court in 2016 “the lands, buildings, streets and lanes within an area including Moore Street, Henry Place, O'Rahilly Parade and Moore Lane, in which the 1916 Rising Volunteers travelled after evacuating the GPO”.  Two different Voices on UnitySpeaking of Micheál Martin, the Fianna Fáil leader was interviewed for the Belfast Telegraph last week. I was disappointed but not surprised by his assertion that he wasn't even thinking of a ‘border poll'. When pushed about the constitutional future of Ireland in 50 years-time he couldn't even bring himself to utter the words ‘united Ireland.' In the 15 years he has been leader of Fianna Fáil Martin has engaged in a deliberate strategy of obfuscation when it comes to unity. His current excuse for not pursu

Today with Claire Byrne
Row continues over Irish language signage at Belfast's grand central station

Today with Claire Byrne

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 9:51


Allison Morris, Political Commentator and Columnist with the Belfast Telegraph and Deirdre Heenan, Professor of Social Policy at Ulster University

The BelTel
Rory McIlroy achieves sporting immortality with Masters victory

The BelTel

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 36:42


On Sunday night at Augusta National, Rory McIlroy defeated Justin Rose in a heart-stopping playoff to win the Masters for the first time in his career. The Holywood man has become the sixth person to complete a career grand slam. In a special edition of the BelTel, Keith Bailie is joined by the Belfast Telegraph's Chief Sportswriter Steven Beacom and Chief Audience Editor Gareth Hanna. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The BelTel
Joe Lynskey and Robert Nairac: 'Bodies will never be found', IRA source admits

The BelTel

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2025 24:18


Joe Lynskey, one of the Disappeared, was murdered by his IRA colleagues in 1972 and his body secretly buried. Remains recently found in a County Monaghan grave were hoped to belong to him, but the DNA says no. The finding leaves a new mystery - who was the extra body in the plot, and if it wasn't Joe Lynskey - then whose remains are they? What are republican sources saying about the prospects of finding him now? Ciarán Dunbar is joined by the Belfast Telegraph's security correspondent, Allison Morris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The BelTel
Sam McBride: Paul Givan and the case of the missing civil servant

The BelTel

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 30:52


A few months ago, one of Stormont's most senior civil servants vanished. Mark Browne was the top official in Stormont's Department of Education. But sources have now told the Belfast Telegraph that Mr Browne and the Education Minister Paul Givan clashed over how to tackle what is now a multi-faceted crisis in Northern Ireland's education system. Ciarán Dunbar is joined by Sam McBride. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

U105 Podcasts
5312: LISTEN¦ Is naming and shaming benefits cheats 'a distraction' from wider issues of poverty or a necessary policy to clamp down on £160m of fraud? Niamh Campbell from the Belfast Telegraph spoke to Frank as the first people convicted have been na

U105 Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 8:19


Is naming and shaming benefits cheats 'a distraction' from wider issues around poverty or a necessary policy to clamp down on £160m of fraud? Niamh Campbell from the Belfast Telegraph spoke to Frank as the first people convicted have been named Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The BelTel
SSPX Resistance: Who are the group behind masses Catholic Church in Derry says are ‘illicit'?

The BelTel

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2025 23:18


The Catholic Bishop of Derry has warned of “illicit” masses being held in the city by clergy not recongnised by the hierarchy. Bishop Dónal Mac Keown claims these services are being carried out by an ultra-conservative splinter group of the Society of Pius the Tenth known as SSPX Resistance. SSPX Resistance are certainly uncompromising traditionalists, but the splinter group has been accused of antisemitism and having ties with the far right. Ciarán Dunbar is joined by Belfast Telegraph reporter, Liam Tunney. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The BelTel
Controversial Ballymena ‘brand builder' Darren Campbell quits after months of controversy

The BelTel

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 28:05


The owner of a controversial Ballymena based ‘brand building' company has announced its closure. FBA Brand Builder was run by 34-year-Darren Campbell – he charged clients for his guidance on selling products to the US Market on Amazon. The Belfast Telegraph has revealed some questionable practices, including encouraging clients to lie on credit card applications and facilitating paid amazon reviews. Ciarán Dunbar is joined by Belfast Telegraph's Liam Tunney, who broke the story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The BelTel
Secret JFK Files reveal how the CIA spied on Irish and British intelligence services

The BelTel

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2025 29:00


The assassination of US President JFK in November 1963 shocked the world and has inspired conspiracy theories for over 60 years. President Trump has ordered the release of classified files from the period, which have revealed that the CIA kept files on both Ireland and the UK's military intelligence services, despite being close allies. Ciarán Dunbar is joined by Belfast Telegraph reporter Abdullah Sabri and Ulster University lecturer in international history Dr Robert McNamara. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The BelTel
Sam McBride: Secret files suggest Robert Nairac was meeting with an informant before disappearance

The BelTel

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 47:06


Captain Robert Nairac was meeting an informer when he was abducted and murdered, secret military documents indicate. Those files, discovered by the Belfast Telegraph's Sam McBride, also show that the Ministery of Defence was desperate that that fact would not be revealed, so desperate that it would rather his killers walked free from court than answer questions about what he was up to. Robert Nairac was murdered and secretly buried by the IRA in 1977. Since his disappearance, he has become a mythical figure shrouded in secrecy and rumour. Ciarán Dunbar is joined by Sam McBride to reveal some of what he has found in London's Kew archives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

U105 Podcasts
5290: LISTEN¦ Was £54,000 too much to pay for Stormont leaders to visit Washington? Why did it take a year to find the figures? The Belfast Telegraph revealed the cost of the four day trip. Frank got the thoughts of Prof Jon Tonge

U105 Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 9:51


Was £54,000 too much to pay for Stormont leaders to visit Washington? Why did it take a year to find the figures? The Belfast Telegraph revealed the cost of the four day trip. Frank got the thoughts of Prof Jon Tonge Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The BelTel
Flights from hell: Do we need to clamp down on alcohol at 30,000ft?

The BelTel

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 35:02


Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary wants a two-drink airport limit as his airline threatens a clampdown as it tries to recover losses against disruptive passengers. Many of us simply love ‘airport pints' but alcohol is a major source of trouble on planes. There have been a plethora of incidents involving air rage and disruptive passengers in recent years, some resulting in criminal convictions and even emergency landings. Belfast Telegraph reporter Kurtis Reid and Belfast Telegraph columnist Fionola Meredith join Ciarán Dunbar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The BelTel
Gerard Conway inquest: 32-year-old disappeared in 2007 – witnesses testimony weaves a complex story

The BelTel

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 27:38


Gerard Conway was last seen in Cookstown in 2007. The 32-year-old father-of-one was recorded on CCTV at a bank in the town on the 25th of January. He was officially reported missing by his family on 13th of February. Despite searches, he has never been seen since. What happened to Gerard remains a mystery, but the coroner is satisfied he is dead. An inquest has heard from family, friends and witnesses. Several of them, believed that there is a possibility that he had been murdered. Ciarán Dunbar is joined by Belfast Telegraph reporter Kurtis Reid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Indo Daily
Noah Donohoe: PSNI may have spied on journalist Donal MacIntyre as he investigated child's tragic death

The Indo Daily

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 29:17


The tragic and highly unusual nature of 14-year-old Noah Donohoe's death in 2020, along with criticism of the police search for him, had led to substantial public concern and anger. Two years ago, investigative journalist Donal MacIntyre began investigating the disappearance and the circumstances around it. A source has now told the Belfast Telegraph that as MacIntyre started his work, the PSNI moved to put him under significant online surveillance. He says he is “disappointed but not shocked” at allegations that the PSNI spied on him. ­ Host: Ciarán Dunbar Guest: Sam McBrideSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The BelTel
Noah Donohoe: PSNI accused of spying on journalist investigating teen's death

The BelTel

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 29:07


The tragic and highly unusual nature of 14-year-old Noah Donohoe's death in 2020, along with criticism of the police search for him, had led to substantial public concern, speculation, and anger. Two years ago, investigative journalist Donal MacIntyre began investigating the disappearance and the circumstances around it. A source has now told the Belfast Telegraph that as Mr MacIntyre began his work, the PSNI moved to put him under significant online surveillance. He says he is “disappointed but not shocked” at the PSNI allegedly spying on him. Ciarán Dunbar is joined by Sam McBride, who broke the story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The BelTel
Suzanne Breen: Irish unity, Sinn Féin's White House dilemma and MLA pay rises

The BelTel

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 35:11


Suzanne Breen joins Ciarán Dunbar to go through the Belfast Telegraph's latest LucidTalk polling, including the narrowing gap between support for the union and a united Ireland, Sinn Féin's decision to decline this year's White House visit, and potential pay rises for MLAs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The BelTel
William Hampton: The eccentric English millionaire who left his wealth to Sinn Féin

The BelTel

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 22:35


William Hampton was a nomadic millionaire famously described by Leo Varadkar “a vagabond who lived in a caravan”. Hampton left most of his fortune to Sinn Fein. Unsurprisingly – the party were happy to take the money, and equally unsurprisingly their rivals were quick to criticise that, especially given that the money went north. Now Sinn Féin is set to take in over £80k after a derelict cottage in County Carlow was found to belong to Hampton. Ciarán Dunbar is joined by the Belfast Telegraph's Andrew Madden. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The BelTel
Allison Morris on attempted murder of Sean O'Reilly as ONH feud boils over

The BelTel

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 17:49


There are fears of further bloodshed after an attempt on the life of a dissident republican in west Belfast. Taxi driver Sean O'Reilly was shot in the shoulder in Poleglass on Sunday. The shooting comes amid an escalating feud between factions of Óglaigh na hÉireann, better known as ONH. So far, the tensions have played out with graffiti and accusations on social media. But this shooting has sparked fears of retaliation. Ciarán Dunbar is joined by the Belfast Telegraph security correspondent - Allison Morris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The BelTel
Top Belfast school Methody apologises after rugby hazing leaves boy ‘traumatised'

The BelTel

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 29:09


Methodist College Belfast's insurers have been stung for £50,000 after a Carryduff boy sued over hazing at rugby camp. The boy was allegedly forced to strip naked and have his head shaved. Gabriel McConkey also claims he also witnessed other boys perform acts on a sex toy. He was also filmed in what the family say were “degrading” videos which left him “traumatised”. The school has apologised and has reviewed how such trips are supervised. What is hazing and does rugby have a particular problem with it? Belfast Telegraph sports reporter Adam McKendry joins Ciarán Dunbar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The BelTel
“The starting point is to is to name people”: Sam McBride talks to legacy chief Sir Declan Morgan

The BelTel

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 38:13


Sir Declan Morgan was formerly Northern Ireland's most senior judge. The Londonderry man now heads the Legacy Commission. He describes the role not only as one of helping families get the truth about how relatives died but also about revealing the reality of political violence and the Troubles. Sir Declan tells the Belfast Telegraph's Northern Ireland Editor Sam McBride he won't flinch from naming those behind the atrocities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The BelTel
The 'GAA Catfish': "She would have needed at least 25 different phone numbers to pull this off"

The BelTel

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2025 40:30


A woman dubbed ‘The GAA catfish' is now the subject of an official police probe after the PSNI received a complaint alleging harassment. The infamous catfish, who is believed to be from Armagh, is believed to have deceived up to 40 people including a number of Ulster GAA players. Who is the GAA catfish, how did she trick so many county players, and why did they fall for it? Ciarán Dunbar is joined by the Belfast Telegraph's Niamh Campbell and Kurtis Reid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The BelTel
Allison Morris: John George's return flight from Alicante was “booked after he was dead”

The BelTel

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 29:53


Twenty-four days after John George was reported missing in Spain, a body was found. The father-of-two from west Belfast had travelled to Alicante in mid-December for a holiday, but worried family when he failed to return home for Christmas. The Belfast Telegraph can now reveal that Mr George's return flight was booked in the days following his death. Allison Morris, who was investigating the disappearance, joins Ciarán Dunbar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The BelTel
Revealed: Sam McBride on secret unionist unity talks between DUP and UUP

The BelTel

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2025 22:30


Unionist unity is an idea often proposed but has never seemed to progress. But now, The Belfast Telegraph can reveal secret DUP-UUP unity talks were held 18 months ago. Why did these talks take place, who was there, and could the idea of unionist unity come to fruition? Ciarán Dunbar is joined by The Belfast Telegraph Northern Ireland editor Sam McBride. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

RTÉ - Morning Ireland
The search for a Belfast man missing, presumed murdered, in Spain has ended, following the discovery of a body yesterday.

RTÉ - Morning Ireland

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2025 4:08


Allison Morris, Crime Correspondent for the Belfast Telegraph, gives an update following the discovery of a body during a murder investigation in Spain, launched after the disappearance of Belfast man John George.

RTÉ - Morning Ireland
Spanish police launch murder investigation following disappearance of Belfast man

RTÉ - Morning Ireland

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2025 3:27


Allison Morris, Crime Correspondent for the Belfast Telegraph, outlines the murder investigation launched by Spanish police following the disappearance of Belfast man John George over two weeks ago.

The BelTel
Belfast: The Falls Road Curfew - the raid on the Official IRA which turned west Belfast against British Army

The BelTel

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2024 27:28


On the 3rd of July 1970 the British Army sealed off the lower Falls. A ‘curfew' is announced. Troops go in, searching for IRA weapons. But the use of CS gas, houses being wrecked, looted even, turns the population against them. Four people died. The Official IRA decided to fight what they called ‘The Battle of the Falls'. The army seized weapons but their standing in west Belfast had been completely changed. Ciarán Dunbar is joined by historian Brian Hanley, and by Belfast Telegraph columnist and author Malachi O'Doherty. This episode was originally published in July 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The BelTel
Sam McBride: The IRA's Northern Bank Robbery and how it almost shattered the peace process

The BelTel

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2024 45:00


The infamous Northern Bank heist shook the peace process to its core with suspicion immediately falling on the Provisional IRA. The Northern Bank was forced to replace millions of pounds of notes soon after the huge crime but most of the money was never found. It was far from the ‘victimless' crime some portrayed it as it left innocent people deeply traumatised. Why did the IRA emerge from the shadows to carry out this robbery and why did they do it? Ciarán Dunbar is joined by Belfast Telegraph editor Sam McBride. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today with Claire Byrne
Remains uncovered in search for one of The Disappeared

Today with Claire Byrne

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 5:15


Allison Morris, Crime Correspondent, Belfast Telegraph

The BelTel
‘Say Nothing': Allison Morris on what really happened when she met Dolours Price

The BelTel

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2024 32:14


'Say nothing' focuses on the lives of IRA members Marian and Dolours Price, Brendan ‘The Dark' Hughes, and their interactions with future Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams. Each episode features a denial from Adams that he had any involvement with the IRA. The murder of Jean McConville is a major part of the series - along with the disappearances of Kevin McKee, Seamus Wright, and Joe Lynskey. Ciarán Dunbar is joined by Belfast Telegraph reporter Kurtis Reid, who has reviewed the show, and Allison Morris, who features in the final episode, to talk about her real-life encounter with Dolours Price. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The BelTel
LUCIDTALK: NI split over DUP meetings with LCC, O'Neill suffers from McMonagle fall-out but Sinn Féin's support solid

The BelTel

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 26:34


The Belfast Telegraph's political editor Suzanne Breen joins Ciarán Dunbar with her analysis of Belfast Telegraph's LucidTalk polling, including a recent dip in support for Michelle O'Neill among recent Sinn Féin controversies and Unionist support for DUP ministers' meetings with Loyalist paramilitary representatives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The BelTel
Alf McCreary: Journalism, a lucky break, Ian Paisley and faith

The BelTel

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2024 28:54


Alf McCreary walked into the Belfast Telegraph on September 1, 1964 – and asked for a job. 60 years on, he's still writing for the paper. Alf's career has given him many insights into our society and its divisions. He charted the evolution of the Rev Ian Paisley, and he wrote a biography of Gordon Wilson, whose daughter Marie was killed in the Enniskillen bombing. He spoke to Ciarán Dunbar about his life in journalism. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The BelTel
Incels exposed: “Men aren't entitled to sex, but women aren't owed safety”

The BelTel

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2024 27:14


The word ‘Incel' is short for ‘involuntarily celibate'. They're primarily men, who believe they're doomed to be alone, blaming society, women, and sometimes themselves for their isolation. The explosion of the ‘Incel' community online has led to multiple forums, chats and groups based on their beliefs, which have led to disastrous consequences. Ciarán Dunbar is joined by the Belfast Telegraph's Kurtis Reid and Olivia Peden, who went undercover on one of these forums. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Seachtain
Seanadóir Niall Ó Donnghaile ainmnithe san 'inappropriate' text message scandal

Seachtain

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2024 13:59


Tá Sinn Féin gnóthach ag iarraidh an scannal is déanaí a láimhseáil. Tá sé admhaithe ag an iar Sheanadóir Niall Ó Donnghaile gur eisean atá taobh thiar de na líomhaintí a bhaineann le téascanna míchuí a sheoladh chuig deagóir. D'éirigh Niall Ó Donnghaile as a ról mar Sheanadóir anuraidh. Labhair Seachtain le Ciarán Dunbar, iriseoir leis an Belfast Telegraph faoin scannal is deanaí seo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The BelTel
“The Manchester Bombing was a hoax”: The ‘Crisis Actors' conspiracy

The BelTel

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2024 23:07


22 people died in the 2017 Manchester Bombing, and over a thousand were injured. Former TV producer Richard Hall has been in court for allegedly harassing victims of the bombing to show that the event was an ‘elaborate hoax'. He believes that the bombing was staged, and the people involved were ‘crisis actors'. What are they, and why do so many people believe in them?Olivia Peden is joined by Belfast Telegraph journalist Kurtis Reid to find out why conspiracy theorists deny events like these. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Woman's Hour
UK Covid inquiry, Sophie Kinsella, Rower Imogen Grant

Woman's Hour

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2024 57:16


If you remember the #butnotmaternity campaign during the Covid-19 pandemic you'll recall that women were sometimes left to give birth without their partners. Those restrictions for maternity care were left in place far too long affecting the mental health of mothers and staff. That's according to evidence given to the Covid-19 inquiry which this week is looking at the subject in detail. The inquiry has been listening to the impact on women from 13 pregnancy, baby and parent organisations. We hear from our correspondent who has been following it, Jim Reid, and from Jenny Ward, the CEO of the Lullaby Trust, who gave evidence on behalf of all the organisations. And we talk to Daisie Lane who tells us of her own experience and her book chronicling 150 other women's experiences.Bestselling author Sophie Kinsella, known for the hugely popular Shopaholic series and many other bestsellers, has sold over 45 million books which have been translated into more than 40 languages. Her latest novel, What Does It Feel Like?, is her most autobiographical yet. It tells the story of a novelist who wakes up in a hospital bed with no memory of how she got there and learns she's had surgery to remove a large tumour growing in her brain. She must re-learn how to walk, talk, and write again. Six months ago, Sophie shared with her readers on social media that in 2022, she had been diagnosed with glioblastoma, a type of aggressive brain cancer. It's known for its poor prognosis with only 25% of people surviving more than one year, and only 5% survive more than five years.A murder investigation has been launched after the body of a 22-year-old woman was found in south Belfast. Mary Ward is the fourth woman to be murdered in the space of six weeks in Northern Ireland. The Police Service of Northern Ireland - or PSNI - have referred the case to the office of the Police Ombudsman. Earlier this year, the PSNI released figures showing that in the five years between 2019 and 2024, 30 women and girls across Northern Ireland were killed by men. To put that into context, the population of Northern Ireland is around 1.9 million. We hear from Alison Morris - the Crime Reporter for the Belfast Telegraph.Woman's Hour is joined by the winner of the BBC Green Sport Award, the rower Imogen Grant. Campaigning for cleaner rivers, being vegan and buying fewer clothes are all things Imogen does to protect the environment. She also talks about winning gold at Paris 2024.Presenter: Nuala McGovern Producer: Kirsty Starkey

RTÉ - News at One Podcast
Murder investigation launched after woman's body found in Belfast

RTÉ - News at One Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2024 3:40


Allison Morris, crime correspondent with the Belfast Telegraph

The BelTel
Arlene Foster: How we almost booked her as a renewable energy expert for 10k

The BelTel

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 24:46


Former First Minister Arlene Foster has been advertising herself as a renewable energy expert at a cost of more than £10,000 a day. The Belfast Telegraph went undercover to get a quote for her services, the agency said that hiring the Baroness for a full day would cost “in the region of £10,000”. The decision to advertise her as a ‘renewable energy expert' comes as a surprise to many due to her involvement in the RHI scandal. Ciarán Dunbar is joined by Sam McBride. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

RTÉ - Morning Ireland
Guildford bombing to be one of first legacy investigations

RTÉ - Morning Ireland

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2024 5:12


Allison Morris, Crime Correspondent with the Belfast Telegraph, looks at the number of requests made to the ICRIR to investigate incidents which led to death or serious injury during the Troubles.

RTÉ - Morning Ireland
Hundreds of homes evacuated in Newtownards after discovery of a World War Two bomb

RTÉ - Morning Ireland

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2024 3:25


Allison Morris, Crime Correspondent with the Belfast Telegraph discusses the evacuation of 400 homes in Newtownards following the discovery of an unexploded World War Two bomb.

Today with Claire Byrne
Ulster Unionist leader Doug Beattie steps down

Today with Claire Byrne

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2024 5:26


Alison Morris - Crime Correspondent and columnist with the Belfast Telegraph.

RTÉ - Adhmhaidin
Eimear McGovern - Iriseoir leis an Belfast Telegraph.

RTÉ - Adhmhaidin

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2024 4:07


Tá scolairí i dTuaisceart Éireann chomh maith le Sasana agus an mBreatain Bheag ag fáil a gcuid torthaí A léibheal agus T Leibhéal ar maidin inniu.

Today with Claire Byrne
Attack on police officers during Derry disorder widely condemned

Today with Claire Byrne

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2024 12:03


Alison Morris, Crime Correspondent and columnist with the Belfast Telegraph and Shabnam Chaudhri, former Detective Superintendent, Metropolitan Police

Today with Claire Byrne
Further riots feared in Northern Ireland

Today with Claire Byrne

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2024 9:45


Niamh Campbell, Journalist with the Belfast Telegraph & Matthew O'Toole, SDLP MLA for South Belfast

Today with Claire Byrne
Stormont Assembly recalled to tackle anti-migrant violence

Today with Claire Byrne

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2024 5:03


Allison Morris, Columnist with the Belfast Telegraph

RTÉ - Adhmhaidin
Eimear McGovern - Iriseoir leis an Belfast Telegraph.

RTÉ - Adhmhaidin

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2024 5:23


Tá sé curtha in iúl ag Príomh Aire na Breataine Keir Starmer do Aontas Chumainn Sacair na hEorpa nó EUFA go mbeidh éileamh de 310 milliúin punt Sterling a dhéanamh aige in airgead tarrthála le Páirc Mhic Easmainn a fhorbairt in am do Chluichí Chomórtas Sacair na hEorpa i 2028.

RTÉ - Morning Ireland
Preliminary hearing into Omagh bomb inquiry begins

RTÉ - Morning Ireland

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2024 4:41


Allison Morris, Crime Correspondent with the Belfast Telegraph discusses today's preliminary hearing of the statutory public inquiry into the 1998 Omagh bombing.

RTÉ - Adhmhaidin
Ciarán Dunbar, Iriseoir leis an Belfast Telegraph.

RTÉ - Adhmhaidin

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2024 3:22


Bhí cruinniú ag Príomh Aire na Breataine Keir Starmer I mBéal Feiriste inné le Céad-Aire an Tuaiscirt Michelle O'Neill agus an LeasChéad-Aire Emma Little-Pengelly.

RTÉ - Adhmhaidin
Plé leis an bpainéal beo sa stiúideo (ar lean)

RTÉ - Adhmhaidin

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2024 19:20


Póilín Ní Chiaráin, Iriseoir & colúnaí le Tuairisc.ie, an Dr. Ian Malcolm, Léachtóir & iriseoir, Ursula Ní Shábhaois, Tráchtaire Polaitíochta, Ciarán Dunbar, Iriseoir, Belfast Telegraph & an Dr. Fearghal Mac Bhloscaidh, Údar & Léachtóir Staire i gColáiste Ollscoil Naomh Muire.

Mens Rea:  A true crime podcast
135: The Superglue killer: The murder of Julie Tennant

Mens Rea: A true crime podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2024 44:13


In August 2000, 21 year old Julie Tennant went missing from her home in Ballymena. Her parents searched desperately for her, while RUC officers began a search for her. They eventually identified a man she had last been seen with - but when he heard police were searching his home he went on the run.This episode was researched and written by Aileen Spearin.********Find us on Facebook or Twitter!With thanks to our supporters on Patreon! Donate today to get access to bonus and ad-free episodes!Check out the Mens Rea Merch Store!*********Theme Music:Quinn's Song: The Dance Begins Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Additional Music: Allemande (Sting) by Wahneta Meixsell. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/*********Sources: “RUC renews missing plea”, Belfast Newsletter, Aug 12th 2000Maureen Coleman, “Parents in appeal for missing daughter”, Belfast Telegraph, Aug 15th 2000Martin Breen “RUC seal house in hunt for lost Julie”, Belfast Telegraph, Aug 22nd 2000Martin Breen, “Search for Julie, man is arrested”, Belfast Telegraph, Aug 24th 2000“Missing Julie man quizzed”, Belfast Newsletter, Aug 24th 2000Ciaran McGuigan “Agony for Julie family as body discovered”, Belfast Telegraph, Aug 25th 2000For a full list of sources, please visit www.mensreapod.com