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Kerry Today
Call from the Dáil – May 30th, 2025

Kerry Today

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025


John Downing of the Irish Independent reviews the week in politics.

Highlights from Newstalk Breakfast
Latest on the investigation into the murder of Michael Gaine

Highlights from Newstalk Breakfast

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 2:11


A man in his 50s arrested on suspicion of murdering missing Kerry farmer Michael Gaine has been released without charge. For the latest on this investigation we heard from Sinead Kelleher, Journalist with The Kerryman and Irish Independent.

Newstalk Breakfast Highlights
Latest on the investigation into the murder of Michael Gaine

Newstalk Breakfast Highlights

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 2:11


A man in his 50s arrested on suspicion of murdering missing Kerry farmer Michael Gaine has been released without charge. For the latest on this investigation we heard from Sinead Kelleher, Journalist with The Kerryman and Irish Independent.

The Last Word with Matt Cooper
Have Irish Consumers Taken On Too Much Personal Debt?

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 11:19


New figures released by the Banking and Payments Federation Ireland have shown that in the final quarter of 2024, almost €200m was borrowed to fund car purchases.Loans for home improvement projects also hit highs never seen before.However, given the current economic climate, should borrowers exercise more caution when deciding to take out a loan?Matt spoke to Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor with the Irish Independent and independent economist Austin Hughes about this on The Last Word.Hit the ‘Play' button on this page to hear the conversation.

Highlights from Newstalk Breakfast
Is the“Hollywood effect” of brands effecting our homegrown businesses?

Highlights from Newstalk Breakfast

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 5:27


The “Hollywood effect” of brands like Taco Bell coming to Ireland is pulling us away from homegrown businesses. That's according to Tanya Sweeney, Irish Independent columnist who spoke to Ciara this morning.

Highlights from Moncrieff
What are the worst presents to give to a child?

Highlights from Moncrieff

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 9:27


While you might think the pot of neon green slime you got for your godchild is the greatest gift ever, spare a thought for the parents who will inevitably have to clean it up after it's been tossed aside. So, what are the worst presents you can get a child? Journalist Niamh O'Reilly has been writing about this in the Irish Independent, and joins Seán to discuss.

Today with Claire Byrne
Water shortages & hosepipe bans

Today with Claire Byrne

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 17:56


Caroline O'Doherty, Environment Correspondent, Irish Independent and Conor Skehan, columnist and former chair of the Housing Agency

The Last Word with Matt Cooper
Cost Of Raising A Child In Ireland Rises To €169,000

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 9:00


A survey by Laya Life has found that raising a child in Ireland now costs €15,000 per year, which is an increase of almost 40% in the last 10 years.The first year of the child's life and teen years have been found to be the most expensive, with the cost of pocket money increasing by 86% since 2015 to an average of €1,196 per year.Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor with the Irish Independent, spoke to Matt on The Last Word.Hit the ‘Play' button on this page to hear the chat.

Mens Rea:  A true crime podcast
Bonus - Kilkenny City Cold Cases

Mens Rea: A true crime podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 27:53


This episode was originally published as a Patreon exclusive on 5 May 2019.Two women were murdered in the 1980's in Kilkenny. They were unconnected, and unsolved. It would be years before the two murders were "rediscovered" by the Garda Cold Case Unit - the National Serious Crime Review Unit. Appeals for information were made to the public, and now, 30 years on, there have been developments in the cases....Music:Kevin McLeod, Quinns Song : The Dance Begins. (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Sources:“Man (52) due to be charged in connection with murder of Ann Nancy Smith in 2987” in The Irish Independent https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/man-52-due-to-be-charged-in-connection-with-murder-of-ann-nancy-smith-in-1987-34113928.html (15 October 2015) Natasha Reid, “Cold-case trial hears widow already dead when house set on fire” in The Irish Times https://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/courts/criminal-court/cold-case-trial-hears-widow-already-dead-when-house-set-on-fire-1.3023788 (24 March 2017)Natasha Reid, “Kilkenny murder trial: Nancy Smyth subjected to head injuries and strangled before fire started in her home” in The Kilkenny People https://www.kilkennypeople.ie/news/home/241784/kilkenny-murder-trial-nancy-smyth-subjected-to-head-injuries-and-strangled-before-fire-started-in-her-home.html (24 March 2017)Jim Cusack, “Killer repeatedly given bail despite threatening witnesses and stabbing his brother – after admitting murder” in The Irish Independent https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/killer-repeatedly-given-bail-despite-threatening-witnesses-and-stabbing-his-brother-after-admitting-murder-35626554.html (16 April 2017)Sandra Murphy, “How murderer of pensioner Nancy Smyth was fianlly caught after 30 years” from Evoke.ie https://extra.ie/2017/04/20/news/real-life/how-detectives-cracked-cold-case-of-murder-of-pensioner-nancy-smyth (20 April 2017) Eoin Reynolds, “'Closure' for family in cold-case” in The Irish Examiner https://www.irishexaminer.com/ireland/closure-for-family-in-cold-case-murder-447831.html (14 April 2017)Natasha Reid, “Bible study man strangled widow and set fire to her home, cold case murder trial hears” in The Irish Independent https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/bible-study-man-strangled-widow-and-set-fire-to-her-home-coldcase-murder-trial-hears-35555465.html (22 March 2017) Natasha Reid, “Cold case trial hears of widow's murder 30 years ago” in The Irish Independent https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/cold-case-trial-hears-of-widows-murder-30-years-ago-35557331.html (23 March 2017) Eoin Reynolds, “Woman died 'callouss and violent death', murder trial hears” in The Irish Times https://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/courts/criminal-court/woman-died-callous-and-violent-death-murder-trial-hears-1.3045399 (11 April 2017) Ruaidhri Giblin, “Appeal dismissed” Convicted murderer confessed to people 'left right and centre' to killing woman 30 years ago as life sentence upheld” in The Irish Sun https://www.thesun.ie/news/2466416/convicted-murderer-confessed-to-people-left-right-and-centre-to-killing-woman-30-years-ago-as-life-sentence-upheld/ (19 April 2018)Ruaidhri Giblin, “'Cold-case' killer moves to appeal conviction for murder of woman in Kilkenny 30 years ago” in The Kilkenny People https://www.kilkennypeople.ie/news/home/295419/cold-case-killer-moves-to-appeal-conviction-for-murder-of-woman-in-kilkenny-30-years-ago.html (5 February 2018) Conor Lally, “Gardai identify suspect in cold case murder of Marie Tierney in 1984” in The Irish Times https://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/garda%C3%AD-identify-suspect-in-cold-case-murder-of-marie-tierney-in-1984-1.3681898 (31 October 2018) Wayne O'Conner, “Family of murdered Marie believe gardai closer to finding killer” in The Irish Independent https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/news/family-of-murdered-marie-believe-gardai-closer-to-finding-killer-37489911.html (4 November 2018) Barry Cummins, “Family of murder victim Marie Tierney speak of ongoing anguish” from RTE.ie https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2018/1115/1011234-marie-tierney/ (15 November 2018) Cormac O'Keefe, “Garda review of one unsolved murder unearths a second case” in The Irish Examiner https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/ireland/garda-review-of-one-unsolved-murder-unearths-second-case-882462.html (1 November 2018) Paul Hosford, “Gardai appeal for information into 1984 murder of mother of two” in TheJournal.ie https://www.thejournal.ie/marie-tierney-murder-appeal-3686145-Nov2017/ (8 November 2017) Press Release: Garda Update – Marie Tierney Murder Investigation from Garda.ie https://www.garda.ie/en/about-us/our-departments/office-of-corporate-communications/press-releases/2018/october/update-marie-tierney-murder-investigation.html “Cold Case Breakthrough” Potential witness in Marie Tierney murder investigation comes forward” from KilkennyNow.ie https://kilkennynow.ie/breaking-potential-witness-in-marie-tierney-murder-investigation-comes-forward/ (20 December 2018)

Today with Claire Byrne
Louth scoop Leinster final after 68 year wait

Today with Claire Byrne

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 7:11


Colm Keys, GAA Correspondent with the Irish Independent

Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
Satchwell Trial Hears Of The Discovery Of Tina's Body

Cork's 96fm Opinion Line

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 7:08


PJ chats to Ralph Riegel of the Irish Independent who heard the evidence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Highlights from The Pat Kenny Show
Travel Pól Ó Conghaile: Travelling to the USA

Highlights from The Pat Kenny Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 8:15


Aer Lingus's newest US flight has just taken off to Indianapolis, Indiana. Here to talk about it, and what it's like to travel to the US at the moment, is Irish Independent travel editor, Pól Ó Conghaile.All with thanks to Ryanair.

Brendan O'Connor
The Newspaper Panel

Brendan O'Connor

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2025 55:06


Joining Brendan to dissect the Sunday papers are Fr. Iggy O'Donovan, Augustinian Priest, Ellen Coyne, Special Correspondent, Irish Independent, Dan O' Brien, Chief Economist at the Institute of International and European Affairs and Columnist with The Currency, Lisa Chambers, Former Fianna Fáil Seanad Leader and Head of Public Affairs at Consello.

RTÉ - Adhmhaidin
John Downing, Irish Independent.

RTÉ - Adhmhaidin

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 2:45


An méid a bhí le rá ag ceannairí na hÉireann agus iad ag fáiltiú roimh cheapúchán an Phápa nua Leo XIV

Today with Claire Byrne
The Gathering

Today with Claire Byrne

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 29:13


Seamus McGrath, Fianna Fáil TD for Cork South Central // Joanna Byrne, Sinn Féin TD for Louth // Sinéad O'Carroll, Editor of the Journal.ie // Fionnan Sheahan, Ireland Editor with the Irish Independent

Today with Claire Byrne
Potential social media ban for under 16s

Today with Claire Byrne

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 10:46


Mary Regan, Political Editor with the Irish Independent and Ollwyn Moran, Child Neurological Developmental Therapist

RTÉ - Adhmhaidin
John Downing, iriseoir polaitíochta, Irish Independent.

RTÉ - Adhmhaidin

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 2:50


Cruinniú an Taoisigh, Micheál Martin le Ursula Von der Leyen, Uachtarán an Choimisiúin Eorpaigh.

Today with Claire Byrne
Monaghan debs ball road deaths sentencing

Today with Claire Byrne

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 10:08


Conor Feehan reporter with the Irish Independent

The Last Word with Matt Cooper
Personal Finance: Families Swapping Branded Groceries In Bid To Save Money

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 8:40


More families are now buying own-brand products and shopping in discount stores in order to reduce the costs of the weekly grocery shop.According to figures from EY, more than half of Irish households said that price is a significant factor when deciding what to buy, and nearly half said that they use discount stores to reduce spending.Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor with the Irish Independent, joined Matt on The Last Word.Hit the ‘Play' button on this page to hear the chat.

RTÉ - Adhmhaidin
John Downing, iriseoir, Irish Independent.

RTÉ - Adhmhaidin

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 3:48


Conspóid faoi maoiniú Uisce Éireann.

Highlights from Moncrieff
Why does a new tractor cost so much?

Highlights from Moncrieff

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 8:51


How much does a tractor cost, and what are the considerations to take into account before you invest?Joining Seán to discuss is Darragh McCullough, Farmer, Columnist with the Irish Independent and recent purchaser of a new tractor.

Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
Satchwell Trial Hears Claims About Marital Life

Cork's 96fm Opinion Line

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 7:15


PJ chats with Ralph Riegel of The Irish Independent who heard yesterday's evidence in court. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Highlights from Newstalk Breakfast
 Shops charging 15c for paper bags it this fee fair?

Highlights from Newstalk Breakfast

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 4:53


Penneys is the latest retailer to introduce a charge for paper bags. From next Monday, customers will pay 15 cent per bag but is the fee fair, or just another cost for consumers to shoulder?To debate this on Newstalk Breakfast was Sinead Ryan, Presenter of The Home Show on Newstalk and consumer columnist with the Irish Independent and Oisin Coughlan, Public Policy Advisor.

Highlights from The Pat Kenny Show
Annual electricity bills €350 higher than EU average

Highlights from The Pat Kenny Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 8:49


Why are Irish householders paying 350 euro more for their electricity than their average EU customer? We discuss all this and more with Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor, Irish Independent.

Highlights from The Pat Kenny Show
Motoring news with Geraldine Herbert

Highlights from The Pat Kenny Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 9:04


New car registrations rose 1.9% in April to 8,731 units that's a modest increase, but it brings the year-to-date total to over 73,500, up 3.4% on last year. Electric vehicles (EVs) saw a 23.7% jump in April, with 1,343 new EVs hitting the road, and a massive 25.5% increase year-to-date. Clearly, drivers are charging ahead with confidence. All to discuss with Geraldine Herbert, Motoring Editor and Columnist, Irish Independent.

RTÉ - Adhmhaidin
John Downing - Irish Independent.

RTÉ - Adhmhaidin

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 4:12


Cúrsaí polaitíochta an lae.

RTÉ - News at One Podcast
Tributes to girl, 13, who died in crash during race event in Cork

RTÉ - News at One Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 2:43


Ralph Riegel, Southern Correspondent with the Irish Independent, reports that gardai in Cork are continuing their investigation into yesterday's tragedy, in which a 13-year old girl was killed in a crash during a motor racing event.

Kerry Today
Call from the Dáil – May 2nd, 2025

Kerry Today

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025


John Downing of the Irish Independent reviews the week in politics.

The Last Word with Matt Cooper
Has The Housing Tsar Controversy Exposed A Rift In The Coalition?

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 11:48


The Government's plan to set up a new office to speed up home delivery has snowballed into a major issue, all while it is still scrambling to find ways to address Ireland's housing crisis.Tabitha Monahan, political reporter with the Irish Independent, and Daniel McConnell, editor of the Business Post, join The Last Word to explain this latest controversy and discuss whether it has exposed cracks in coalition relationships.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

Today with Claire Byrne
Political round up – Georgia deportation flight, Brendan McDonagh and RTÉ

Today with Claire Byrne

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 13:11


Fionnán Sheahan, Ireland Editor with the Irish Independent

The Last Word with Matt Cooper
How Extreme Panic Attacks And Anxiety Impacted A Sportswriter's Career

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 20:39


Sunday and Irish Independent sports columnist Eamonn Sweeney has released his latest book “The Last Ditch: How One GAA Championship Gave A Sportswriter Back His Life”.It details how, in 2000, Eamonn developed a crippling phobia of travelling, which led to extreme panic attacks and resulted him living a solitary life in West Cork.However, he was given the opportunity to write about the 2024 GAA championship and knew that if he were to take on the project, he would have to overcome his fears once and for all.Eamonn joined Matt in studio to talk about his experience and his road to recovery.Hit the ‘Play' button on this page to hear the chat.

The Last Word with Matt Cooper
Personal Finance: High Energy Rating Can Add Over €100,000 To Price Of Second Hand Homes

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 9:35


Charlie Weston, personal finance editor, Irish Independent, spoke to Matt about the implications of the carbon tax increases and also how a higher BER adds value to second-hand homes, and the cost of upgrading homes.To catch the full conversation, press the play button on this page.

RTÉ - The Late Debate
Victims & survivors of Michael Shine meet with Health Minister

RTÉ - The Late Debate

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 15:10


Gerard Murray, a victim of Michael Shine; Adrienne Reilly, Chief Executive Officer for Dignity4Patients; Alison Comyn, Fianna Fáil Senator; Darren O'Rourke, Sinn Féin TD for Meath East; Robert O'Donoghue, Labour TD for Dublin Fingal West; Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Correspondent for the Irish Independent

RTÉ - The Late Debate
Labour Party motion on Special Education

RTÉ - The Late Debate

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 13:29


Alison Comyn, Fianna Fáil Senator; Darren O'Rourke, Sinn Féin TD for Meath East; Robert O'Donoghue, Labour TD for Dublin Fingal West; Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Correspondent for the Irish Independent

RTÉ - The Late Debate
UK government to appeal Seán Brown public inquiry ruling

RTÉ - The Late Debate

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 6:43


Amanda Ferguson, Belfast based journalist; Alison Comyn, Fianna Fáil Senator; Darren O'Rourke, Sinn Féin TD for Meath East; Robert O'Donoghue, Labour TD for Dublin Fingal West; Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Correspondent for the Irish Independent

RTÉ - The Late Debate
Defamation legislation debated in the Dáil

RTÉ - The Late Debate

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 16:57


Alison Comyn, Fianna Fáil Senator; Darren O'Rourke, Sinn Féin TD for Meath East; Robert O'Donoghue, Labour TD for Dublin Fingal West; Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Correspondent for the Irish Independent

The Indo Daily
Richard Satchwell on trial: Jury told wife Tina attacked him with a chisel before she died

The Indo Daily

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 16:58


Truck driver Richard Satchwell (57) told gardaí his wife, Tina Satchwell nee Dingivan, attacked him at their home in Youghal, Co Cork in March 2017. The trial commenced before the Central Criminal Court in Dublin where it is expected to be up to six weeks at hearing. The Irish Independent's Correspondent Ralph Riegel joins Fionnán Sheahan after a dramatic day in courtroom number six.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Highlights from The Pat Kenny Show
“Mr Flashy” is sent to prison for 5 and half years for firearms offence

Highlights from The Pat Kenny Show

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 9:29


“Mr Flashy” is sent to prison for 5 and half years for firearms offences. We hear about the rise and fall of Glen Ward the man at the helm of the Gucci Gang. All to discuss with Robin Schiller, Journalist, Irish Independent.

Highlights from Moncrieff
Is having one child enough?

Highlights from Moncrieff

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 11:10


Seán's guest had decided with her husband to have only one child, but a chance encounter with a newborn brought pangs of yearning.Joining to discuss is Tanya Sweeney, Columnist with the Irish Independent…

Today with Claire Byrne
Richard Satchwell Trial

Today with Claire Byrne

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 2:52


Ralph Riegel, Southern Correspondent, Irish Independent

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Highlights from The Hard Shoulder
Can Gen Z not park a car?

Highlights from The Hard Shoulder

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 14:29


Parking panic is sweeping Gen Z, with two-thirds of young drivers admitting they've asked parents or friends to park for them!New research from the UK shows that parking fears are so bad, many would rather walk further or avoid tight spaces altogether than attempting a tricky manoeuvre.Lara Lewis, Driving Instructor and Saoirse Hanley, Journalist at the Irish Independent join guest host Anton Savage to discuss.

RTÉ - Adhmhaidin
John Downing, colúnaí leis an Irish Independent.

RTÉ - Adhmhaidin

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 4:08


NO ENCORE
TOP 5 LINKIN PARK ft. Darragh Nolan

NO ENCORE

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 139:35


From NO ENCORE to Numb / Encore.This week we're moving into the world of Linkin Park as Irish Independent multimedia reporter Darragh Nolan graces the guest mic for the first time to take Dave Hanratty and Sonic Architect Adam Shanahan into his favourite five selections from his favourite act.Elsewhere in the world of NO ENCORE, you'll find a new bonus episode of Film Club live now on our Patreon where Dave and Andy McCarroll analyse, discuss and dissect the alleged classic that is 1992's The Bodyguard featuring Kevin Costner and Whitney Houston.Next Monday Album Club returns where Adam will be discussing Discovery by Daft Punk – click here to get amongst all of that weekly bonus goodness as well as early, ad-free access and weekly show previews for as little as €5 per month.As for this week's show...ACT ONE (9:48): Our Coachella round-up including Deadmau5 having a few too many, Kneecap sparking US media outrage and Charli XCX and Green Day starting a new beef, Travis Scott makes his way onto the main event at Wrestlemania, Weezer return to the news section for less violent affairs, Elizabeth Hurley and Billy-Ray Cyrus make it official, Robbie Williams makes some very interesting comments on fan interactions and Grimes is very in-tune with our Top 5 this week– it's the news.ACT TWO (1:13:44): Top 5 Linkin Park-Follow Darragh Nolan on X / InstagramRead Darragh's work on The Irish IndependentGQ: Charli XCX Shouts Out Some Elite Filmmakers At Coachella, Instantly Makes Movies Cool AgainOriginal Movies in 2025: Oops, All Flops!Dave's Drowned In Sound piece on Chester Bennington Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

RTÉ - Adhmhaidin
John Downing, Colúnaí leis an Irish Independent.

RTÉ - Adhmhaidin

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 4:04


RTÉ - Adhmhaidin
John Downing, Irish Independent.

RTÉ - Adhmhaidin

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 4:52


Polaitíocht an lae.

The Last Word with Matt Cooper
Personal Finance: Customers Paying More For Less As Health Insurers Cut Back On Benefit Plans

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 13:02


Insurers are cutting benefits on health plans as they hike the price of premiums, meaning that customers are now getting less value for their money.Meanwhile, the government's take from taxes on home energy and motor fuels has topped €4bn for the first time, with Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín TD accusing the government of “cashing in” on the cost-of-living crisis.Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor at the Irish Independent spoke to Matt on Wednesday's The Last Word.Hit the ‘Play' button on this page to hear the conversation.

Mens Rea:  A true crime podcast
Bonus - Eileen Costello O'Shaughnessy

Mens Rea: A true crime podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 20:47


This episode was initially released as a Patreon exclusive on 8th Sept 2019In November of 1997, Eileen O'Shaughnessy went to work as normal. She drove a taxi in Galway City, and was one of the few women drivers in the countryBut on the night of the 30th of that month, Eileen's car was found abandoned in the city with blood all over the drivers seat. Her body was found the next day. The case remains unsolved.Music:Kevin McLeod, Quinns Song : The Dance Begins. (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Sources:Cracking Crime: Cold Cases – Eileen O'Shaughnessy RTE (2012) watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7Hg2mzVRmQ&list=PLdWT38WOXNebh2AJOBn2Ew-tjMgtnC_0n&index=4 Barry Cummins, Lifers (Dublin: Gill & McMillan, 2014) Garda Press Release https://www.garda.ie/en/Crime-Prevention/Crimecall-on-RTE/Crimecall-Episodes/2017/November-20/Murder-of-Eileen-Costello-O%E2%80%99Shaughnessy-on-the-30-11-97.html#targetText=Murder%20of%20Eileen%20Costello%20O,on%20the%2030%2F11%2F97&targetText=Garda%C3%AD%20in%20Galway%20are%20continuing,taxi%20driver%20in%20Galway%20City. (20 November 2017) Declan Rooney, “Taxi driver carry stickers on cars in bid to find killer” in The Irish Examiner https://www.irishexaminer.com/ireland/taxi-drivers-carry-stickers-on-cars-in-bid-to-find-killer-215158.html (27 November 2012) Declan Tierney, “New Leads in 20 year old murder” from The Connacht Tribune http://claregalway.info/nuacht/news/2017/12/new-leads-20-year-old-murder/ (14 December 2017) Lorna Siggins, “Family of Murdered woman believe gardai talking to the wrong man” in The Irish Times https://www.irishtimes.com/news/family-of-murdered-woman-believe-gardai-talking-to-the-wrong-man-1.1128374 (30 November 2002) Ciaran Tierney, “Convicted murderer is questioned about taxi driver killing” in The Irish Times https://www.irishtimes.com/news/convicted-murderer-is-questioned-about-taxi-driver-killing-1.317571 (13 July 2001) Declan Tierney, “Family still searches for answers 19 years after brutal murder” in The Connacht Tribune https://connachttribune.ie/family-still-searches-for-answers-19-years-after-brutal-murder-019/ (26 December 2016) “Man jailed for murder committed while on day release” in The Irish Times https://www.irishtimes.com/news/man-jailed-for-murder-committed-while-on-day-release-1.1119595 (6 December 2000) “Taxi woman killed for her £70 takings” in The Irish Independent https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/taxi-woman-killed-for-her-70-takings-26200462.html (4 December 1997)

RTÉ - Adhmhaidin
John Downing - Irish Independent.

RTÉ - Adhmhaidin

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 5:26


Today with Claire Byrne
Road safety ahead of the Bank Holiday weekend

Today with Claire Byrne

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 7:53


Ralph Riegel, Southern Correspondent with the Irish Independent

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RTÉ - Morning Ireland
A documentary about the killing of Limerick man, Jason Corbett, in 2015 is set to be aired on Netflix next month.

RTÉ - Morning Ireland

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 3:05


Ralph Riegel, Southern Correspondent with the Irish Independent, discusses the upcoming documentary on the killing of Jason Corbett.

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