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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. 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Shay Brennan, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin Rathdown; Donna McGettigan, Sinn Féin TD for Clare; Paul Gogarty, Independent TD for Dublin Mid-West; Paul Hosford, Deputy Political Editor with the Irish Examiner
Shay Brennan, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin Rathdown; Donna McGettigan, Sinn Féin TD for Clare; Paul Gogarty, Independent TD for Dublin Mid-West; Paul Hosford, Deputy Political Editor with the Irish Examiner
Shay Brennan, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin Rathdown; Donna McGettigan, Sinn Féin TD for Clare; Paul Gogarty, Independent TD for Dublin Mid-West; Paul Hosford, Deputy Political Editor with the Irish Examiner
Shay Brennan, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin Rathdown; Donna McGettigan, Sinn Féin TD for Clare; Paul Gogarty, Independent TD for Dublin Mid-West; Paul Hosford, Deputy Political Editor with the Irish Examiner
Shay Brennan, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin Rathdown; Donna McGettigan, Sinn Féin TD for Clare; Paul Gogarty, Independent TD for Dublin Mid-West; Paul Hosford, Deputy Political Editor with the Irish Examiner
Barry Lenihan, RTÉ Radio 1 reporter; Shay Brennan, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin Rathdown; Donna McGettigan, Sinn Féin TD for Clare; Paul Gogarty, Independent TD for Dublin Mid-West; Paul Hosford, Deputy Political Editor with the Irish Examiner
Sinn Féin TD Thomas Gould has said he's "entirely innocent" after being questioned by Gardaí investigating an alleged business fraud over a decade ago. But does the party have questions to answer relating to this? Jonathan asked Paul Hosford, Deputy Political Editor of the Irish Examiner.
Sinn Féin TD Thomas Gould has said he's "entirely innocent" after being questioned by Gardaí investigating an alleged business fraud over a decade ago. But does the party have questions to answer relating to this? Jonathan asked Paul Hosford, Deputy Political Editor of the Irish Examiner.
Maeve O'Connoll, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Rathdown; Martin Kenny, Sinn Féin TD for Sligo–Leitrim; Pádraig Rice, Social Democrats TD for Cork South-Central; Paul Hosford, Deputy Political Editor with the Irish Examiner
Maeve O'Connoll, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Rathdown; Martin Kenny, Sinn Féin TD for Sligo–Leitrim; Pádraig Rice, Social Democrats TD for Cork South-Central; Paul Hosford, Deputy Political Editor with the Irish Examiner
Maeve O'Connoll, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Rathdown; Martin Kenny, Sinn Féin TD for Sligo–Leitrim; Pádraig Rice, Social Democrats TD for Cork South-Central; Paul Hosford, Deputy Political Editor with the Irish Examiner
Harry McGee, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times; Louise Burne, Political Correspondent for the Irish Daily Mirror; Philip Ryan, Political Editor with Independent Newspapers; Paul Hosford, Deputy Political Editor of the Irish Examiner
Harry McGee, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times; Louise Burne, Political Correspondent for the Irish Daily Mirror; Philip Ryan, Political Editor with Independent Newspapers; Paul Hosford, Deputy Political Editor of the Irish Examiner
Harry McGee, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times; Louise Burne, Political Correspondent for the Irish Daily Mirror; Philip Ryan, Political Editor with Independent Newspapers; Paul Hosford, Deputy Political Editor of the Irish Examiner
Harry McGee, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times; Louise Burne, Political Correspondent for the Irish Daily Mirror; Philip Ryan, Political Editor with Independent Newspapers; Paul Hosford, Deputy Political Editor of the Irish Examiner
Harry McGee, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times; Louise Burne, Political Correspondent for the Irish Daily Mirror; Philip Ryan, Political Editor with Independent Newspapers; Paul Hosford, Deputy Political Editor of the Irish Examiner
Harry McGee, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times; Louise Burne, Political Correspondent for the Irish Daily Mirror; Philip Ryan, Political Editor with Independent Newspapers; Paul Hosford, Deputy Political Editor of the Irish Examiner
Harry McGee, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times; Louise Burne, Political Correspondent for the Irish Daily Mirror; Philip Ryan, Political Editor with Independent Newspapers; Paul Hosford, Deputy Political Editor of the Irish Examiner
The 34th Dail has been filled. We're joined by Reporter Maura Fay. Cathy Bennet, Sinn Fein Candidate. Niamh Smyth, Fianna Fail Candidate. Paul Hosford with the Irish Examiner. Susanne Rogers, Social Justice Ireland. Kevin Cunningham-Founder of Ireland Thinks. Ciaran O'Connor, the Institute for Strategic Dialogue. Brian Sheehan, Women for Election.
Earlier this week, the TD Mick Barry produced a bottle of tap water in the Dáil chamber in order to support an argument he was making. But, what exactly are the rules around prop use in our parliament?Joining Seán to discuss is Paul Hosford, Deputy Political Editor of the Irish Examiner…Image: Oireachtas TV
Earlier this week, the TD Mick Barry produced a bottle of tap water in the Dáil chamber in order to support an argument he was making. But, what exactly are the rules around prop use in our parliament?Joining Seán to discuss is Paul Hosford, Deputy Political Editor of the Irish Examiner…Image: Oireachtas TV
Christopher O'Sullivan, Fianna Fáil TD for Cork South West; Marie Sherlock, Labour Senator; Martin Kenny, Sinn Féin TD for Sligo/Leitrim; Paul Hosford, Political Correspondent with the Irish Examiner
Christopher O'Sullivan, Fianna Fáil TD for Cork South West; Marie Sherlock, Labour Senator; Martin Kenny, Sinn Féin TD for Sligo/Leitrim; Paul Hosford, Political Correspondent with the Irish Examiner
Christopher O'Sullivan, Fianna Fáil TD for Cork South West; Marie Sherlock, Labour Senator; Martin Kenny, Sinn Féin TD for Sligo/Leitrim; Paul Hosford, Political Correspondent with the Irish Examiner
Christopher O'Sullivan, Fianna Fáil TD for Cork South West; Marie Sherlock, Labour Senator; Martin Kenny, Sinn Féin TD for Sligo/Leitrim; Paul Hosford, Political Correspondent with the Irish Examiner
Christopher O'Sullivan, Fianna Fáil TD for Cork South West; Marie Sherlock, Labour Senator; Martin Kenny, Sinn Féin TD for Sligo/Leitrim; Paul Hosford, Political Correspondent with the Irish Examiner
Taoiseach Simon Harris has said he is sticking to the commitment he made when he took office that the Government would complete its full term.But, do we believe him? Will the Dáil reach full term?Joining guest host Jonathan Healy to discuss is John Lee, Executive Editor Daily Mail Group Ireland and Paul Hosford, Deputy Political Editor with the Irish Examiner.
PJ talks to Paul Hosford, The Irish Examiner, and Mary Crilly about the shocking news. NEED HELP? Cork Sexual Violence Centre info@sexualviolence.ie Freephone 1800 496 496 Connectcounselling.ie 1800 477 477 OR YOUR GP Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
There has been a total of 2,395 allegations of historical sexual abuse at over 300 religious-run schools, according to a report released yesterday. We discuss the findings of the Scoping Inquiry with Paul Hosford, Deputy Political Editor at The Irish Examiner.
The Garda Commissioner is raising the threat level because of the leaking of politician addresses among other things Paul Hosford tells PJ Coogan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Paul Hosford, Political Correspondent, Irish Examiner
Vote counting in all three European Parliament constituencies will resume today. Sean Kelly has already been elected as an MEP for Ireland South after the first count. Shane is joined by Ciaran Mullooly, Independent Ireland Candidate for Midlands North West Constituency, and Paul Hosford, Political Correspondent with the Irish Examiner, to discuss the latest developments in the EU election race.
George Parker, Political Editor of the Financial Times; Robert Troy, Fianna Fáil TD for Longford-Westmeath; Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central; Tanya Ward, Chief Executive of the Children's Rights Alliance; Paul Hosford, Political Correspondent with the Irish Examiner
Robert Troy, Fianna Fáil TD for Longford-Westmeath; Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central; Tanya Ward, Chief Executive of the Children's Rights Alliance; Paul Hosford, Political Correspondent with the Irish Examiner
Robert Troy, Fianna Fáil TD for Longford-Westmeath; Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central; Tanya Ward, Chief Executive of the Children's Rights Alliance; Paul Hosford, Political Correspondent with the Irish Examiner
Robert Troy, Fianna Fáil TD for Longford-Westmeath; Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central; Tanya Ward, Chief Executive of the Children's Rights Alliance; Paul Hosford, Political Correspondent with the Irish Examiner
Paul Hosford, Political Correspondent, Irish Examiner
Paul Hosford, Political Correspondent for the Irish Examiner
This is the Afternoon Update – The Hard Shoulder's catch-up on the day's news.Today, Kieran was joined by Paul Hosford, Political Correspondent with the Irish Examiner and Mary McCarthy, Columnist with the Irish Independent.
We are looking back at a crazy weekend of AFI action. All 5 games were shutouts! Joining us to look back at the games and look ahead to his own team's game this weekend is Paul Hosford of the Dublin Rhinos.
Paul Hosford, Political Correspondent with the Irish Examiner, reports on the measures due to be discussed at this morning's cabinet meeting.
This is the Afternoon Update – The Hard Shoulder's catch-up on the day's news. Today, Kieran was joined by Paul Hosford, Political Correspondent with the Irish Examiner and Meghann Scully, Broadcaster...
The Joint Committee on Assisted Dying will publish its final report later today. To discuss what can we expect we spoke to Paul Hosford, Political Correspondent with the Irish Examiner and Gino Kenny, People Before Profit TD and Vice Chair of the committee.
This is the Afternoon Update – The Hard Shoulder's daily catch-up on the day's news. Today, Kieran was joined by Laura Slattery, Journalist with the Irish Times and Paul Hosford, Political Correspondent with the Irish Examiner...
This is the Afternoon Update – The Hard Shoulder's daily catch up on the day's news. Today, Kieran was joined by Paul Hosford, Political Correspondent with the Irish Examiner and Gina London, Leadership Communications expert and Sunday Independent Columnist...
Scam calls are on the rise and no one knows that better than the Taoiseach, we'll get the latest on his Russian prank call with Paul Hosford, Political Correspondent, with the Irish Examiner.
Brian Leddin, Green Party TD for Limerick City; Ruairí Ó Murchú, Sinn Féin TD for Louth; Marian Harkin, Independent TD for Sligo-Leitrim; Paul Hosford, Political Correspondent with the Irish Examiner
Mark Smyth, Chartered Clinical Psychologist; Brian Leddin, Green Party TD for Limerick City; Ruairí Ó Murchú, Sinn Féin TD for Louth; Marian Harkin, Independent TD for Sligo-Leitrim; Paul Hosford, Political Correspondent with the Irish Examiner
Brian Leddin, Green Party TD for Limerick City; Ruairí Ó Murchú, Sinn Féin TD for Louth; Marian Harkin, Independent TD for Sligo-Leitrim; Paul Hosford, Political Correspondent with the Irish Examiner