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The fallout from the latest batch of Epstein files continues apace, with major developments in the entertainment industry and beyond. US pop sensation Chappell Roan has cut ties with her talent agency – an agency that boasts a wealth of Irish star names – after its boss was named in the files, while exiled royal Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor faces renewed pressure regarding his relationship with Epstein. Host: Kevin Doyle Guests: Dave Hanratty and Enda BradySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Three years ago, Ryan Tubridy walked away from RTÉ at the centre of a scandal that shook Irish broadcasting to its core. Now, after a stint in London and a period out of the spotlight, Ryan Tubridy is back on Irish screens and back talking. So, is this really the start of a redemption arc, or just a carefully managed comeback? Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: Melanie FinnSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Former justice minister Alan Shatter said he has been the target of a vicious and antisemitic smear campaign since Social Democrats justice spokesman Gary Gannon put up a social media post that linked him with Jeffrey Epstein. Mr Shatter, who was Fine Gael’s justice minister from 2011 to 2014, said he has twice written to Mr Gannon and Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns in the last week seeking the withdrawal of false claims that he met Epstein while in office. It is understood Mr Shatter is considering taking defamation action against Dublin Central TD Mr Gannon. Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns declined to comment on the issue on Sunday. Asked whether Mr Shatter will be receiving an apology from she or Mr Gannon, she told RTÉ's The Week in Politics: "This is potentially a legal matter so I can't comment on this." Mr Gannon was also contacted for comment Today on this Indo Daily Extra, Tabitha Monahan is joined by The Sunday Independent’s Mark Tighe, to look at how a misinterpreted document, could now turn into a political and possible legal controversySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It’s been a rough week for UK prime minister Keir Starmer. First, he offered a direct apology to the victims of Jeffrey Epstein’s sex-trafficking network while declaring that “none of us knew the depth and darkness” of the relationship between Epstein and former British ambassador to the US, Peter Mandelson. Then came the resignations of Morgan McSweeney and Tim Allan. Can Mr Starmer hold onto his job? Meanwhile, the latest tranche of Epstein files contained references of a distinctly Irish nature – what are they, and what conclusions can we draw from them? Host: Tabitha Monahan Guests: Enda Brady and Kim BielenbergSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ireland’s high street – or main street if you prefer – has seen quite the evolution over the past hundred-odd years. Today, it is an arena of mixed fortunes. On one hand, the recent liquidation announcement of EuroGiant has thrown a popular discount chain’s future into question. On the other, Dunnes Stores is just edging out Tesco as Ireland’s most popular shopping store. Who gets the credit for such success? And what does it all mean for you, the valued consumer? Host: Fionnán Sheahan. Guests: Donal O’Donovan and John MeagherSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How did weight-loss drugs move from medical niche to global phenomenon Aimee Donnellan, Reuters columnist and author of Off the Scales: The Inside Story of Ozempic and the Race to Cure Obesity, joins Karl Henry on this week’s episode of The Real Health podcast. This episode of The Indo Daily is brought to you by our sister podcast, Real Health with Karl Henry See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Whilst heavy rain and winds battered parts of the East coast this week, temperatures rose inside Leinster House. As Bord Bia chairman Larry Murrin appeared before the Oireachtas Agriculture Committee. The government continued to push through regulations on the ban on scramblers, and we now have a date for the upcoming by-elections in Galway West and Dublin Central. So how is the field shaping up? Mary Regan joins Tabitha Monahan to discuss the runners and riders in the upcoming by-elections. Host: Tabitha Monahan Guest: Mary Regan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1The 30th anniversary of Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance spectacle threatens to be overshadowed by turmoil behind the scenes. Those with tickets for the show in Dublin’s 3Arena have likely had just one question on their minds this week - is this thing going ahead? Flatley has been locked in a spiky legal battle with Switzer, the events company contracted to run the multi-million-pound stage show. The drama peaked earlier this week when Switzer issued a statement cancelling the show with immediate effect – a move Flatley succeeded in overturning within hours. So, how did we get here? And is the show actually going ahead? Host: Tessa Fleming. Guests: Shane Phelan and Melanie FinnSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ten years ago today, a gun attack at the Regency Hotel sent shockwaves through Ireland and marked a turning point in modern gangland history. In broad daylight, heavily armed men disguised as gardaí stormed a boxing weigh-in, killing David Byrne and triggering a violent feud that would leave Dublin gripped by fear for years to come. Former senior garda Michael O’Sullivan looks back on the day that reshaped Irish organised crime, and its lasting consequences.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Claire Byrne kicked off her new mid-morning broadcast gig this week, signalling a new chapter in Ireland’s radio wars as Newstalk and RTÉ square up. In the space of just a few months, big names have switched sides and fresh schedules have been dreamed up. What’s driving these moves? Who has the upper hand? And will audiences get a better product in the end? Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guests: Declan Lynch and John MeagherSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Amazon stumped up $75m for a Melania Trump documentary that opened to dismal reviews and even worse box-office returns. So, why invest in such a precarious project? Who is the previously exiled director at the helm? And, in a bid to answer the “is it any good?” question, we went along to a sparse opening-day screening to deliver our review. Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: Dave HanrattySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Anne O’Brien saw her son leave for a holiday on a Greek island, only to return home in a coffin. For more than four years, the family of Niall O’Brien (21) have sought justice. Joseph Patrick Connolly (24), from Rostrevor, Co Down, was found guilty of fatal bodily harm when he punched Niall in the early hours of August 30, 2021. Connolly was found guilty after a court hearing in Ermoupoli, on the island of Syros. He received a six-year sentence, but was released on bail pending an appeal. “My son went to Ios to have the holiday of a lifetime and he came home to me in a coffin,” Mrs O’Brien told the court. Host; Ciaran Dunbar, Guest; Mark Tighe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We Irish have always talked about the weather. It’s our great shared obsession - the small talk, the punchline and the meme that does the rounds when the rain refuses to stop. However, as increasingly violent storms batter our shores and flood our towns, for many across the country, what was once a national pastime has become a source of real anxiety. So, what does climate change actually look like on the ground in Irish communities? And can we keep up with a crisis that’s moving faster than ever? Host: Tessa Fleming Guest: Alan Caulfield, assistant news editor with the Irish Independent This podcast was produced with funding from Coimisiún na Meán’s Local Democracy Reporting Scheme.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's been a busy week in Irish politics. As the country reels from Storm Chandra, government ministers have accused Met Éireann of withholding information about the extent of the storm. The death of Grace Lynch has placed the Government's inability to police scramblers at the heart of political debate. Cónal Thomas joins Tabitha Monahan to discuss the Government's next steps in the wake of the tragedy, and to look ahead to ministers’ St Patrick’s Day assignments, but what will await the Taoiseach in Washington? Today's podcast comes from our sister podcast Indo Politics, where you can find new episodes every Friday. Host: Tabitha Monahan Guest: Cónal Thomas See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
An Oireachtas hearing descends into controversy as the CEO of Rowing Ireland fails to appear, fuelling fresh outrage over athlete welfare and accountability. Paul Kimmage joins Kevin Doyle to further unpack allegations of silence and a toxic high-performance culture at the heart of Irish rowing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Retail royalty Brown Thomas and Arnotts have stood as big-ticket landmarks for shoppers on both sides of the River Liffey for generations, encountering new owners, fires, floods and even the War of Independence along the way. This week, however, they faced the wrath of a consumer watchdog and a date in Dublin District Court. How did a Black Friday misstep land them in trouble? And why did it only cost €1,000? Host: Kevin Doyle Guests: Adrian Weckler and James HanbySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown in Minnesota has sparked deadly violence, mass protests and a fierce White House response. Is this law and order, or a dangerous slide towards authoritarian rule? Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guests: Scott Lucas and David SmithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week marks 15 years of Micheál Martin as leader of Fianna Fáil. Having taken up the reins in the wake of the economic crash, he and the party clung on following a challenging general election. The 15 years that followed have been characterised by highs, lows and incredible endurance. So, how did Micheál Martin become the great political survivor? What comes next? And how he will he fare when an increasingly combative Donald Trump welcomes him back to the Oval Office? Host: Tabitha Monahan Guests: Fionnán Sheahan and John DowningSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Israel stands accused of numerous violations of the Gaza ceasefire that was implemented in October 2025, with reports of over 100 children dying in the region during the first 100 days of the suspension of hostilities. What is the reality on the ground? What is the status of Donald Trump’s much-mooted peace plan? And why are so many people still dying? Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guests: Tess Ingram and Noga Tarnopolsky See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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 Mulligan *This podcast was first released in July 2025* See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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They are alleging anti Zionism, not anti semitism. They're not the able thing, get it right.
Wow self reflection definitely missing there, how many covers was she on? you realised she was selling your rag for you and you used it.
It was not speculation,the Dept of Intergration had contacted local representatives to advise them that 70 male IPAs were moving in the following week.
Absolutely hilarious this clown sounds like an absolute idiot. Complete dumb!
When i heard paul williams it was switch off time, barely can abide sheean but that 2 as a double act is getting like syphilis and herpes together... Awful shite
'Udder' is not an acceptable way to pronounce the word 'other' so stop rubbin' it in. I'm off to another podcast, all the best.