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This Indo Daily is brought to you by our sister podcast Crime World. It’s the biggest story of the presidential election as former football manager Jim Gavin stands down and the fate of Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin hangs in the balance. While political fallouts are not our normal beat on Crime World, today co-host Niall Donald tells Nicola Tallant how he ended up in the eye of the storm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Controversy and the race for the Áras, have long gone hand in hand. We’ve had sackings and ‘smear campaigns’, live TV moments and very costly tweets, and even one controversy that played out in the Indo Daily’s own studio, as Peter Casey joined our own Kevin Doyle for a dramatic podcast interview. In short, very few Irish presidential races have escaped a scandal or two, See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It’s that time of year again – the Budget has landed. What does it mean for you and your bank balance? With last year’s ‘giveaway’ Budget firmly consigned to the history books, it’s time to tighten our belts. On this Extra episode brought to you by our sister podcast Money Talks, the Irish Independent business team break down the winners, the losers, and the main headlines from this year’s balance sheet. Host: Katie Byrne Guests: Charlie Weston and Sinéad RyanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1“Fianna Fáil in turmoil” – what exactly happened over the last 48 hours that saw Jim Gavin quit the Irish presidential race? And more importantly, who is to blame for this within Fianna Fáil? Host: Tabitha Monahan Guests: John Downing and Fionnán Sheahan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Burgers, burritos and doughnuts - these are hardly exotic menu items for the average Irish family nowadays. But anyone who witnessed the hours-long queues for Ireland’s first Taco Bell would be forgiven for thinking otherwise. The US franchise’s triumphant launch is in stark contrast to the many homegrown businesses recently forced to close. What will Budget 2026 bring for Irish hospitality, and is our hunger for American fast-food starving local businesses? Host: Kevin Doyle Guests: John Meagher and John Mulligan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welcome to your weekly dish of Indo Politics on The Indo Daily. Jim Gavin’s campaign has been stung by drone and army photo gaffes, Catherine Connolly has been criticised over the hiring of a former Éirígí member in the Oireachtas, and Heather Humphreys’ debate rustiness has been called into question. And are we in store for a budget bonanza next week? Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: Mary ReganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
At the age of 23, Elizabeth Plunkett was raped and murdered by John Shaw and Geoffrey Evans at Brittas Bay. Today, Emma Nolan, Elizabeth Plunkett's niece describes the traumatic effect of the killing on her family and their continued fight for justice. Host: Tabitha Monahan Guest: Emma NolanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
50 years ago, a pair of desperate Provisional IRA members etched their names in history as a crime driven by personal passion went astray. Their victim however would be a much shrewder hostage than they expected, Dutch industrialist turned adopted Irish son; Dr Tiede Herrema. Presenter: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: Ralph RiegelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The 1990s were undoubtedly a heyday for Irish football, but for many fans those memories are a stark contrast to the playing field today. In the intervening decades the FAI has lurched from controversy to scandal and Oireachtas Committees. Can the beleaguered organisation recover from yet another own-goal?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Daniel Aruebose lived and died without his grandparents knowing he ever existed. Today we learn how one knock at the door changed the lives of his family forever. Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guests: Catherine Fegan and Ali Bracken You can read more of Catherine Fegan’s coverage of this story How a knock at the door uncovered tragedy of a grandchild that Daniel Aruebose’s grandmother never knew existed You can read more of Ali Bracken’s coverage of this story Post-mortem on child remains found in Donabate fails to establish cause of deathSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Graham Whelan is a character full of contradictions. A self-professed family man whose children’s home was recently raided by gardaí. The career criminal with over 30 convictions is probably better known for his personal relationship with the McGregors. So who is the man with such a memorable nickname, who claims he wants to forget his criminal past? Host: Tessa Fleming | Guest: Niall Donald See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It’s a paradise that millionaires can only dream of. Canouan, a small island in the Caribbean, is where the world’s billionaires go to escape lowly millionaires, who seem to be ten a penny these days. Tucked away from prying eyes, the little-known sanctuary is famous for its emerald-green hills, azure waters and unspoilt beaches – as well as just about every expensive excess one could desire. But all has not been well in paradise. This podcast was originally published on April 2025. Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guests: Niamh Horan and Liam Collins See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welcome to Indo Politics on The Indo Daily. It’s a weekly recap, and look forward, as polling day approaches in the race for the Áras. Conservative campaigner Maria Steen has said she was "humbled by the outpouring of support" for her campaign as she fell just two nominations short of making it onto the presidential ballot paper. With Steen and other would-be nominee Garreth Sheridan now out for the count, it’s off to the races we go.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The terrorism case against Kneecap rapper Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh has been thrown out. The magistrate dismissed the case over a technical error. Ó hAnnaidh said the case “was always about Gaza”. The 27-year-old, who performs under the stage name Mo Chara, was accused of displaying a flag in support of proscribed terror organisation Hezbollah in November last year. Belfast Telegraph reporter Niamh Campbell was in court. This episode of The Indo Daily, was brought to you by our sister podcast The BelTel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The King of the Lad Mags, Playboy Magazine. We all know it, and we all know who its target market was. But for such a massive brand, it's hard to believe that only three decades ago, it was on the list of banned publications. Officially deemed too explicit for Catholic Ireland, for years it was outlawed. But all that changed when the ban was lifted in 1995, with Hugh Heifner’s Playboy hitting Irish shops the following January. How did that go down in this new modern Ireland and how popular did it prove to be? Host: Tabitha Monahan Guest: John MeagherSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A presidential hopeful, a political storm, and the question of who really speaks for Gaza... Catherine Connolly’s claim that Hamas is part of the “fabric” of Palestinian society has Ireland’s left-wing parties scrambling. But it raises an interesting question, who decides the future of Gaza? Meanwhile at the UN, dozens of world leaders gathered yesterday to embrace a Palestinian state, a landmark diplomatic shift that faces fierce resistance from Israel and its close ally the United States. But Donald Trump made sure MAGA’s support for Israel was loud and clear on a global stage. Host: Kevin Doyle Guests: Tabitha Monahan and Bel TrewSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
When Judge Max Barrett threw out billionaire John Magnier’s High Court case against the Thomson-Moore family, it was a rare defeat for a man who had built an empire on backing the winning horse. We look at the latest twists in the battle for the Barne Estate, and ask what it tells us about Magnier’s empire and the future of farming in Ireland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Whispers, denials and dirty tricks - as the fight for the Irish presidency gets brutal, we bring you sharp, fearless analysis of the Áras race as the clock ticks down. Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guests: Mary Regan and Kevin DoyleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The funeral of 65-year-old Mark Lenaghan in Co Down last week attracted a large crowd and plenty of well-wishes for the beloved local reverend, but not everyone present knew about his former life as an IRA gunman who specialised in remorseless violence. How did Lenaghan find faith and leave his troubled past behind? Host: Tabitha Monahan Guest: Hugh JordanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Michael Briggs was once celebrated as a brilliant scientist – but behind the acclaim lay deception. He had fabricated parts of his academic record and falsified some of his important research. Now, his daughter Joanne has confronted that legacy in her book The Scientist Who Wasn’t There. She joined Ciarán Dunbar to share her remarkable story and to grapple with the question: who was her father, really? Today’s Indo Daily comes from our sister podcast The BelTel. Host: Ciarán Dunbar Guest: Joanne BriggsSee 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.