The recent revelations that a Russian spy uncovered by Dutch intelligence officials spent four years studying at Trinity College Dublin, has sparked a conversation over just how many other spies live, work and operate undercover here. What we know for sure is Sergey Vladimirovich Cherkasov, who used the Brazilian alias of Victor Muller Ferreira while completing a political science degree, is one of a speculated number of Russian spies here. Presenter Siobhán Maguire is joined by the Irish Indepe...
Jun 28, 2022•23 min
Ireland's most out spoken analyst Joe Brolly gives his take on the post-match brawl and eye-gouging incident at the end of at the end of the Armagh–Galway All-Ireland football quarter-final. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 27, 2022•31 min
She is the leader of Ireland’s largest political party, but who is Sinn Féin’s Mary Lou McDonald? The Indo Daily finds out. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guest: Fionnán Sheahan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 26, 2022•26 min
Today Pride takes to the streets of Ireland. The Indo Daily finds out how the global parade got started and why the fight for equality goes on for the LBGTQ+ community. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guest: Bill Hughes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 24, 2022•33 min
The local community of Cloneen in Co Tipperary is in shock after the bodies of a couple were discovered over a year after they passed. The Indo Daily finds out more. HOST: Denise Calnan GUEST: Conor Feehan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 23, 2022•19 min
Last week Tanaiste Leo Varadkar locked horns with Sinn Fein’s Pearse Doherty in an exchange that had the nation both shocked and entertained. But was this war of words an isolated incident or an indication of a new nasty streak in Irish politics? Host: Kevin Doyle Guests: Hugh O’Connell, political correspondent with the Irish and Sunday Independent and Dr Jennifer Kavanagh Lecturer in Law at the Southeast Technological University. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jun 22, 2022•22 min
The rental crisis in Ireland is at its most severe and not a week passes where room shortages, substandard accommodation and a lack of support hits the headlines. The Indo Daily finds out if there’s any way to resolve the problem. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guests: Adrian Weckler and Marian Finnegan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 21, 2022•23 min
As part of our ongoing Pride celebration, the Indo Daily chats to Dublin transgender man, Jayson Pope, about his own journey. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guest: Jayson Pope (He/Him) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 20, 2022•22 min
It was one of the largest bank robberies in UK history, but to this day nobody has been convicted for the Northern Bank robbery. The Indo Daily finds out more. Host: Fionnán Sheahan. Guest: Sam McBride. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 19, 2022•28 min
Murdered by men and their bodies secretly buried: Arlene Arkinson, Caroline Graham, Charlotte Murray, Lisa Dorrian and Saoirse Smyth, are the Northern Ireland’s other Disappeared. Allison Morris tells their stories and their families’ quest to find them. Host Ciarán Dunbar. Guest: Allison Morris. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 17, 2022•24 min
From Kate Bush and Duran Duran to shoulder pads and shell suits, we can’t seem to get enough of the 1980s right now. The Indo Daily finds out why. Host: Fionnán Sheahan. Guests: Siobhán Maguire and Garrett Mulhall. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 17, 2022•25 min
Is Ireland on the verge of a costly trade war in light of the EU's legal action against the UK? The Indo Daily finds out. Host: Tabitha Monahan. Guests: John Downing and Ciarán O'Neill See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 16, 2022•21 min
A Google software engineer believes the company's AI has become so advanced it is now sentient. The Indo Daily finds out if such a thing could happen. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guests: Adrian Weckler and Professor Barry O'Sullivan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 14, 2022•23 min
Could President Trump go to jail? The big revelations from the first House Select committee hearing into the January 6th attack on the US Capitol including the president’s daughter Ivanka and the former Attorney General Bill Barr stating that there was no election fraud. HOST: Fionnan Sheahan GUEST: Gina London Columnist with the Sunday Independent, Founder of ‘Language of Leadership’ and former White House Correspondent for CNN See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jun 13, 2022•25 min
How widespread is ‘compo culture’ in Ireland? The Indo Daily finds out. Host: Fionnán Sheahan. Guests: Amy Molloy and Pat McDonagh. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 11, 2022•24 min
Large tech companies like Apple and Google have been telling their Irish employees to return to the office, ending the possibility of working fully remote. What has happened to the idea that remote working is the future? And are other companies following the tech giants’ lead? Irish Independent’s Technology Editor Adrian Weckler finds out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 10, 2022•20 min
To celebrate Pride month, the Indo Daily finds out how the global parade got started and why the fight for equality goes on for the LBGTQ+ community. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guest: Bill Hughes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 09, 2022•32 min
Are we headed for a national fuel crisis where car trips will be limited and fuel is rationed at the pumps? The Indo Daily finds out. Host: Fionnán Sheahan. Guests: Eavan Murray and Richard Curran. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 08, 2022•21 min
He’s survived a vote of no confidence, but how much longer will Boris Johnson remain in power? The Indo Daily finds out. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guest: John Downing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 08, 2022•21 min
For so many of us Love Island is a guilty pleasure. The Indo Daily finds out why. Host Denise Calnan. Guest: Deirdre Molumby See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 06, 2022•22 min
It’s not been the easiest of times for the British royal family with Prince Andrew dominating the news for all the wrong reasons. The Indo Daily looks back at this and other royal scandals from around the globe. Host: Denise Calnan. Guest: Tanya Sweeney. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 05, 2022•23 min
A video mocking the murder of Michaela McAreavey has caused outrage across the country. The Indo Daily Select looks back on the tragic events in Mauritius 2011, when newly wed Michaela was murdered on her honeymoon. Host: Denise Calnan. Guest: Catherine Fegan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 03, 2022•21 min
The celebrity trial of Johnny Depp versus Amber Heard is over, but what are its implications for the #metoo era? The Indo Daily finds out. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guests: Eoin O'Dell and Jennifer Gannon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 02, 2022•24 min
Murder, arson and gang wars: The Indo Daily examines north Dublin's spiralling feud. Host: Kevin Doyle. Guest: Niall Donald, Sunday World See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 01, 2022•25 min
As the June Bank Holiday approaches, those heading abroad may well be dreading the first hurdle – navigating Dublin Airport. But the Indo Daily has some helpful tips to help beat the queues. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guest: Pól Ó Conghaile. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 31, 2022•18 min
In 2015, crossing the Turkish border with all the money she had Lisa Smith would begin life in Syria in a house with over 50 women. It would be four years before Ireland would learn of the Irish woman who had left to join Islamic State and efforts to bring her home would begin. In the second of a two-part special, the Indo Daily examines what we know about Lisa Smith’s time in Syria and her trial before the Special Criminal Court. Host: Kevin Doyle. Guests: Catherine Fegan and Robin Schiller. Se...
May 31, 2022•26 min
Former Irish soldier Lisa Smith was found guilty of being a member of the terrorist group, ISIS but not guilty of the charge of financing terrorism. In the first of a two-part special, the Indo Daily takes a look at the story behind Lisa Smith, the woman who travelled from Dundalk to Syria in search of the Islamic State. Host: Kevin Doyle. Guests: Catherine Fegan and Robin Schiller. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 30, 2022•29 min
The demand for housing continues to soar where prices are reaching Celtic Tiger levels. With rumblings of a global recession on the horizon - is now the right time to buy property? HOST: Tabitha Monahan GUESTS: Frank Cleary, Charlie Weston and Karl Deeter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 29, 2022•27 min
Graham Dwyer has been in prison since 2013 but has never admitted to killing Elaine O’Hara. Court developments this week cleared the way for Dwyer to appeal his conviction. In April his bid for freedom was boosted by a European court ruling which questioned the gathering of that phone evidence. Host Kevin Doyle is joined by Irish Independent Special Correspondent Paul Williams and Assistant Professor at the School of Law and Government at DCU Dr Roisín Costello to explore whether the convicted m...
May 27, 2022•23 min
Peak holiday season has arrived, and after two years of lockdowns we are heading abroad in our thousands. Almost 200,000 people are waiting for their new passports, the long queues in Dublin airport have returned and some holiday goers are being quoted up to €10,000 to rent a car in Ireland. Is rip off Ireland back and is it any cheaper going abroad? The Indo Daily examines the hurdles facing travellers this summer. The Indo Daily examines what hurdles are facing travellers this summer. Host: Ke...
May 26, 2022•23 min