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The Indo Daily

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Columba McVeigh: The story of the teenager ‘disappeared’ by the IRA

Columba McVeigh, 19, was living in Dolphin’s Barn, Dublin, in 1975. The Tyrone teen left his flat on Halloween night to buy some cigarettes and was never seen by his family and friends again. He had been kidnapped by the IRA, before being murdered and secretly buried. In this episode of the Bel Tel, presenter Ciarán Dunbar is joined by Columba McVeigh's brother, Oliver to discuss what happened to Columba and how the family feel about the most recent searches for him. See omnystudio.com/listener ...

Apr 23, 202322 min

The Rise of Rhasidat Adeleke: The Inside Track from Texas

20-year-old Rhasidat Adeleke from Tallaght is showing she's a generational talent in Irish athletics. Adeleke has been making a habit out of breaking national records in the 200m and the 400m. Has she the potential to become a medallist for Ireland in the 400m at next year's Paris Olympics? We went to the University of Texas at Austin - where Adeleke is on scholarship - to get the inside track on her sensational rise. Host: Sinéad Kissane. Guests: Rhasidat Adeleke and her coach Edrick Floreal. S...

Apr 22, 202319 min

Dominion, Fox News and the mega million-dollar settlement

Fox News was forced to pay an eye-watering $787.5 million to avoid a landmark US defamation court case taken against them by the electoral voting company Dominion. However, could Rupert Murdoch and his beloved Fox News still be in jeopardy? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 21, 202324 min

From Acquittal to Assassination Threat: The ongoing Kinahan Cartel risk to Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch

The Monk has been sighted at the inner-city home of a relative, where it’s understood he has been staying since he was acquitted of murder on Monday. Garda presence in the area is significant with The Monk once again a target for the Kinahan Cartel. So, what next for Hutch and his brother Patsy, who was implicated in planning of the Regency Hotel murder in the special Criminal Court? Host: Fionnán Sheahan. Guests: Niall Donald and Ali Bracken See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Apr 20, 202318 min

Gabriel Byrne, the Gathering tourism drive, and a whole lot of drama

In 2013 Ireland, a time when 'austerity', 'negative equity', and the Troika were part of our lexicon, a €13m tourism initiative was rolled out. The Indo Daily finds out why it upset Hollywood star, Gabriel Byrne, among others, and asks on its 10th anniversary if it was a success or 'scam', and how plans are in a place to give the controversial event another outing. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guest: Philip Ryan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Apr 19, 202324 min

The Gangland Trial of the Century (Part 3) - Jonathan Dowdall, criminal connections, and his shadow over Sinn Féin

The verdict is in, but former Sinn Féin councillor Jonathan Dowdall is still serving his sentence for facilitating the murder of David Byrne in the Regency shootings. In today's episode, we look at the rise and fall of the state's star witness, and ask if the country's most popular party, Sinn Féin can shake off his association? Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guest: Fionnán Sheahan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 18, 202326 min

EXTRA: Why Gerry “The Monk” Hutch was found not guilty of murder?

Gerry “The Monk” Hutch has been found not guilty of murdering David Byrne in a gangland shooting at Dublin’s Regency Hotel. Hutch was acquitted by the non-jury Special Criminal Court of killing David Byrne who was gunned down in the notorious attack at a boxing weigh-in seven years ago. The three-judge court delivered its verdict today after a 13-week trial that concluded last January. What next for ‘The Monk’? Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: Paul Williams See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

Apr 17, 202317 min

The Gangland Trial of the Century (Part 2): Robin Schiller's first-hand account of Regency shooting.

The brazen Regency attack in February 2016 marked the beginning of a gangland war on a scale never before seen on the streets of Dublin, with a death toll that would eventually reach 18. While much has been said about that fateful day, there's one journalist who is uniquely qualified to speak about it - because he was there. As the verdict looms in the trial of Gerry 'the Monk' Hutch, Irish Independent News Correspondent Robin Schiller shares his first-hand account of the attack and its aftermat...

Apr 17, 202320 min

Stakeknife: Freddie Scappaticci, IRA executioner and British agent

Freddie Scappaticci, the informer known as Stakeknife, has died. He was double agent at the heart of the IRA, the man in charge of executing informers was working for the British. Who was he, why did he turn and who was he really working for? Allison Morris talks to Ciarán Dunbar. This podcast was originally published in July 2022. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 16, 202324 min

The Gangland Trial of the Century (Part 1): Unveiling the life and crimes of Gerry ‘The Monk’ Hutch.

Stealing lemonade at the age of 9, being locked up in Mountjoy prison at the age of 15, to masterminding some of the country’s biggest heists in his twenty’s – we look at the life and crimes of Gerry ‘The Monk’ Hutch as he awaits the verdict in Regency Hotel Shooting murder case. Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: Paul Williams See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 14, 202324 min

Coming tomorrow: Gangland Trial of the Century - a new three-part special

It's been dubbed the gangland trial of the century. As the verdict in the trial of Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch looms closer, in a new three-part special, the Indo Daily examines the key players involved in the landmark trial and brings you a unique look at the notorious Regency Hotel attack that started it all. Coming tomorrow, wherever you get your podcasts. Hosts: Siobhan Maguire, Kevin Doyle and Fionnan Sheahan. Guests: Paul Williams and Robin Schiller. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

Apr 13, 202339 sec

Unsolved: Return to Mauritius - the murder of Michaela McAreavey

Twelve years ago, Michaela McAreavey was murdered in her hotel room while on honeymoon in Mauritius. She had married John McAreavey just 12 days earlier. Two hotel workers went on trial but were acquitted of the crime. The Indo Daily speaks to Belfast Telegraph Crime Correspondent Allison Morris, who recently returned to Mauritius, about the case and continued search for justice. Host: Tabitha Monahan Guest: Allison Morris. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Apr 12, 202325 min

Peace at last? 25 years on from the Good Friday Agreement

After a generation of bloodshed and division, Northern Ireland's Good Friday Agreement marked a new era in British Irish politics. But has it succeeded in its mission and is it even still relevant? The BelTel finds out. Host: Ciarán Dunbar. Guests: David McCann, Sarah Creighton and Andrew Madden. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 09, 202326 min

The TikTok ticking timebomb - will it be banned in Ireland?

The Australian government is the latest in a long line of country officials to ban TikTok on work phones. Will Ireland follow? The Indo Daily finds out. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guest: Adrian Weckler. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 07, 202321 min

Voices of eviction: "I'll be homeless with my three-year-old in a week"

Chloe, a single mother of one, Padraig, a young teacher, and Rebecca's family all have one thing in common - they are losing their homes. On today's Indo Daily we speak to those impacted by the Government's decision to end the eviction ban and find out why emigration is possibly their only option. Host: Kevin Doyle. Guest: Philip Ryan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 06, 202325 min

Downfall: Boris Becker - from Boom! Boom! to bankrupt and banged up

He was the 'Wunderkind' of the 1980s, winning Wimbledon at just 17. But German player, Boris Becker, was equally known for his lifestyle off-court with his love of luxuries, fast spending, and public affairs. On today's Indo Daily, we look back at Becker's rise and fall, and a new film documenting his story. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guest: Chris Bowers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 05, 202324 min

Michael Scott murder trial: the €1m farm, a missing dog and a bitter family dispute

Last week, Galway farmer Michael Scott was cleared of murder but found guilty of manslaughter after he reversed a teleporter into his elderly aunt, Chrissie Treacy. The Indo Daily finds out more, including what the jury didn't hear. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guest: Nicola Anderson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 03, 202318 min

Why has MI5 raised Northern Ireland’s terrorism threat level before Biden’s visit?

The British secret security service MI5 has raised the terror threat level in Northern Ireland to “severe” just before US President Joe Biden’s visit. It means the spy agency thinks an attack is highly likely. It comes after a senior PSNI officer suffered life-changing injuries after being shot by the New IRA. Host: Ciarán Dunbar Guest: Allison Morris See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 02, 202328 min

Enoch Burke claims 'the judge laughed, mocked, and ridiculed me', as trial concludes

Enoch Burke has alleged a judge laughed, mocked and ridiculed him after he sought to raise concerns over the disclosure of documents to him by Wilson’s Hospital School. In this extra episode of the Indo Daily, we're there for the trial's conclusion. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guest: Shane Phelan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 31, 202316 min

Flight Risks: How drones, passport breach and whistleblowers are exposing security weaknesses at Dublin Airport

Last year passengers had to contend with overflowing queues, missing flights and dirty terminals at Dublin Airport. However, this year the concerns for passengers could be more ominous according to a whistleblower who claims that vulnerabilities could potentially lead to a terrorist attack. Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: Gabija Gataveckaite & Pól Ó’Conghaile See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 31, 202323 min

France is burning: Is Emmanuel Macron for turning?

More than a million people took to the streets across France angry at President Macron's plans to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64. Projectiles hurled and tear gas was launched in response. The Indo Daily finds out if Emmanuel Macron will push on with his controversial plans. Host: Fionnán Sheahan. Guests: Catherine Field and John Downing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 30, 202319 min

Drama on the ski slopes: Why is Gwyneth Paltrow in court?

It's a story worthy of a Hollywood writer's room, Oscar winning actress who presides over a lifestyle empire is taken to court by a man who claims she skied into him. The Indo Daily hears more and finds out why Paltrow is counter-suing for $1. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guest: Melanie Finn. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 29, 202322 min

Debt-ridden DJ Carey’s lavish Augusta golf tour while he owed millions to AIB

Former Kilkenny hurler DJ Carey was travelling across America, attending high-profile sport events and playing golf at some of the country’s top courses, at a time when he was millions of euro in debt to AIB. The Indo Daily talks to Amy Molloy, Public Affairs Correspondent, to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 28, 202318 min

Carved and discarded: The killing tactics of murderous siblings, the Scissor Sisters

It remains one of the most gruesome and grotesque crimes in Ireland – a man murdered by his girlfriend’s daughters and carved into pieces. The Indo Daily hears more about Farah Noor's death at the hands of Linda and Charlotte Mulhall. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guest: Eugene Masterson See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 27, 202323 min

Graham Dwyer loses appeal: What's next for the convicted killer?

This week the Court of Appeal dismissed Graham Dwyer’s appeal against his conviction for the murder of Elaine O’Hara in 2012. Is this the end of the road for Dwyer in his bid for freedom? The Indo Daily finds out more. Host: Kevin Doyle. Guest: Shane Phelan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 25, 202312 min
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