MTV burst onto our screens in the 1980s as a vivid blast of loud, animated excess – all music, all the time, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Fast forward to 2025 and it is a shadow of its former self, with more channels under the MTV umbrella set to shut down at the end of the year. Is MTV dead? And just how much of a mark on pop culture did it make in its heyday? Host: Tessa Fleming, Guest: Dave Hanratty See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Oct 28, 2025•23 min
The conversation around a united Ireland is an increasingly noisy one, with passionate arguments found on both sides of the debate. Now, two journalists – Sam McBride of the Belfast Telegraph and Fintan O’Toole of the Irish Times – have come together for a new book entitled For and Against a United Ireland. On this episode of The Indo Daily brought to you by our sister podcast The BelTel, both men engage in a lengthy discussion on the pros and cons of unification. Host: Ciarán Dunbar, Guests: Sa...
Oct 27, 2025•56 min
It’s official - Catherine Connolly is Ireland’s next President. The signs were there for weeks, but nobody thought the Fine Gael collapse would be this brutal. Is it a protest vote? A power shift? Or the first cracks in Ireland’s old political order? Host: Fionnan Sheahan, Guests: Tabitha Monahan and Cónal Thomas See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 25, 2025•32 min
Is Catherine Connolly going to score a landslide victory? As ballot boxes open across the country, all eyes turn to Dublin Castle to see who will become Ireland’s next president. We break down the early tallies, the spoiled votes and the political fallout behind the race for the Áras. Host: Kevin Doyle Guests: Mary Regan, Maeve Sheehan, Ralph Riegel and Conor Feehan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 25, 2025•23 min
It is 40 years since one parish priest in the west of Ireland saw his dreams come true. It wasn’t a visit of the Pope, which had already happened years before, but the construction of an airport - Knock Airport. So, how did it all take flight? Host: Kevin Doyle Guest: Terry Reilly See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 24, 2025•26 min
It’s the presidential election that feels more like a coronation. Catherine Connolly looks set to sweep to victory, but how did a campaign with so many debates end up feeling so flat? Tabitha Monahan and Mary Regan look back a contest defined by deflection, missteps, and one 'attack ad' that might’ve backfired. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 23, 2025•26 min
The release of Virginia Giuffre’s posthumous memoir Nobody’s Girl has reignited scrutiny of Prince Andrew’s alleged role in her abuse. Despite his repeated denials, new details and police inquiries continue to deepen the scandal, now pulling his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, into the spotlight over her own financial ties to Epstein. Host: Kevin Doyle Guests: Jennie Bond & Sinéad Ryan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 23, 2025•24 min
When violence erupted at the Citywest Hotel that is being used to house asylum-seekers on Tuesday night, gardaí were met with fireworks, flames and fury. It was an alarming assault on both officers and Ireland's asylum infrastructure. But what turned a planned peaceful protest into an all-out attack? And what does the incident tell us about Ireland’s deepening tensions over immigration and law enforcement? Host: Kevin Doyle Guest: Darragh Nolan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...
Oct 22, 2025•17 min
How would you feel if you were impersonated as part of a business relationship that ultimately went sour? That’s the situation one man found himself in, when a South Dublin house owner was left bewildered when he discovered an Englishman named “Steve” had posed as the owner of his property, without his knowledge. The incident was later traced back to a well-known estate agency which said it had been part of a “mystery shopping” exercise designed to assess competitors’ valuations. See omnystudio....
Oct 22, 2025•21 min
Can Catherine Connoly hold her lead or will Heather Humphreys make a late burst for home? Some election predictions as we enter the final stage of the race to the Áras. Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guests: Tabitha Monahan and John Downing See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 21, 2025•25 min
One of Northern Ireland’s most powerful drug barons - ‘The Chocolate’ - can finally be unmasked. 48-year-old Newry man John McGivern has been forced to confess to a raft of drug charges, including dealing cocaine. How was he brought down? And who fills the vacuum? Host: Niamh Campbell Guests: Ciaran Barnes and Allison Morris See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 20, 2025•31 min
Welcome to your weekly dish of Indo Politics from The Indo Daily. On this episode; Catherine Connolly surges ahead in the polls – can Heather Humphreys recover? And what does the future hold for the united left? Host: Tabitha Monahan Guest: Cónal Thomas See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 18, 2025•23 min
A year ago, Fine Gael minister Heather Humphreys shocked many with her decision to retire from political life. Now she is looking to become Ireland’s next president. Today we tackled some of her controversial decisions as a minister in government. Host: Fionnán Sheehan Guest: Heather Humphreys See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 17, 2025•29 min
It began as a charity event that brought together some well-known faces, including a government minister. That same fundraiser is now part of a garda inquiry into how it was organised and where the money raised went. Heather Humphreys has revealed she was the minister in question. Although the Fine Gael presidential candidate is not accused of wrongdoing, the controversy risks casting a shadow over her campaign for the Áras. Host: Tessa Fleming Guest: Fionnán Sheehan See omnystudio.com/listener ...
Oct 16, 2025•24 min
When Shane Ryan turned his back on Olympic ideals to join the Enhanced Games, it sent shockwaves through Irish sport. Now we ask who and what are really driving the world’s most controversial new competition. Host: Kevin Doyle Guests: Jacob Whitehead and Ciarán Lennon See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 16, 2025•25 min
He was once a Sinn Féin councillor and Hutch gang associate, now Jonathan Dowdall is about to vanish. As his release from prison approaches, he and his family are set to enter Ireland’s version of the witness protection programme. Host; Fionnán Sheahan, Guests; Ali Bracken and Paul Williams See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 15, 2025•23 min
With ten days to go until Ireland votes for its next president, the race for the Áras is wide open. Catherine Connolly is ahead in the polls, but can Heather Humphreys close the gap in time? Today on The Indo Daily, Fionnán Sheahan is joined by former government press secretary Mandy Johnston and communications strategist Lorcan Nyhan to weigh up the spin, strategy, and last-minute scrambles for momentum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Oct 13, 2025•27 min
They’re one of Ireland’s most powerful dynasties; brewers, aristocrats and philanthropists. But behind the black stuff lies a darker legacy. From mysterious deaths and tragic accidents to a fascination that endures centuries on, the Guinness family has long been said to be cursed. Today on The Indo Daily, Tessa Fleming is joined by Sunday Independent journalist and author Emily Hourican to separate fact from folklore. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Oct 13, 2025•24 min
Welcome to your weekly dish of Indo Politics from The Indo Daily. In this episode: a Taoiseach’s apology, a leadership debate, a presidential road race and one of the biggest budgets in Irish history – but are people happy? Host: Tabitha Monahan Guest: Cónal Thomas See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 11, 2025•26 min
It’s been a dramatic few days in Ireland’s biggest radio stations, RTÉ and Newstalk. On Thursday afternoon, it was announced Ray D’Arcy was gone from RTÉ Radio 1 after 11 years, without saying goodbye to his listeners. In a statement he said he was “hugely disappointed” in how management handled his departure. Just hours later, across the city, Newstalk staff were told host of the Hard Shoulder Kieran Cuddihy was leaving the station for RTE. And now we know after months of speculation that he wi...
Oct 10, 2025•13 min
For the first time in two years, there’s a glimmer of hope of peace in Gaza. After relentless fighting, ceasefire collapses and failed talks, Israel and Hamas have agreed to a historic 'phase 1’ of a peace plan. The breakthrough comes just a day after the second anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel, which triggered the devastating assault on Gaza. But what has changed to make peace possible now? How long before politics, or violence, tests the deal? And like him or loathe him, has Donald Tr...
Oct 09, 2025•25 min
What do a TD, a former GAA manager and a TV personality have in common? They’re all profiting from the Government’s scramble to house asylum-seekers. How has a national emergency become a local goldmine for some? Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: Maeve Sheehan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 09, 2025•26 min
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....
Oct 08, 2025•39 min
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.
Oct 08, 2025•21 min
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 Ryan See omnystudio.com/listener for ...
Oct 07, 2025•27 min
“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.
Oct 06, 2025•27 min
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 Meag...
Oct 06, 2025•22 min
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 Regan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 03, 2025•24 min
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 Nolan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 03, 2025•17 min
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 Riegel See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 02, 2025•27 min
