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 Hanby See omnystudio.com/listener fo...
Jan 29, 2026•23 min
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 Smith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 27, 2026•27 min
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 G...
Jan 27, 2026•26 min
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....
Jan 26, 2026•32 min
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 ...
Jan 25, 2026•26 min
The right-wing dating site Whitedate.net, dubbed the ‘Nazi Tinder’, has dozens of members across Ireland. But only one of them mentions love as a motivation, many mention the need to “breed” for the “white race”. The site’s thousands of profiles were leaked online after a hack. A lonely Belfast man said he was looking for a “lady who has never been soiled by other races” and “a bride willing to have children, in order to stop the destruction of our people.” Olivia Peden is joined by Belfast Tele...
Jan 23, 2026•26 min
He’s the college dropout-turned-multi-millionaire entrepreneur, Dragons’ Den staple, and culture-dominating podcast host, but who is the real Steven Bartlett? And why is the Diary of a CEO supremo currently facing a heated backlash? Host: Kevin Doyle Guests: Fred Kelly and Esme Hewitt See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 22, 2026•27 min
Serious questions are once again being asked of the State’s child and family agency, with fresh concerns over Tusla’s compliance with court orders. These details have emerged days after the sentencing of a woman for the murder of four-year-old Mason O’Connell Conway. What do these disturbing cases tell us about the state agency? Host: Fionnán Sheahan | Guests: Shane Phelan and Wayne O'Connor See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 21, 2026•27 min
On Monday evening, WhatsApp groups across the globe were alight, sending links and screen shots of one man’s profile. Brooklyn Beckham didn’t just post, he detonated. After weeks of whispers, the 26-year-old decided to go nuclear on his parents, with seemingly no room for reconciliation. Breaking his silence on the matter for the first time, the aspiring chef and photographer said: “My parents have been trying endlessly to ruin my relationship since before my wedding, and it hasn’t stopped.” So,...
Jan 20, 2026•19 min
Wilson’s Hospital School in Westmeath has gained notoriety, both in Ireland and abroad, thanks to its association with teacher Enoch Burke. But what is it like when you find yourself working, learning and even living at a school that is so often the centre of a media maelstrom? Host: Tabitha Monahan | Guest: Mark Tighe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 20, 2026•20 min
For decades, Ireland has enjoyed the best of Boston and Berlin, acting as an economic bridge between the world’s two most successful free trade areas. But as the MAGA administration eyes up Greenland, that role is under threat. A trade war between the world’s biggest economic players now looks all but inevitable. Host: Dave Hanratty Guest: Donal O’Donovan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 19, 2026•15 min
On New Year’s Eve, journalism student Amanda Uwase was relaxing at home when a petrol bomb came through her window, setting her house alight and shattering her peaceful family life. The 23-year-old acted fast, and her decision saved lives. The incident is under investigation, with gardái suspecting a case of mistaken identity. On this episode, Amanda tells the story of that night, while Irish Independent news and security correspondent Robin Schiller examines the recent spate of firebomb attacks...
Jan 19, 2026•31 min
Today’s episode of The Indo Daily is brought to you by The Big Tech Show, who’s fantastic Masters of the Tech Universe series explores what makes some of the most influential people tick? Jeff Bezos: Is he a generational talent who will take us to the stars? Or billionaire tech bro living the high life? Christian Davenport, journalist who spent twenty-five years at the Washington Post and the author of the recently published book, Rocket Dreams: Musk, Bezos, and the Inside Story of the New, Tril...
Jan 18, 2026•32 min
Indo Politics is back for 2026. The Dáil is back and so is Indo Politics for the first time in 2026. If you like what you hear, you can now follow Indo Politics on its own podcast feed — and get each episode a day early. Just search Indo Politics wherever you get your podcasts. The controversy around AI tool Grok dominated proceedings. Elsewhere the Mercosur trade deal sparked outrage. And government overspending was once more on the agenda this week at the Public Accounts Committee. Host: Tabit...
Jan 17, 2026•33 min
News reports about the murder of four-year-old Mason O’Connell-Conway by his stepmother Tegan McGhee have made for disturbing reading. McGhee (32) was handed a mandatory life sentence on Wednesday for killing Mason, who was found critically injured on his bedroom floor and died in hospital three days later. Catherine Fegan and Eoin Reynolds join Fionnán Sheahan to discuss the tragic story of Mason O'Connell-Conway and ask what this case tells us about protecting children who cannot protect thems...
Jan 15, 2026•29 min
All is not well in the kingdom of Posh and Becks. Eldest son Brooklyn has cut ties with his parents, insisting that communication be done exclusively through lawyers from now on. How did the seemingly picture-perfect family fall apart? Where does Brooklyn’s wife Nicola fit in? And what does it all mean for the lucrative and squeaky-clean Beckham brand? Host: Kevin Doyle Guest: Maddy Mussen See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jan 15, 2026•25 min
Barely two weeks into 2026 and already it seems clear that this is going to be a historic year. That's as Donald Trump, emboldened by recent events in Venezuela, ramps up his rhetoric on Greenland and on Iran. What might this mean for long-standing alliances like Nato, for Ireland and the world as we know it? Host: Fionnán Sheahan | Guests: John O’Brennan + Gregg Carlstrom See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 13, 2026•27 min
From high-stakes cold-case appeals to sprawling commercial disputes, 2026 is shaping up to be yet another busy and complex year for the Irish courts. We have cases years in the making, familiar names returning to the dock, old rows reignited, and new trials that could reshape lives overnight. Host: Dave Hanratty, Guest; Shane Phelan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 13, 2026•24 min
On St Patrick’s Day 2024, while families across the country celebrated, gardaí made a grim discovery, the body of a young woman in a canal just outside Monaghan town. She was 23-year-old Kelly Marie Lynch. Today a former PSNI detective who has investigated a number of prominent murders, including the 2020 killing of Katie Simpson by Jonathan Creswell, tells us why he believes Kelly Lynch’s case should be upgraded to a murder investigation. Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: Catherine Fegan & James...
Jan 12, 2026•27 min
Today’s Indo Daily comes from our sister podcast the Big Tech Show With Grok AI now being used to undress people online, what do we do? Should government ministers stay off X? And is Ireland about to require digital ID? TJ McIntyre, associate Professor of the Sutherland School of Law in UCD and Head of Digital Rights Ireland joins Adrian on this week’s episode of The Big Tech Show. This podcast was first published on Thursday January 8th. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jan 11, 2026•34 min
We are in a new era of global superpowers, and while Ireland has always sat comfortably with America, this week the Taoiseach has been enjoying the company of Chinese president Xi Jinping rather than Donald Trump. It’s an interesting place for Micheál Martin to be, caught in the middle of the battle for the new world order. But why did China roll out the red carpet for Ireland? And from our perspective, is it all about money? Host: Kevin Doyle Guests: Alexander Dukalskis and Cónal Thomas See omn...
Jan 09, 2026•26 min
John Magnier remains one of Ireland’s most intriguing and elusive figures. His recent high-profile defeat in court over the ‘Battle for Barne’ dragged him into a difficult public spotlight, but what do the bloodstock billionaire’s early days and business dealings tell us about how he constructed his enviable empire? Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: Liam Collins See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 08, 2026•26 min
As global leaders scramble to respond to the unprecedented events unfolding in Venezuela and subsequently New York, members of Donald Trump's administration are making increasingly bold statements on their designs for Greenland. So, what does this mean for international security, for Nato and the delicate balance of historical alliances? Hosts: Kevin Doyle and Dave Hanratty | Guests: Molly Crane-Newman, Cody Weddle and Nikki McCann Ramirez See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jan 06, 2026•30 min
As countries around the world celebrated the arrival of 2026, the Trump administration took the opportunity of a new year to herald in historic levels of chaos in diplomatic quarters. And as the events unfolding in Venezuela have shown, the US is clearly not averse to meddling in the politics of smaller nations. Meanwhile, a former trusted adviser of the US president, Steve Bannon, gave an interview to Politico, where he claimed that we are "going to have an Irish MAGA, and we’re going to have a...
Jan 06, 2026•23 min
The latest batch of Ireland’s State Papers have been released, lifting the lid on confidential files from years gone by. One standout piece of information concerns arguably the greatest crisis ever faced by the British royal family – the abdication of King Edward VIII in December 1936. But what role did Ireland and Éamon de Valera play in the fallout of that monumental event? And why did the UK government want it kept secret for 90 years? Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: Ralph Riegel See omnystudio....
Jan 05, 2026•25 min
Today on The Indo Daily we're bringing you an episode from our sister podcast Money Talks, all about facing into the new year and the financial changes you may be looking to make. It’s that time of year again, in that it’s time for a brand-new year and all the guaranteed positive life changes that will definitely come with it. Even if you don’t believe in the concept of calendar-bound resolutions, it’s human nature to try and get our house in order. So, what does that mean for your bank balance?...
Jan 04, 2026•28 min
Dave Rupert is at least six and half foot tall, he was a middle-aged trucker from Chicago and had no Irish links.Incredibly, Rupert was also recruited as an FBI spy at the very heart of dissident republicanism. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 02, 2026•35 min
‘A Deadly American Marriage’ is the #1 Netflix show that details the death of Irish man Jason Corbett. His daughter Sarah talks openly about what she believes happens the night her father was killed by her ex-stepmother Molly Martens and why she believes the event was recorded on a listening device. Host: Kevin Doyle Guest: Sarah Corbett *This podcast was first released in May 2025 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 01, 2026•37 min
DJ Carey said he was fighting for his life, but the truth was far more shocking. We ask how one of hurling’s greatest heroes went from legend to scandal, and what the courts would say as the law eventually caught up with him. Host: Kevin Doyle Guests: Noel Tynan, Amy Molloy, Niamh Horan and Colm Keys *This podcast was first released in November 2025. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 31, 2025•31 min
When DJ Carey told people he had cancer, few questioned him — after all, he was a national treasure. But was DJ really sick, or spinning a story for sympathy and money? One man tells of his story of how he was duped by DJ Carey. Host: Kevin Doyle Guests: Noel Tynan and Amy Molloy *This podcast was first released in Nov 2025 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 30, 2025•27 min
