Michelle Smith may have returned to Dublin as an Olympic hero in the summer of 1996, but her homecoming was washed out by torrential rain. Some would see those clouds as a metaphor for what was to come. Featuring Paul Kimmage, Vincent Hogan, Paul Howard, Eamon Dunphy and silver medallists Allison Wagner and Marianne Limpert. Nominated for best documentary at the Irish Podcast Awards. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 02, 2022•32 min
Nominated for best documentary at the Irish Podcast Awards, this three-part special retells the story of Michelle Smith 25 years on from her unprecedented medal haul at the Atlanta Olympics. Featuring Paul Kimmage, Vincent Hogan, Paul Howard, Eamon Dunphy and silver medallists, Allison Wagner and Marianne Limpert. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 01, 2022•28 min
It's all over. Rebekah Vardy has lost her High Court libel case against Coleen Rooney, in the blockbuster 'Wagatha Christie' trial. The Indo Daily takes you back to the key events of the trial. Host: Fionnán Sheahan. Guests: Sarah Caden and John Meagher. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 29, 2022•26 min
Irish MEP Clare Daly was this week put on a global list compiled by Ukraine’s secret service of people who allegedly promote Russian propaganda. She is the only Irish figure on the list, and in conversation with the Indo Daily explains why her views have been misrepresented and the list is “sinister”. Host: Denise Calnan. Guest: Clare Daly. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 29, 2022•22 min
In November 2019 Prince Andrew sat down with BBC Newsnight for a bombshell interview that forever ruined his reputation. While presenter Emily Maitlis took centre stage, the woman behind the scenes who made it all happen was producer Sam McAlister. She tells The Indo Daily how it all unfolded. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 28, 2022•24 min
Larry Murphy has been a free man since 2010, after serving over 10 years for the brutal rape and attempted murder of a woman in Carlow in 2000. Now, decades on, he is linked once again to the disappearance of Deirdre Jacob. The Indo Daily finds out more. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guest: Paul Williams See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 27, 2022•24 min
In 2011, Nicola Furlong embarked on the trip of a lifetime to Japan. A student at Dublin City University, Nicola went to Tokyo to for her Erasmus year of study. But eight months later, she was murdered, leaving her distraught family in Ireland seeking answers and justice. Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: Ali Bracken See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 26, 2022•21 min
With the Galway Races returning today for a week-long event, the Indo Daily looks back on the now infamous Fianna Fáil fundraiser there. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guest: Fionnán Sheahan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 25, 2022•22 min
Former Irish army soldier, Lisa Smith has received a 15 month prison sentence for being a member of the terrorist group Islamic State. In the second of a two-part special, the Indo Daily examines what we know about Smith’s life in Syria and how she would eventually end up before the special criminal court in Dublin. Host: Kevin Doyle. Guests: Robin Schiller and Catherine Fegan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 23, 2022•27 min
Former Irish army soldier, Lisa Smith has received a 15 month prison sentence for being a member of the terrorist group Islamic State. In the first of a two-part special, the Indo Daily takes a look at the 40 year old's journey from working on the government jet to moving to Syria to join IS. Host: Kevin Doyle. Guests: Robin Schiller and Catherine Fegan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 22, 2022•29 min
It’s almost 100 years since the revolutionary leader Michael Collins was killed during an ambush in Co Cork. The Indo Daily explores what happened back in August 1922 and asks who shot the Big Fella? Host: Fionnan Sheahan. Guest: Senan Molony. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 22, 2022•20 min
He was one of the world’s greatest footballers, but Diego Maradona’s death in 2020 raises more questions than answers as eight people are to be tried for homicide. The Indo Daily looks back on the World Cup winner’s life on-and-off the pitch. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guest: Aidan O’Hara. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 21, 2022•21 min
Tom Colton, better known as The Psychic Swindler, looked set to write off a €2.7m in debt until Irish Independent Legal Editor Shane Phelan got on the case. The Indo Daily finds out more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 20, 2022•20 min
The weather is hotting up and so too is the race to become UK Prime Minister. The Indo Daily looks at the front runners in the Tory leadership contest and asks what a new British leader will mean for Ireland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 19, 2022•21 min
As temperatures continue to soar, a leading climate expert tells the Indo Daily why such extreme weather patterns are here to stay, with wetter winters in the West of Ireland and dryer summers in the East of the country. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guest: John Sweeney. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 18, 2022•22 min
Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch is due to stand trial later this year accused of the murder of Kinahan associate David Byrne at the Regency Hotel in 2016. This week Hutch suffered a massive blow is his attempts to have the charges dismissed. In this Select episode The Indo Daily hears the story of a once untouchable crime boss who became a fugitive on the run from both the law and a rival crime gang. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 16, 2022•22 min
As Limerick Hurlers head to Croke Park in hope of victory in this Sunday’s All-Ireland Hurling Final, the Indo Daily looks at their long-time billionaire backer, JP McManus. Host: Kevin Doyle. Guest: Liam Collins. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 15, 2022•24 min
Graham Norton has interviewed the world’s most famous stars and gotten them to reveal their most intimate stories but when he got married back home in west Cork this week, even the identity of the groom was top secret. Today on The Indo Daily we chart the success of Ireland's favourite broadcaster. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 14, 2022•23 min
While the Kinahan gang are by one of the best-known cartels, they are not the only big criminal players in town. The re-emerging ‘Rattigan Gang’ have recently taken aim at drug dealer Gary ‘The Canary’ Carey, seriously injuring him in gun attack in the capital last month. And like The Family, they are the ‘old guard’ or ‘veteran’ gangs, who are bigger and more dangerous than ever. Then there’s the young gangs like the ‘Gucci Gang’ in Finglas, who are ruthless in who they target and take out. Wit...
Jul 13, 2022•18 min
Leo Varadkar has his fair share of fans and critics. With just 150 days until he's Taoiseach again, the Indo Daily takes a look at the person behind the politician. Host: Fionnán Sheahan. Guest: Philip Ryan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 12, 2022•22 min
February 8th 1983 – Shergar, the world’s most famous horse is stolen and thus begins one of the biggest Gardai investigations in Irish history – Who kidnapped Shergar the wonder horse? HOST: Fionnan Sheahan GUEST: Senan Molony See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 11, 2022•36 min
The murder of Northern Ireland journalist Lyra McKee during riots in the Creggan area of Derry in 2019 sent shockwaves globally. How was this accomplished and popular journalist targeted and gunned down so brutally in broad daylight? The dissident republican group, the New IRA, was responsible for her murder and although the group has been critically damaged since that shooting, they continue to pound the streets of Derry with a menacing air. Indeed, along with the political party Saoradh, they ...
Jul 09, 2022•23 min
A Bulgarian woman, also known as "Cryptoqueen", has been added to the FBI's list of its 10 most-wanted fugitives. Dr Ruja Ignatova is accused of defrauding investors out of $4bn (£3.3bn) by selling a fake cryptocurrency called OneCoin. The FBI is now offering a $100,000 reward for information leading to her capture. But who is she, or more importantly, where is she? And why is it believed she came to Dublin right before she disappeared? Presenter Denise Calnan is joined by British journalist and...
Jul 07, 2022•21 min
There will be no tears about the demise of Boris Johnson at Government Building in Dublin but Minsters will be weary about what comes next. The Indo Daily looks at Boris' legacy and assesses the runners and riders in the race for 10 Downing Street. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 06, 2022•22 min
A cold case review of the murder of French woman Sophie Toscan du Plantier has been launched in Ireland. The Indo Daily speaks to the chief suspect in the original investigation, Ian Bailey. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guests: Ian Bailey and Senan Moloney. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 05, 2022•25 min
We are now in the middle of another wave of Covid-19. Will restrictions be reintroduced? What can you do to protect yourself from the virus? The Indo Daily find out. Host: Fionnán Sheahan. Guests: Gabija Gataveckaite and Professor Christine Loscher See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 04, 2022•17 min
The disgraced singer R Kelly seems likely to spend the rest of his life in prison after a 30-year sentencing last week for using his fame to sexually abuse young fans. The Indo Daily hears about his dark double life. Presenter: Siobhán Maguire Guest: John Meagher See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 03, 2022•23 min
He’s no longer in office but that hasn’t stopped Donald Trump’s presidential legacy from dominating the headlines. The Indo Daily asks if there’s a second term chance for the controversial Republican. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guests: John Downing and Greg Swenson See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 30, 2022•24 min
This week the garda Cold Case Unit ordered a "full review" of the murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier in west Cork in 1996.In this select episode The Indo Daily takes a look at the key figures in the investigation and where they are now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 30, 2022•26 min
The army have been put on standby to help with security at Dublin airport but will this put an end to the havoc? And what can you do if you’re the unlucky one whose flight is cancelled. The Indo Daily finds out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 29, 2022•20 min
