In an exclusive in-depth interview Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has shown a willingness to enter a transfer pact with Fianna Fáil in the next general election. The soon-to-be-appointed Taoiseach also talks about his reshuflle plans, his belief Sinn Fein will wreck the economy and the time he went to a Carl Cox gig in a Dublin nightclub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
With the return of ‘I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here’ – it soon became apparent that 80’s icon Boy George would be one of the key contestants. His hit songs were not the only thing that viewers remembered with many people bringing up the Culture Club’s singers 2009 conviction for falsely imprisoning a male escort. HOST: Kevin Doyle GUEST: John Meagher See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Twitter, Stripe and now Meta - the talk of job losses in the tech sector is rising every day. Just how dependent is Ireland on these massive brands and will the tech wreck ruin our economy? Host: Kevin Doyle. Guest: Adrian Weckler See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
From dating, and dumping Julia Roberts, to his three-decade struggle with addiction, Friends star Matthew Perry's new book ‘Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing’ - is not for the fainthearted. The Indo Daily finds out more about his life behind the laughs. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guest: Jenn Gannon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Alec Baldwin’s motion to be dropped from a lawsuit brought by the script supervisor of the Rust movie has been denied by a US judge. The lawsuit claims Baldwin “recklessly” fired a prop gun that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, in October 2021. In the aftermath of that fatal shooting, the Indo Daily looked back on the life of Baldwin, his controversial personal life, and colourful career. Host: Fionnan Sheahan Guests: Sarah Caden and Paul Whitington. See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...
August 2013 and Irish woman Michaella McCollum – along with her travelling companion Melissa Reid, attempted to leave Peru with €1.6million worth of cocaine. Nabbed by the airport authorities – they both would begin a perilous and treacherous life behind bars at the notorious Ancon 2 prison. We look at the story of the ‘Peru Two’ that is now the subject of a new series on Netflix - ‘High: Confessions of an Ibiza Drug Mule’. HOST: Fionnán Sheehan GUEST: Sarah Caden See omnystudio.com/listener for...
For many Americans, the November 2022 midterm elections are the most important in the nation’s history with the future of Joe Biden and Donald Trump’s careers on the line. No longer are elections purely based on what Bill Clinton termed “Economy Stupid” - now Democrats and Republicans are going head to head in a personalised all out “Culture War.” But who will win? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Prince Harry's new memoir 'Spare' is on its way. The Indo Daily asks what will his 'tell-all' book reveal? Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guest: Sinéad Ryan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
An antique in the hot seat is the last thing you'd expect from the Late Late Show, but that's exactly what happened. The Indo Daily hears more about the chair that created a national scandal. Presenter: Siobhán Maguire. Guest: Liam Collins. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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. Her killer Richard Hinds will be free within weeks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week, killer Patrick Quirke's appeal against his conviction for the murder of love rival Bobby Ryan was delayed. Quirke murdered Mr Ryan, a part-time DJ known as ‘Mr Moonlight’, so he could rekindle an affair with Mr Ryan’s girlfriend Mary Lowry. Host: Kevin Doyle. Guest: Catherine Fegan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A young mother of 2 - Judy Malinowski - suffered 90% burns across her body after her boyfriend, Michael Slager, dowsed her in gasoline and set her alight. Within months of giving a deposition to Ohio courts - Judy died. However her videotaped conversations with lawyers would ultimately be used as testimony at her own murder trail which would result in an historic legal case. HOST: Fionnán Sheahan GUEST: Sheila Flynn See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Kanye West has been widely condemned for his recent slew of anti-Semitic comments. Clothing giant Adidas has cut ties with the rapper, saying it does "not tolerate antisemitism and any other sort of hate speech". The Indo Daily unravels the talented, divisive and controversial life of the man now known as 'Ye'. Host: Kevin Doyle. Guest: Jennifer Gannon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Philip Cairns, a 13-year-old Dublin schoolboy disappeared one afternoon in October 1986, while making the short journey from his home to school one lunchtime. His disappearance remains unsolved. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guest: Maeve Sheehan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch is on trial for the murder of David Byrne at the Regency Hotel, a murder that started the Kinahan-Hutch feud. Dubbed the Gangland trial of the century the Indo Daily hears about the revelations so far. Host: Fionnan Sheahan. Guest: Andrew Phelan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Blink and you'll likely miss the next instalment of musical chairs in the race to be the next British PM. After last week's chaotic scenes at the House of Commons, the resignation of Liz Truss, and opposition calls for a General Election, British politics has a global audience. But what are the consequences for Ireland in relation to Brexit and trade relations. And what now for the unfinished Northern Ireland protocol? Presenter Siobhán Maguire is joined by the Irish Independent's Political Corr...
Lola Daviet was a typical 12 year old girl in Paris. She was returning from school and met a stranger in her apartment block only meters from her home. What happened next would shock her family, city and country. HOST: Kevin Doyle GUEST: Catherine Field See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Louis Mountbatten was a beloved member of the Royal family and mentor to King Charles. But now allegations of child sex abuse at a notorious Belfast children’s home have been made against him. The Indo Daily uncovers the story of the man known in the royal family as Uncle Dicky. Host: Fionnán Sheahan. Guests: Senan Molony Political and Sharon O'Neill. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
She might not be under a desk, but Liz Truss, the British PM is definitely under pressure to quit or be replaced. The Indo Daily finds out more. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guest: John Downing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim Mansfield jnr was given €4.5 million in cash in two suitcases by Daniel Kinahan and his associate Thomas “Bomber” Kavanagh in 2009. Irish Independent reporter Robin Schiller reveals the details of the deal and how it all went wrong. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The former Sinn Féin councillor, Jonathan Dowdall, has been sentenced to four years in prison for his role in the murder of David Byrne at the Regency Hotel shooting in Dublin in 2016. Presenter Siobhán Maguire is joined by the Irish Independent's Senior News Reporter Robin Schiller who in the Special Criminal Court today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
American right-wing conspiracy theorist, Alex Jones, has been ordered to pay damages of almost $1bn to families of those killed in the 2012 Sandy Hook school shooting. The Indo Daily finds out what this means for Jones, his conspiracy theories, and his following. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guest: Adrian Weckler See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Earlier this week, the prime suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann, Christian Brueckner, was charged with rape and child sexual abuse. It’s been 15 years since the little girl's disappearance from a Portuguese holiday resort. In this 'best of' episode The Indo Daily looks at what happened? Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guests: Sarah Caden and John McGee. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In 1985, when local priest Fr Niall Molloy was found dead in the master bedroom at the home of Richard and Theresa Flynn in Co. Offaly, the scandal captured the imagination of the country. Almost four decades later and Fr Molloy's killing remains an open and unsolved case. The Indo Daily takes a look back at the infamous story. Presenter: Fionnan Sheahan. Guest: Sharon Lawless. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The killer of Limerick businessman Roy Collins is seeking early release from prison after serving just 13 years of a life sentence for the crime. The Indo Daily speaks to Roy’s father Steve about how he feels about James Dillon’s possible release. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
For decades he was among Hollywood's most influential producer, a darling of Tinseltown, and a man who appeared untouchable. But behind closed doors, Weinstein, now a convicted rapist in a New York prison, used his power to commit sex crimes against many, many women in the film industry. As his second sexual assault trial gets underway in a California courtroom, the Indo Daily looks back on the life and career of Weinstein, and how he abused his position of power to humiliate and sexually assaul...
Out of nowhere came the explosion that could be heard kilometres away. And then the silence. In an instant ten people lost their lives and a community was changed forever. Host: Kevin Doyle. Guests: Joe McHugh, Conor Feehan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The prestigious global body that governs Irish dancing is mired in allegations of competition fixing and cheating. The Indo Daily speaks to Irish Independent News Correspondent Ellen Coyne about the revelations that have rocked the Irish dancing world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Embroiled in a sordid affair, Hazel Stewart and Colin Howell plotted the double murder of their spouses, disguising them as suicides. Their crimes would not be revealed until 19 years later, when a guilt-ridden Howell confessed and provided evidence against his ex-lover in trial. Host: Niamh Campbell. Guests: Allison Morris, Dan Keenan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What could we expect from a Sinn Féin government and more importantly what do we know about its leader Mary Lou McDonald. Shane Ross attempts to answer the question in his new book ‘Mary Lou McDonald : A Republican Riddle’. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
