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The Indo Daily

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Closing in on the Kinahans: fake passports, drug busts, and labelling lieutenants

Last week was quite the headache for the Kinahan criminal gang, as gardaí closed in on the gang. On Friday, a 43-year-old man called Seamus Walsh admitted selling his passport in 2011, which was later used by Daniel Kinahan, while one of the cartel's 'principal representative' in Ireland was targeted by CAB. The Indo Daily hears more. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guest: Robin Schiller. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 20, 202318 min

Nicola Bulley: Rumours rife as mother of two remains missing

British woman, Nicola Bulley has not been seen since the 27th of January, when she disappeared while walking her dog in St Michael’s on Wyre, Lancashire. What happened to her? The Bel Tel's Ciarán Dunbar is joined but the editor of the Lancashire Post & Blackpool Gazette, Nicola Adam, to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 17, 202318 min

On her own terms: What Nicola Sturgeon's departure means for Scottish independence

Nicola Sturgeon's sudden resignation this week put a new focus on Scottish politics. In today's Indo Daily, we look at the many controversies and rows she faced in her 16 years in Holyrood, and ask what her resignation means for Scottish Independence? Host: Fionnán Sheahan. Guest: Conor Matchett. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 17, 202324 min

Spy in the sky: is China watching us?

The US shot down a suspected Chinese spy balloon over its airspace, as well as a number of other unidentified objects. Relations between the two countries have since deteriorated. But what does it all mean? And what about claims that China might be spying on little old Ireland as well? Host: Kevin Doyle. Guest: Larry Donnelly and David O'Brien. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 16, 202322 min

Rebel, renegade and rabble-rouser - the many controversies of Mick Wallace

From builder to bar owner to bankruptcy, Irish politician Mick Wallace has found himself at the centre of many controversies, including new confusion around wine bars. The Indo Daily finds out more. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guest: John Downing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 15, 202327 min

The 30-year-mystery: will Annie McCarrick ever be found?

It’s nearly 30 years since Annie McCarrick, disappeared without a trace on a day trip to Enniskerry in March 1993, a few years after the American arrived in Ireland to study. There have been many theories over the decades, but with no crime scene, and no evidence, no one knows what happened to Annie? Host: Fionnán Sheahan. Guest: Claire McGowan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 14, 202317 min

Unsolved: Murder in Malahide - the cold case of Grace Livingstone

Grace Livingstone was brutally murdered in her own home in December 1992. To this day, there is no known motive for her murder, and her killer has never been found. The Indo Daily finds out more. Host: Kevin Doyle. Guest: Sarah Caden. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 13, 202318 min

His name was Jason - The killing of Jason Corbett and the Tom and Molly Martens retrial

This week lawyers for convicted killers Tom and Molly Martens have alleged the pair have been demonised in sections of the media over the death of Irish businessman Jason Corbett eight years ago. They want their retrial for the murder of the Limerick widower to be transferred to a new location in North Carolina to ensure they get a fair hearing. Host: Fionnán Sheahan. Guest: Ralph Reigal See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 11, 202323 min

Notorious mobster James 'Whitey' Bulger and his IRA links

James Whitey Bulger and the Winter Hill gang ran south Boston for decades. Always proud of his Irish-American heritage, he formed links with the IRA, shipping weapons to Ireland to help the republican cause. The Indo Daily takes a look at life of the gangster. Host: Tabitha Monahan. Guest: Ciarán Dunbar See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 10, 202319 min

24-hour party people - the time when Ireland mistakenly legalised drugs

In 2015, a legal loophole on the possession of some drugs meant that for a 24-hour period, it was actually within the law to take ecstasy, ketamine and 'magic mushrooms' in Ireland. The Indo Daily finds out more. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guest: Kevin Doyle See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 08, 202324 min

Family of murder victim, Siobhán Kearney: "He finished her off and staged it to look like suicide - now he's up for parole"

On 28th February 2006, Siobhán Kearney, a loving sister and mother to a three-year-old was brutally killed by her husband, Brian Kearney, at their Dublin home. Having served 12 years, he is now up for a parole hearing, much to the distress of Siobhán's family. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guests: Brighid and Aisling McLaughlin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 07, 202337 min

Select: The notorious Castlereagh raid and how the IRA did it

In 2002 the IRA walked into a Belfast PSNI station and walked out with the secret security files they were looking for. Who planned it and why? In this episode of our sister podcast The BelTel, host Ciarán Dunbar speaks to Belfast Telegraph security correspondent, Allison Morris. First broadcast June 2022. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 04, 202320 min

Submarines and secret planes: How the Kinahans and other cartels are smuggling drugs

2022 was a significant year for drug seizures in Ireland, with almost €40 million worth of drugs seized in the first seven months alone. In this best of episode from August, Irish Independent Special Correspondent Paul Williams explains how the Kinahans and other cartels are smuggling drugs into Ireland. First broadcast August 30th 2022. Host: Tabitha Monahan Guest: Paul Williams See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 03, 202316 min

Anthony Stokes, the ex-Ireland and Celtic star in court on drugs charges after second police chase

Anthony Stokes was meant to be the next big name in Irish football. Stalking, close associations with Real IRA figures and a nightclub fight brought him from the back pages to the frontpages. The Indo Daily looks at the footballer's career, and where it all went wrong. Host: Kevin Doyle. Guests: Niall Donald and Dan McDonnell See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 02, 202323 min

The Fall of the Machines: Ireland's €55m e-voting controversy

It was supposed to modernise Ireland's long and often arduous traditional voting system, but electronic machines didn't quite live up to the hype. The Indo Daily finds out more about this multi-million-euro election experiment. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guest: John Downing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 01, 202322 min

Jennifer Poole murder: my last memory of my sister is lying there in a bed of blood

Jennifer Poole was murdered by her ex-partner Gavin Murphy. Murphy had previous convictions for assaulting a former partner, which Jennifer did not know about. Now Jennifer’s family are campaigning for changes to the law to protect women in danger. Her brother Jason tells her story. Host: Fionnán Sheahan. Guests: Jason Poole, Ellen Coyne See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 31, 202325 min

What's the end game for Enoch Burke?

Enoch Burke missed a High Court deadline last Friday to show his intention to stop showing up at a Co Westmeath school. With fines of €700-a-day for breaches of this order, the Indo Daily asks what is his end game? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 30, 202319 min

Best of: Unjustified and unjustifiable - Remembering Bloody Sunday

On Sunday, 30 January 1972, British soldiers killed 13 people taking part in a civil rights demonstration in the Bogside area of Derry. A 14th victim died four months later. The Indo Daily remembers those who lost their lives and looks at how events of the day unfolded, and how it would be almost four decades before the families of those victims would receive an apology. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guest: Martina Devlin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jan 28, 202328 min

Girl at the grotto: The tragedy of Ann Lovett

Nearly four decades ago, 15-year-old Ann Lovett died after giving birth at a grotto in Granard, Co Longford. The Indo Daily hears her tragic story. This episode was first broadcast in January 2022. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guest: Emily O'Reilly, European Ombudsman. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 27, 202323 min

The reinvention of Colin Farrell: bad boy, Banshees and Oscar buzz

It’s been a big week for Castleknock’s Colin Farrell after scooping his first Oscar nomination for best actor. But the road to the Oscars has been far from straightforward for the former Hollywood bad boy. Host: Kevin Doyle Guests: Melanie Finn and Chris Wasser See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 26, 202323 min

Unsolved: The 15-year search for missing Dublin teenager Amy Fitzpatrick

On New Year's Day in 2008, 15-year-old Dubliner, Amy Fitzpatrick left the home of a friend in Spain where she lived. She was never seen again and her whereabouts remain a mystery. The Indo Daily looks back on the case of the missing teenager. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guests: Christine Kenny and Sarah Caden. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 25, 202321 min

Marcus Sweeney: from Celtic Tiger socialite to organised crime

The original poster boy for the lavish days of the Celtic Tiger, Marcus Sweeney and his then fianceé, the late Katy French, were once a regular fixture in the social pages. But after 15 years out of the spotlight, he suddenly reappeared in the courts this week when a High Court judge described him as being “up to his oxters” in organised crime. The Indo Daily profiles the self-styled businessman. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jan 24, 202319 min

Courtroom Countdown: murder trial of Gerry "The Monk" Hutch enters its final phase

It's been 12 long weeks, but as the final witness took the stand in the murder trial of Gerry "The Monk" Hutch last Friday, the gangland 'trial of the century' is coming to a close. The Indo Daily finds out what happened last week, and what next? Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guest: Paul Williams. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 23, 202322 min

Best of: Scoop - The woman behind Prince Andrew's infamous Newsnight interview

The last few weeks have seen Prince Harry take centre stage, with a series of controversial interviews, promoting his best-selling memoir Spare. But one royal interview stands apart from all the others, when in November 2019 Prince Andrew sat down with BBC Newsnight for a bombshell interview that forever ruined his reputation. While presenter Emily Maitlis was front of camera, the woman behind the scenes who made it all happen was producer Sam McAlister. She tells The Indo Daily how she secured ...

Jan 21, 202324 min

Best of: Sex, shame and salvation: How Monica Lewinsky took back control

This week marks 25 years since news broke of the Bill Clinton and Monica Lewinksy affair. In this best of episode of the Indo Daily, host Fionnan Sheahan is joined by Irish Independent Writer Katie Byrne and Law Lecturer Larry Donnelly, to examine the scandal that saw President Clinton impeached. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 20, 202322 min

Meet the Burkes: The evangelical family from Castlebar at the centre of much controversy.

The case of Enoch Burke has been making headlines for months now. Throughout he has been backed up by his family, many of whom themselves are not strangers to the courts. The Indo Daily looks at the family behind the courtroom clashes and strong religious views. Host: Kevin Doyle. Guest: Shane Phelan. Copy: The case of Enoch Burke has been making headlines for months now. Throughout he has been backed up by his family, many of whom themselves are not strangers to the courts. The family are evang...

Jan 19, 202324 min

Ireland of the welcomes? Are far-right groups behind the anti-asylum protests?

Who is behind recent anti-asylum seeker protests? The Indo Daily find out how organisers have utilised "an agitation playbook" devised by far right and neo-Nazi groups in Europe and North America. Host: Fionnán Sheahan. Guest: Ralph Riegel and Ali Bracken. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 17, 202321 min
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