Dan Wootton has been sacked by the MailOnline just a day after he was suspended by GB News for his interview with actor Laurence Fox where remarks were made about the appearance of a female journalist Ava Evans. Who are the men at the centre of the scandal? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Irish Navy fired warning shots at the MV Matthew’s to force the ship to stop leaving Irish waters. What was discovered next could be the biggest drugs seizure ever in Irish history estimated at over €156million. The Indo daily explains the dramatic scenes which have unfolded in our seas this week and ask what it reveals about the Irish drugs trade. Host: Kevin Doyle Guests: Padraig Byrne and Paul Williams See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Four-star luxury hotel rooms for staff, the hiring of a 'celebrity booker' for The Late Late Show. RTÉ spending in under continued scrutiny and the Dáil’s public spending watchdog is seeking legal advice on whether it can compel RTÉ documents and individuals. The Indo Daily examines the latest plot twists in the RTÉ soap opera. Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guests: Hugh O’Connell and Dee Molumby See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The normally wholesome world of Irish dancing is once again making sensational headlines with male escorts, sexually explicit texts and court cases now taking centre stage. Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guests: Ellen Coyne and Shane Phelan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
McCrea Park was a quiet and peaceful close-knit community. That all changed one Saturday morning in 2019 with the discovery of one of Northern Ireland’s most harrowing and brutal murders in history. What happened to Sligo man Pat Ward? Host: Fionnán Sheehan Guest: Kurtis Reid See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Thomas Niedermayer was kidnapped from his Belfast home in 1973.There was no ransom demand, no information; he just disappeared. What happened to him? The truth would be horrific and would lead to the death of his wife and two of his children. Host: Ciarán Dunbar Guest: David Blake Knox Host: Ciaran Dunbar. Guest: David Blake-Knox See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
John’s story has caught the attention of many but none more so than the bank teller who played a part in his downfall. She gives the view from the other side of the counter in the concluding episode of ‘I’m Not Here to Hurt You’. Host: Kevin Doyle Guest: Aoife Whelan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It’s been a busy and turbulent few weeks for Elon Musk. He met several world leaders and came under heavy criticism for his decision to refuse Ukraine access to his Starlink satellites. Should we be worried about his growing political power? Host: Fionnán Sheahan. Guest: Adrian Weckler See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A ramshackle house in Carlow is the subject of intense political scrutiny having been bequeathed to Sinn Féin by a mysterious Welshman when he died in 2018. Is Mary Lou McDonald right when she says the controversy is “sour grapes” from her rivals, or is there more to the story? Host: Ellen Coyne. Guest: Fionnán Sheahan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
He was a household Brand; from MTV, Channel 4 and BBC, to a wild night in Dublin, and even conquering Hollywood. What next for Russell Brand after a spectacular fall from grace? Host: Tabitha Monahan. Guests: Allison Morris and Dee Molumby. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On the GAA pitch Philly McMahon was an All-Ireland winner. But off the pitch his personal life was turbulent. His father Phil McMahon was interned in Long Kesh, escaped in 1975 and was now battling cancer. Philly speaks about his father’s membership of the provisional IRA and some of the difficult truths that come with that. Host: Fionnán Sheahan. Guest: Philly McMahon See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The story of how Philly McMahon became an All-Ireland Champion eight times, is more than just that of hard work and determination. His story began with his father - Phil – a man who at the age of 16 was shot by British soldiers in his home of West Belfast and who spent more than 30 years on the run. Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: Philly McMahon See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
When a widow with no children, no siblings, and no surviving first cousins passed away, questions were raised when one of her distant cousins - Galway fraudster Peter O’Toole -became the primary beneficiary of her estate near Galway city valued at between €2.5 and €9 million. However, what ensued next nobody could have anticipated. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guest: Maeve Sheehan. First broadcast 31st May 2023. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Irish folk band The Wolfe Tones have long been associated with their republican ballads. Thousands gathered to hear them play at this year's Electric Picnic and now the group are set to play in Dublin's 3Arena next year. Why are a younger generation joining the chorus? Host: Ciaran Dunbar. Guests: John Meagher, Sarah Carey and Brian Warfield. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Putin welcomes Kim Jong Un and his “moving fortress” to Russia. How will this unlikely friendship affect the war in Ukraine and Russian relations with western powers? Host: Kevin Doyle. Guest: Jason Corcoran. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
From a World Cup victory to a high court summons, the former Spanish Football Federation president Luis Rubiales will now appear in a Madrid court over his kiss of Spanish football forward Jenni Hermoso. Host: Tabitha Monahan Guest: Miguel Delaney & Dave Hanratty See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sinn Féin – “who they are, where they came from and how they operate.” The revelations in a new book ‘The Long Game: Inside Sinn Féin’ has upset many people. We speak to the author Aoife Moore. Host: Ciarán Dunbar Guest: Aoife Moore See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Life is on the right track for academic John O’Hegarty until a moment of recklessness sets him on a path to self-destruction. If you want to listen to the complete series now, search for ‘I’m Not Here To Hurt You’ wherever you get your podcasts and hit subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The picturesque market town of Fermoy in county Cork would become the unlikely scene of a curious double vanishing of the same man. Now, half a century later, an abandoned son is seeking to unravel the secrets of his father’s second life. First published: June 9 2023 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
As Ryan Tubridy cosies up to UK media, former bosses at the state broadcaster face yet more questions around cashflow, culture and accountability. What next for RTE and its former star? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
An inquest in Tralee has finally answered a three-year long question - who was the man found dead on Slieve Mish Mountain in Kerry in 2020 and how was the FBI involved? Host: Kevin Doyle Guests: Sinéad Kelleher & Jerry O’Sullivan & See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Last October the world of Irish dancing was left reeling from allegations of what is now known as ‘Feis fixing’. However now a court case involving two prominent dance instructors reveals a series of shocking sexual harassment and blackmail claims. Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guests: Ellen Coyne & Shane Phelan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The ruthless godfather John Gilligan is credited with ushering in a new era of organised crime and the modern narcotics trade in Ireland. As he walks free from a Spanish court, we look at the life and lies of Ireland’s most notorious criminal boss. Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: Paul Williams See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Yevgeny Prigozhin’s brief uprising challenged Vladimir Putin in a way no one else ever has. But now he is dead – and few seem to doubt that Putin had a hand in his demise. Is the Russian president now in a stronger position or has he been weakened by the whole affair? And with Ukrainian forces advancing, could a ‘cornered’ Putin reach for the nuclear option? Host: Ciarán Dunbar. Guest: Jason Corcoran See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
The 'Nutting Squad', the notorious interrogation unit of the IRA was ruthless when it came to outing informers. Its top tier included the likes of Freddie Scappaticci , Paddy Monaghan and John Joe Magee, who are all now believed to have been double agents themselves. How did this group, who had access to some of the IRA's most guarded secrets become riddled with double agents? The Indo Daily finds out more. Host: Kevin Doyle. Guest: Allison Morris. First broadcast April 27th 2023. See omnystudio...
In 2000, Catherine Nevin was found guilty of the murder of her husband, Tom Nevin at their Co Wicklow pub. The Indo Daily recounts this dark and evil crime. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guest: Paul Williams. First broadcast 16 Sept 2022. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Revisited: In February Harvey Weinstein was jailed for another 16 years. The disgraced movie mogul begged the judge, "please don't sentence me to life in prison, I don't deserve it." The Indo Daily looks back on the career of the mega-producer and how he used his power and privilege to target, harass, and sexually assault young women. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guest: Melanie Finn. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Revisited: Sean Quinn’s life is the ultimate rags to riches story – a millionaire by 30, then a billionaire, with a sprawling empire across cement, hotels, and insurance. Until it all crumbled away when he gambled his fortune and lost in the economic collapse of 2008. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guest: Trevor Birney. First broadcast Fri 9 Dec 2022 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Revisited: During the Celtic Tiger, Ireland had its own ‘special’ kind of celebrity, the property developer. Sean Dunne and his then wife Gayle Killilea, were one of the best known couples, with their lavish parties and expensive property, symbolising the era. But the party didn't last and the boom would eventually lead to Dunne's bankruptcy. The Indo Daily takes a look back at the rise and fall of the Celtic Tiger couple. First published on May 5, 2023. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...
He was the 'Wunderkind' of the 1980s, winning Wimbledon at just 17. But German player, Boris Becker, was equally known for his lifestyle off-court with his love of luxuries, fast spending, and public affairs. On today's Indo Daily, we look back at Becker's rise and fall, and a new film documenting his story. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guest: Chris Bowers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
