US president Donald Trump’s America First agenda was the cornerstone of his election victory. But has all that pre‑election rhetoric now come back to haunt him? As the US deploys thousands of troops to the Middle East, the conflict is looking less like a brief flare‑up and more like the start of a long, grinding war. Despite Mr Trump's insistence that Washington is in talks with senior Iranian figures to strike a deal, Tehran denies any negotiations are taking place. So, who exactly is talking t...
Mar 26, 2026•25 min
30 years on from the violent killing of publican Tom Nevin, part two of this Indo Daily special looks at how Nevin's wife, Catherine Nevin, emerged as the prime suspect; the murder trial and media blitz that followed; and why Ireland’s ‘Black Widow’ still fascinates us to this day. Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: Mary Wilson See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 26, 2026•36 min
Thirty years ago, publican Tom Nevin was shot dead as he counted the takings following a busy day at Jack White’s Inn. Initially, the incident appeared to be a robbery gone wrong, but grieving wife Catherine Nevin would eventually emerge as the prime suspect and later come to be known as ‘The Black Widow’. On the first of a two-part Indo Daily special, we look back at how one of Ireland’s most famous criminals came into the spotlight. Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: Mary Wilson See omnystudio.com/l...
Mar 25, 2026•28 min
There were cries of relief from the family of Natalie McNally yesterday, as the jury convicted Stephen McCullagh of killing his 32-year-old partner in her Lurgan home in December 2022. During the four-week trial, the prosecution claimed that McCullagh murdered Ms McNally after setting up a “false alibi” that he was livestreaming a video gaming session on YouTube. Host: Ciaran Dunbar Guest: Allison Morris See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Mar 24, 2026•19 min
A surprise announcement from Donald Trump has raised hopes of a breakthrough in the Middle East conflict, with a five day pause in strikes on energy infrastructure now in place. What will this mean back at home in Ireland, as Tánaiste Simon Harris is expected to introduce cuts at the petrol pumps this week. Host; Kevin Doyle, Guest; Senan Molony See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 23, 2026•18 min
You may have noticed there’s a very important football match this week. It’s also the week that marks the 40th anniversary of when Jack Charlton first took the reins as Republic of Ireland manager. One of our most beloved honorary Irishmen, Big Jack boasts an unrivalled legacy. On this episode, we look at how he transformed not just our football team, but how Ireland itself was dragged out of the mire under his watch. Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guests: John Meagher and Tony Considine See omnystudio...
Mar 23, 2026•27 min
Today’s episode of The Indo Daily is brought to us by our sister podcast, Just Between Us with Jennifer Zamparelli. Most will be familiar with the term narcissism. We’ve all heard it, ‘My ex was such a narcissist’, but how much of that is internet language, and how much of it points to something far more serious? This week on Just Between Us, Jennifer is joined by family psychotherapist Richard Hogan to unpack the difference between someone being selfish and someone being truly narcissistic. Fro...
Mar 22, 2026•35 min
For decades, Gerry Adams has denied being a member of the Provisional IRA. Now, for the first time, that claim is being challenged in an English courtroom. Three men, all victims of separate IRA bombings, have taken civil action against the former Sinn Féin leader for the symbolic sum of £1 in damages. But after his resounding libel victory over the BBC last year, how will he fare under this new and very different legal scrutiny? And what could the consequences be if the judge rules in favour of...
Mar 20, 2026•26 min
Twenty-six years ago, young Irish woman Kelly-Ann Corcoran fell to her death from the balcony of a five-star hotel in Spain. Her husband Dermot McArdle was later convicted of manslaughter. Now, footage has emerged of a confrontation between McArdle and Ms Corcoran’s relatives, in which he literally laughed off the altercation. Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: Patrick O’Connell See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 19, 2026•21 min
Taoiseach Micheál Martin sat down with US president Donald Trump for the traditional St Patrick’s Day summit, with Mr Trump in typically boisterous form. How did the Taoiseach get on, though, with Iran, Keir Starmer, and a potential Doonbeg visit all on the agenda? Host: Tabitha Monahan Guests: Mary Regan and Cónal Thomas See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 18, 2026•20 min
As Jessie Buckley closed out her victorious Oscar speech with a cúpla focal, o ne might wonder if the majority of Hollywood stars looking on knew what she was saying. But that’s hardly the point – it sounded cool . Being Irish is cool. The Irish language is cool. Irish culture is cool. Has it always been, though? And if there has been a spirited revival in recent times, who led the charge and where does it go from here? Host: Dave Hanratty Guests: Hugh Carr and Laura Pakenham See omnystudio.com/...
Mar 17, 2026•27 min
The term ‘looksmaxxing’ has been around for longer than you may think, but it has become a daily go-to for a new generation of people seeking to maximise their physical attractiveness by any means necessary. How did the movement explode in recent times? Why is it mostly associated with men? And why is the Trump administration adopting it in a time of war? Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: Nikki McCann Ramirez See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Mar 16, 2026•30 min
Who is Sam Altman and why does he matter so much to artificial intelligence? What do we really know about his views on risk, control and power in the AI race? Todays episode of the Indo Daily comes from our sister podcast The Big Tech Show, as Ellen Huet, features writer with Bloomberg News and host of the Foundering podcast, joins Adrian Weckler. Altman, CEO of OpenAI, runs the company behind ChatGPT. The episode explores his rise, his warnings about AI dangers and the controversies surrounding...
Mar 15, 2026•32 min
On 18 December 2022, 32-year-old Natalie McNally was found dead in her Lurgan home. According to her autopsy, she suffered multiple stab wounds, strangulation and several heavy blows to the head. She was also 15 weeks pregnant at the time. Her partner, Stephen McCullagh, is now on trial for her murder in one of the highest-profile cases Northern Ireland’s courts have seen in years. Central to the trial is a gaming livestream which the prosecution allege was staged to create an alibi for the accu...
Mar 13, 2026•21 min
This time last year, Taoiseach Micheál Martin was grasping an American-flag emblazoned short straw, playing second fiddle to Conor McGregor as our disgraced UFC representative took the St Patrick’s Day podium. Now that the Taoiseach has been restored to March 17 parity, he has one hell of a job on his hands. What kind of reception awaits him in Donald Trump’s Oval Office next week? Host: Kevin Doyle, Guest: Mary Regan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Mar 12, 2026•25 min
Petrol prices are flashing past €2 a litre as conflict in the Middle East rattles global energy markets. From food bills to mortgage rates, the shockwaves could hit far beyond the forecourt. So are we facing a return to 1970s-style energy chaos, and how bad could it get? Host: Fionnán Sheahan, Guests: Kim Bielenberg and Charlie Weston See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 11, 2026•25 min
The enduring saga of Enoch Burke and his family has a fresh chapter, with Martina and Ammi Burke set for a stint behind bars. Last week, Justice Brian Cregan handed down an imprisonment order as he called for “a halt to this family circus”. Initial attempts to arrest Martina and Ammi Burke proved unsuccessful. So, what can they expect in prison? And what does the timeline of the entire Burke story look like? Host: Tabitha Monahan Guest: Shane Phelan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...
Mar 09, 2026•22 min
International war probably wasn’t the expectation when the Kinahan Cartel decamped to Dubai in a bid to escape the authorities, but it has arrived on their opulent doorstep, nonetheless. So, what does the joint US-Israel offensive on Iran mean for Daniel Kinahan and company? What are their connections to Hezbollah, and will they ever be extradited? Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: Miles Johnson See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 09, 2026•24 min
In June 2025, when 78-year-old Sonia ‘Sunny’ Jacobs, along with her carer Kevin Kelly (31) died in a house fire at the Connemara home she called her “sanctuary", it seemed like a tragically ironic end for a celebrated activist. But Jacobs was no stranger to life's juxtapositions. The well-liked and peaceful woman spent five years on death row in the US before her conviction over the murder of two police officers in Florida in 1976 was overturned after procedural errors were identified. Now, as a...
Mar 08, 2026•23 min
As conflict in Iran pushes up energy prices, the Government faces mounting pressure over possible emergency supports. New rent reforms are already causing controversy in the Housing Minister’s own constituency, while Phil Hogan re-emerges as Ireland’s candidate for a top UN job. Tabitha Monahan and Conal Thomas chat through down a tense week in Leinster House. We want to earn your trust and are members of the Trust Project. See our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalism See omnystudio.c...
Mar 07, 2026•24 min
Phil Hogan, the former Fine Gael heavyweight, carved out a political career few could match. But in the middle of the Covid crisis, it all came crashing down and he was forced into resigning his post as EU trade commissioner following the notorious Golf-gate controversy. But now, out of nowhere, he’s back. And this time he’s a contender for a major role at the UN. So. is this a political phoenix rising from the ashes? Or is it a controversial political appointment that could come back to haunt t...
Mar 06, 2026•26 min
Bill and Hillary Clinton are back under the spotlight after explosive deposition tapes linked to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation were released. From Hillary’s angry walkout to Bill’s questions over flights and hot-tub photographs, the US power couple faced hours of grilling from a Republican-led committee. Host: Dave Hanratty, Guest: Terry Sheridan We want to earn your trust and are members of the Trust Project. See our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalism See omnystudio.com/l...
Mar 05, 2026•25 min
Before they were sworn enemies, Iran and the United States were close allies. So how did decades of cooperation descend into revolution, hostage crises, secret arms deals and nuclear brinkmanship? Fionnán Sheahan is joined by Professor Scott Lucas to trace the long and volatile history between Washington and Tehran and to ask what happens next as tensions rise once more. We want to earn your trust and are members of the Trust Project. See our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalism. See ...
Mar 04, 2026•29 min
Convicted child killer Ian Huntley is recovering in hospital following an assault by a fellow inmate at HMP Frankland. Huntley, who is currently serving a life sentence for the 2002 killing of schoolgirls Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman, has previously been a target of prison violence. On this episode of The Indo Daily, we look back at the horrifying case of the Soham murders. Host: Tabitha Monahan Guest: Martin Blunt See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Mar 03, 2026•21 min
Forty eight hours ago Israel and the United States launched Operation epic Fury - a major attack on Iran that killed Iran’s Supreme Leaderi. The shockwaves from the US and Israeli strikes on Iran are still rippling across the region, with tensions high and retaliation under way. Today we examine the fallout from a deadly weekend in the Middle East and ask where President Trump’s gamble could lead next. Host: Tabitha Monahan Guest: Gregg Carlstrom See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...
Mar 02, 2026•21 min
Our relationship with food and the dining experience has attracted a more focused spotlight in recent years, with sharply edited influencers – and the average punter – lighting up their accounts with mouth-watering content. If the queues outside the hippest eateries are any indication, we simply can’t resist. But does the bite live up to the hype? Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guests: John Meagher and Bri Burke Carroll See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Mar 02, 2026•25 min
Today's episode of The Indo Daily was brought to you by our sister podcast, The BelTel. This podcast was first published on Friday, February 20th. ‘Don’t call Jeffrey Epstein a paedophile’ – that was the demand of a top NI lawyer to a London newspaper in 2011. Paul Tweed was brought in to try and limit the damage to the sex-offender’s reputation after he was released from prison. The Belfast solicitor is one of the best-known libel lawyers in the UK and Ireland. He has told the Belfast Telegraph...
Mar 01, 2026•45 min
The government scrambles to contain the fallout from its SNA allocation controversy, announcing a late night funding reversal but has lasting damage already been done? Plus, Sinn Fein selects Janice Boylan for the crucial Dublin Central by election as Gerry The Monk Hutch gears up for another run. What does it all mean for the political landscape? You can listen to Indo Politics a day early on its own feed by searching Indo Politics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Feb 28, 2026•28 min
Irish brothers and self-made billionaires Patrick and John Collison are shaking up the world of e-commerce. Rumours are swirling that Stripe, their online payments platform, is sizing up a takeover of rival PayPal - the original online payments company. So just how did two brothers from rural Tipperary build a tech giant now valued at almost €135bn? And what could this potential takeover mean for Ireland’s tech sector and PayPal’s 1,500 Irish employees? Host: Tessa Fleming. Guest: Adrian Weckler...
Feb 27, 2026•26 min
The criminal Dublin collective known as the Gucci Gang appeared to be in ruins, only for a new leader to emerge – a man by the name of Mark Salmon. Clean cut and soft spoken, Salmon seemed an unlikely candidate for the helm, yet he has steadily built a violent and intimidating reputation in the pursuit of drug debt. But is his reign already over? Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: Ken Foy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Feb 26, 2026•21 min
