It was dubbed "The War of the Comans" - a feud involving a prosperous Irish family so fractured by in-fighting and division that a fierce court battle could barely settle their dispute. But why did the Coman clan, responsible for a multi-million euro pub and bottling business, come to such ruthless and public blows? Host: Tabitha Monahan Guest: Nia…

From Conor McGregor to Andrew Tate, why are fans and prominent figures in the MMA and sports-combat world embracing extreme politics? Are teenage boys in the sights of the far right? And what threat does the manosphere pose to society? ­ Host: Ellen Coyne Guest: Dave Hanratty Read Dave Hanratty's article in the Irish Independent here. See omnystudi…

A Dublin secondary school has been embroiled in controversy after it was claimed online that one of its teachers is the notorious GAA catfish. County Armagh woman Niamh Farrell denies being the catfish who deceived at least 40 people, including multiple Ulster GAA players. The Portadown woman has now secured a court injunction stopping Coláiste Éan…

The multi-million euro legal battle between the Web Summit co-founders, Paddy Cosgrave, Daire Hickey and David Kelly, has been described as a bitter divorce, with no prospect of an amicable resolution. The clash between three of Ireland’s most prominent tech high-flyers has begun, and the first shots in anger have been very acrimonious indeed. Alle…

What happens when agitation, defiance and digital strategy collide? Enter Ireland’s most controversial evangelical family. A new investigation by the Sunday Independent has revealed just how much the Burkes have spent on social media ads, ensuring their confrontations spread far and wide to screens across the globe. Back in Ireland, the courts are …

As Donald Trump welcomed Conor McGregor to the White House for St Patrick’s Day, we look at 12 key events that Americans might not be aware of in the once undefeated MMA fighter’s career. Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: Kevin Doyle See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Oleh Irish Independent

Irish farmers were becoming “easy targets”. So went the rhetoric from one ­prolific Reddit account, which was making its many and detailed arguments about the sanctity and safety of the Irish farm around one high-profile court case: the Diarmuid Rossa Phelan murder trial. The Irish Independent’s Ellen Coyne has uncovered details of an anonymous onl…

Timothy O’Reilly, also known as Elijah Gavin, Timothy Kelly and Elijah Thomas, was arrested in New York in January on charges of conning over $800,000 from a 78-year-old woman. He was on the run since 2022 after failing to return to Magilligan Prison in Northern Ireland after a temporary compassionate release. At the time, he was facing charges ove…

From St Patrick himself to a global music star, a Times Square Olympian and a Mexican army battalion, historian Donal Fallon discusses the Patricks, Patricias, Pádraigs, Páraics and Pats who have all become part of Ireland’s national story. This podcast was originally published on March 17th 2024. Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: Donal Fallon. See omny…

Belfast hotel mogul Paddy McKillen Sr has found himself in hot water. The 70-year-old was convicted in a French court on Wednesday over an attack on a female bailiff. It’s alleged she was acting in relation to the alleged non-payment of a loan to the Qatari-linked Quintet private bank. But for the once firm friends, where did it all go wrong betwee…

For almost a decade the issue of water charges incited mass anger and protests in Ireland. Should the mention of “excessive usage” charges for water be a cause for concern for households? We look back at the issue that sunk political careers, plagued governments, and led to mass protests on a scale never witnessed before. ­ Host: Kevin Doyle Guests…

Shamrocks, handshakes, and diplomatic high stakes; It was all to play for this afternoon as Michael Martin met Donald Trump during a historic visit to The White House. From Ukraine to Gaza, big topics were on the table, yet it was EU Tariffs that took centre stage, as Trump laid out a stark warning for the future of Irelands Tech and Pharma industr…

The Viper, Martin Foley, has hit the headlines once again. Bitten by a seven-figure tax bill, the notorious criminal finds himself in a race against time to pay off his hefty debt and rescue his Dublin home in the process. Waiting in the wings to take the keys off his hands? None other than Ireland’s most persistent of crime cash converters, The Cr…

With Ashley St Clair recently revealing on X that she gave birth to Elon Musk’s 13th child, and Canadian singer Grimes taking to the social media platform in a bid to get medical help for one of their three children, what does Musk’s dysfunctional relationships with women tell us about his outlook on life? Host: Tabitha Monahan Guests: Adrian Weckl…

Nestled in between O’Connell Street and Connolly station lies an unassuming Dublin neighbourhood that holds a hidden history — it was once the site of Monto, a red-light district from the 1860s to 1925. Tens of thousands of women passed through its brothels, with some leaving after a short amount of time, and others going on to become the most ruth…

For many people, their first in-depth introduction to US vice-president JD Vance came last week with his now infamous exchange of words with Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky. Coming from humble beginnings, he is a self-professed “Scots-Irish hillbilly” whose name is now known worldwide. So how exactly did JD Vance go from the poverty in the “rus…

YouTube has just turned 20 years old. From eyebrow-raising origins to societal dominance, the video platform has proved a genuine game-changer – though not without major controversy along the way. Has it made our lives better or worse? Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: Mark Bergen See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

The tragic and highly unusual nature of 14-year-old Noah Donohoe’s death in 2020, along with criticism of the police search for him, had led to substantial public concern and anger. Two years ago, investigative journalist Donal MacIntyre began investigating the disappearance and the circumstances around it. A source has now told the Belfast Telegra…

Friday evening’s botched Ukraine deal saw Volodymyr Zelenskyy leaving Washington empty-handed after historically tense talks sent shockwaves across the globe. Now, a nightmare situation has arisen for the Ukrainian people, as the United States has paused all military aid indefinitely. As US President Donald Trump reshapes the new world order in rea…

How did Kerry man Morris O’Shea Salazar go from boy racer to international drugs kingpin? How are the notorious Sinaloa Cartel and the Ballyseedy drugs seizure linked? And what prison sentence did Nathan McDonnell receive for his involvement in the nation's biggest-ever seizure of crystal meth? Host: Ellen Coyne Guests: Niall Donald, Jerry O’Sulliv…

DESCRIPTION: How does a former business CEO and president of the Tralee Chamber of Commerce become a convicted criminal, and why was he involved in the biggest seizure of crystal meth in Irish history? Host: Ellen Coyne Guests: Jerry O’Sullivan & Ralph Riegel See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

After serving four years in prison for fraud, Fyre Festival founder Billy McFarland is inviting people back to the Caribbean for a series of concerts with some tickets going for over $1 million. We ask why are people seriously considering returning to one of the biggest festival fiascos in history? This podcast was first released in September 2024 …

It’s one of the most shocking and troubling cases in modern Irish history. The disappearance of Kyran Durnin went unnoticed by authorities for over two years. Since he was first reported missing in August of last year, gardaí have been unable to unravel the truth about what happened to Kyran. With so many questions remaining unanswered, speculation…

Rent pressure zones, cabins in gardens and the appointment of a “maverick” to kick open doors’ - can this government resolve the housing crisis once and for all? Host: Tabitha Monahan Guests: Rory Hearne, Gabija Gataveckaite and Niamh Horan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Oleh Irish Independent

Today on The Indo Daily, Fionnán Sheahan is joined by Paul Williams, Special Correspondent with The Irish Independent, to look back at the life and career of his friend, Dr Jim Donovan, Former Forensic Science Director, and to learn how an infamous incident with The General Martin Cahill, had a dark impact on his life for nearly 40 years See omnyst…

The annual St Patrick's Day expedition to Washington will happen amid greater uncertainty about what the US President Donald Trump will do next, with all eyes the threat of harsh trade tariffs. So where does this leave the Irish political contingent who have their bags packed for Washington this March? And with Sinn Féin’s shock announcement that t…

During his time as deputy state pathologist, Dr Khalid Jaber was a regular presence at crime scenes throughout Ireland, but he eventually found his own actions subject to strict forensic analysis. Last week, Dr Jaber was found guilty of professional misconduct. What led to his downfall, and what does the ruling mean for the public’s trust in the Of…

You might think Mr Beast is the name of a character from a children's story or the moniker of a gangland figure but you'd be wrong. Although you might not have heard of him, he is one of the world's most popular internet personalities. The 26-year old has built a global YouTube empire around; bingeable eye-catching videos, eye watering production b…

He claimed he would end the war in Ukraine within 24 hours of taking office, but a month in, and Donald Trump has started his own war of words with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. This is certainly not what people expected from a US-brokered peace deal. As Trump sidles up to Putin and blames Zelensky for the war, what does it mean for Europ…

Irish dancing may appear to be a world of dazzling costumes, intricate footwork, perfect manicured hair, but when we peel back the curtains on this glamorous sport, we come to learn it is also a community synonymous with drama. A series of allegations against a high-profile member of CLRG, Irish Dancing's governing body, sees the Irish dancing orga…

Five men have appeared in court charged over the “planned and organised” torture of a man at a property in west Dublin. A special court sitting on Sunday evening heard that the victim was branded nine times with the word “rat” by a custom-made cattle iron and subjected to further acts of disturbing violence. Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: Robin Schil…

Malicious fake images of a female politician circulated during the general election are being investigated by gardaí. The sexually explicit photos were created using AI deepfake technology to cast a slur on the victim’s character. Fionnán Sheahan discusses this worrying development for Irish democracy, while SDLP MLA Cara Hunter shares how her own …

When Angela Kerins, the former chief executive of the Rehab Group, found herself in front of the formidable Dáil public accounts committee in 2014, she couldn’t have anticipated what impact that hearing would have on her life. The highest court in the land would later find that the intense seven-hour grilling had gone too far. Host: Ellen Coyne Gue…

Back in 1988, six members of the Official IRA made their way to North Korea to receive ‘state of the art’ training. Dressed in the uniform of the Korean People's Army, they were taught North Korean style fighting and given lectures about the great leader Kim Il Sung and the wonders of one-party rule.B ut after a drunken brawl, the trip ended in emb…

He’s a billionaire, a tech visionary, many would call him a disruptor and lately, one of the loudest voices on the far right of American politics. And it looks like Elon Musk is here to stay. But who is he really? Stories of emerald mines, complex family dynamics, and even estrangement paint a picture of a childhood that was anything but stable. Di…

Once a promising Limerick minor football player, Ciaran Ryan forged ties in his local community that felt like lifelong bonds. A misunderstanding between Ciaran and Cian and Daragh Hayes – brothers of five-time All-Ireland champion hurler Kyle Hayes – would lead to a violent betrayal and leave Ciaran with extensive injuries. ­ Host: Fionnán Sheahan…

Senator Martin Conway finds himself at the centre of two major controversies. The first, an inappropriate behaviour row, dates back to 2018. The other one happened as recently as last month, when he was arrested on Dublin’s O’Connell Street in an “intoxicated state”. Why was this story so complicated to report on? And where does it go from here? Ho…

Gino D’Acampo is known for his extrovert personality and on-screen innuendos. The Italian celebrity chef has become a regular on UK television with his cheeky chappy persona, appearing on major shows such as ITV’s This Morning, Gordon, Gino and Fred’s Road Trip and Family Fortunes. However, an investigation by ITV News found the star has been accus…

The family of Elizabeth Plunkett, who was brutally murdered nearly 50 years ago, are calling on the Garda Commissioner to reopen the investigation into her death after learning that two men who admitted to killing her were never convicted. We go behind the story of Ireland’s first recognised serial killers. Host: Ellen Coyne Guests: Amy Molloy & Co…

The Aga Khan, known for his triumphs in horse racing, dazzling wealth and development work around the world, has died this week in Lisbon at the age of 88. The 49th hereditary imam or spiritual leader of the world's 15 million Ismaili Muslims, his name also became synonymous with success as a racehorse owner, with the thoroughbred Shergar among his…

Still less than a month into his second term, US President Donald Trump has wasted no time whatsoever in avalanching all before him with a dizzying blitz of enough policies and initiatives to make your head spin. But then, that’s the point. Flood the zone, cause panic and confusion, and hope that some policies do in fact land. With an international…

Verona Murphy may have had a rocky start to her new role as Ireland’s first ever female Ceann Comhairle, but one look at her past suggests she is a woman who is unafraid to fight her corner. Host: Kevin Doyle Guest: Gabija Gataveckaite See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Oleh Irish Independent

Louis Walsh is undoubtedly one of Irelands most successful music moguls of all time. In a career spanning nearly 50 years, the Mayo native had an ear for talent and an eye for a story, helping him shape pop music history—one headline at a time. But Walsh was no stranger to bending the rules to get his acts noticed and has come under renewed flack a…

It all began in December, when an ex-girlfriend of Irish independent journalist John Meagher sent him screenshots of a fake dating-app profile using a photo of him. This would lead him on an extraordinary journey to find out who his catfish was – the answer to which would shock everyone involved. Host: Ellen Coyne. Guest: John Meagher See omnystudi…

In 1980 the former Baroness de Rothschild, Jeannette Bishop May, disappeared without a trace in Italy. Then 14 months later, her and her secretary’s bodies were discovered on an isolated mountain range. Why are their deaths now the centre of a new Italian murder investigation? ­ Host: Kevin Doyle Guest: Josephine McKenna See omnystudio.com/listener…

This episode of The Indo Daily is coming from our sister podcast The Big Tech Show with Adrian Weckler. What is DeepSeek AI? How did it wipe over a trillion dollars off the US NASDAQ Index? And why are experts urging users to be cautious? Founder and CEO of Galvia AI, John Clancy, joins Adrian on this week’s episode of The Big Tech Show to discuss.…

‘We are so back’ are the words presumably muttered by RTE 2FM higher ups, as they launched their baby-faced, influencer clad new presenting line up in recent days. But hold on a minute... Influencers on the radio, have we not had this debate before? Well despite industry and public concern and comment, RTE have held firm on their long-term strategy…

Is Dáil disruption Sinn Féin’s key tactic as it looks ahead to five more years in opposition? And does Mary Lou have an eye on the Áras? ­ Host: Kevin Doyle Guests: Louise O’Reilly and Gabija Gataveckaite See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Oleh Irish Independent

In recent months a new force has emerged in the online world. Meet the 'Guinfluencer’ - Fans of the stout who review pints, comment on ‘domage’ and ‘shtick’ among other characteristics the black beverage holds. With stout shortages over Christmas causing chaos in the UK, and ‘G’s being split like they are going out of fashion, it feels like what wa…

What is driving the escalating feud between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni? Where will it end, and what role does social media play in the case that has grabbed the attention of Hollywood and the world? Host: Tabitha Monahan Guest: Aoife Barry See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Oleh Irish Independent