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Heard the news? The Indo Daily takes you beyond the headlines of the stories people are talking about. This is news like you’ve never heard it before.

  • 23 minutes 26 seconds
    Dr Quirkey’s €54m will: Beauty queens, comedians and a gambling empire
    Richard Quirke turned flashing slot machines into a €54m fortune, but his legacy is far from simple. Behind the will lies a family saga of beauty queens, comedians and the drama of Dublin’s casino king. We want to earn your trust and are members of the Trust Project. See our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalism Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: John Meagher

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    15 December 2025, 1:05 am
  • 33 minutes 42 seconds
    Christmas gift guide: High‑end dreams v budget reality
    From vintage cameras to anti‑phone gadgets, this Christmas brings tech gifts with a twist. We explore whether to go high‑end or budget, and the devices Gen Z and phone‑weary adults really want under the tree. Today’s Indo Daily comes from our sister podcast The Big Tech Show. We want to earn your trust and are members of the Trust Project. See our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalism Host: Adrian Weckler Guest: JJ Clarke

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    14 December 2025, 1:05 am
  • 14 minutes 16 seconds
    Extra: Vatican vows - Inside Conor McGregor's '15 minute' Roman wedding

    Step inside the stunning Vatican chapel where Dee Devlin arrived for her intimate wedding to Conor McGregor. From thousands of white roses to heightened security - Ireland’s most talked about couple have now tied the knot after over 15 years together. After a tumultuous year of court cases and controversy, could married life now be part of the overall public-facing McGregor Rebrand?

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    Host; Dave Hanratty. Guest; Eugene Masterson

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    12 December 2025, 4:51 pm
  • 24 minutes 6 seconds
    Bob Vylan sue RTÉ as major cost-cutting measures get underway in Montrose
    A week ago, millions of us across the nation were glued to one of our most beloved annual traditions, the Late Late Toy Show. But a week is a long time in RTÉ politics. The festive glow in Montrose can fade fast, and this week the broadcaster has found itself navigating a fresh set of challenges, both internal and external. So, what kind of Christmas is RTÉ in for? And will 2026 bring with it a prosperous new year? Host: Tessa Fleming, Guests: Dave Hanratty, Tabitha Monahan

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    12 December 2025, 1:05 am
  • 19 minutes 6 seconds
    “Ireland’s taking the piss” – European frustrations at Ireland's weak security

    From rogue drones over Dublin to Russian vessels in our seas, is Ireland Europe’s weakest link in a world of cyber attacks and global rivalries? And why are our international allies not impressed?

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    Host: Fionnán Sheahan              Guests:  Jude Webber and Darragh Nolan

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    11 December 2025, 1:05 am
  • 32 minutes 34 seconds
    Stakeknife: The IRA double agent at the centre of a new £48m ‘sobering report’
    The long-awaited report on the activities of double agent Freddie ‘Stakeknife’ Scappaticci has been released. The investigation, which cost close to £48m and took eight years, has revealed new details, despite not naming Scappaticci as Stakeknife. Host: Ciarán Dunbar Guest: Allison Morris and Kurtis Reid

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    10 December 2025, 1:05 am
  • 18 minutes 13 seconds
    The murder of Connemara teen Siobhán Hynes, and her killer’s fresh bid for freedom

    27 years ago, in the early hours of December 6, Siobhán Hynes was raped and murdered at Tismeain beach near Leitir Mór in Conamara. Now, the man convicted of her killing has launched a fresh bid for freedom, claiming that his conviction was a miscarriage of justice.  Host: Tabitha Monahan  Guest: Catherine Fegan   This podcast feature discussions surrounding rape and murder and won’t be suitable for all listeners. If you have been effected by anything in today’s podcast you can find a list of resources in the Irish Independent helpline page.

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    9 December 2025, 1:05 am
  • 8 minutes 56 seconds
    Extra: Tadhg Farrell (4) died as he was babysat by grandaunt – updates on Offaly firebomb attack 

    Gardaí have issued a nationwide alert for a getaway vehicle used by the gang suspected of firebombing a family home in Offaly on Saturday evening. The attack resulted in the deaths of four-year-old Tadhg Farrell and his 60-year-old grandaunt Mary Holt. Taoiseach Micheál Martin has condemned the “savage and callous” incident as “an attack on society”. On this Extra episode of The Indo Daily, Irish Independent senior journalist Robin Schiller details everything we know so far.


    Host: Tabitha Monahan Guest: Robin Schiller

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    8 December 2025, 1:52 pm
  • 26 minutes 59 seconds
    Conor McGregor: Outstanding legal tussles, a God-fuelled pivot and a wedding?

    It’s just over a year since a High Court jury determined in a civil case that Nikita Hand had been raped by Conor McGregor in a Dublin hotel in December 2018. McGregor hasn’t fought inside the Octagon or appeared in any more Hollywood blockbusters during this time, but he’s managed to remain in the spotlight, nonetheless. On this episode of The Indo Daily, we break down the many headlines and clashes of Conor McGregor’s 2025.

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    Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guests: Shane Phelan and Philip O’Connor

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    8 December 2025, 1:05 am
  • 22 minutes 2 seconds
    Indo Politics: ‘Sensible Simon’, Zelensky’s star power and Ireland’s Golden Goose

    Welcome to your weekly dish of Indo Politics from The Indo Daily. On this episode: the everlasting presidential postmortem, the emergence of ‘Sensible Simon’, the star power of Volodymyr  Zelensky - and will Ireland’s Golden Goose ever stop laying eggs?

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    Host: Fionnán Sheahan                             Guest: Mary Regan

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    6 December 2025, 1:05 am
  • 13 minutes 23 seconds
    Extra: Ireland and RTÉ’s Eurovision boycott explained - is the contest in crisis?

    It’s official, Ireland will not participate in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, nor will RTÉ broadcast the event. Eurovision bosses deny the competition is in crisis, but the increasing fractures are making international headlines. How did RTÉ come to its decision to boycott, and what comes next? 


    Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: Kirsty Blake Knox 

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    5 December 2025, 3:01 pm
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