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  • 21 minutes 53 seconds
    Barry McGuigan: A life of incredible sporting victories and bitter personal lows
    The ‘Clones Cyclone’ Barry McGuigan wasn’t just a world champion fighter, for many he was a symbol of hope and resilience through some of Ireland’s toughest years during the Troubles. In recent years though, things have been fraught for McGuigan outside of the ring. He’s faced the devastating loss of his daughter Danika in 2019, and an extremely messy legal battle with his former boxing protege Carl Frampton. Nearly 40 years on from the pinnacle of his sporting career, the Irish boxer is now a contestant on this year's I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! Host: Kevin Doyle. Guest: John Meagher

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    21 November 2024, 1:05 am
  • 26 minutes 18 seconds
    Double Cross: The murder of Robbie Lawlor, and the brutal Drogheda feud
    “Ruthless. Psychopath. Dangerous.” These are just some of the words used to describe Robbie Lawlor, a formerly leading figure in the notorious Drogheda feud. Crimeworld's Nicolla Tallant discusses her new book Web of Betrayal and podcast series Double Cross – The Murder of Robbie Lawlor, to shed new light on the chaos and violence that consumed Drogheda leading to Lawlor’s death in a Belfast housing estate in April 2020. Host; Tessa Flemming, Guest; Nicola Tallant

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    20 November 2024, 1:05 am
  • 32 minutes 1 second
    Election Extra: Bertie Ahern talks about the power of Sinn Féin, a left alternative and the Monk’s bid for election 
    Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern outlines his thoughts on Election 2024. Who will be the biggest party, does Sinn Féin have a path to power, and can the left ever unite to form a new government? Oh, and is Simon Harris “Bertie Lite”? Host: Kevin Doyle Guests: Bertie Ahern and Finian McGrath

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    19 November 2024, 5:03 pm
  • 18 minutes 46 seconds
    Mother of Parnell Square attack survivor: “She's still in there. I know she's there”
    Next Saturday marks one year since three children, along with their carer, were attacked by a man wielding a knife outside a school on Parnell Square in Dublin. The Irish Independent’s special correspondent Catherine Fegan has been speaking to the family of one of the most seriously injured children. How are they coping? Host: Tabitha Monahan Guest: Catherine Fegan

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    19 November 2024, 1:05 am
  • 22 minutes 40 seconds
    An alleged sex trafficker, “Russia’s girlfriend” and a vaccine sceptic: is this America’s new government?  
    Who are Matt Gaetz, Tulsi Gabbard and RFK Jr? Why are Donald Trump’s new cabinet nominees so controversial and what have they promised to do for the United States and the world? Host: Ellen Coyne Guest: Adrian Weckler

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    18 November 2024, 1:05 am
  • 21 minutes 9 seconds
    Why the FBI ran a secret phone company for the world's most dangerous criminals
    We are bringing our Indo Daily audience a fascinating episode from our sister podcast, The Big Tech Show. Why did the FBI set up their own encrypted phone company? How did it result in the biggest drug trafficking sting in history? And is law enforcement finally catching up with criminals online? Adrian Weckler is joined by Joseph Cox, Author of Dark Wire and co-founder of 404 Media, to discuss one of the FBI’s greatest stings.

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    17 November 2024, 1:05 am
  • 26 minutes 28 seconds
    15 years on: Thierry Henry’s handball, the €5 million FAI sweetener and a nation in uproar
    It’s November 2009, France vs Ireland in The Stade De France in a World Cup Qualifier. A moment that shattered dreams, ignited a global outrage, and caused further scandals years down the line. Thierry Henry’s handball in the 13th minute of extra time would change the fortunes of Irish football for years to come, leaving an entire nation in despair. 15 years on, we look at one of the greatest Irish sporting travesties of all time. Host; Fionnán Sheahan, Guests; Kevin Doyle and Dan McDonnell

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    15 November 2024, 1:05 am
  • 33 minutes 24 seconds
    Election Extra: Secret back-channels, "messy" Independents and The Full Monty
    What are the hot election topics that candidates are hearing on the campaign trail? What goes on at coalition negotiations? And will “messy independents” hold the defining power in Election 2024? Host: Kevin Doyle Guests: Finian McGrath and Gabija Gataveckaite

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    14 November 2024, 4:07 pm
  • 40 minutes 49 seconds
    Tánaiste Micheál Martin: 'Fine Gael seem to be strategically deciding to target Fianna Fáil more than Sinn Féin’
    Why is Tánaiste Micheál Martin upset with his coalition partner – “Fine Gael seem to be strategically deciding to target Fianna Fáil more than targeting Sinn Féin. That's the bit I don't get, and a lot of others won't get that either,” he said. Host: Fionnán Sheahan & Philip Ryan Guest: Tánaiste Micheál Martin

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    14 November 2024, 1:05 am
  • 17 minutes 6 seconds
    Extra: Conor McGregor hits back at rape allegations from the witness box
    Conor McGregor entered the witness box in the sixth day of proceedings during a high profile civil rape case. The MMA fighter has described as “lies” and “more lies” the account given by Nikita Hand of her alleged rape by him in a Dublin hotel six years ago. The trial also heard from Danielle Kealey, a former colleague of Mrs Hand who was present during the alleged incident. Fionnan Sheahan is joined by Shane Phelan, Legal Affairs Editor with the Irish Independent, to discuss the latest in this ongoing civil trial.

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    13 November 2024, 9:17 pm
  • 20 minutes 58 seconds
    Jo Jo Dullard suspect arrest: What we know so far
    Jo Jo Dullard was just 21 when she disappeared on November 9, 1995. However, she missed her last bus home to Kilkenny and instead boarded a bus to Naas, Co Kildare. She intended to hitch-hike the rest of the way home but she was never seen again. This week, after a fresh appeal for information from gardaí, a suspect was arrested on Monday morning, and questioned about Ms Dullard’s disappearance 29 years ago. They were released without charge on Tuesday afternoon. Host: Fionnán Sheahan. Guests: Conor Feehan and Alan Bailey

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    13 November 2024, 1:05 am
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