From a troubled childhood to global fame, Sinéad O’Connor’s unique voice, talent and personality captivated audiences across the world. This weekend we mark the first anniversary of the untimely death of the Irish singer, songwriter and storyteller. This podcast was originally published on the 28th of July 2023. Host: Fionnán Sheahan, Guest: John Meagher

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Twenty years ago, the decapitated body of a mother of two was found propped up against a tree next to the river near Piltown, Co Kilkenny. The victim was 25-year-old Paiche Unyolo Onyemaechi. Now gardaí are launching a renewed appeal for information about her death. We discuss who she was, what happened to her and why this case has remained Unsolved for so long. Host: Fionnán Sheahan | Guest: Ralph Riegel

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When the Irish Olympic team set off for Rio de Janeiro in 2016, expectations were high. We had Katie Tayor in the boxing ring, the O’Donovan brothers Gary and Paul rowing forward and Annalise Murphy hoping to sail towards glory. But their Olympic dreams would be overshadowed by one of the biggest international scandals ever to hit the Games. Host: Kevin Doyle | Guests: Catherine Fegan and Paul Williams

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Weekend entertainment powerhouse Strictly Come Dancing is reeling from a series of high-profile offstage allegations. Is the beloved series in genuine trouble, or are critics just happy to take shots at the BBC? Host: Fionnán Sheahan, Guest: Sophie Peachey

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Joe Biden has stepped down from the US election race, following weeks of intense pressure. Kamala Harris has his official endorsement to run in his place, but is she the right candidate? And how will Donald Trump be affected by Biden’s bombshell? Host: Tabitha Monahan Guests: Gina London and Jeff Mason

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As immigration protests become more widespread across Irish communities, some agitators have decided they would rather take a match to a local building than see international protection applicants move in. But what if that "empty building" was actually your family home? Shannon Kincaid's tells Ellen Coyne about the fire that destroyed her home in Rosscahill, Co Galway.

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A ‘Walter Mitty’ is someone who lies about, or exaggerates, their military service. Northern Ireland has its fair share of fantasists including one fake cop who even called his local police station for back-up. Why do they do it and can they get away with it? Host: Ciarán Dunbar Guests: Kurtis Reid, Olivia Peden and Neil Greenberg.

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Intrigue, a real-estate deal gone awry and poison. This is not the stuff of fiction but a real-life tragedy which unfolded this week in Bangkok. How and why did six people end up dead from cyanide poisoning in a luxury hotel? Host: Kevin Doyle | Guest: Sarah Newey

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Brazilian model Kat Torres once made headlines on the arm of Leonardo DiCaprio, graced magazine covers and even wrote a book. But ten years later the unfiltered reality of her online influence would become the subject of a shocking BBC investigation. How did a wellness guru become a human trafficker? And how were her victims lured in? Host: Ellen Coyne, Guest: Hannah Price

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Nicknamed ‘The Butcher’, Estonian hitman-for-hire Imre Arakas was extradited to Lithuania last year after serving time in Portlaoise Prison for conspiring to murder Hutch associate James ‘Mago’ Gately. Arakas has now admitted his role in the murder of well-known MMA fighter, Remigijus Morkevicius. Cartel bosses now wonder if he will divulge his Kinahan ties as part of a plea bargain. Host: Rory Tevlin Guest: Niall Donald

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As the death toll on Irish roads this year surpasses 100, we speak to Susan Gray, who lost her husband Stephen in 2004 when he was knocked down by a learner driver. She has since dedicated her life to road safety. How do we reduce fatalities and fix this national emergency? Host: Tabitha Monahan Guests: Susan Gray and Ralph Riegel

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