2024 is almost in the history books and it was yet another eyebrow-raising 12 months on both the Irish and international stage. From the violent chaos of the US presidential election and the much more subdued voting here at home, to the many scandals and individuals that made headlines, the Indo Daily team looks back on the year that was. Host: Ellen Coyne. Guests: Fionnán Sheahan and Tabitha Monahan. 

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On 18 June 1994, UVF members burst into a local pub in Loughinisland Co. Down and fired on the customers, killing six and wounding five others. The investigation failed to catch the killers. Journalist Trevor Birney helped make the documentary ‘No Stone Unturned’ about the murders but was arrested in 2018 for breaching the Official Secrets Act. After six years of hell, this week Birney and fellow producer Barry McCaffery have now won a major tribunal against the authorities, which stated the PSNI did in fact act unlawfully in their attempt to unmask their sources for the documentary. Host; Fionnán Sheahan, Guest; Trevor Birney

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Jealousy, coercive control, abusive texts, withholding money: Claire Lott tells of the behaviour that might set alarm bells ringing, as she recounts the heartbreaking story of her daughter Nadine, who was murdered by ex-partner Daniel Murtagh in front of her six-year-old daughter Kya. Host; Ellen Coyne, Guests; Claire Lott and Niamh Horan

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Israel’s decision to close its embassy in Dublin has taken many people by surprise. It has left people asking why Ireland has been singled out and if the accusation of “antisemitic actions and rhetoric” will damage Ireland's reputation on the world stage. Host: Ellen Coyne Guest: Gabija Gataveckaite

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When the BBC aired journalist Michael Buerk's harrowing reports of Ethiopian famine in 1984, few could have imagined the enduring legacy they would inspire. Among those watching was Irish musician Bob Geldof, who became determined to help in the only way he knew how. So, how did Band Aid's iconic Christmas single come about and why is it still causing controversy today? Host: Ellen Coyne | Guest: John Meagher

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The incredible story of how former male model Patrick Crinnion rose through the ranks of garda intelligence, only to join a network of MI6 spies designed to infiltrate the Irish State. Host: Fionnán Sheahan. Guest: David Burke

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The next government has yet to be officially formed, but we have our first major political scandal of the new season. Step forward Eoin Hayes, newly-elected Social Democrats TD for Dublin Bay South, who became the center of attention of a chaotic press conference this week when the subject of his personal business dealings came up. So ensued a nightmare 24 hours for the fresh-faced politician who later that evening confirmed that he sold shares from his former employer, which supplies technology to the Israeli military, a month after he was elected to Dublin City Council for a pre-tax figure of €199,000. Host; Fionnán Sheahan, Guests; Gabija Gataveckaite and Philip Ryan

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If the Celtic Tiger era were to be given a face, it would surely be Katy French. The model and socialite embodied the glamour and excesses of Ireland’s boom period before her tragic death in December 2007. This is the story of Ireland’s original IT Girl. Host: Ellen Coyne Guest: Melanie Finn

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The Assad family reigned Syria for more than half a century and did so with an iron fist. They crushed dissent from outspoken voices, turning chemical weapons upon their own citizens. It was the definition of a violent authoritarian state. In the space of only a few days, Syrian Rebel forces ousted Bashar Al Assad, signaling the end of a brutal 13-year civil war. Russia played a major role in supporting Assad's government and helping it fight the rebels. The Syrian leader fled Damascus for Moscow on Sunday, ending more than 50 years of brutal rule by his family. Host; Fionnán Sheahan, Guest;

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Ivy League graduate Luigi Mangione has been charged with the murder of Brian Thompson, the CEO of United Healthcare. Why has this case grabbed the world's media attention and what does it say about public opinion towards the corporate world? Host: Fionnán Sheahan    Guest: Terry Sheridan

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"Operation Destabilise" has exposed the dark money web relied on by criminals and spies alike. The international sting, led by the UK's National Crime Agency, uncovered a multi-billion dollar crypto laundering network which included the Kinahan cartel, Russian spies, online scammers and even a Moscow socialite. So how did it work, how was it uncovered and where might the money go next? Host: Ellen Coyne | Guests: Robin Schiller (Irish Independent) and Miles Johnson (Financial Times and author of Chasing Shadows)

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