Conor McGregor boarded his private jet to Washington in time for the second inauguration of US president Donald Trump, with new legal concerns casting a shadow. With more legal writs than professional fights in his recent history, what does the future hold for the MMA fighter? Host: Tabitha Monahan Guests: Catherine Fegan, Shane Phelan and Luke Thomas

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When a 53-year-old French woman got scammed by a digital suitor claiming to be Brad Pitt, the consequences were as dramatic as a Hollywood film. The woman, known as ‘Anne’, lost her life savings and ended up the subject of public mockery and abuse. So how did she fall for the imposter and what are the growing risks in looking for love online? Host: Ellen Coyne Guests: Catherine Field & Saoirse Hanley

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HMS Maidstone, an ex-Royal Navy Ship, was used in the early 1970s to hold internees. In January 1972, a group of IRA prisoners swam 270 meters through an ice-cold Belfast Lough in a bid to escape, greasing themselves in butter to squeeze out of the ship’s portholes. They then hijacked a double-decker bus before slipping across the border, humiliating the authorities. 

Today’s Indo Daily comes from our sister podcast ‘The BelTel’. Ciarán Dunbar is joined by James Durney, author of ‘Jailbreak: Great Irish Republican escapes’. 

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Depending on who you ask, Trump's impending inauguration is either a win for freedom or a threat to democracy itself. As the US president-elect gears up for his second turn in the Oval Office, we ask: what does it mean for Ireland and the world at large? Host: Tabitha Monahan | Guests: Richard Curran and Larry Donnelly

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Can the proposed ceasefire in Gaza actually last? What are the obstacles still in place that could derail the attempts to bring peace to the region? And just how long might it take to rebuild Gaza? Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: John Downing

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As white smoke appears over Leinster House this week - who will be the ministers in the incoming government and what role might controversial Independent TD Michael Lowry have had in its formation? Host: Kevin Doyle | Host: Fionnán Sheahan

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In December 2005, the O'Brien family set out for what was supposed to be a wonderful holiday to Florida. However, tragedy struck when 15-year-old Lynsey O'Brien fell from the ship's balcony. Her death would shatter the family's life as they knew it.

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Host: Fionnán Sheahan                           Guest: Imelda O’Brien

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A fierce clash between GAA president Jarlath Burns and former Derry manager Rory Gallagher has led to the threat of legal action and a split in public opinion. Was Burns right to raise his concerns about Gallagher’s potential appointment to a new gig? Host: Kevin Doyle Guests: Colm Keys, Fionnán Sheahan, and Tessa Fleming

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When Robert Holohan went missing in January 2005, the investigation into his disappearance became one of the largest in the history of the state. Volunteers travelled from across the country to help find the 11-year-old boy from Middleton but the truth behind his disappearance lay closer to home. Yesterday marked the 20th anniversary of the grim conclusion of that search and the beginning of a tragic story that would divide and devastate a community.

Host: Ellen Coyne | Guest: Ralph Riegel

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We are bringing Indo Daily listeners an episode from The Sunday World's excellent new food and lifestyle podcast 'Under the Grill' this weekend. In each episode Kevin Dundon and Caoimhe Young sit around the kitchen table with some of Ireland’s best loved personalities. Today Eurovision winner Niamh Kavanagh joins the team in the kitchen in this week’s episode, in association with Philadelphia. The singer is a born entertainer and not only when it comes to music – making dinner for 20 to 30 people wouldn’t knock a sparkle off her. The Dubliner chose bread & butter pudding for childhood dish on the already popular podcast series. Hosts: Kevin Dundon & Caoimhe Young Guest: Niamh Kavanagh

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Barely a fortnight into 2025 and we're already seeing what must surely be one of the most unlikely showdowns of the year, as Claudine Keane goes head to head with Sinn Féin. She claims that prominent party figures are inciting online “hatred” towards her family, as they attempt to reignite controversy around husband Robbie's short-lived stint at Maccabi Tel Aviv. Host: Kevin Doyle | Guest: Mark Tighe

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