Twenty-five years ago, as a long summer drew to a close, a night out ended in tragedy. It changed the lives of four young men forever, ending another’s far too soon.  

It happened in an unlikely place, the leafy, affluent suburb of Donnybrook in south Dublin.  

A fight broke out among a group of young men outside Anabel’s nightclub. When it was over, 18-year-old Brian Murphy lay on the ground. Hours later, he was pronounced dead.  

What followed wasn’t just a murder investigation - it was a case that exposed a deep divide in Irish society.  

Host; Fionnán Sheahan, Guest; Sarah Cadden  

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It was dubbed "The War of the Comans" - a feud involving a prosperous Irish family so fractured by in-fighting and division that a fierce court battle could barely settle their dispute. But why did the Coman clan, responsible for a multi-million euro pub and bottling business, come to such ruthless and public blows? This podcast was originally broadcast in March of 2025. Host: Tabitha Monahan Guest: Niamh Horan

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It’s the last weekend of August, and big money moves are in play. No, this isn't football transfer deadline day, it's the Irish radio industry. Claire Byrne is to leave RTÉ later this year and will take over the show currently anchored by Pat Kenny, it has been announced. Dave Hanratty is joined by Irish Independent journalists Darragh Nolan and Declan Lynch, to discuss how a dramatic day unfolded at both RTÉ and Newstalk, and ask what comes next for our two national radio broadcasters?

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In existence since 1857, how did Lisdoonvarna become the love capital of Ireland - and what magical powers does the master matchmaker Willie Daly possess, that has seen him pair up thousands of singletons over the years?  And in a world of dating apps, is there still a place for a matchmaking festival in modern Ireland?

Host: Tabitha Monahan               Guests: Lorna Siggins, Saoirse Hanley and Darragh Nolan

You can listen to Darragh Nolan's podcast - Indo Daily Investigates: Toxic Masculinity: Is David Meessen a harmless dating guru?

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The Corporate Enforcement Authority, Ireland’s main watchdog for white-collar crime has been in turmoil over the past year. There have been allegations of a toxic work culture, and a detective has even claimed that important files weren’t being sent on to the DPP. What exactly is going on in the CEA that has led to trust breaking down between management and Gardai?    Host; Tabitha Monahan, Guest; Mark Tighe 

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Richard Satchwell is appealing his conviction for the 2017 murder of his wife Tina. What are the six key reasons for him challenging the verdict that saw him receive a life sentence? Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: Ralph Riegel

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The cast of characters in this Autumn’s Áras race is taking shape, and it’s all to play for in the bid to succeed Michael D Higgins.

Will it be Catherine Connolly, or does Heather Humphreys have her number?

Has Bertie Ahern’s continued lingering created a headache for Micheal Martin, or could former Dubs boss Jim Gavin, be the next Fianna Fáil front runner ?

Host; Fionnán Sheahan, Guests; Mary Regan and John Downing

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It’s been a dramatic week for Irish artists, activism and the UK’s terrorism law. Sally Rooney — one of Ireland’s most prominent literary voices — has made headlines for her vocal support of Palestine Action, a group recently designated a terrorist organisation by the UK government. The Normal People author has pledged to donate earnings from her books and BBC adaptations to the group — a move that could place her at risk of arrest under UK anti-terror legislation. Her stance came in the same week that Kneecap rapper Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh appeared in a London court on terrorism charges, accused of displaying a flag in support of Hezbollah. Meanwhile, back home, another protest is gathering momentum — this time in the world of sport. A letter signed by around 800 GAA players — including stars from football, hurling and camogie — was delivered to Croke Park, calling on the association to cut ties with Allianz, one of its biggest sponsors. The call comes after a UN special rapporteur's report named Allianz, through its asset-management arm Pimco, as a significant buyer of Israeli government bonds. On today's Indo Daily, Tessa Fleming is joined by TRT World presenter Enda Brady and Conor McKeon, sports journalist with the Irish Independent, to look at the high-profile costs and consequences of speaking out on Israel and Palestine.

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Todays episode of The Indo Daily is brought to you by our sister podcast, The Big Tech Show. What’s it like to work for Tesla? How were sensitive company files leaked? And why is camaraderie amongst employees discouraged by Musk? Sönke Iwersen, co-author of The Tesla Files, the inside story of Musk’s empire, and an award-winning journalist who has led the investigative team at Germany's Handelsblatt newspaper. This episode was first released on August 6th 2025.

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This week on The Indo Daily we are looking back at some of our best investigative episodes from 2025 so far. Today’s episode was first released on May 6th 2025; The rise and fall of Glen Ward – the gangster known as ‘Mr Flashy’, has played out in less than a decade. Earlier this summer Ward was given a five and a half year sentence while his brother Eric was previously jailed for five years. Because of the threat to his safety, Ward has been held on a 23.5 hour lock-up, while the address of the prison also cannot be published. However, gardaí have no doubt that they have not seen the last of the 32-year-old criminal, who is due to be released from prison while still in his mid-30s. By mid-2016 Glen Ward took the reins of the crime group which became known as the ‘Gucci Gang’ because of their taste for expensive clothing and jewellery. Ward was no exception to this and was given the nickname ‘Mr Flashy’. Host; Fionnán Sheahan, Guest; Robin Schiller

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