DESCRIPTION: How does a former business CEO and president of the Tralee Chamber of Commerce become a convicted criminal, and why was he involved in the biggest seizure of crystal meth in Irish history? Host: Ellen Coyne Guests: Jerry O’Sullivan & Ralph Riegel

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After serving four years in prison for fraud, Fyre Festival founder Billy McFarland is inviting people back to the Caribbean for a series of concerts with some tickets going for over $1 million. We ask why are people seriously considering returning to one of the biggest festival fiascos in history?  

 

This podcast was first released in September 2024 

  

Host: Kevin Doyle                   Guest: Tessa Ndjonkou 

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It’s one of the most shocking and troubling cases in modern Irish history. The disappearance of Kyran Durnin went unnoticed by authorities for over two years. Since he was first reported missing in August of last year, gardaí have been unable to unravel the truth about what happened to Kyran. With so many questions remaining unanswered, speculation is growing. Are we getting any closer in finding out what happened to the young boy? And how does a child go missing for two years without anybody noticing? Host: Fionnán Sheahan. Guest: Conor Feehan

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Rent pressure zones, cabins in gardens and the appointment of a “maverick” to kick open doors’ - can this government resolve the housing crisis once and for all?

Host: Tabitha Monahan               Guests: Rory Hearne, Gabija Gataveckaite and Niamh Horan

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Today on The Indo Daily, Fionnán Sheahan is joined by Paul Williams, Special Correspondent with The Irish Independent, to look back at the life and career of his friend, Dr Jim Donovan, Former Forensic Science Director, and to learn how an infamous incident with The General Martin Cahill, had a dark impact on his life for nearly 40 years

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The annual St Patrick's Day expedition to Washington will happen amid greater uncertainty about what the US President Donald Trump will do next, with all eyes the threat of harsh trade tariffs. So where does this leave the Irish political contingent who have their bags packed for Washington this March? And with Sinn Féin’s shock announcement that they will be boycotting the event, where does it leave An Taoiseach Micheál Martin ahead of a difficult meeting in The White House? Host; Tabitha Monahan, Guest; Sam McBride

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During his time as deputy state pathologist, Dr Khalid Jaber was a regular presence at crime scenes throughout Ireland, but he eventually found his own actions subject to strict forensic analysis. Last week, Dr Jaber was found guilty of professional misconduct. What led to his downfall, and what does the ruling mean for the public’s trust in the Office of the State Pathologist? Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: Shane Phelan

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You might think Mr Beast is the name of a character from a children's story or the moniker of a gangland figure but you'd be wrong. Although you might not have heard of him, he is one of the world's most popular internet personalities. The 26-year old has built a global YouTube empire around; bingeable eye-catching videos, eye watering production budgets and impressive brand deals. So why are the cracks beginning to show? This podcast was first published in September 2024. Host: Dave Hanratty | Guest: Darragh Nolan

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He claimed he would end the war in Ukraine within 24 hours of taking office, but a month in, and Donald Trump has started his own war of words with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. This is certainly not what people expected from a US-brokered peace deal.  As Trump sidles up to Putin and blames Zelensky for the war, what does it mean for Europe’s relationship with the US and should Ireland reconsider its own neutrality? Host: Kevin Doyle, Guests: Declan Power, Euan MacDonald

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Irish dancing may appear to be a world of dazzling costumes, intricate footwork, perfect manicured hair, but when we peel back the curtains on this glamorous sport, we come to learn it is also a community synonymous with drama. A series of allegations against a high-profile member of CLRG, Irish Dancing's governing body, sees the Irish dancing organisation being thrust into the spotlight once again. The issue though, was none of the rumours were true. So who was behind this? And why? Host; Tabitha Monahan, Guest; Ellen Coyne

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