Wayne Rooney, John Terry, Ryan Giggs and Kyle Walker. What do they all have in common? Apart from being millionaire footballers who’ve scored big for club and country, they’ve all played away from home in their respective relationships. Walker, the Manchester City defender, has had major success on the pitch for his club but has been a steadier fixture on the gossip pages rather than sporting ones of late. This week he made a tearful public apology after fathering a second child with reality TV star Lauryn Goodman, behind his wife’s back. Today on the Indo Daily Fionnán Sheehan is joined by Gemma Abbott, contributor to the UK Independent, and by Daniel McDonnell, football correspondent for the Irish Independent, to ask why do we treat Kyle Walker and other "bad boy" footballers like gods when, as Gemma says it, they’re just "inadequate men"?

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For decades, the name Vince McMahon was synonymous with one thing – wrestling. That changed overnight with allegations of sexual abuse and trafficking from former WWE employee Janel Grant. What next for the entertainment billionaire? Host: Denise Calnan. Guest: Dave Hanratty.

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The Abbey Theatre has been the subject of growing acrimony for years, from an open letter complaining about the direction of the theatre, to bullying and harassment allegations against a co-director that culminated in an investigation with its own controversies. Mark Tighe discusses how these allegations have led to soaring legal costs for Ireland’s national theatre. Host; Tabitha Monahan, Guest; Mark Tighe

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Carlow man Thomas Carroll ran a multimillion-euro prostitution network with his wife and daughter. It involved trafficking Nigerian women into Ireland and subjecting them to abuse, intimidation and even voodoo rituals to trap them into a life of sex slavery. We look at why he wants his crimes to be forgotten. Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guests: Shane Phelan & Tabitha Monahan

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Graham Linehan rose to prominence in the 90’s as one of the brains behind arguably Ireland’s greatest-ever TV export, Father Ted. In recent years though, he has become more notable for his divisive opinions around transgender issues, campaigning publicly online and in the media. Host; Ellen Coyne, Guest; John Meagher

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On June 21 1991, Margaret Perry - a 26-year-old civil servant from Portadown - vanished. A year later her body was discovered in a shallow grave in Mullaghmore, Co Sligo. What unfolds is a mysterious investigation into informers, British agents, the IRA and the infamous ‘Nutting Squad’. Today’s episode of the Indo Daily comes from our sister podcast The BelTel where Ciarán Dunbar is joined by Allison Morris security correspondent with the Belfast Telegraph. Host: Cianán Dunbar, Guest: Allison Morris

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As polarising a figure as Ireland has ever seen, Roy Keane has had somewhat of a rebrand in recent years. The hot head from Cork has traded much of his abrasive side for a more mild-mannered and TV-friendly demeanour. Have decades of feuding ruled him out of the question for the vacant Republic of Ireland manager's job? Host: Fionnán Sheehan. Guests: Daniel McDonnell and Dave Hanratty

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The latest Grant Thornton report into mismanagement at RTÉ, has found more money was wasted on their failed Christmas stage show production. The Indo Daily explains the latest revelations. Host: Kevin Doyle Guest: Fionnán Sheahan

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Former superintendent John ‘Spud’ Murphy came from garda royalty. It shocked everyone when he was sentenced to six-and-a-half years in jail for the possession of €260,000 worth of cannabis at his Dublin home. But why is he back in the news now? Host: Kevin Doyle Guest: Maeve Sheehan

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Any politician will tell you that immigration has joined housing as the topic that dominates political discussions on doorsteps, at pub counters and in kitchens. Where does Mary Lou McDonald and her party stand on the issue of the moment, and are they likely to make a move to the right? Host; Tabitha Monahan, Guests; Gabija Gataveckaite & John Downing

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