The Making Of A Detective

In July 2013, the discovery of the bodies of two young boys in the back of their father's car sparked a wave of horror in Ireland and overseas.

But in the Co Carlow town where the boys lived, the murders left residents questioning themselves, and the very fabric of their own community.

The first-ever Child Rescue Ireland alert issued for missing children was less than two hours old when Sanjeev Chada drove a car containing the bodies of his sons Eoghan and Ruairi into a wall in rural Co Mayo.

Hundreds of miles away, his wife Kathleen was still expecting the man she loved and the boys she adored to walk through the door at any minute.

Sanjeev Chada survived the impact of the crash to tell a tale which has never fully been told.

Now, 13 years later, his wife Kathleen is finally ready to talk about the sheer scale of the horror inflicted by a loving dad and community man on his eldest son.

Forever My Boys is the story of the lives of two boys who endured unimaginable deaths, of a tormented wife's conflicted love for her husband, and a mother's refusal to ever give up on her sons.

Warning: This podcast contains explicit references to suicide, extreme violence and violence against children and will not be suitable for all listeners.

Produced by the Irish Sun's Deep Dive team and narrated by Nicola Bardon, the Sound Editor/Designer was Lochlainn Harte.

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In 1970s Ireland, the nation's youth were craving an escape - and music was going to provide it. Over the course of the next few decades, what had been a gigging backwater was transformed into the centre of the live entertainment universe. Fields of Dreams tells the story of that remarkable change through the trailblazers who made it happen.

Narrated by singer songwriter Róisín O, this 10-part series chronicles the rise of the festival and the extraordinary local scene that saw many Irish acts touch greatness.

With stories equally hilarious and infuriating, it's a portrait of success and failure and everything in between. The first two episodes are out now – new episodes released weekly every week. Brought to you by the producers of The Kinahans and The Stardust Tragedy.

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For The Making Of A Detective fans, we are proud to present our follow on series The Kinahans. You can listen to more full episodes by searching The Kinahans in your podcast app.

Episode 1: The Kinahans begins its story in Dublin of the late 1970’s as heroin burst onto the scene. The Dunne’s, Ireland’s leading crime group, were responsible for much of the devastation the new opioid had brought across Dublin City. It wasn’t long before a young petty criminal from Phibsboro wanted a slice of the pie. His name was Christy Kinahan.

The Kinahans is brought to you by The Irish Sun. This series was written and produced by UrbanMedia.

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Aaron Brady is finally deported back to Ireland, but not for the murder of Adrian Donohoe. Pat hands in his retirement papers before a mammoth 6 month trial begins in Dublin’s Central Criminal Court. There is huge public interest around Aaron Brady’s capital murder trial. Has Pat and his team done enough to prove Brady's guilt? 

The Making Of A Detective is brought to you by The Irish Sun. This series is hosted and produced by Ian Doyle & UrbanMedia.

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Episode 11: After 3 years off the case, Pat finds himself back in the middle of the hunt for Aaron Brady. The NYPD sends two of it’s top undercover officers out to The Bronx, in the hope to find more information on the suspect. Two witnesses come forward with information, will this be enough to move the case forward?

The Making Of A Detective is brought to you by The Irish Sun. This series is hosted and produced by Ian Doyle & UrbanMedia.

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Episode 9: The Making Of A Detective returns, as Pat Marry faces his last case working with the Gardaí, leading the largest manhunt Ireland has ever seen. A credit union raid goes wrong and a fellow detective is dead. Can Pat come to terms with the loss of a colleague, while trying to restore justice to Adrian Donohoe’s family?

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TW: Some listeners might find content featured in this episode upsetting. If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence safeireland.ie

Episode 8: In August 2012, Pat goes to view a tragic murder scene. A mother of three young kids has been viciously beaten to death, and her husbands drenched in her blood. Their 14-year-old daughter states that intruders killed the woman. How will Pat approach the complicated situation? 

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Episode 7: Pat’s career progresses as he is made Detective Inspector for his tenacious work. On his first day on the job, he gets a call telling him a violent assault has taken place against a young man in Dundalk. How can he deliver justice to Niall Dorr’s family?

The Making Of A Detective is brought to you by The Irish Sun. This series is hosted and produced by Ian Doyle & UrbanMedia.

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