The Indo Daily

A high-profile senior detective is in a critical condition after gunmen tried to murder him in Omagh, Co Tyrone. PSNI Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell's young son was by his side when the attack occurred on Wednesday evening. Mr Caldwell was shot four times while placing footballs into the boot of his car at a sporting centre. Host: Ciarán Dunbar Guest: Sharon O’Neill See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Urantsetseg Tserendorj was stabbed by a 14-year-old boy while she was walking home from work in Dublin on 20 January 2021. She died in hospital nine days later. The Indo Daily looks at the case of a child killer who targeted a woman in a deserted city centre. Host: Kevin Doyle. Guest: Eoin Reynolds See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DJ Carey is one of Ireland's best-known GAA figures, but he's in the headlines currently over a settlement with AIB Bank in 2017, where 99% of a €9.5m debt was written down. The Indo Daily hears more. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guests: Amy Molloy and Shane Phelan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday marks a year since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Vladimir Putin’s grip on power has come under sharper focus, along with the tactics he uses to deal with dissenters. The Indo Daily asks what becomes of Putin’s rivals and critics? Host: Fionnán Sheahan. Guest: Jason Corcoran. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last week was quite the headache for the Kinahan criminal gang, as gardaí closed in on the gang. On Friday, a 43-year-old man called Seamus Walsh admitted selling his passport in 2011, which was later used by Daniel Kinahan, while one of the cartel's 'principal representative' in Ireland was targeted by CAB. The Indo Daily hears more. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guest: Robin Schiller.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

British woman, Nicola Bulley has not been seen since the 27th of January, when she disappeared while walking her dog in St Michael’s on Wyre, Lancashire. What happened to her? The Bel Tel's Ciarán Dunbar is joined but the editor of the Lancashire Post & Blackpool Gazette, Nicola Adam, to find out more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nicola Sturgeon's sudden resignation this week put a new focus on Scottish politics. In today's Indo Daily, we look at the many controversies and rows she faced in her 16 years in Holyrood, and ask what her resignation means for Scottish Independence? Host: Fionnán Sheahan. Guest: Conor Matchett.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The US shot down a suspected Chinese spy balloon over its airspace, as well as a number of other unidentified objects. Relations between the two countries have since deteriorated. But what does it all mean? And what about claims that China might be spying on little old Ireland as well? Host: Kevin Doyle. Guest: Larry Donnelly and David O'Brien. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From builder to bar owner to bankruptcy, Irish politician Mick Wallace has found himself at the centre of many controversies, including new confusion around wine bars. The Indo Daily finds out more. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guest: John Downing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s nearly 30 years since Annie McCarrick, disappeared without a trace on a day trip to Enniskerry in March 1993, a few years after the American arrived in Ireland to study. There have been many theories over the decades, but with no crime scene, and no evidence, no one knows what happened to Annie? Host: Fionnán Sheahan. Guest: Claire McGowan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grace Livingstone was brutally murdered in her own home in December 1992. To this day, there is no known motive for her murder, and her killer has never been found. The Indo Daily finds out more. Host: Kevin Doyle. Guest: Sarah Caden.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week lawyers for convicted killers Tom and Molly Martens have alleged the pair have been demonised in sections of the media over the death of Irish businessman Jason Corbett eight years ago. They want their retrial for the murder of the Limerick widower to be transferred to a new location in North Carolina to ensure they get a fair hearing. Host: Fionnán Sheahan. Guest: Ralph Reigal See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Whitey Bulger and the Winter Hill gang ran south Boston for decades. Always proud of his Irish-American heritage, he formed links with the IRA, shipping weapons to Ireland to help the republican cause. The Indo Daily takes a look at life of the gangster. Host: Tabitha Monahan. Guest: Ciarán DunbarSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a four-year stint in Mountjoy, Daniel Moore from Blanchardstown overcame drug addiction and homelessness. Daniel tells his story to the Indo Daily.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 2015, a legal loophole on the possession of some drugs meant that for a 24-hour period, it was actually within the law to take ecstasy, ketamine and 'magic mushrooms' in Ireland. The Indo Daily finds out more. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guest: Kevin DoyleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On 28th February 2006, Siobhán Kearney, a loving sister and mother to a three-year-old was brutally killed by her husband, Brian Kearney, at their Dublin home. Having served 12 years, he is now up for a parole hearing, much to the distress of Siobhán's family. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guests: Brighid and Aisling McLaughlin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An antique in the hot seat is the last thing you'd expect from the Late Late Show, but that's exactly what happened. In this best of episode, the Indo Daily hears more about the chair that created a national scandal. Presenter: Siobhán Maguire. Guest: Liam Collins. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 2002 the IRA walked into a Belfast PSNI station and walked out with the secret security files they were looking for. Who planned it and why? In this episode of our sister podcast The BelTel, host Ciarán Dunbar speaks to Belfast Telegraph security correspondent, Allison Morris. First broadcast June 2022. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2022 was a significant year for drug seizures in Ireland, with almost €40 million worth of drugs seized in the first seven months alone. In this best of episode from August, Irish Independent Special Correspondent Paul Williams explains how the Kinahans and other cartels are smuggling drugs into Ireland. First broadcast August 30th 2022. Host: Tabitha Monahan Guest: Paul Williams See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anthony Stokes was meant to be the next big name in Irish football. Stalking, close associations with Real IRA figures and a nightclub fight brought him from the back pages to the frontpages. The Indo Daily looks at the footballer's career, and where it all went wrong. Host: Kevin Doyle. Guests: Niall Donald and Dan McDonnellSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was supposed to modernise Ireland's long and often arduous traditional voting system, but electronic machines didn't quite live up to the hype. The Indo Daily finds out more about this multi-million-euro election experiment. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guest: John Downing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jennifer Poole was murdered by her ex-partner Gavin Murphy. Murphy had previous convictions for assaulting a former partner, which Jennifer did not know about. Now Jennifer’s family are campaigning for changes to the law to protect women in danger. Her brother Jason tells her story. Host: Fionnán Sheahan. Guests: Jason Poole, Ellen Coyne See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Enoch Burke missed a High Court deadline last Friday to show his intention to stop showing up at a Co Westmeath school. With fines of €700-a-day for breaches of this order, the Indo Daily asks what is his end game? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Sunday, 30 January 1972, British soldiers killed 13 people taking part in a civil rights demonstration in the Bogside area of Derry. A 14th victim died four months later. The Indo Daily remembers those who lost their lives and looks at how events of the day unfolded, and how it would be almost four decades before the families of those victims would receive an apology. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guest: Martina Devlin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nearly four decades ago, 15-year-old Ann Lovett died after giving birth at a grotto in Granard, Co Longford. The Indo Daily hears her tragic story. This episode was first broadcast in January 2022. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guest: Emily O'Reilly, European Ombudsman. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s been a big week for Castleknock’s Colin Farrell after scooping his first Oscar nomination for best actor. But the road to the Oscars has been far from straightforward for the former Hollywood bad boy. Host: Kevin Doyle Guests: Melanie Finn and Chris WasserSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On New Year's Day in 2008, 15-year-old Dubliner, Amy Fitzpatrick left the home of a friend in Spain where she lived. She was never seen again and her whereabouts remain a mystery. The Indo Daily looks back on the case of the missing teenager. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guests: Christine Kenny and Sarah Caden.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The original poster boy for the lavish days of the Celtic Tiger, Marcus Sweeney and his then fianceé, the late Katy French, were once a regular fixture in the social pages. But after 15 years out of the spotlight, he suddenly reappeared in the courts this week when a High Court judge described him as being “up to his oxters” in organised crime. The Indo Daily profiles the self-styled businessman.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been 12 long weeks, but as the final witness took the stand in the murder trial of Gerry "The Monk" Hutch last Friday, the gangland 'trial of the century' is coming to a close. The Indo Daily finds out what happened last week, and what next? Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guest: Paul Williams.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The last few weeks have seen Prince Harry take centre stage, with a series of controversial interviews, promoting his best-selling memoir Spare. But one royal interview stands apart from all the others, when in November 2019 Prince Andrew sat down with BBC Newsnight for a bombshell interview that forever ruined his reputation. While presenter Emily Maitlis was front of camera, the woman behind the scenes who made it all happen was producer Sam McAlister. She tells The Indo Daily how she secured the now infamous interview. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week marks 25 years since news broke of the Bill Clinton and Monica Lewinksy affair. In this best of episode of the Indo Daily, host Fionnan Sheahan is joined by Irish Independent Writer Katie Byrne and Law Lecturer Larry Donnelly, to examine the scandal that saw President Clinton impeached.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The case of Enoch Burke has been making headlines for months now. Throughout he has been backed up by his family, many of whom themselves are not strangers to the courts. The Indo Daily looks at the family behind the courtroom clashes and strong religious views. Host: Kevin Doyle. Guest: Shane Phelan. Copy: The case of Enoch Burke has been making headlines for months now. Throughout he has been backed up by his family, many of whom themselves are not strangers to the courts. The family are evangelical Christians from Co Mayo known for their strident beliefs. They have also become known for launching various long-running protests and campaigns against issues like marriage equality and the abortion referendum. Family members have also been involved and, on occasion, involved themselves in several high-profile legal cases. The Indo Daily takes a look at the family behind the courtroom clashes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Monday, Italian armed police arrested Sicilian mob boss, Matteo Messina Denaro. The Indo Daily finds out more about the Cosa Nostra 'Godfather', and how he came to be arrested. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guest: Paddy Agnew.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who is behind recent anti-asylum seeker protests? The Indo Daily find out how organisers have utilised "an agitation playbook" devised by far right and neo-Nazi groups in Europe and North America. Host: Fionnán Sheahan. Guest: Ralph Riegel and Ali Bracken. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The trial of Gerry ‘The Monk’ Hutch for the gangland murder of David Byrne has resumed. Paul Williams tells The Indo Daily about the 'curious development' - a jailhouse confession and the future facing Jonathan Dowdall in witness protection. Host: Fionnán Sheahan. Guest Paul WilliamsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Gerard Cruise became the second person to plead guilty to helping a criminal gang carry out the murder of teenager Keane Mulready-Woods in Drogheda in 2020. In this revisited episode of The Indo Daily, we take a look at the brutal killing of the 17-year-old. Host: Tabitha Monahan Guest: Robin Schiller See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He's a controversial British kickboxer who has built a huge social media following with younger men because of his flashy life, fast cars, and unapologetic misogyny. But the Indo Daily finds out why recently arrested Andrew Tate's toxic masculinity treads on very dangerous ground. Host: Tabitha Monahan Guest: Tanya Sweeney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the early hours of November 13th, four University of Idaho students were stabbed to death in their house in Moscow, Idaho. The Indo Daily finds out how old-fashioned detective work and a seven-week investigation finally led to an arrest. Host: Tabitha Monahan. Guest: Sheila FlynnSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe O’Reilly’s murder of his wife Rachel in 2004 became one of the most notorious cases in the country. Staged as a burglary, O’Reilly thought he had carried out the perfect murder. But phone calls he made throughout that day would lead to his alibi unravelling and being found guilty of the brutal killing. Host: Fionnan Sheahan. Guest: Paul WilliamsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From Prince William’s temper to Prince Harry’s todger, the king’s exiled son doesn’t disappoint with his new page-turner, Spare. But why is Prince Harry revealing so much about the inner workings of his family? And is he a victim or a villain? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A serial fraudster collected the passport details of vulnerable and disabled children under the guise of preparing them for a bogus trip to Lapland. Samantha Cookes has been deceiving people across the country for at least eight years. Host Kevin Doyle is joined by special correspondent Ellen Coyne to examine the many faces of Samantha Cookes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spying, sex toys and cheating! Never has a chess match grabbed the attention of the world’s media like the defeat of the five-time defending world chess champion Magnus Carlsen of Norway at the hands of the up and coming American chess player Hans Niemann. What ensued would see allegations of cheating and spying and an offer from Niemann to play his games naked going forward. HOST: Fionnán Sheahan GUEST: Malcolm Pein See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lance Armstrong was the only rider to win seven Tour de France titles. In the second of a two-part special, Sunday Independent Journalist, Paul Kimmage tells his story in the aftermath of Armstrong's explosive confession. HOST: Kevin Doyle GUESTS: Paul Kimmage See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lance Armstrong was the only rider to win seven Tour de France titles. In the first of a two-part special, Sunday Independent Journalist, Paul Kimmage tells his story, and how he helped expose Armstrong's doping HOST: Kevin Doyle GUESTS: Paul Kimmage See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frank McCann had it all. A loving wife, a beautiful foster daughter and a prominent position within Ireland’s elite swimming circle. But Frank McCann also had a secret. A secret that could destroy the life he had built for himself, should anyone find out. In a three-part series, the Indo Daily looks at the story of Frank McCann and the double murder of his wife and baby daughter he committed to protect his reputation. HOST: Siobhan Maguire. GUESTS: Marian Leonard, Esther Leonard, Conor Feehan, Stephen O’Brien and Irvin Muchnic See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frank McCann had it all. A loving wife, a beautiful foster daughter and a prominent position within Ireland’s elite swimming circle. But Frank McCann also had a secret. A secret that could destroy the life he had built for himself, should anyone find out. In a three-part series, the Indo Daily looks at the story of Frank McCann and the double murder of his wife and baby daughter he committed to protect his reputation. HOST: Siobhán Maguire. GUESTS: Marian Leonard, Esther Leonard, Conor Feehan, Stephen O’Brien and Irv Muchnick See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frank McCann had it all. A loving wife, a beautiful foster daughter and a prominent position within Ireland’s elite swimming circle. But Frank McCann also had a secret. A secret that could destroy the life he had built for himself, should anyone find out. In a three-part series, the Indo Daily looks at the story of Frank McCann and the double murder of his wife and baby daughter he committed to protect his reputation. HOST: Siobhán Maguire GUESTS: Marian Leonard, Esther Leonard, Conor Feehan, Stephen O’Brien and Irvin Muchnick See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Catholic Ireland was rocked in the 1990s by revelations of Bishop Casey’s affair with an American woman called Annie Murphy. The Indo Daily finds out more. HOST: Siobhán Maguire ?? GUEST:?Kim Bielenberg See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Delaney, former CEO of the FAI had a controversial tenure resulting in a €20m government bailout. The Indo Daily speaks to the journalist who broke the story wide open. HOST: Kevin Doyle?? GUEST: Mark Tighe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 2000, Catherine Nevin was found guilty of the murder of her husband, Tom Nevin, at their Co Wicklow pub. The Indo Daily recounts this dark and evil crime. HOST: Siobhán Maguire. GUEST: Paul Williams. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.