The Indo Daily

It's an €11bn budget, with €4.1bn of it set aside to address the 'cost-of-living' crisis, but who among us are the winners and who has been left out in the cold? In this live episode, the Indo Daily gets to grips with Budget 2023. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guests: Charlie Weston, Donal O'Donovan, and Marian Ryan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the final investigative hearing into the Capitol Hill riot by the January 6 committee scheduled for tomorrow, Donald Trump is fighting fires on all sides in Washington, Florida and New York. Is this the end of the line for the man known as ‘Teflon Don’? Host: Fionnán Sheahan. Guest: Gina London. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He's the Teflon Taoiseach who became unstuck, but is Bertie Ahern about to return to political life? The Indo Daily profiles the former Fianna Fáil leader. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guests: John Downing and Philip Ryan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are there any winners in the 2021 Census? What about passports identity and language? Is this a turning point for Nationalists and Unionists and will these census results fast track a border poll? Andrew Madden and Ciarán Dunbar discuss the Northern Ireland census results, if they mean a border poll and there’s even a mention of kangaroos. HOST: Ciaran Dunbar GUEST: Andrew MaddenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Limerick man Jason Corbett and his wife Molly Martens appeared to be living the All-American dream in North Carolina. But on August 2nd 2015 a nightmare unfolded for the Corbett family that will see them return to court next year in the retrial of the killing of Jason Corbett. HOST: Fionnán Sheahan GUEST: Ralph Riegel See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With over two thirds of Ireland’s population living outside of Dublin, we ask if they get their fair share when it comes to infrastructure, transport, housing and broadband? HOST: Siobhan Maguire GUESTS: Peter Burke Minister of State for Local Government and Planning, Matt Carthy Sinn Féin TD and spokesperson on Agriculture, Food & Marine and Fionnán Sheahan - Ireland Editor at the Irish IndependentSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Woody Allen's short-lived retirement announcement has opened up a conversation once more about this controversial director. The Indo Daily finds out more. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guest: Pat Stacey.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The unceremonious arrest in Spain of Johnny Morrissey - shirtless and in handcuffs – has sent shockwaves through the Kinahan Cartel. Irish Independent special correspondent Paul Williams tells The Indo Daily about the man who is suspected to be the money laundering mastermind behind the cartel.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.

This month marked the 23rd anniversary of the murder of teenager, Raonaid Murray. At just 17 years of age, Raonaid was brutally stabbed to death in a laneway near her home in South Dublin in 1999. The Indo Daily asks why her killer is still at large. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guest: John Meagher. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bigger than U2, bigger than Springsteen, bigger than the Pope – Garth Brooks sold out an unprecedented five nights at Dublin’s Croke Park. What is the draw of the country music superstar and why did one handshake bring the global entertainer to Ireland? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the funeral of the two children who died in a car fire in Co Westmeath to take place today, the Indo Daily finds out more about the tragic deaths of Thelma and Mikey Dennany. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guest: Conor Feehan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

King Charles III made his first visit to Ireland as king yesterday. Even at the age of 73 the new king could have a big bearing on British-Irish relations for decades to come, but can he emulate his mother's unexpected popularity in Ireland? Host: Kevin Doyle. Guests: Nicola Anderson and John Downing See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Description: How does a United States Marine Corps end up as a gunrunner for the Provisional IRA and working alongside notorious gangster James 'Whitey' Bulger? In conversation with John Crawley, the Indo Daily finds out how his life took this extraordinary turn. Have you heard the news - The Indo Daily is up for a Listener's Choice award. You can vote for ‘The Indo Daily’ here https://www.theirishpodcastawards.ie/vote/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From boy band to the big screen, why is Harry Styles such a success story?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Through no fault of her own, and for reasons that she may never understand, catfish victim Aoibhín has become mired in an unbelievable story that should spook anyone who in any way exists online. Aoibhín decides to go undercover in an attempt to lure a person who could be her catfish out from the shadows, while Independent.ie journalist Ellen Coyne confronts the individual through her investigations. What did they discover?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This evening, the death of Queen Elizabeth II was announced. The Indo Daily looks back on the life and times of Elizabeth Windsor. Host: Denise Calnan. Guests: Sarah Cadden and John Downing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Through no fault of her own, and for reasons that she may never understand, catfish victim Aoibhín has become mired in an unbelievable story that should spook anyone who in any way exists online. It's a catfish story like no other. Ellen Coyne speaks to Aoibhín about her ordeal in part 1 of this two part series. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Through no fault of her own, and for reasons that she may never understand, catfish victim Aoibhín has become mired in an unbelievable story that should spook anyone who in any way exists online. It's a catfish story like no other. Now, she tells this incredible story to Ellen Coyne in a new two-part Indo Daily podcast special starting tomorrow Thursday September 8th.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With a new Prime Minister in the UK – does the Irish government have faith in Liz Truss to get Brexit done and resolve the Northern Ireland protocol dispute? HOST: Tabatha Monahan GUEST: Kevin Doyle See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Once again this season, indiscipline in Gaelic games is dominating the headlines, following an alleged assault on a referee at an underage football match in Roscommon. Sunday Independent Columnist Joe Brolly discusses referees, violence, and abuse in the GAA. Host Fionnán Sheahan. Guest Joe Brolly Have you heard the news - The Indo Daily is up for a Listener's Choice award. You can vote for ‘The Indo Daily’ here https://www.theirishpodcastawards.ie/vote/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nicknamed the Blade Runner, Oscar Pistorius, the South African athlete was lauded for his sporting achievements the world over. But he would soon become a fallen hero since the killing of Reeva Steenkamp on Valentine's Day in 2013. The Indo Daily's new 'Downfall' series finds out more. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guest: John Carlin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is a Catfish story like no other. Through no fault of her own, and for reasons that she may never understand, catfish victim Aoibhín has become mired in an unbelievable story that should spook anyone who in any way exists online. Coming next week, a new two-part Indo Daily podcast series – Cruel Intentions – Catching The Catfish. HOST: Ellen Coyne GUEST: Aoibhín See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our smartphones have become a significant part of our daily lives, but how can you recognise when your phone use has turned into a bigger issue? On this episode from the Irish Independent’s Real Health with Karl Henry, Karl is joined by psychotherapist Hilda Burke to discuss how to recognise phone addiction and what you can do to break the cycle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duchess or Diva – that is the question being asked following Megan Markle’s royal revelations this week. The Indo Daily finds out why her comments are causing such a fuss? HOST Fionnán Sheahan GUEST: Jennie BondSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Europe is in the grip of an energy crisis, so should we brace for even more price hikes and even power outages? The Indo Daily finds out. Host: Kevin Doyle. Guests: Danny McCoy; and Siobhán Maguire. Have you heard the news - The Indo Daily is up for a Listener's Choice award. You can vote for ‘The Indo Daily’ here https://www.theirishpodcastawards.ie/vote/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He's known the world over for his hugely successful Irish dancing career, so why does Michael Flatley want in on the movie business? With the Irish premiere of his directorial and acting debut in Blackbird on tonight, the Indo Daily finds out more from the Lord of the Dance himself. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guests: Michael Flatley; Eddie Rowley; and Ralph Riegel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gardaí have seized almost €40 million worth of drugs so far this year, but the narcotics trade continues to grow across the country. Irish Independent Special Correspondent Paul Williams explains how the Kinahans and other cartels are smuggling drugs into Ireland. Host: Tabitha Monahan Guest: Paul Williams Have you heard the news - The Indo Daily is up for a Listener's Choice award. You can vote for ‘The Indo Daily’ here https://www.theirishpodcastawards.ie/vote/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She was the 'People's Princess' who lost her life in a car crash 25 years ago. The Indo Daily finds out why there are still questions surrounding the death of Diana, Princess of Wales. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guest: Sarah Caden.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

37 years ago, 15-year-old Ann Lovett died after giving birth at a grotto in Granard, Co Longford. The Indo Daily hears her tragic story. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guest: Emily O'Reilly, European Ombudsman.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While the Kinahan's have become one of Ireland most infamous drug gangs, they aren't the only group operating in Dublin's underworld. Presenter Siobhán Maguire is joined by Nicola Tallant, investigations editor of the Sunday World, to take us through what the city's crime landscape is like and how newly established gangs are doing business differently. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 2011, Nicola Furlong embarked on the trip of a lifetime to Japan. A student at Dublin City University, Nicola went to Tokyo to for her Erasmus year of study. But eight months later, she was murdered, leaving her distraught family in Ireland seeking answers and justice. Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: Ali Bracken Have you heard the news - The Indo Daily is up for a Listener's Choice award. You can vote for ‘The Indo Daily’ here https://www.theirishpodcastawards.ie/vote/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In July a criminal investigation was launched into the medium and former accountant Tom Colton, who co-owned a luxury Spanish property when he secured a deal that would see millions of euro in debt written off. Irish Independent's Shane Phelan explains how his investigation uncovered a web of deceit and hidden assets from the man better known as the Psychic Swindler.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Earlier in 2022 Jim Mansfield Jr was found not guilty of conspiring to falsely imprison but guilty of perverting the course of justice. It’s the latest chapter in the remarkable saga of the Mansfield family, who once built a property empire worth €1.6bn. Host : Fionnán Sheahan and GUESTS : Niamh Horan and Robin Schiller. Have you heard the news - The Indo Daily is up for a Listener's Choice award. You can vote for ‘The Indo Daily’ here https://www.theirishpodcastawards.ie/vote/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In April the United States imposed sanctions against the Kinahan Cartel, we investigate how the net has closed in on one of the world's most notorious criminal gangs. Host: Kevin Doyle. Guest: Paul Williams Have you heard the news - The Indo Daily is up for a Listener's Choice award. You can vote for ‘The Indo Daily’ here https://www.theirishpodcastawards.ie/vote/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Indo Daily is ‘Crime Week’. We go behind the scenes of some of the main crime stories in Ireland including Nicola Tallant on Bomber Kavanagh and Maeve Sheehan on Catriona Carey. Have you heard the news - The Indo Daily is up for a Listener's Choice award. You can vote for ‘The Indo Daily’ here https://www.theirishpodcastawards.ie/vote/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 2019 Iain Ward received shocking news that would forever change his life. The 31 year old personal trainer was diagnosed with stage 3 terminal brain cancer. Despite receiving the devastating prognosis, Iain decided to take on a series of world record attempts in order to raise funds for cancer research and he needs your help for a very interesting way of raising funds. Host Fionnán Sheahan. Guest Iain Ward.. Have you heard the news - The Indo Daily is up for a Listener's Choice award. You can vote for ‘The Indo Daily’ here https://www.theirishpodcastawards.ie/vote/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of the Indo Daily: how a €100,000 wedding cake became a battleground over the public’s right to know versus the right to be forgotten. Sean Quinn was once Ireland’s richest man. Last November, members of the former billionaire’s family used a privacy law to erase from Google much of their past, including lavish spending and court battles over the collapse of the Quinn empire. Host: Fionnán Sheahan. Guests: Shane Phelan and Adrian WecklerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s been 15 years since Madeleine McCann’s disappearance from a Portuguese holiday resort. Will we ever know what happened to the little British girl? Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guests: Sarah Caden and John McGee.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Britain’s royal family has never been short of controversy but the fall from grace of Prince Andrew is on a different scale. With talk of his return to royal duties this summer, the Indo Daily profiles the controversial prince. Host: Kevin Doyle. Guest: Sarah Caden. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In June of this year, the tragic story of UK couple, Nicholas and Hilary Smith emerged, after their bodies were discovered in their Co Tipperary bungalow. The Indo Daily revisits those events. Host: Denise Calnan. Guest: Conor Feehan. Have you heard the news - The Indo Daily is up for a Listener's Choice award. You can vote for ‘The Indo Daily’ by using this link https://www.theirishpodcastawards.ie/vote/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Conor McGregor is rarely out of the headlines, but the Indo Daily finds out why it's less and less about his sporting career. Host: Kevin Doyle. Guests: Vincent Hogan and Niamh Horan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You thought July was hot, but August is already breaking records as temperatures soared this past week. A leading climate expert tells the Indo Daily more about these extreme weather patterns. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guest: John Sweeney. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was one of the largest bank robberies in UK history, but to this day nobody has been convicted for the Northern Bank robbery. To conclude our week long 'UNSOLVED' series, the Indo Daily finds out more. Host: Fionnán Sheahan. Guest: Sam McBride. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In October last year Gardaí undertook an unsuccessful search operation to locate the remains of Deirdre Jacob on the Wicklow-Kildare border Gardaí hoped evidence relating to other missing women including the disappearance of Jo Jo Dullard would be uncovered. Host Kevin Doyle spoke to Irish Independent Special Correspondent Catherine Fegan about a mystery that has haunted society for more than 20 years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 1974, two bombs in Birmingham pubs took the lives of 21 people. The incident would result in six innocent Irishmen being wrongfully convicted of the crime. The Indo Daily tells the story of the Birmingham Six and how those responsible have not been brought to justice. Host: Siobhan Maguire. Guest: John Downing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

February 8th 1983 – Shergar, the world’s most famous horse is stolen and thus begins one of the biggest Gardai investigations in Irish history – Who kidnapped Shergar the wonder horse? HOST: Fionnan Sheahan GUEST: Senan MolonySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At just 17 years of age, young Raonaid Murray was brutally stabbed to death in a laneway in South Dublin in 1999. The Indo Daily asks why her killer is still at large. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guest: John Meagher. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There has been almost 100 confirmed cases of Monkeypox in Ireland, over a month after an outbreak began here. Now, the US has declared the outbreak a public health emergency after a spike in cases was reported. But what is Monkeypox, how does it spread and is Ireland prepared to deal with this new rise in cases? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She is the leader of Ireland’s largest political party, but who is Sinn Féin’s Mary Lou McDonald? The Indo Daily finds out. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guest: Fionnán Sheahan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.