The Indo Daily

Graham Dwyer has been in prison since 2013 but has never admitted to killing Elaine O’Hara. In April, his bid for freedom was boosted by a European court ruling which questions the gathering of phone evidence that was key to his conviction. Will the convicted murderer walk free and will this ruling open the floodgates for other criminal cases too?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Smith's four-year ban effectively ended her swimming career at the age of 29 but she wasn't the only person damaged by the fallout from Atlanta. And for some the effects can still be felt 25 years on. Featuring Paul Kimmage, Vincent Hogan, Paul Howard, Eamon Dunphy and silver medallists Allison Wagner and Marianne Limpert. Nominated for best documentary at the Irish Podcast Awards. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Smith may have returned to Dublin as an Olympic hero in the summer of 1996, but her homecoming was washed out by torrential rain. Some would see those clouds as a metaphor for what was to come. Featuring Paul Kimmage, Vincent Hogan, Paul Howard, Eamon Dunphy and silver medallists Allison Wagner and Marianne Limpert. Nominated for best documentary at the Irish Podcast Awards. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nominated for best documentary at the Irish Podcast Awards, this three-part special retells the story of Michelle Smith 25 years on from her unprecedented medal haul at the Atlanta Olympics. Featuring Paul Kimmage, Vincent Hogan, Paul Howard, Eamon Dunphy and silver medallists, Allison Wagner and Marianne Limpert. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's all over. Rebekah Vardy has lost her High Court libel case against Coleen Rooney, in the blockbuster 'Wagatha Christie' trial. The Indo Daily takes you back to the key events of the trial. Host: Fionnán Sheahan. Guests: Sarah Caden and John Meagher.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Irish MEP Clare Daly was this week put on a global list compiled by Ukraine’s secret service of people who allegedly promote Russian propaganda. She is the only Irish figure on the list, and in conversation with the Indo Daily explains why her views have been misrepresented and the list is “sinister”. Host: Denise Calnan. Guest: Clare Daly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In November 2019 Prince Andrew sat down with BBC Newsnight for a bombshell interview that forever ruined his reputation. While presenter Emily Maitlis took centre stage, the woman behind the scenes who made it all happen was producer Sam McAlister. She tells The Indo Daily how it all unfolded. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Larry Murphy has been a free man since 2010, after serving over 10 years for the brutal rape and attempted murder of a woman in Carlow in 2000. Now, decades on, he is linked once again to the disappearance of Deirdre Jacob. The Indo Daily finds out more. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guest: Paul WilliamsSee 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 BrackenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the Galway Races returning today for a week-long event, the Indo Daily looks back on the now infamous Fianna Fáil fundraiser there. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guest: Fionnán Sheahan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Irish army soldier, Lisa Smith has received a 15 month prison sentence for being a member of the terrorist group Islamic State. In the second of a two-part special, the Indo Daily examines what we know about Smith’s life in Syria and how she would eventually end up before the special criminal court in Dublin. Host: Kevin Doyle. Guests: Robin Schiller and Catherine Fegan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Irish army soldier, Lisa Smith has received a 15 month prison sentence for being a member of the terrorist group Islamic State. In the first of a two-part special, the Indo Daily takes a look at the 40 year old's journey from working on the government jet to moving to Syria to join IS. Host: Kevin Doyle. Guests: Robin Schiller and Catherine Fegan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s almost 100 years since the revolutionary leader Michael Collins was killed during an ambush in Co Cork. The Indo Daily explores what happened back in August 1922 and asks who shot the Big Fella? Host: Fionnan Sheahan. Guest: Senan Molony. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He was one of the world’s greatest footballers, but Diego Maradona’s death in 2020 raises more questions than answers as eight people are to be tried for homicide. The Indo Daily looks back on the World Cup winner’s life on-and-off the pitch. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guest: Aidan O’Hara.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tom Colton, better known as The Psychic Swindler, looked set to write off a €2.7m in debt until Irish Independent Legal Editor Shane Phelan got on the case. The Indo Daily finds out more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The weather is hotting up and so too is the race to become UK Prime Minister. The Indo Daily looks at the front runners in the Tory leadership contest and asks what a new British leader will mean for Ireland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As temperatures continue to soar, a leading climate expert tells the Indo Daily why such extreme weather patterns are here to stay, with wetter winters in the West of Ireland and dryer summers in the East of the country. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guest: John Sweeney. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch is due to stand trial later this year accused of the murder of Kinahan associate David Byrne at the Regency Hotel in 2016. This week Hutch suffered a massive blow is his attempts to have the charges dismissed. In this Select episode The Indo Daily hears the story of a once untouchable crime boss who became a fugitive on the run from both the law and a rival crime gang.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Limerick Hurlers head to Croke Park in hope of victory in this Sunday’s All-Ireland Hurling Final, the Indo Daily looks at their long-time billionaire backer, JP McManus. Host: Kevin Doyle. Guest: Liam Collins.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Graham Norton has interviewed the world’s most famous stars and gotten them to reveal their most intimate stories but when he got married back home in west Cork this week, even the identity of the groom was top secret. Today on The Indo Daily we chart the success of Ireland's favourite broadcaster. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While the Kinahan gang are by one of the best-known cartels, they are not the only big criminal players in town. The re-emerging ‘Rattigan Gang’ have recently taken aim at drug dealer Gary ‘The Canary’ Carey, seriously injuring him in gun attack in the capital last month. And like The Family, they are the ‘old guard’ or ‘veteran’ gangs, who are bigger and more dangerous than ever. Then there’s the young gangs like the ‘Gucci Gang’ in Finglas, who are ruthless in who they target and take out. With the Kinahan’s Irish empire on the radar of these rival gangs, are we likely to see an escalation of violence on Dublin’s mean streets? Presenter Siobhán Maguire is joined by Nicola Tallant, investigations editor of the Sunday World, to explain what Ireland’s ganglands rime looks like now and how the young drug gangs are ripping up the established rule book. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leo Varadkar has his fair share of fans and critics. With just 150 days until he's Taoiseach again, the Indo Daily takes a look at the person behind the politician. Host: Fionnán Sheahan. Guest: Philip Ryan. 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 Molony See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The murder of Northern Ireland journalist Lyra McKee during riots in the Creggan area of Derry in 2019 sent shockwaves globally. How was this accomplished and popular journalist targeted and gunned down so brutally in broad daylight? The dissident republican group, the New IRA, was responsible for her murder and although the group has been critically damaged since that shooting, they continue to pound the streets of Derry with a menacing air. Indeed, along with the political party Saoradh, they expound a traditional version of Irish republicanism. What drives them, who leads them and just what are they capable of? Today’s Indo Daily BONUS looks to our sister podcast the Bel Tel for some answers. Presenter Ciarán Dunbar is joined by chief reporter with The Sunday Life, Ciarán Barnes, to find out more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Bulgarian woman, also known as "Cryptoqueen", has been added to the FBI's list of its 10 most-wanted fugitives. Dr Ruja Ignatova is accused of defrauding investors out of $4bn (£3.3bn) by selling a fake cryptocurrency called OneCoin. The FBI is now offering a $100,000 reward for information leading to her capture. But who is she, or more importantly, where is she? And why is it believed she came to Dublin right before she disappeared? Presenter Denise Calnan is joined by British journalist and author of The Missing Cryptoqueen, Jamie Bartlett.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There will be no tears about the demise of Boris Johnson at Government Building in Dublin but Minsters will be weary about what comes next. The Indo Daily looks at Boris' legacy and assesses the runners and riders in the race for 10 Downing Street.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A cold case review of the murder of French woman Sophie Toscan du Plantier has been launched in Ireland. The Indo Daily speaks to the chief suspect in the original investigation, Ian Bailey. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guests: Ian Bailey and Senan Moloney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are now in the middle of another wave of Covid-19. Will restrictions be reintroduced? What can you do to protect yourself from the virus? The Indo Daily find out. Host: Fionnán Sheahan. Guests: Gabija Gataveckaite and Professor Christine LoscherSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The disgraced singer R Kelly seems likely to spend the rest of his life in prison after a 30-year sentencing last week for using his fame to sexually abuse young fans. The Indo Daily hears about his dark double life. Presenter: Siobhán Maguire Guest: John MeagherSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He’s no longer in office but that hasn’t stopped Donald Trump’s presidential legacy from dominating the headlines. The Indo Daily asks if there’s a second term chance for the controversial Republican. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guests: John Downing and Greg SwensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week the garda Cold Case Unit ordered a "full review" of the murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier in west Cork in 1996.In this select episode The Indo Daily takes a look at the key figures in the investigation and where they are now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The army have been put on standby to help with security at Dublin airport but will this put an end to the havoc? And what can you do if you’re the unlucky one whose flight is cancelled. The Indo Daily finds out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The recent revelations that a Russian spy uncovered by Dutch intelligence officials spent four years studying at Trinity College Dublin, has sparked a conversation over just how many other spies live, work and operate undercover here. What we know for sure is Sergey Vladimirovich Cherkasov, who used the Brazilian alias of Victor Muller Ferreira while completing a political science degree, is one of a speculated number of Russian spies here. Presenter Siobhán Maguire is joined by the Irish Independent’s Group Head of News Kevin Doyle, to hear about this extraordinary story, and from our Special Correspondent Paul Williams on how a spy in 2022 can hide in plain sight.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ireland's most out spoken analyst Joe Brolly gives his take on the post-match brawl and eye-gouging incident at the end of at the end of the Armagh–Galway All-Ireland football quarter-final.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.

Today Pride takes to the streets of Ireland. The Indo Daily finds out how the global parade got started and why the fight for equality goes on for the LBGTQ+ community. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guest: Bill Hughes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The local community of Cloneen in Co Tipperary is in shock after the bodies of a couple were discovered over a year after they passed. The Indo Daily finds out more. HOST: Denise Calnan GUEST: Conor Feehan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last week Tanaiste Leo Varadkar locked horns with Sinn Fein’s Pearse Doherty in an exchange that had the nation both shocked and entertained. But was this war of words an isolated incident or an indication of a new nasty streak in Irish politics? Host: Kevin Doyle Guests: Hugh O’Connell, political correspondent with the Irish and Sunday Independent and Dr Jennifer Kavanagh Lecturer in Law at the Southeast Technological University. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The rental crisis in Ireland is at its most severe and not a week passes where room shortages, substandard accommodation and a lack of support hits the headlines. The Indo Daily finds out if there’s any way to resolve the problem. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guests: Adrian Weckler and Marian Finnegan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As part of our ongoing Pride celebration, the Indo Daily chats to Dublin transgender man, Jayson Pope, about his own journey. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guest: Jayson Pope (He/Him)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. The Indo Daily finds out more. Host: Fionnán Sheahan. Guest: Sam McBride. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Murdered by men and their bodies secretly buried: Arlene Arkinson, Caroline Graham, Charlotte Murray, Lisa Dorrian and Saoirse Smyth, are the Northern Ireland’s other Disappeared. Allison Morris tells their stories and their families’ quest to find them. Host Ciarán Dunbar. Guest: Allison Morris.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From Kate Bush and Duran Duran to shoulder pads and shell suits, we can’t seem to get enough of the 1980s right now. The Indo Daily finds out why. Host: Fionnán Sheahan. Guests: Siobhán Maguire and Garrett Mulhall.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is Ireland on the verge of a costly trade war in light of the EU's legal action against the UK? The Indo Daily finds out. Host: Tabitha Monahan. Guests: John Downing and Ciarán O'Neill See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Google software engineer believes the company's AI has become so advanced it is now sentient. The Indo Daily finds out if such a thing could happen. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guests: Adrian Weckler and Professor Barry O'Sullivan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Could President Trump go to jail? The big revelations from the first House Select committee hearing into the January 6th attack on the US Capitol including the president’s daughter Ivanka and the former Attorney General Bill Barr stating that there was no election fraud. HOST: Fionnan Sheahan GUEST: Gina London Columnist with the Sunday Independent, Founder of ‘Language of Leadership’ and former White House Correspondent for CNNSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How widespread is ‘compo culture’ in Ireland? The Indo Daily finds out. Host: Fionnán Sheahan. Guests: Amy Molloy and Pat McDonagh.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Large tech companies like Apple and Google have been telling their Irish employees to return to the office, ending the possibility of working fully remote. What has happened to the idea that remote working is the future? And are other companies following the tech giants’ lead? Irish Independent’s Technology Editor Adrian Weckler finds out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To celebrate Pride month, the Indo Daily finds out how the global parade got started and why the fight for equality goes on for the LBGTQ+ community. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guest: Bill Hughes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are we headed for a national fuel crisis where car trips will be limited and fuel is rationed at the pumps? The Indo Daily finds out. Host: Fionnán Sheahan. Guests: Eavan Murray and Richard Curran.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.