The Indo Daily
The Indo Daily is a daily news podcast from the Irish Independent that delivers in-depth, 20-minute stories designed to fit into your day. It covers a range of topics, providing concise yet thorough analysis of current events and issues.
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Trump meets Catherine Connolly: What could possibly go wrong?
Catherine Connolly has called Donald Trump volatile, a bully and a misogynist. Now, she must welcome him to Áras an Uachtaráin. So, what could possibly go wrong? Host: Kevin Doyle, Guests: Mary Regan and John Downing We want to earn your trust and are members of the Trust Project. See our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalismSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Behind the gates of Trump’s five-star Doonbeg resort
Donald Trump is returning to his west-Clare retreat and its luxury suites, championship golf and Atlantic Ocean views. But what's it really like behind the gates of Trump International, Doonbeg? Is the experience worth the eye-watering price tag? And how much of the attraction is about world-class hospitality versus the power of the Trump brand? Fionnán Sheehan is joined on The Indo Daily by Irish
Whistleblower Part 2: The redemption of Floyd Landis
The fall of Lance Armstrong was intertwined with the similarly disgraced descent of his one-time American Postal teammate Floyd Landis. Landis, having come from a unique rural and religious background, rose through the ranks to take the coveted Tour de France title for himself just one year after Armstrong stood adorned in the famous yellow jersey as a record-breaker en route to retirement and the
Whistleblower Part 1: The man who brought down Lance Armstrong
In 2006, American cyclist Floyd Landis reached the pinnacle of his career by winning the Tour de France, just one year after former teammate Lance Armstrong bowed out after a record-breaking seven wins at the same competition. Just days after Landis's victory, however, he failed a drugs test. So began years of costly public denials and legal challenges until Landis finally confessed to the truth o
How a journalist used an AirTag to track a book bought by AI giants to be pulped
Today's episode of The Indo Daily is brought to you by our sister podcast The Big Tech Show, as Adrian Weckler is joined by Emanuel Maiberg, journalist and co founder of 404 Media, to explore how AI companies are buying up old and rare books for training data. They discuss reports of books being physically cut apart and scanned, why obscure manuals and textbooks are particularly valuable to AI com
Would a border poll actually deliver a united Ireland?
Andy Burnham may be new to the job in Number 10 Downing Street, but he's already found himself at the centre of a political row over one of the most sensitive issues on this island: Irish unity. The British prime minister's unequivocal dismissal of any prospect of a border poll has reignited a long-running debate about who gets to decide Northern Ireland's future, and when that moment should come.
How the ‘brutal’ murder of Cork postman Barry Daly left a town in mourning
The night of October 11, 2025 was meant to be one of celebration in the north Cork town of Doneraile. Locals gathered to mark a GAA victory, continuing their festivities into the night. However, over the next few hours tensions began to rise on the town's Main Street. A short time later, local postman and father-of-five Barry Daly was beaten to death with a golf club outside his own home. Now, 21-
The Monk’s son: Who is Jason Hutch and why is he facing extradition to Ireland?
Gerry ‘The Monk’ Hutch’s son, Jason, is facing extradition from Spain to Ireland over alleged money laundering offences. Until now, the 37-year-old has largely remained outside the public eye and has no criminal record. So, who is Jason Hutch, and what role do authorities allege he played within the Hutch organisation? Fionnán Sheahan is joined by Irish Independent special correspondent Paul Willi
Inside Katie Taylor’s estimated $20m fortune, and the six figure deal she turned down
Katie Taylor has spent 25 years making boxing history. This weekend, she will also make a fortune. The Bray boxer was just 15 when she won her first competitive fight. Now, after Olympic gold, world titles and a career that transformed women’s boxing, she is preparing for one final contest, in the one venue that has always eluded her: a sold-out Croke Park. So, how big will Taylor’s final
The 'new' Mark Zuckerberg, his gothic Irish castle and Meta's $18bn social reckoning
Mark Zuckerberg has survived scandal after scandal, and Meta has now agreed to an $18bn settlement that keeps him out of the witness box. The landmark lawsuit accused Meta of deliberately designing addictive features that harmed children’s mental health. But will the deal force real change at the tech giant. Fionnán Sheahan is joined by Irish Independent Tech Editor Adrian Weckler, to examine Meta
Revisited: The Chicago trucker recruited by the FBI to spy on republicans
Dave Rupert is at least six and half foot tall, he was a middle-aged trucker from Chicago and had no Irish links. Incredibly, Rupert was also recruited as an FBI spy at the very heart of dissident republicanism. This episode of The Indo Daily is brought to you by our sister podcast The BelTel. This podcast was first published in December 2025. We want to earn your trust and are members of t
‘Person of interest’ in missing poker player case refuses to talk to gardaí
Seven years ago, 41-year-old Icelandic man Jon Jonsson arrived in Dublin ahead of a 10-day trip. A poker enthusiast, Mr Jonsson was set to take part in a tournament, one that offered illicit sides games, if one were looking to partake. That first night in Dublin, he bought into one of those illicit games and walked away €4,000 out of pocket. The next morning, he walked out of the Bonnington Hot
Martha Nolan-O’Slatarra’s yacht death: The $50m lawsuit and her family’s unanswered questions
At around midnight on August 5 2025, the lifeless body of Irish woman Martha Nolan-O’Slatarra was discovered on a boat docked at a marina in the exclusive Montauk Yacht Club in the US. Originally from Co Carlow, the 33-year-old entrepreneur had moved to New York ten years previously and was forging a successful career in sunglasses and swimwear design. Earlier that evening, Martha had arranged to
Reverse ‘Megxit’ – Harry, Meghan and a new royal psychodrama
They’re coming home. Having sent shockwaves through the British royal family and beyond back in 2020 by swapping out gilded titles for the California sunshine, Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, have once again stolen headlines thanks to their shock imminent return to the UK. Why the move? Well, that's the question of the day. In the absence of a clarifying statement, s
M9 crash fallout: Tense funerals and the evolution of Ireland’s joyriding scourge
The fallout continues from the horrific crash on the M9 motorway two Sundays ago. Three sisters – Niamh Kinsella, Alma Kinsella, Ella Hendricken, and a seven-year-old boy – remain in hospital. Five young men – Jeremy O'Brien, Alex McCarthy, Joe Carthy, Kamil Pustkowski, and Jack Kennedy - lost their lives. The incident captured the attention and emotions of the nation. Concern, alarm, fear, outrag
'The Milkman': How an Irish 'gentleman gangster' built a global drugs empire – and how it all came crashing down
As criminal underworld nicknames go, ‘The Milkman’ certainly stands out. The moniker may conjure cartoonish imagery, but the reality was quite simple – Brian Brendan Wright always delivered. Having swapped out Cork for London at the age of 12, Wright grew up in a working-class Irish community before carving out a distinctive personality for himself. In time, he would boast quite the collection of
Money Makeover: €160k income, six holidays... no pension?
This episode is brought to you by our sister podcast Money Talks. New episodes land every Wednesday. Regular listeners to Money Talks will know that the show has always focused on the personal side of personal finance. Now we’re really putting our money where our mouth is with our new Money Makeover series. Financial expert Cian Carolan joins Katie Byrne to apply the actionable advice from Money T
Extra: “Almost zero sympathy for dead children” – unprecedented reaction to M9 crash
Five teenagers dead, three sisters and a seven-year-old boy seriously injured, and a wave of public outrage in the wake of the horrific wrong-way crash on the M9 motorway last weekend. In the days since, the tragedy has sparked a huge amount of anger and debate around youth crime, garda powers, social media and even the role of parents. Has this incident exposed a much bigger problem in Irish soci
The murdered Irish priest, the gay Native American and the 40-year cold case
The Sand and Sage motel in Odessa, Texas was the kind of rough outpost that attracted lonesome drifters and hard drinkers. In other words, if you were of a sensitive disposition or simply happened to wander off the beaten track, it was probably best if you found somewhere else to bed down for the night. By the early 1980s, Odessa was regarded as the murder capital of the United States. And so, the
How a secret academic project blew open the Troubles’ darkest murder cases
It was supposed to be an oral record of the Troubles, made by those who were there. Initially, the ‘Boston Tapes’ project seemed like a good idea, albeit one which would unavoidably include descriptions of violence and terror. The concept was simple – former paramilitaries would be interviewed; the tapes would then be kept in storage, and their stories only revealed after the interviewees' deaths.
The many masks of serial fraudster Samantha Cookes
Carrie Jade Williams. Sadie Harris. Lucy Fitzwilliams. Jade Cookes. Samantha Black. Rebecca Fitzgerald. These are just some of the fabricated identities used by serial con artist Samantha Cookes. In 2024, her Walter Mitty-style life finally collapsed as online communities, journalists and a WhatsApp group of victims cross-referenced the inconsistencies in her story, joining the dot
Extra: Horror M9 crash and social media trend gardaí seem powerless to stop
The five teenage boys killed in a horror crash when their car was driven the wrong way on the M9 motorway were all aged between 15 and 18 years of age. Post-mortem examinations will now be carried out on the bodies of Joey Carthy (15) and Jack Kennedy (17) from Athy, Co Kildare; Alex McCarthy (17) and his cousin Jeremy O’Brien (18) from Carlow; and Kamil Pustkowski (17) from Limerick. The teenager
How the young John Magnier raided America to build his bloodstock fortune
Robert Sangster later recounted how he then poured himself a ‘generous glass’ of Roederer Cristal champagne, “and I inhaled it as if it was draft lager, and I kept on saying over and over, ‘I like it John. I like it. I really like it.’” It sounds like a scene from a film where the plot is about to go into overdrive. For the young John Magnier, it was the eureka moment. But how exactly did he set a
Undersea threat: Is Ireland a sitting duck for a Russian cable attack?
Ireland sits at the heart of the world’s digital economy, with most transatlantic data cables passing through or close to its waters. But is Ireland prepared to protect the infrastructure that keeps businesses, banks and public services connected? Today's episode of The Indo Daily is brought to you by The Big Tech Show, as Adrian Weckler is joined by Fearghal O’Connor, Chief Business Writer with t
The DJ Carey Story Part 3: The Con Collapses
“I would class it as a form of grooming, that day in 2016 when we met at the GPA dinner and he gave me his whole life story. He was setting me up for the future and he put me into his diary, and he hit me up seven years after.” The words of businessman Noel Tynan, who loaned DJ Carey €10,000 for what he claimed was life-saving cancer treatment in America. But how did DJ’s stories about his health
The DJ Carey Story Part 2: The Cancer Lies
It’s the mid-2000s and hurler DJ Carey is still playing at the top of his game for Kilkenny. He’s divorced from his wife Christine but is in a new relationship with the multi-millionaire Dragons’ Den star, Sarah Newman. They’re one of the Celtic Tiger’s golden couples, and Carey is fast becoming famous for his off-the-pitch activities. He is living the high life, owning several properties in some
The DJ Carey Story Part 1: The Sports Star
If you asked people to name the biggest stars in Irish sporting history, Rory McIlroy, Katie Taylor and Brian O’Driscoll would be at the top of many lists – and, up until recently, many people would have gone for hurling legend DJ Carey. The former Kilkenny and GAA icon is no longer famous for his sporting prowess alone. Instead, he is currently serving a prison sentence for fraud and deception th
Black Widow Part 2: The trial of Catherine Nevin and the media sensation that followed
“Everybody was interested in the case, and everybody wanted to know what was happening.” That’s former RTÉ legal affairs editor Mary Wilson's recollection of reporting live on the Catherine Nevin trial back in 2000, after the violent killing of publican Tom Nevin in March 1996. “I’d walk from the Four Courts to Tara Street to get a Dart home in the evenings, and people were shouting at me out of c
Extra: Inside the court as Daniel Kinahan charged and jailed
Daniel Kinahan sounded bemused when he described the frenzy around his life as “movie stuff”, but the scenes that accompanied his trip back to Ireland were undeniably cinematic. A trip on a €53m government jet that was tracked by the public in real-time, a ring of steel around parts of Dublin as he was escorted in a bomb-pr
Black Widow Part 1 – The murder of Tom Nevin and the birth of one of Ireland’s most notorious criminal cases
At around 4.30am on March 19, 1996, a panic alarm alerted gardaí to a disturbance at Jack White’s Inn near Brittas Bay in Co Wicklow. Arriving at the scene, the guards discovered Tom Nevin dead in the kitchen of his pub in what initially appeared to be a robbery gone wrong. The place was in disarray and Mr Nevin had been shot dead at close range. His wife, Catherine Nevin, was found nearby, behind
Money Talks: The real cost of a 4-day work week
‘Work/life balance’ is a phrase that gets thrown about a lot – but what does it really mean? And how far would you be willing to go to achieve that balance in reality? Today's episode of The Indo Daily is brought to you by our sister podcast Money Talks, as Katie Byrne is joined by Anne Sheeran, a ‘de-influencer’ who put her money where her mouth is by taking a pay cut that allowed her to work a f
Daniel Kinahan's podcast tell-all: Conspiracy theories and a media 'meltdown'
Daniel Kinahan is languishing behind bars in Dubai as he awaits extradition to Ireland, but the exiled cartel boss is speaking out – as a podcast guest. Having famously teased a previous audio sit-down with Kinahan that never made it to air, broadcaster James English insists he finally has a world exclusive, and a box-office one at that. English has released snippets of the apparently forthcom
'Baddie of the Bailout': How 'Fingers' Michael Fingleton built 'the world's worst bank'
Michael Fingleton was one of the most controversial figures of the Celtic Tiger. As the longtime boss of Irish Nationwide, he oversaw reckless lending that ultimately left taxpayers with a €5.4 billion bill. But was he simply the face of a wider banking culture, or the true "baddie of the bailout"? Deputy Business Editor John Burns joins Dave Hanratty to examine the man behind one of Ireland's mos
Who are the New IRA in 2026 and what are they capable of?
The seizure last week of a bomb containing almost 400g of Semtex plastic explosive has put the New IRA back on to the front pages after a lull in violence. Two people connected to the political group Saoradh have been charged in relation to the incident. The sophisticated device has fuel fears that the group has gained access to fresh stocks of military-grade explosives. The New IRA has been long
Inside the Jared Leto investigation as Hollywood star denies sexual misconduct allegations
Just a heads-up – this episode contains references to alleged sexual assault and may not be suitable for everyone, so please take care when listening. Jared Leto is an Oscar winner, a rock star, a cult leader and now the focus of serious questions. The 54-year-old has been seen onscreen in the likes of Fight Club, American Psycho, and Blade Runner 2049, while also finding the time to tour the worl
If the AI bubble bursts, how badly could Ireland be hit?
Artificial intelligence is fuelling a stock market boom unlike anything seen before, with tech giants spending trillions in a race to dominate AI. But what if the hype doesn't live up to the promise? Kevin Doyle is joined by Irish Independent columnist Richard Curran to ask whether we're watching the next financial bubble inflate, and what an AI crash could mean for Ireland's jobs, economy and fut
Jim O’Callaghan v the Lawyers: The high-stakes legal aid showdown
Jim O'Callaghan is a politician with leadership ambitions and a reform agenda. But in his bid to overhaul Ireland's legal system, he has picked a high-stakes fight with a formidable adversary: the lawyers of Ireland. It has been a month since solicitors withdrew their services in a deepening row over criminal legal aid fees, and tensions look to be escalating. At the heart of the controversy is
Extra: Is Daniel Kinahan suddenly on his way back to Ireland?
Word on the street is that Daniel Kinahan is suddenly being prepped for extradition from Dubai. The 49-year-old could be back in Ireland in a number of weeks, likely prompting one of the biggest security operations in the recent history of the State. So, what awaits Kinahan when he finally arrives home? On this Extra episode of The Indo Daily,
The Ulm 5: An Irish activist, the €1m in damage and the alleged German ‘show trial’
Five activists. One defence company. €1 million in alleged damage. An Irish man now faces up to five years in prison in a German trial that's raising difficult questions about protest, civil disobedience and the limits of the law. Kevin Doyle examines the Ulm Five case with BBC journalist Bethany Bell and Daniel Tatlow-Devally's father, Conor Devally. We want to earn your trust and are members of
Extra: Glen Hansard dead at 56
Academy Award-winning artist and leader of The Frames, Glen Hansard, has died at the age of 56. The renowned singer-songwriter was killed in a motorcycle crash in Dublin in the early hours of Wednesday morning. Once the news broke, tributes quickly followed – Hansard was a hugely popular figure, not just in the Irish music scene, but also on the international stage. On this Extra episode of The In
The alleged New IRA bomb plot, the law student and the museum worker
A “significant” bomb built for “catastrophic” damage, and a suspected plot to bring violence to the streets of Derry. It was the stuff of Ireland’s past, but events last week clearly illustrated that it is also Ireland’s present. The foiling of an alleged New IRA plot to detonate a bomb was a stark reminder of the dissident republican activity that quietly continues on both sides of the border.&nb
The German ex-con, the Irish bankruptcy and the €2.6m Spanish mansion
The famous residents of an exclusive suburb just outside Barcelona have included footballers like Gerard Pique and Andres Iniesta, and international pop stars like Shakira. Recent World Cup winner Lamine Yamal is currently enjoying the spoils of a multi-million euro purchase there. But a German businessman’s address in the neighbourhood has now sc
Amy Winehouse: Talent, tragedy and the curse of the '27 Club'
Amy Winehouse’s time at the top was brief, but her impact was anything but. With era-defining tracks like Rehab and Back to Black, she laid bare her life through brutally honest songwriting, delivered in a voice that was as soulful as it was unforgettable. But alongside the awards and global success came something darker. Winehouse’s rapid ascent was shadowed by addiction, relentless scrutiny
Sex, lies and blackmail: the murder of Gerry McGinley
On a spring morning in June 2001, an eight-year-old girl gathered moss for her grandmother’s hanging baskets in a forest near Ballinamore in Co Leitrim. The child let out a scream: she had discovered a body. The remains belonged to Enniskillen businessman Gerry McGinley, and it was clear that he been murdered. He had been killed by his own wife Julie and her lover. But it wasn’t
Ireland pledges another €125m to Ukraine – what will it be spent on?
Taoiseach Micheál Martin put boots on the ground in Ukraine this week, travelling to Kyiv for a quick tete-a-tete with President Volodymyr Zelensky. Mr Martin was there to lend Ireland’s support – to the tune of a further €125m, no less - and it really does seem like the Ukrainian president could use a helping hand right about now. As the war with Russia rumbles into a fifth year, Mr Zelensky is f
RTÉ suits replace stars: Who are the new names making the big money?
The days of stars topping the poll of highest earners at RTÉ are gone. Back in 2023, RTÉ director general Kevin Bakhurst pledged to rein in the broadcaster’s highest earners, promising the day would come when nobody would earn more than him. In the latest list of RTÉ’s top 10 earners, it looks like his plan has finally taken shape. So as the stars slide down the RTÉ rich list, who are the suits no
The Mayo Curse – priests, witches and sporting hokum
After a five-year wait, Mayo are back in the All-Ireland football final, but whispers of the famous curse, which supposedly condemned the county to endless defeat, can still be heard. Legend has it that the celebrating team of 1951 disrespected a local funeral and became the subject of a damning and highly effective hex that has kept the Sam Maguire Cup from their grasp ever since. So, is the old
Andrew and Tristan Tate's falling empire – 59 charges, Miami jail and UK extradition fight
This episode of 'The Indo Daily' contains references to rape and sexual assault, and may not be suitable for everyone, so please take care when listening Andrew Tate and his brother, Tristan, like to talk about male empowerment and freedom, yet both are currently shackled away from the outside world. Arrested last weekend by US authorities, the pair are unlikely to find that the confines of a Miam
Can new UK prime minister Andy Burnham heal British politics?
Speaking during his inauguration speech on Monday, new UK prime minister – the seventh in the last 10 years, if you're keeping score – Andy Burnham spoke of his mission to "bring back hope" and to make Britain "believe again". Good luck to him. Burnham knows the job ahead is unlikely to be an easy one, but he's put the work in to get here, from emerging as a
"Only able to be identified by his DNA" – the ruthless gangland killing of Paul Byrne
As the 2000s came to a close, gang violence in Ireland was a common problem. In the summer of 2009, Paul ‘Frank’ Byrne, who was not considered to be a major criminal but was associated with a serious criminal gang, was seen getting into a wine-coloured Mitsubishi Carisma. It would be the last time the 20-year-old was seen alive. Byrne’s r
Where did Jeffrey Donaldson’s fortune go – and can he afford an appeal?
Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson earned massive sums over a successful career. But the Belfast Telegraph understands the now convicted pedophile's fortune is ebbing away – and that he still has a mortgage on his Dromore home. He has to pay a legal bill of half a million pounds – can he afford an appeal? Today's Indo Daily is brought to you by our sister podcast The BeTel as
The Irish killer, the Budapest murder, the spy camera and the 1,000-woman tally
In early November 2024, Dublin man Lorcan Tadgh Murphy was in a bar in downtown Budapest, scanning the room. He was alone, supposedly in the city on business, but something of a more personal nature else caught his eye. Among the patrons in the bar that evening was a 31-year-old Amer
"Am I going to jail?" – disbelief in court as Chawke siblings imprisoned over brutal assault
As Bill and Alison Chawke waited outside courtroom number three in Limerick Circuit Court on Tuesday morning, their mood appeared upbeat. However, a short time later, as Judge Fiona O’Sullivan started to talk about prison time, the reality of their situation dawned on them, and shock quickly became visible on their faces. The son and daughter of promine
Ann Widdecombe killed in ‘targeted attack’, say counter-terrorism police
The murder of firebrand politician Ann Widdecombe has sent shockwaves through the British establishment, prompting fresh debate around the safety of public figures. An unapologetic straight-talking stateswoman, Widdecombe served as an MP for 23 years, and was famed for controversial outspoken views on abortion, gay rights and women’s issues. Despite her divisive nature, Widdecombe ma
Jamey Carney murder: Boyfriend of American mother-of-one detained in Jordan
The boyfriend of murdered American mother-of-one Jamey Carney has been detained in Jordan, the Irish Independent understands. Ahmad al-Saqar is a person of interest to the garda investigation into the murder of Ms Carney. The dramatic development came as gardai have made rapid progress in their murder probe with significant forensic, CCTV and witness evidence obtained. Sources indicated that the 2
Is RTÉ a sinking ship? Boycotts, 'bailouts' and bygone eras
RTÉ look to be further floundering in their finances. Director General Kevin Bakhurst appeared before the Public Accounts Committee last week looking for extra funding from Government. The reason? “Volatility” in TV licence-fee revenue. Over one in five households now do not own a TV, which means the broadcaster needs an extra €54.79m this year from the exchequer, up from €41.3m last year. But as
Maybe it’s time to ban e-scooters in Ireland
Electric scooters were once seen as the future of urban transport, but growing safety concerns are changing the conversation. Todays episode of The Indo Daily is brought to you by our sister podcast The Big Tech Show, as Adrian Weckler is joined by former Fine Gael TD Noel Rock to discuss whether electric scooters have become too dangerous for Irish roads. They examine rising injury numbers, gaps
Conor McGregor: Why does America keep giving the disgraced fighter a platform?
It’s fight week, and Conor McGregor has come out swinging. ‘The Notorious’ finally steps back into a UFC octagon this weekend for a main event match-up, and while some are questioning his physical prowess, his microphone game remains as brash as ever. Sat in front of the media once more, McGregor espoused his divine beliefs, proclaimed his innocence and once ag
Extra - Jamey Carney murder: Suspect flew from Ireland to Turkey within hours of her death
The chief suspect in the murder of American mother-of-one Jamey Carney (43) flew from Ireland to Turkey within hours of her death. It has now emerged that the 28-year-old man got a bus from Killarney to Dublin within three hours of the death of the New York native. He then booked a last-minute flight from Dublin Airport to Istanbul in Turkey on Tuesday morning - and is now believed to be worki
Jeffrey Donaldson: ‘Disturbing’ Snapchat filters and new allegations
The Jeffrey Donaldson scandal has taken another turn, with the former DUP leader now set to face a fresh investigation. New allegations have emerged of a sexual assault involving a woman at the party's Westminster offices. More details have also come to light about Donaldson's conduct throughout his years in politics as former colleagues speak out&nbs
Nigel Farage gives “two fingers” and resigns... kind of – a strange day in UK politics
Reeling from an investigation into his finances, Nigel Farage has gone on the offensive. In a public address on Tuesday afternoon, the Reform UK leader announced his intention to resign as an MP in order to trigger a by-election that he intends to contest. “This will be a people versus the establishment by-election,” Farage said. “It's a chance to stick two fingers up to the entire establishme
Fast cars, fake fortunes: Infamous 'Ferrari Fugitives' brothers' Irish network
They flaunted Ferraris, private jets and a billionaire lifestyle. The Cartu brothers are accused of running one of the world's largest alleged investment frauds while projecting a glamorous lifestyle online. But the story doesn't end in the US. Katie Byrne and Eamon Dillon trace the companies, assets and investigations that connect Ireland to the case.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy
Extra: Former swimming coach George Gibney convicted of sexually abusing four girls more than 50 years ago
For more than 30 years, the name George Gibney has haunted Irish swimming. The former national swimming coach left Ireland in the 1990s after a prosecution against him was halted, leaving many of those who said they were abused by him without the day in court they had waited for. Today, after decades of investigations, legal battles, failed hopes and unanswered questions, Gibney has been convict
The brutal unsolved murder of Charles Self and its impact on Ireland’s gay community
Creative and hard-working, Charles Self moved to Ireland in the late 1970s when he was poached from the BBC for an enviable role at RTÉ. As the lead set designer on the then-thriving Late Late Show, Self was able to mould the flagship programme to his creative vision. Popular with his colleagues and in line for a pay rise, Self was flying high, until hi
The curious case of Mark Zuckerberg
Who is Mark Zuckerberg really? Is he the awkward, robotic tech billionaire seen in public, or something very different behind closed doors? Todays Indo Daily is brought to you by The Big Tech Show, as Sheera Frenkel, Pulitzer Prize winning New York Times journalist and co-author of the bestselling An Ugly Truth: Inside Facebook's Battle for Domination, joins Adrian to examine the Meta chief's pers
Gay saunas and projectile vomiting: Jeffrey Donaldson’s alleged double life
As Jeffrey Donaldson was found guilty last week of 18 child sex offences including rape, the carefully constructed image of a clean-living, evangelical Presbyterian was finally fully shattered after two years of horrifying revelations. As he awaits sentencing, Donaldson’s double life has been further exposed, with fresh damaging allegations and testimonies emerging at pace. Meanwhile, serious ques
Why we cheat: Dr Richard Hogan on the tell-tale signs of an affair
Why do good people cheat? This episode of The Indo Daily is brought to you our sister podcast Just Between us with Jennifer Zamparelli. On this episode Jen sits down with psychotherapist Dr. Richard Hogan to talk about the messy reality of infidelity and why it’s rarely as simple as right or wrong. They chat about attachment styles, midlife, rebuilding trust, and whether a relationship can e
Riad Bouchaker Guilty: How Parnell Square stabbing sparked riots, reshaped policing and fuelled the far-right
Riad Bouchaker has been found guilty of all eight counts against him, including the attempted murder of three children on Parnell Square East in 2023. The attacks sparked riots across Dublin city and left one girl with a devastating, life-long brain injury. The jury spent about five hours over two days considering their verdicts, which were unanimous in relation to each count. Bouchaker, of no fix
‘Irish orphan’ Nicholas Rossi – his fake death, his real death and his web of lies
Last week, 38-year-old convicted rapist Nicholas Rossi died in a Utah hospital while under police custody. Rossi (born Nicholas Alahverdian) operated under several aliases, including Arthur Knight, purportedly an orphan from Ireland. He was first reported dead six years ago, with a Boston Globe obituary among the write-ups. But he wasn’t actually deceased. He was alive and very much aware that
Drones, cyber-attacks and Putin's war: Is Micheál Martin's EU Presidency a poisoned chalice?
Putin's war. Drones in Irish skies. The threat of cyber-attacks. As Ireland takes the helm of the EU, Micheál Martin faces six months of added pressure. Is this moment a golden opportunity, or a poisoned chalice? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dialog: Inside Peter Thiel's secret Irish gathering
What do you get when you gather tech billionaires, political insiders and some of the world's most powerful people behind closed doors? The answer is Dialog, an invitation-only network so secretive that, if you've never heard of it, that's probably by design. Co-founded by billionaire investor Peter Thiel, the man behind PayPal and the controversial data company Palantir, Dialog is bringin
Jeffrey Donaldson: Allison Morris on what we couldn’t report while trial was ongoing
Jeffrey Donaldson has begun his new life in Maghaberry Prison. Donaldson and his wife, Eleanor, are set to be stripped of their honours. The former MP and DUP leader, Jeffrey Donaldson was found guilty of 18 child sex offences on Monday - including one count of rape. The 63-year-old had pleaded not guilty, but the jury of seven men and five considered its verdicts for ten hours over three days, be
Veronica EP 3: Getting away with murder
In episode 3 of Veronica, we follow the journalists' final moments, as John Gilligans plan to murder her, swings into action on Dublin’s Naas road. Her murder, 30 years ago today, left a nation shocked, and in no doubts just how dangerous Ireland’s gangland had now become. Kevin Doyle speaks to Jimmy Guerin, Paul Williams and Mary Wilson, about the trials that took place, and Veronica’s lasting le
Veronica EP 2: Follow the money
In Episode 2 of Veronica, John Gilligan's empire is booming and Ireland's criminal underworld is growing richer by the day. As the State struggles to respond, Veronica Guerin follows the money, exposing the wealth and power behind gangland's biggest figures, and putting herself on a collision course with dangerous enemies. We want to earn your trust and are members of the Trust Project. See our et
Veronica - EP 1: A new reporter and a new Godfather
30 years ago, Veronica Guerin was shot dead on the outskirts of Dublin. Only days later, she was due to speak at a conference entitled Dying to tell a Story: Journalists at Risk. Her murder still remains one of the defining moments in modern Irish history. Over the next 3 days on The Indo Daily, we present: Veronica – Murdered in search of the truth. Host Kevin Doyle speaks to her family and forme
Introducing – Veronica: Murdered in search of the truth
Thirty years after the murder of Veronica Guerin, Kevin Doyle retraces her final years, speaking to those who knew her best and examining the criminal underworld that made her a target. Episode 1, out Wednesday June 24th.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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