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The BelTel

Belfast Telegraph

The BelTel brings you some of Northern Ireland"s top journalists, Allison Morris, Sam McBride and Suzanne Breen to name but a few, giving you the inside stories behind what is in the news. Presented by Ciarán Dunbar, the Bel Tel investigates, debates and informs every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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24:36

‘No one in the New IRA thinks bombings will lead to...

The BelTel ·

2026/04/28

Dissident republican bombers have struck twice in recent weeks. On Saturday a bomb exploded at Dunmurry PSNI station in Belfast. The bombers used an almost identical method to those who tried to attack Lurgan police station last month. In both attacks a delivery driver was hijacked, threatened, and told to drive the bomb to its target. These attacks, claimed by the New IRA, came after a lull in violence– so what has sparked this outbreak? Ciarán Dunbar is joined by Belfast Telegraph security

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37:32

Kew Files: Spooks tried to suppress Stakeknife story...

The BelTel ·

2026/04/27

Today we know thatStakeknifeexisted,and that he was Freddie Scappaticci.We know that Scappaticci,at the top of the IRA unit hunting informers was himself an informer forBritishsecurity forces.But prior to thestorybeingbrought to light by journalist Liam Clarke, then at the Sunday Times, the public, and indeed the IRA, had no idea.There was a clearpublicinterestin the story,but whenitbegan toemergeM15 and MI6 went to great lengths to try to keep a lid on it – and were worried about another story

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36:40

Stormont backed CIA-linked firm's software used by...

The BelTel ·

2026/04/23

Stormont, through Invest NI,is fundingaCIA-linked firm whose secretive and powerful tech is being used byDonaldTrump’simmigration crackdown force -ICESoftware developed in Belfast byNisos, a company founded by former intelligence operatives, is now being used by the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency.A formerNisosemployeesaysfew people understand the significance ofwhat’sinvolved, but “it’s like handing a toddler a loaded gun”.Invest NI,isan agency under Sinn Féin Economy Minister Caoimhe

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32:01

Noah Donohoe: Daryl Paul says he’s telling the truth

The BelTel ·

2026/04/23

The Noah Donohoe inquest has been hearing evidence from Daryl Paul – the man convicted of stealing the teenager’s rucksack.It had earlier heardinevidence from Maria Nolanthatclaims the teenager had been attackedwere basedon “rumourand speculation”.Earlier this week, the inquest heard that PSNI officers searching forNoah“never” thought they would find theschoolboyin the storm drain tunnel where his naked body was eventually discovered.Liam Tunney is covering the inquest for the Belfast Telegraph

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34:19

LucidTalk: Majority believe Gerry Adams was in IRA –...

The BelTel ·

2026/04/22

A majority of those polledin from thelatestBelfastTelegraph/Lucidtalkpollingbelieve that Gerry Adams was a member of the IRA.The former Sinn Féin leaderhas always denied being a member of theorganisation.However,the overwhelming majority ofpeople across the political spectrum say the matter has no impact on howtheywouldvote.Sinn Féinremainasthe most popular party, despite First Minister MichelleO’Neill’spersonalpopularity dropping.And over 60%don’twantUS President Trump tovisit – but unionists and

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41:57

Kew Files: What happened when the Garda arrested the...

The BelTel ·

2026/04/19

When a lone Garda decided to arrest a squad of SAS men found in the Republic of Ireland on 1976, little did he know he had sparked an international incident which wouldinvolve the Taoiseach and Prime Minister – or that it would see the Irish government interfere with the justice system.Top secret files have revealed how thePMdrew up a law to let two SAS men go on the run from the Irishbut that in fact Dublin was determined that the soldiers would never do time.Belfast Telegraph Northern Ireland

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30:25

“I didn’t kill my little brother” - Brian McDermott’s...

The BelTel ·

2026/04/17

The chief and only suspect in a Belfast satanic-style murder of a 10-year-old schoolboy is maintaining his innocence. Billy McDermott says he did not kill his little brother Brian. Brian McDermott’s dismembered remains were found in the River Lagan in 1973. Now living in England, Billy McDermott says his life has been ruined by accusations over the notorious murder of his sibling.The Sunday Life’s Angela Davison travelled to Liverpool to put the accusations to McDermott - she has also spoken to

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36:29

Noah Donohoe: Expert believes teen likely died the...

The BelTel ·

2026/04/16

The jury at the inquest on the death of Noah Donohoe has now heard an 11thweek of evidence.Noah had been missing for six days after leaving his home in south Belfast before his body was discovered in a north Belfast culvert.On Monday, an expert witness said it is likely that the 14-year-old died close to midnight on the day he went missing, as the tide rose in the culvert.A post-mortem examination found the cause of death was likely to be drowning.On Thursday, the jury heard members ofthe

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35:50

Kew Files: Gerry Adams the focus of declassified docs...

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2026/04/15

Gerry Adamsfeaturesheavily in now declassified documents and reveal that the British considered him, along with Martin McGuinness, tobethe leaders ofrepublicanism.MrAdams deniesever beinga memberof theIRA, butaformerlysecretdocumentincludes aclaimthathewasre-elected to the Army Councilin 1996. Another documentrecordsa former IRA man, then a member of the Workers Partytelling the Government that he was told by Adams in Long Kesh thathewouldbe prepared‘towade up to my knees in Protestant blood to a

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28:39

How Rory McIlroy compares to golfing greats after...

The BelTel ·

2026/04/13

Rory McIlroy has joined Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo and Tiger Woods in the exclusive club of men who have won the Masters back-to-back. At Augusta National on Sunday night the co. Down man produced an assured performance to win by a single shot.Can Northern Ireland’s most famous son add more majors to his CV and where does he rank in the grand pantheon of golfing greats?Keith Bailie is joined by Belfast Telegraph Chief Sportswriter Steven Beacom and Chief Audience Editor Gareth Hanna. Hosted on Acast

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24:05

Sex, lies and video tape: Julie McGinley and the...

The BelTel ·

2026/04/11

On aspring morning in June 2001an eight-year-old girlgathersmoss for her grandmother’s hanging baskets in a forest near Ballinamore in Co Leitrim.The child lets out ascream,she haddiscovereda body.The remains belonged to Enniskillenbusinessman,GerryMcGinleyand it wasclear that hebeen murdered.He had been killed by his own wife Julie and herlover,in fact they were already in custody over it.But itwasn’ta simple taleof adultery. Itinvolvedhotel sex with strangers, lies,blackmailand videotape – and

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36:24

Black Widow Part 2: The trial of Catherine Nevin and...

The BelTel ·

2026/04/09

30 years on from the violent killing of publican Tom Nevin, part two of this special podcast looks at how Nevin's wife, Catherine Nevin, emerged as the prime suspect; the murder trial and media blitz that followed; and why Ireland’s ‘Black Widow’ still fascinates us to this day.Host: Fionnán SheahanGuest: Mary Wilson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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27:39

Black Widow Part 1: The murder of Tom Nevin and one...

The BelTel ·

2026/04/07

Thirty years ago, Wicklow publican Tom Nevin was shot dead as he counted the takings following a busy day at Jack White’s Inn. Initially, the incident appeared to be a robbery gone wrong, but grieving wife Catherine Nevin would eventually emerge as the prime suspect and later come to be known as ‘The Black Widow’. On the first of a two-part special, we look back at how one of Ireland’s most famous criminals came into the spotlight.Host: Fionnán SheahanGuest: Mary Wilson Hosted on Acast. See

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34:32

Roger Casement: Protestant British hero who became a...

The BelTel ·

2026/04/06

RogerCasement washangedin August 1916 for treason against the Crown.Formerly Sir Roger,hisassistanceto Germany during the First World Ward was undeniableand from a British point of view he was a traitor.From from an Irish nationalist point ofview,he was arebel and aherowho now took his place in history among themartyrsofrepublicanismand the leader of the 1916Rising.Noknight of the realmhad faced treason charges for centuries, let alone be executed.His story waswithout precedent.A

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30:25

‘Among Communists’: Belfast poet, Sinéad Morrisey...

The BelTel ·

2026/04/03

Belfast poet, Sinéad Morrisey, was brought up in a Communist family.Hers was a childhood lived in the little world created by the party,a world apart from othersand from the Troubles.It involved smoke-filled rooms, endless meetings, and dreams of a future utopia – coupled with a belief that east of the Iron Curtain, there were people already living in it.The fall of Communism in the eastern block was more than an historical event for her family – it was the end of a dreamand of a way of life.Sinéad

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15:40

Noah Donohoe: Witness denies phoning cops over teen’s...

The BelTel ·

2026/04/02

Members of the jury in the Noah Donohoe inquest have been asked toindicatetheir availability forthe month of May.The inquest officially began on the 19thof Januaryand was expected tofinish upin mid-March.Fourteen-year-old Noah’s body was discovered in north Belfast on the 27 of June 2020 - six days after he had gone missing.This week an anonymous witness at the inquest denied being the caller who informed police that Daryl Paul had been trying to sell Noah Donohoe’s laptop.Liam Tunney has been

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29:07

‘Boston Tapes’ Troubles archive ‘closed’ but not...

The BelTel ·

2026/03/31

It was supposed to be an oral record of the Troubles, madeby the paramilitaries, and initially the ‘Boston Tapes’ project seemed likea really good idea, albeit one which would include descriptions of violence and terror.The concept was simple – former paramilitaries would beinterviewed,the tapes would then bekeptin storage,andtheirstoriesonly revealed after the interviewee’sdeaths.But it became clear that the scheme was flawed and that the recordings were not as secret as participants assumed.Now

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23:55

Stephen McCullagh’s sick murder fantasy revealed in...

The BelTel ·

2026/03/29

Murderer Stephen McCullagh has been aptly described as “a monster hiding in plain sight”.A week on from his conviction there has been a lot of reaction to the the nerd-culture YouTuber’s conviction of murdering Natalie McNally.He denied the killing, but the jury unanimously found him guilty in a matter of hours. He has yet to be given his tariff, but Natalie’s family says he should never be let out.They say he is simply “too dangerous to let out on the street”.Meanwhile, the Sunday Life has revealed

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33:15

Noah Donohoe: Jury hears ninth week of evidence

The BelTel ·

2026/03/26

The jury at the inquest into the death of Noah Donohoe has now heard nine weeks of evidence – the processcouldlast until May.This week they heard more on how police dealt with CCTV footage of the missingteenagerand how hisschool bookswere found in aBelfastflat.A police officer also revealed that he was briefed before he spoketothe inquest.Liam Tunney is covering the Noah Donohoe inquest for the Belfast Telegraph. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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30:17

Stormont’s extreme censorship of Famine remarks – and...

The BelTel ·

2026/03/25

‘How I stumbled on Stormont’s new policy of extreme censorship - which meanswe’llunderstand NI’s past less fully’.Thatwas the stark headline on a recent commentpiecefrom my colleague Sam McBride – the Belfast Telegraph’s Northern Ireland editor.He discovered the unannouncedpolicy whilst exploring declassified files in London - a policy which has been used tocover-upofficial attitudes to the Famine.Sam McBride joins Ciarán Dunbar to explain the story behind the headline.Stormont’s extreme censorship

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