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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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20:12

EXTRA - Sinn Féin: Mary Lou McDonald attempts to...

The BelTel ·

2024/10/16

Mary Lou McDonald has been accused of orchestrating an “elaborate cover-up” after admitting didn’t divulge why former Sinn Féin senator Niall Ó Donnghaile resigned from the Seanad. The former Belfast Lord Mayor has now admitted he had resigned over inappropriate texts to a teen. What will all of this mean for the Republic’s looming election?Ciarán Dunbar joined by the Irish Independent’s political editor – Philip Ryan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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28:02

“What has gone wrong?”: Allison Morris on Northern...

The BelTel ·

2024/10/15

In the past six weeks, four women have been killed in NI, bringing this year’s total of alleged femicides up to six. At the time of recording, a further two deaths from this weekend are under investigation. Why is femicide so high in Northern Ireland, how does the PSNI deal with domestic violence here, and can anything be done? Ciarán Dunbar is joined by Allison Morris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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28:46

‘Peace at last’: The story of the Loyalist ceasefires...

The BelTel ·

2024/10/12

On the 13 October 1994, six weeks after the IRA announced a ‘complete cessation’, the Loyalist paramilitary groups declared their ceasefires. The UVF’s Gusty Spence announced loyalist violence was over, in a step that is seen as one of the vital steps towards a lasting peace in Northern Ireland. Ciarán Dunbar is joined by former PUP leader Billy Hutchinson, Historian Aaron Edwards, and journalists Allison Morris, Mark Simpson, and Vincent Kearney. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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23:07

“The Manchester Bombing was an elaborate hoax”: why...

The BelTel ·

2024/10/10

22 people died in the 2017 Manchester Bombing, and over a thousand were injured. Former TV producer Richard Hall has been in court for allegedly harassing victims of the bombing to show that the event was an ‘elaborate hoax’. He believes that the bombing was staged, and the people involved were ‘crisis actors’. What are they, and why do so many people believe in them?Olivia Peden is joined by Belfast Telegraph journalist Kurtis Reid to find out why conspiracy theorists deny events like these. Hosted

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25:51

Suzanne Breen on Sinn Féin's McMonagle problem and...

The BelTel ·

2024/10/08

Michelle O’Neill faced the assembly and with the repeated use of the words “sorry” and “apologise” tried to extricate Sinn Féin from the mire of the Michael McMonagle controversy – is it enough?Claire Hanna has now officially taken charge of the SDLP, can she turn around the party’s fortunes? And does Mike Nesbitt have a similar task ahead of him as he returns to the UUP driving seat?Ciarán Dunbar is joined by Suzanne Breen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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25:05

UDA soap opera continues, Spence flees, Beachball’s...

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2024/10/06

Former-UDA man Jim Spence, who has always denied links with the murder of solicitor Pat Finucane, has sold his £275,000 house in West Belfast and fled to England. Billy ‘Beachball’ McCune, not believed to be a UDA member at all, has returned to his home stomping ground after making a deal with the UDA’s Jackie McDonald. Newtownards UDA boss Adrian Price has been in court following his failure to stop for a police checkpoint amidst a feud that ripped through North Down. The Sunday World’s Northern

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30:13

Michelle O’Neill and Sinn Féin struggle with...

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2024/10/03

Michelle O’Neill says she’s “aghast and horrified” that two Sinn Féin press officers, including their top spin doctor, gave references to a former colleague then under investigation forchild sex offices – both have now resigned. Michael McMonaglehas now plead guilty to 14 charges despite earlier denials and failing to turn up in court on two occasions. Sinn Féin suspendedhim as soon as they learned of the investigation, but he later gained employment with the British Heart Foundation, having

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24:46

Arlene Foster: How we almost booked her as a...

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2024/10/01

Former First Minister Arlene Foster has been advertising herself as a renewable energy expert at a cost of more than £10,000 a day. The Belfast Telegraph went undercover to get a quote for her services, the agency said that hiring the Baroness for a full day would cost “in the region of £10,000”. The decision to advertise her as a ‘renewable energy expert’ comes as a surprise to many due to her involvement in the RHI scandal.Ciarán Dunbar is joined by Sam McBride. Hosted on Acast. See

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27:14

“Michael Collins disappeared far more people than...

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2024/09/29

During the Troubles, Republicans ‘disappeared’ 17 people -murdering them, and secretly burying them. But the Provisional IRA and the INLA were not the first republicans, or indeed combatants in Ireland, to use this method, it started long before the Troubles. Pádraig Óg Ó Ruairc has spent over a decade researching the fate of ‘the disappeared’ and how this phenomenon came about . He joined Ciarán Dunbar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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18:06

“We sold our house for this”: Cruise passengers...

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2024/09/27

A cruise ship which has been docked in Belfast for four months has been facing repeated faults, leaving 600passengers stranded in Northern Ireland. Villa Vie Residences’ ship ‘Odyssey' gives passengers the chance to live full time on a cruise ship. Randy and Kit Cassingham sold their home to embark on the trip - they join Olivia Peden to give their opinions on Belfast, their first July marching season, and what they expect from life at sea. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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23:39

Loyalists call on DUP education minister to block...

The BelTel ·

2024/09/26

The LCCincludes representatives of the UVF, UDA and the Red Hand Commando. A political row has developed following a decision by the DUP Education Minister Paul Givan to meet them. During that meeting the LCC demanded he halt plans to build an integrated Irish medium school in east Belfast. Supporters of ‘Scoil na Seolta’ say the language is for all, and so is the school. But for many loyalists, the school is unwanted, unneeded and unwelcome.Niamh Campbell told the story to Ciarán Dunbar. Hosted on

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28:56

Suzanne Breen: DUP conference was a “flat,...

The BelTel ·

2024/09/24

As NI parties hold their annual conferences, Ciarán Dunbar is joined by Suzanne Breen to answer some of the big questions. How did Gavin Robinson perform at his first DUP conference as leader? What’s behind Nigel Farage’s snub of Jim Allister? Would Keir Starmer back a Sinn Féin-endorsed border poll? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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22:10

There’s something about Eamonn (Holmes)...

The BelTel ·

2024/09/22

NI is fascinated by Eamonn Holmes – and that’s a fact. The Belfast-born broadcaster regularly features as one of the top Google searches in the region, with stories featuring Holmes bringing in a large audience. Following his split from wife Ruth, the 64-year-old has been spotted hanging out with 42-year-old relationship counselor Katie Alexander.Ciarán Dunbar is joined Áine Toner to explain what the man clearly has. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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23:02

East Belfast GAA: Huge growth, hoax bombs condemned,...

The BelTel ·

2024/09/19

All unionist politicians condemn the intimidation of East Belfast GAAbut some voice concerns over the GAA in general and the allocation of a local pitch to the new club. Security alerts at the Henry Jones Playing Fields disrupt sport and life in the area on a regular basis. How and why wasthe club formed, why do some people have a problem with it, and who’s behind the intimidation?Ciarán Dunbar is joined by Liam Tunney, and byTUV councillor, Ron McDowell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for

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26:32

Allison Morris reports on feud fears as ‘Óglaigh na...

The BelTel ·

2024/09/17

‘Óglaigh na hÉireann’ means ‘young warriors of Ireland’. There are now fears that the struggle to claim the title and its history could spill over into violence in Belfast. The dissident republican group known as ‘ONH’ has split in to rival factions – with each side making bitter accusations against the other. Belfast Telegraph security correspondent, Allison Morris, reports. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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14:48

Huw Edwards avoids prison over child abuse images:...

The BelTel ·

2024/09/17

Top former BBC Journalist Huw Edwards has avoided prison despite pleading guilty to making indecent images of children. The man who was once the BBC’s most senior news presenter was given a suspended six-month prison sentence. He will also be placed on the sex offenders' register for seven years. Ciarán Dunbar is joined by legal commentator Joshua Rozenberg to explain the sentence, which has divided the public. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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20:20

Loyalist Clifford McKeown released after sentence for...

The BelTel ·

2024/09/15

The last Troubles era prisonerhas been released, but his victim’s family question if he is fit to return to society. Clifford McKeown was serving a minimum sentence of 24 years in Magilligan Prison formurdering taxi driver Michael McGoldrick in 1996. Mckeown shot the father-of-one as a twisted birthday gift to then Mid-Ulster UVF leader Billy Wright - ‘King Rat’. Ciarán Dunbar is joined by Sunday World’s Steven Moore. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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20:50

UDA ‘will hit back’ after North Antrim boss attacked...

The BelTel ·

2024/09/12

The UDA is promising to hit back after its North Antrim boss was attacked by rival loyalists. Marcus Boreland, who denies any links to criminality, was left with a snapped ankle after band supporters broke loose from a parade and attacked him with their flutes, following the brigade’s feud with a faction from a nearby village. The LCC has rejected police demands for a meeting after loyalist Dee Stitt was arrested over online comments on recent race-related violence – raising new questions over its

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19:03

The disappearance of Castlederg teen Arlene Arkinson...

The BelTel ·

2024/09/11

Arlene Arkinson was 15 years old the last time she was seen alive. She disappeared in August 1994 after leaving Castlederg in County Tyrone to attend a disco across the border. She was last seen with convicted sex offender Robert Howard, who was released without charge for her murder. Today it was announced that the Gardaí have started a new search for her body in Donegal. Olivia Peden is joined by Belfast Telegraph’s Andrew Madden Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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22:15

Gisèle Pelicot: The shocking case of a grandmother...

The BelTel ·

2024/09/10

51 men have gone on trial in France, all accused of sexually assaulting the same woman over a 10-year period. 72-year-old Gisèle Pelicot has been subjected to a decade of abuse by men who are aged between 26 and 74 years old. Her husband has plead guilty to repeatedly drugging her and inviting men into their home to sexually abuse her. Gisèle’s decision to waive her anonymity in the case has sent shockwaves across the globe. Ciarán Dunbar is joined by Paris based journalist Catherine Field. Hosted

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