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29:55

‘I kept passing out on the school-run, but I was too...

The Indo Daily ·

2024/12/04

As a journalist and mum of three, Melanie Finn was too busy to take much notice of the headaches and falls she’d been having. Then, in the summer of 2023, her condition deteriorated rapidly, and doctors discovered a cyst on her brain. She speaks with Ellen Coyne on emergency surgery, the long road to recovery and how, ultimately, she feels changed for the better. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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28:56

Joe Lynskey: The monk who joined the IRA and was...

The Indo Daily ·

2024/12/03

Remains exhumed from a grave in County Monaghan are being DNA tested to determine whether they include those of Joe Lynskey. One of the ‘disappeared’, the former monk turned IRA man was abducted, murdered and secretly buried in 1972. Lynskey is understood to have tricked a fellow IRA man into shooting a love rival – also a member of the IRA. The IRA ‘court martial’ sentenced him to death. Today on The Indo Daily Allison Morris, Security Correspondent with The BelTel joins Ciarán Dunbar to tell Joe

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29:27

Election Extra: Horse-trading begins for seats at...

The Indo Daily ·

2024/12/02

Horse-trading begins for a place at the table with Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael, but you can expect Simon Harris to be Taoiseach for Christmas before handing the office back to Micheál Martin in the new year. But what about long-term? How many seats do Fianna Fáil need to earn to sideline Simon Harris into a full-time Tánaiste roll?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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33:10

Who will gamble on going into government and what...

The Indo Daily ·

2024/12/01

Votes have been counted and attention is now turning to who will form the next government. Labour leader Ivana Bacik and Kerry Independent TD Michael Healy-Rae believe they should be strongly considered for inclusion in a new coalition. For a time, it looked like Gerry Hutch might just become a TD. However, the man known as ‘The Monk’ ultimately fell short in Dublin Central. Hutch has spoken about his unsuccessful Dáil bid, while we also hear from the woman who ended his election dream. Host: Kevin

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21:49

Election Extra: Where do Sinn Féin go from here and...

The Indo Daily ·

2024/12/01

It’s neck and neck in Dublin Central, where Gerard ‘The Monk’ Hutch and Labour’s Marie Sherlock go for the final seat. Outside of the countries box office constituency, what will happen if Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael get 85 seats? Do the big two need a final partner in this coalition. And where do Sinn Féin go from here after a lackluster performance compared to their 2020 performance. Host: Tabitha Monahan, Guests; Ellen Coyne and Fionnán Sheahan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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31:48

Election Extra: Coalition toss-ups, crime bosses and...

The Indo Daily ·

2024/11/30

Have the left only themselves to blame if they face another government term with Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael in Power? Garry Gannon discusses his red line issues and why he's keen for a seat at the table regardless of who is sitting beside him. Also, while speaking to awaiting media, Mary Lou McDonald talked about ‘breaking the two-party system’, but are there many positives for Sinn Fein to take away so far? And what about celebrity candidates? Well things have not been going well for Gráinne Seoige

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26:05

Election Extra: Shinners surge, shy Fianna Fáilers...

The Indo Daily ·

2024/11/30

Counting has begun in Election 2024. Early tallies point to a possible Sinn Féin surge and a shy Fianna Fáil voter base. Early indicators show Gerry ‘The Monk’ in strong contention for a seat while some current ministers look in danger of losing theirs. We break down the early tallies. Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guests: Philip Ryan, Gabija Gataveckaite, John Downing and Kevin HumpheysSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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27:01

One week on: Conor McGregor’s career and legacy in...

The Indo Daily ·

2024/11/29

One week on from the verdict in Nikita Hand’s civil rape case against Conor McGregor, the MMA fighter’s career is in freefall. Since last Friday, products associated with McGregor, including Proper No. Twelve whiskey, have been removed from shelves, murals have been whitewashed over and marches have taken place in solidarity with victim Ms Hand. What next for the MMA star who once had it all?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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40:59

Election Extra: Winner and loser predictions, the...

The Indo Daily ·

2024/11/28

As Ireland goes to the polls, who will be the biggest winners and losers in Election 2024? Could this be the election that sees the Social Democrats become a coalition partner? Where did it go wrong for Fine Gael? And former minister Finian McGrath sings! Host: Kevin Doyle Guests: Mandy Johnson & Finian McGrath See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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21:24

Why Kim Jong Un and Trump make escalation in Ukraine...

The Indo Daily ·

2024/11/28

Over the past number of weeks, the war in Ukraine has entered a troubling new phase. Reports suggest increasing North Korean involvement, raising the stakes on an already volatile battlefield. Is Pyongyang looking to roll back the clock to “the good old days” of the Cold War, standing arm-in-arm with Moscow? And what about US president-elect Donald Trump’s assertion that he can end the war in one day? Host: Fionnán Sheahan, Guest: Donnacha Ó BeacháinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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19:47

"We're going into these elections with our defenses...

The Indo Daily ·

2024/11/27

With days to go before the general election, why are social media posts surrounding ballot box interference, election rigging and foreign interference on the rise in Ireland? Host: Tabitha Monahan Guest: Aoife Gallagher See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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23:43

Election Extra: Defending Simon Harris, the ‘do or...

The Indo Daily ·

2024/11/26

If you want to listen to our interview with Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald click on the below link: https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/elections-2024/the-indo-daily-mary-lou-mcdonald-talks-the-monk-brian-stanley-why-gerry-adams-wont-be-president-and-her-pathway-to-power/a1181218181.html And if you’re still unclear as to who to vote for on Friday, then you need the Irish Independent’s VoteSmart survey to find out which parties and politicians align with your personal views. Try the VoteSmart

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43:20

Mary Lou McDonald talks The Monk, Brian Stanley, why...

The Indo Daily ·

2024/11/26

With only a couple of days before the General Election, Mary Lou McDonald tells The Indo Daily how she won't be working with Gerry Hutch, how former Sinn Fein TD Brian Stanley has ‘made his bed’ and why Gerry Adams will not become president of Ireland, despite speculation of a future bid. Host: Ellen Coyne and Phillip Ryan, Guest; Mary Lou McDonald See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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28:00

Recap:13 years of Fine Gael power - The good, the bad...

The Indo Daily ·

2024/11/25

Since Enda Kenny first assumed office in 2011, Fine Gael have gone through 2 elections, weathered a global pandemic, fought with the Tories over Brexit, cosied up with their bitter rivals in a coalition, and gone through quite a few scandals of their own in intervening years. As the public heads to polls this Friday to elect the 34th Dail, what can the past 13 years tell us about what the future might look like, if Simon Harris is elected Taoiseach in the coming weeks? Host; Ellen Coyne, Guests;

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23:06

‘Ulster-Scot Hillbilly’ JD Vance is ‘one heartbeat...

The Indo Daily ·

2024/11/24

Incoming US Vice President JD Vance is a self-professed ‘Scots-Irish Hillbilly’. He first made waves in US politics with his bestselling memoir ‘Hillbilly Elegy’ on his poor upbringing, which was later adapted into a film. How did JD Vance get from the Appalachians to the White house, what does he have to do with Ulster Scots, and how important is the Ulster Scots community in the US? Today’s Indo Daily comes from our sister podcast The BelTel. Host: Ciarán Dunbar Guest: Professor Liam Kennedy See

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30:15

Extra: The key evidence that could have led Conor...

The Indo Daily ·

2024/11/22

Shane Phelan and Catherine Fegan look at the possible reasons why Nikita Hand won her civil rape case against Conor McGregor. Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guests: Shane Phelan & Catherine FeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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23:00

‘Wanted’: Gardai release images of 99 Dublin riot...

The Indo Daily ·

2024/11/22

This week, An Garda Síochána have made an unprecedented move by releasing nearly 100 images to the public, to try and identify those suspected of committing crimes during the Dublin Riots. The images released have already helped to identify multiple suspects, but it hasn’t come without controversy, with many questioning the morality and legality of such a bold move. Does it set a worrying precedent for Irish policing, or was it indeed justified? Host: Fionnán Sheahan, Guests; Robin Schiller and

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29:17

Election Extra: Fine Gael’s headaches, Clare Daly’s...

The Indo Daily ·

2024/11/21

With the parties trying to win over voters, which candidates are proving to be a headache for their party leaders? We hit the campaign trial with "comeback-kid" Clare Daly and discover how voters are swinging left and right all the way down the ballot. And if you’re still unclear as to who to vote for next week, then you need the Irish Independent’s ‘VoteSmart’ survey to find out which parties and politicians align with your own personal views. Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern took the test, and his

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21:53

Barry McGuigan: A life of incredible sporting...

The Indo Daily ·

2024/11/21

The ‘Clones Cyclone’ Barry McGuigan wasn’t just a world champion fighter, for many he was a symbol of hope and resilience through some of Ireland’s toughest years during the Troubles. In recent years though, things have been fraught for McGuigan outside of the ring. He’s faced the devastating loss of his daughter Danika in 2019, and an extremely messy legal battle with his former boxing protege Carl Frampton. Nearly 40 years on from the pinnacle of his sporting career, the Irish boxer is now a

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26:18

Double Cross: The murder of Robbie Lawlor, and the...

The Indo Daily ·

2024/11/20

“Ruthless. Psychopath. Dangerous.” These are just some of the words used to describe Robbie Lawlor, a formerly leading figure in the notorious Drogheda feud. Crimeworld's Nicolla Tallant discusses her new book Web of Betrayal and podcast series Double Cross – The Murder of Robbie Lawlor, to shed new light on the chaos and violence that consumed Drogheda leading to Lawlor’s death in a Belfast housing estate in April 2020. Host; Tessa Flemming, Guest; Nicola TallantSee omnystudio.com/listener for

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