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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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22:05

Barrys to Curry's - the story of the takeover that...

The BelTel ·

2022/07/25

Owned by the Trufelli family for almost 100 years, it was the staple of easter and summer holidays for generations across Northern Ireland. But when the pandemic shut its doors and it was put on the market - there were fears it might never open as an amusements again.Host Claire Williamson speaks to new owner Owen Curry about how long they plan to stay at the Portrush amusements and their exciting plans to open off-season beyond the summer months.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information

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Bonus Episode: Union leader ‘struggling’ to see how...

The BelTel ·

2022/07/22

Bonus Episode: Union leader ‘struggling’ to see how the NI Protocol Bill will improve life for farmersIn the week that the NI Protocol Bill cleared the House of Commons, the Belfast Telegraph business editor Margaret Canning has an in-depth interview with Ulster Farmers' Union President David Brown about whether the bill would be good news for NI farmers, or just milk down the drain.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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25:05

Bloody Friday, the IRA's blitz of Belfast

The BelTel ·

2022/07/20

The 21st of July 1972 was the most prolific day of IRA bombings during the Troubles. Nine people were killed and 130 injured as a blitz of 22 bombs detonated throughout Belfast in under two hours. That day has since become known as Bloody Friday. Why did it happen, how did it happen? Host Ciarán Dunbar, guests Malachi O’Doherty, Niamh Campbell and Aaron Edwards. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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21:23

FBI’s Most Wanted - The Bulgarian Cryptoqueen, a $4bn...

The BelTel ·

2022/07/18

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

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23:24

Voter fraud, bombs and bullets, from the Armalite to...

The BelTel ·

2022/07/13

Pat Bradley read out the result of the Good Friday Agreement referendum after running elections in Northern Ireland throughout the Troubles.Despite violence and voting early and voting often, he was determined that the ballot boxes would remain open.Host: Allan Preston; Guest Pat BradleySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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26:24

The Orange Order and the Twelfth, how did it come about?

The BelTel ·

2022/07/11

Long associated with the Orange Order, marching bands and bonfires – the Twelfth goes back a long way. But what is the origin of the celebrations, of the order itself and does the organisation have a future? Host: Ciarán Dunbar, Guest: Dr David Hume.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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25:42

From Trinity College to leader of Sinn Féin – the...

The BelTel ·

2022/07/06

She is the leader of Ireland’s largest political party, but who is Sinn Féin’s Mary Lou McDonald? Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guest: Fionnán Sheahan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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24:00

Scappaticci, IRA executioner and British agent,...

The BelTel ·

2022/07/05

The IRA gave Freddie Scappaticci the job of hunting down informers, and executing them.But Scappaticci turned out to have also been Britian’s top agent in Northern Ireland – Stakeknife.What was his role and how did he get away with it? Host Ciarán Dunbar, Guest Allison Morris.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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27:55

IRA Heist - the mystery of the Northern Bank robbery

The BelTel ·

2022/06/29

On the 20th of December 2004, one of the largest robberies in history took place during rush hour in Belfast when a gang successfully made off with over £26 million. Why after 18 years has nobody been convicted of the robbery?Host: Fionnán Sheahan. Guest: Northern Ireland editor of the Belfast Telegraph and Sunday Independent, Sam McBrideSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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22:30

LIV Golf, the Saudi Government and Sportwashing

The BelTel ·

2022/06/27

There’s a split in professional golf with a small number of the top players having been lured into the new Saudi-backed LIV tour. Are the golfers taking blood money and what do the Saudi’s hope to achieve? Host Ciarán Dunbar. Guests: Belfast Telegraph journalists Gareth Hanna and Andrew Madden. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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30:18

SPECIAL: Northern Ireland’s finest hour, Spain ’82

The BelTel ·

2022/06/24

40 years on we look back on how Gerry Armstrong’s goal against World Cup ’82 hosts Spain managed to unite Northern Ireland during some very dark times. Host: Steven Beacom; Guests: Gerry Armstong, Jim Shaw and Mike Nesbitt See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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25:24

Could Donald Trump end up in jail?

The BelTel ·

2022/06/23

Could Donald Trump end up in 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. Hosted on Acast

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22:26

The murder of Lyra McKee and the New IRA in Derry

The BelTel ·

2022/06/20

Although critically damaged in the crackdown following their murder of Lyra McKee the dissident the New IRA continue to operate in Derry. What drives them, who leads them and what are they capable of? Host: Ciarán Dunbar, Guest: Ciaran Barnes, chief reporter with The Sunday Life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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34:21

Bonus Episode: Sam McBride interviews Maroš Šefčovič.

The BelTel ·

2022/06/16

The Belfast Telegraph's Northern Ireland Editor Sam McBride has an in depth conversation with Maroš Šefčovič, Vice-President of the European Commission, to get the EU's reaction to UK moves to unilaterally change the Northern Ireland Protocol. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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24:01

The UDA - why does it still exist?

The BelTel ·

2022/06/15

28 years since the loyalist ceasefires the UDA is still armed, still involved in crime and has continued to murder people. Host: Ciarán Dunbar, Guest: Ciaran Barnes, chief reporter with The Sunday Life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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23:51

Northern Ireland’s other disappeared, women murdered...

The BelTel ·

2022/06/13

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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22:00

Bonus episode: Why do so many of us love Love Island?

The BelTel ·

2022/06/10

For so many of us Love Island is a guilty pleasure. The Indo Daily finds out why. Host Denise Calnan. Guest: Deirdre MolumbySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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22:30

'Vladimir Putin has turned Russia into a totalitarian...

The BelTel ·

2022/06/08

Vladimir Putin has never hidden his contempt for Ukraine but on the 24th of February, rhetoric turned to action as Russian tanks rumbled in. War has raged since. What was Putin thinking and what sort of Russia has he created? Host: Ciarán Dunbar. Guest: Mattia Bagnoli, former ANSA bureau chief in Moscow and author of a book on Putinism. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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19:43

The Castlereagh Break-in – how the IRA did it and...

The BelTel ·

2022/06/07

In 2002 the IRA walked into a Belfast PSNI station and walked out with the secret security files they were looking for. Who planned it and why? And what did the IRA do with the information they found?Host: Ciarán Dunbar. Guest: Belfast Telegraph security correspondent, Allison Morris. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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22:39

Airport Chaos: How to get your money back when a...

The BelTel ·

2022/06/01

Dublin airport has seen cancelled flights and mile-long queues for security. What went wrong and what can you do when your flights get cancelled? Host: Ciarán Dunbar, Guests: Simon Calder and Siobhán Maguire See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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