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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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28:29

Will northerners get a vote in Ireland’s presidential...

The BelTel ·

2025/06/23

Michael D. Higgins has been President of Ireland since November 2011, his presidency must end in November this year – that means an election. But unlike many other countries, not every Irish citizen has a vote. Only thoseliving in the ‘State’ - the Republic of Ireland, can vote. Now a bill is before the Dáil, which if passed would allow northerners to vote in the presidential election, subject to a referendum,How likely is this change? How would it affect the vote? And what would Unionists make of

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13:55

EXTRA: Trump bombs Iran, backs Israel, and takes a...

The BelTel ·

2025/06/23

Despite all of the claims he made that he was not be a president of war, Donald Trump has now rolled the dice, striking Iran’s nuclear sites. Above all, it is a massive show of support for Israel and Benjamin Netanyahu. Whilst it might have caused massive damage to Iran's nuclear program, it’s a move that could ignite a regional firestorm, set a worrying precedent in how countries engage in conflict and send oil prices through the roof. Gregg Carlstrom, Middle East Correspondent with The Economist

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28:36

The 1975 IRA Provo-Stickie feud which left 11 dead...

The BelTel ·

2025/06/22

This year sees the 50th anniversary of one of the bloodiest feuds between the Provisional and Official IRA. Described as the worst inter-republican fighting since the Irish Civil War, October and November 1975 saw the Provisional and Official IRA battle it out in Belfast.It left 11 dead, including a 6-year-old Eileen Kelly, and around 50 wounded, and also left deep scars in Belfast’s nationalist communities.Ciarán Dunbar is joined by historian Brian Hanley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for

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47:37

Beltel Sport: Stuart Dallas- “The togetherness at...

The BelTel ·

2025/06/21

Leeds United and Northern Ireland legend Stuart Dallas joins Keith Bailie and Steven Beacom to reflect on his incredible playing career that took him from Hagan Park in Coagh to Elland Road and the Premier League.The Cookstown man recalls life in the Irish League, working under Argentine manager Marcelo Biesla, the heartbreaking injury that ended his career and why Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville was wrong to call his challenge ‘utter madness’.Dallas also reflects on the ninth anniversary of Northern

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24:12

‘Tattle Life’ exposed: The NI couple who took the...

The BelTel ·

2025/06/19

‘Tattle Life’ is a website where gossip runs wild, reputations are trashed and anonymity is king, where influencers and content creators often found themselves at the centre of abuse and lies. NI based couple Neil and Donna Sands took the prolific gossip site on in court – and won. The legal victory, which netted the couple a £300,000 payout, marks the first time the site’s founder has been unmasked.The Irish Independent’s Fionnán Sheahan is joined by Neil Sands to discuss how he tracked down and

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15:19

Chaos in London as Kneecap’s Mo Chara appears in...

The BelTel ·

2025/06/18

It was pandemonium in London on Wednesday morning as Kneecap’s Mo Chara appeared at Westminster Magistrates Court. Hundreds turned out to support the rapper, Liam Óg ÓhAnnaidh,as he entered court – having arrived in a mocked up RUC landover. The west Belfast rapper is charged with a terror offence over the alleged display of a Hezbollah flag at a concert in London last year.Ciarán Dunbar is joined by Belfast Telegraph’s crime correspondent Allison Morris who was in court and BelTel assistant

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36:36

Sam McBride and Allison Morris debate the race riots...

The BelTel ·

2025/06/17

A week from the riots in Ballymena, the dust is beginning to settle. The violence has been universally condemned, but is it enough to condemn the rioters without a conversation on immigration?Ciarán Dunbar isjoined by Sam McBride and Allison Morris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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27:09

Noraid: The IRA and Sinn Féin’s American wing, Martin...

The BelTel ·

2025/06/15

It was the Irish American organisation whose aim was a united ireland – and whose method was lobbying politicians in Washington – and above all, fundraising. From lavish dinners to buckets in Irish pubs in the US, they collected millions of dollars for the Republican cause.But the question was always – where did the money go?RTÉ is set to run a two-part documentaryNoraid: Irish-America and the IRA.TIt was written and directed byKevin Brannigan – he joined Ciarán Dunbar on the BelTel. Hosted on

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35:32

Sam McBride: Sir Ken Bloomfield, the IRA murder...

The BelTel ·

2025/06/12

Sir Ken Bloomfield has died at the age of 94. He wasn’t a politician or a political activist – but he was a key figure in the political life of Northern Ireland. He was at the heart of the old Stormont Government in the years before it collapsed in 1972, being described by a former British Prime Minister as the “brains of the operation”.Ciarán Dunbar is joined by the Belfast Telegraph’s Northern Ireland editor, Sam McBride. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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21:39

Ballymena race riots continue: Larne Leisure centre...

The BelTel ·

2025/06/12

Larne leisure centre has been extensively damaged after being attacked by youths. Onlookers cheered and laughed while attacking the building after it was used as an emergency centre by those affected by the riots. Trouble has continued in Ballymena, with petrol bombs thrown at police, a water cannon deployed and multiple houses attacked. Ciarán Dunbar is joined by the Belfast Telegraph’s Gabrielle Swan and Kevin Scott, who were at the scene. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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19:34

PSNI officers injured and houses destroyed in...

The BelTel ·

2025/06/10

Houses were destroyed and 15 officers were injured during serious disorder in Ballymena on Monday night. Large crowds had attended an earlier anti-immigration protest in the Co. Antrim town, after two 14-year-old Romanian boys were charged with a serious sexual assault.Ciarán Dunbar is joined by Belfast Telegraph Journalist Liam Tunney and Visuals Editor Kevin Scott, who was at the scene. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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31:07

Iris Robinson and the affair scandal which shocked...

The BelTel ·

2025/06/08

In the early 2000s, Peter and Iris Robinson were seen as Northern Ireland’s political power couple. Iris, known for her strong Christian values, secretly had an affair with 19-year-old Kirk McCambley, whose late father had entrusted her with his care. In 2008, she helped McCambley secure over £50,000 to open a café, allegedly taking £5,000 for herself—money she failed to declare as required in her role as a councillor. The affair and financial misconduct, once exposed, caused a political and media

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32:41

How Richard Satchwell almost got away with murder:...

The BelTel ·

2025/06/05

Richard Satchwell has been given a life sentence for the brutal murder of his wife, Tina Satchwell. In March 2017, Satchwell began a media tour, saying that she was missing, but he believed she was alive. In reality, he had killed her, keeping her body in a freezer before burying her remains in their home. Her remains were undiscovered for six and a half years. Garda believe that he murdered Tina in fear of her finding out that he had become involved in a scam to obtain two pet monkeys.Olivia Peden

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30:21

‘I had 9 death threats in under a year’: Life as an...

The BelTel ·

2025/06/03

Northern Ireland is officially the most dangerous place in the UK to be a journalist.A new report published by Amnesty International this week says that journalists here are working in a ‘climate of fear’ with numerous death threats against them. The report says that there have been over 70 incidents of threats or attacks against journalists since the start of 2019.Olivia Peden is joined by Allison Morris and Ciaran Barnes to uncover what working as a journalist under threat in Northern Ireland is

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27:00

Meet the Macrons: ‘Slapgate’, controversies and...

The BelTel ·

2025/06/01

Social media became alight this week after French president Emmanuel Macron was caught on camera seemingly being slapped by his wife Brigitte. An awkward smile and wave when he realised the slap had been noticed just fuelled the rumours. The couple, who met when Brigitte Macron was then 15-year-old Emmanuel’s drama teacher, have long fascinated the public. The First Lady has also been subject to one of the most bizarre conspiracy theories out there.Ciarán Dunbar is joined by Paris-based Journalist

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17:40

Gerry Adams wins his defamation case against the BBC

The BelTel ·

2025/05/30

A jury in Dublin has awarded Gerry Adams €100,000 in damages. The former Sinn Féin leader won his High Court defamation action against the BBC on Friday morning. It followed a five-week defamation trial. Thejury agreed with Mr Adams that a BBC Spotlight programme, defamed him by alleging he sanctioned the killing of former Sinn Fein official Denis Donaldson – he has always denied any involvement.Mark Tighe reports. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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43:44

Referees ensure UVF’s Winkie Irvine given lenient...

The BelTel ·

2025/05/29

UVF commander Winston ‘Winkie’ Irvine has been jailed after being caught with guns.He was sentenced to 30 months with half served on license after being caught with weapons and ammunition in the boot of his car. The judge said Irvine’s work as a ‘peacemaker’ meant that the minimum five-year tariff was inappropriate after glowing references from high-profile government and security officials were heard in court.Ciarán Dunbar is joined by Sam McBride. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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39:08

Lucid Talk polling: Kneecap, Sinn Féin, Irish signs...

The BelTel ·

2025/05/27

The latest Belfast Telegraph Lucid Talk polling shows sharp divisions on some touchstone societal issues. Among the issues surveyed in the latest poll were whether rap band Kneecap should be banned from performing at Belfast Vital, assisted dying and the Supreme Court’s ruling on gender and defining what a woman is. In terms of party political support, the poll reveals the DUP are still in a rut and that power in Stormont is taking the shine off Sinn Féin.Ciarán Dunbarjoined by the Belfast

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39:04

Kincora: Lord Mountbatten, MI5, William McGrath and...

The BelTel ·

2025/05/25

Kincora was ahome for vulnerable boys in east Belfast – but controlled by paedophiles. It was a place where dozens of boys and teenagers were abused. It was run by William McGrath, a leading loyalist.McGrath has long been believed to have been an MI5 agent – and the agency has long been accused of endeavouring to cover up what happened.But perhaps the most shocking allegation to come out of the home – some of the victims believe that they were abused by Lord Mountbatten - amentor to King

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14:38

Gerry Adams’ BBC defamation trial: Jury hears final...

The BelTel ·

2025/05/23

A jury in a Dublin court has heard a third week of evidence in the Gerry Adams defamation trial.The former Sinn Féin leader is suing the BBC over a claim made in a Spotlight program – that he gave the go ahead for Dennis Donaldson to be murdered. Gerry Adams vehemently denies any involvement in the killing.Mark Tighe joined Ciarán Dunbar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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