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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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26:30

The time the Stickies went to North Korea

The BelTel ·

2025/12/29

North Korea is one of the world’s most secretive states – known for its dictators who are treated like gods and an iron-clad grip on their citizens. Back in 1988, six members of the Official IRA made their way to North Korea to receive state of the art training – some were expelled from the country after a drunken brawl. The unusual alliance came as secretary general of the Irish Workers Party, Sean Garland, allegedly laundered millions of fake dollars for the Kim dynasty.Olivia Peden is joined by

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50:45

McIlroy’s masters win, boxing success, and NI wins...

The BelTel ·

2025/12/26

2025 was a platinum year for Northern Ireland’s sport superstars, from winning Premier League medals to securing world titles. Rory McIlroy finally got his hands on the green jacket,Lewis Crocker upset the odds to win the IBF Welterweight World title at Windsor Park, and Northern Ireland won its first ever World Cup...as Josh Rock and Daryl Gurney took home the glory of the 2025 PDC world cup.To count down Northern Ireland’s top 15 Sporting Moments of 2025, Keith Bailie is joined by Belfast

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31:09

The DJ Carey Story EP 3: The Con Collapses

The BelTel ·

2025/12/24

DJ Carey said he was fighting for his life, but the truth was far more shocking. We ask how one of hurling’s greatest heroes went from legend to scandal, and what the courts would say as the law eventually caught up with him.Host: Kevin Doyle.Guests: Noel Tynan, Amy Molloy, Niamh Horan and Colm Keys Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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27:18

The DJ Carey Story EP 2: The Cancer Lies

The BelTel ·

2025/12/23

When DJ Carey told people he had cancer, few questioned him — after all, he was a national treasure. But was DJ really sick, or spinning a story for sympathy and money? One man tells of his story of how he was duped by DJ Carey.Host: Kevin DoyleGuests: Noel Tynan and Amy Molloy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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29:56

The DJ Carey Story EP 1: The Sports Star

The BelTel ·

2025/12/22

He conquered the hurling field, but off it DJ Carey was playing a far darker game. This is the story of a national icon who fooled everyone — until the truth caught up with him. In this special series from the Indo Daily, we trace the rise of a sporting icon whose lies, deception and downfall proved even heroes can crumble.Host: Kevin Doyle Guests: Colm Keys, Amy Molloy and Niamh Horan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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37:46

The murder of Denis Donaldson – a mystery that just...

The BelTel ·

2025/12/19

Allison Morris explains what we know about the death of the British informer at the heart of Sinn Féin, Denis Donaldson, whowas murdered inApril 2006. No-one has ever been convicted of the murder and Donaldson’s familyrejectsa claim by the Real IRA that they did it.But whilst much of this storyremainsa mystery,further detailshaveemerged.Guest: Allison Morris,Host: Ciarán Dunbar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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30:06

‘Ulster-Scots a wealth denied, and Britishness not...

The BelTel ·

2025/12/17

Lee Reynolds is Northern Ireland's first Commissioner for the Ulster-Scots and the Ulster-British tradition.The Coleraine man is a former DUP specialadvisor,Belfast citycouncillorandhe’sthe man who coordinated the campaign for Brexit inNorthern Ireland.What does the role entail?What isMrReynold’s vision?And what changes can people expect to see, and hear?Lee Reynolds joined Ciarán Dunbar in the studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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35:04

Dave Rupert: The Chicago trucker recruited by the FBI...

The BelTel ·

2025/12/15

Dave Rupert, a six and half foottall,middle-aged truckerfrom Chicago, with no Irish links. Rupert wasa tourist who enjoyed a pint and through a series of chance events became a trustedrepublicaninsider and then an agent working for the FBI. How did an Americanmanwith no background in republicanism end upliving a double life as part of the Real IRA Army council, and why didits leader MickeyMcKevitt believe him?Ciarán Dunbar is joined by Abdon Pallasch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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56:46

NI Artist Colin Davidson on painting the late Queen,...

The BelTel ·

2025/12/13

Belfast man Colin Davidson is one of Ireland’s most celebrated painters. Queen Elizabeth II, Bono, Ed Sheeran and Seamus Heaney are among the host of famous faces to have sat for him. Yet the Belfast-born painter regards his greatest work as a series of 18 portraits, which he did for free. In his new book, titled ‘Twelve paintings: Conversations with Mark Carruthers’ the NI artist speaks to BBC Journalist about 12 of his key works about why he does what he does.Belfast Telegraph's Northern Ireland

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27:21

‘Media amplifies opposition to Irish language’: Newly...

The BelTel ·

2025/12/12

The newly appointed Irish Language Commissioner says the Irish language is not controversial and that opposition to it is “amplified” by the media. Dr Pól Deeds also said he couldn’t think of an example of language “weaponisation”. Unionist opposition to the language has long been justified as legitimate due to “weaponisation” of Irish by republicans.Dr Deeds spoke to the BelTel’s Ciarán Dunbar in a wide-ranging interview. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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32:24

Kenova final report: Details of Stakeknife’s...

The BelTel ·

2025/12/09

The long-awaited report on the activities of IRA double agent ‘Stakeknife’, Freddie Scappaticci, has now been released. The investigation, which cost close to £48million and took eight years, has revealed new details, despite not naming Scappaticci as Stakeknife. It reveals details of security forces confirming that the Stakeknife operation probably cost more lives than it saved and established. that Scappaticci ‘volunteered interest in helping security forces’.Ciarán Dunbar is joined by Allison

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27:20

“We are starting to run out of options”: Disappeared...

The BelTel ·

2025/12/08

Four victims of the Troubles- allbelieved to be victims of the IRA, remain missing.The so-called‘Disappeared’,people murdered and secretly buried by republicans havelong been searchedforbut the remains of Columba McVeigh, Joe Lynskey, RobertNairacand Seamus Maguire have yet to be found. A new search for Seamus Maguire is planned for the spring. The body responsible for finding them is the Independent Commission for the Location ofVictimsRemains– informally known as the Disappeared Commission.The

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19:37

The UDA's deadly attack on Dublin Airport, 50 years on

The BelTel ·

2025/12/06

50 years ago, on November 29, 1975, the UDA attacked Dublin Airport, leading to the death of a baggage handler. The tragedy has been largely forgotten by the wider public over the last five decades. However, for those who still seek answers it is as pressing as ever.Host: Kevin Doyle Guest: Brendan Hayes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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22:09

Far-right 'New Republican Movement’: Police...

The BelTel ·

2025/12/05

A criminal investigation has been launched after a group of masked and armed men issued threats where they described politicians in the Newry area as “legitimate targets”. In the video, the three masked men, who are shown holding what looks like firearms, say they are members of the ‘New Republican Movement’. One of the masked men accuses local politicians of ‘flooding our communities with undocumented military age men’, before hitting out at the supposed ‘sexual indoctrination’ of children.Olivia

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42:58

Gerry Carroll on ‘misconstrued’ Palestine tweet, a...

The BelTel ·

2025/12/03

People before Profit has one MLA in Stormont – Gerry Carroll. But the west Belfast man, known for his pro-Palestinian views and critiques of capitalism, has a high profile.People before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll spoke to Ciarán Dunbar about what he thinks a socialist Ireland would look like, his views on a border poll, and his views on immigration and the far right. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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36:24

Former Sinn Féin Publicity Director Danny Morrison on...

The BelTel ·

2025/12/01

Danny Morrison was once Sinn Féin’s publicity director - well-known for the phrase ‘a ballot box in one hand and an Armalite in the other’.Now, he’s no longer involved in front-line politics and is better known as a writer.His latest work is an updated memoir entitled ‘All the Dead voices’, which was originally released in 2002.Danny Morrison joined Ciarán Dunbar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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26:04

What if Northern Ireland was made up of nine counties?

The BelTel ·

2025/11/29

Northern Ireland is six counties.But the province of Ulster was – and is – made up of nine counties – all including Ulster Protestants. As partition loomed, Unionists chose six counties and demographic dominance over nine counties with a much smaller protestant majority. But what if Donegal, Monaghan and Cavan remained in the UK?Ciarán Dunbar is joined by Samuel Beckton, author of ‘The Unbroken Covenant: Could Ulster Unionists have controlled a nine-county Northern Ireland, 1920-1945'. Hosted on

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31:14

Julian Simmons on missing 'the old UTV', losing his...

The BelTel ·

2025/11/28

Julian Simmons is a Northern Ireland broadcasting legend, best known for his colourful introductions to soaps on UTV. Although continuity was axed on the Channel during covid, Julian is still adored by the public, now swapping the tv studio for DJ decks and much more.But despite his bright plans for the future, Simmons says he fears that a comet coming through earth’s solar system could put humanity to an end.Julian Simmons talks with Ciarán Dunbar about his illustrious career, his childhood, and

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23:42

Burren House: The open-air prison that houses some of...

The BelTel ·

2025/11/26

Burren House is a part of Northern Ireland’s prison system that many of us have never heard of. It’s a pre-release open prison – supposedly intended to prepare murderers, sex offenders and others for release back into our communities. Some of the 25 criminals held in Burren House include serial sex attacker Tom Ward and former academic Gerry O’Kane, who stabbed his wife to death in a jealous rage. Ciarán Dunbar is joined by Sunday Life’s Ciaran Barnes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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26:19

Socialist front accused of targeting far-right in...

The BelTel ·

2025/11/24

Members of a vigilante group targeting far-right activists have been blamed for pipe bomb attacks in west Belfast.Sources say the group, which calls itself the Socialist Republican Front, is leaving viable devices close to the homes of people they claim are connected to far-right organisations.Ciarán Dunbarjoined by Belfast Telegraph security correspondent, Allison Morris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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