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The Indo Daily

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31:16

How notorious Irish drug baron ‘The Chocolate’ was...

The Indo Daily ·

2025/10/20

One of Northern Ireland’s most powerful drug barons - ‘The Chocolate’ - can finally be unmasked. 48-year-old Newry man John McGivern has been forced to confess to a raft of drug charges, including dealing cocaine. How was he brought down? And who fills the vacuum? Host: Niamh Campbell Guests: Ciaran Barnes and Allison Morris See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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23:19

Indo Politics: Is the race to the Áras already run?

The Indo Daily ·

2025/10/18

Welcome to your weekly dish of Indo Politics from The Indo Daily. On this episode; Catherine Connolly surges ahead in the polls – can Heather Humphreys recover? And what does the future hold for the united left? Host: Tabitha Monahan Guest: Cónal ThomasSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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28:48

'Stunt’: Heather Humphreys to fight back against...

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2025/10/17

A year ago, Fine Gael minister Heather Humphreys shocked many with her decision to retire from political life. Now she is looking to become Ireland’s next president. Today we tackled some of her controversial decisions as a minister in government. Host: Fionnán Sheehan Guest: Heather Humphreys See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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24:17

Heather Humphreys and the charity fundraiser that...

The Indo Daily ·

2025/10/16

It began as a charity event that brought together some well-known faces, including a government minister. That same fundraiser is now part of a garda inquiry into how it was organised and where the money raised went. Heather Humphreys has revealed she was the minister in question. Although the Fine Gael presidential candidate is not accused of wrongdoing, the controversy risks casting a shadow over her campaign for the Áras. Host: Tessa Fleming Guest: Fionnán Sheehan See omnystudio.com/listener

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25:02

Shane Ryan’s gamble: Are the Enhanced Games the...

The Indo Daily ·

2025/10/16

When Shane Ryan turned his back on Olympic ideals to join the Enhanced Games, it sent shockwaves through Irish sport. Now we ask who and what are really driving the world’s most controversial new competition. Host: Kevin Doyle Guests: Jacob Whitehead and Ciarán LennonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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22:36

Witness protection: Jonathan Dowdall just days away...

The Indo Daily ·

2025/10/15

He was once a Sinn Féin councillor and Hutch gang associate, now Jonathan Dowdall is about to vanish. As his release from prison approaches, he and his family are set to enter Ireland’s version of the witness protection programme. Host; Fionnán Sheahan, Guests; Ali Bracken and Paul Williams See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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26:45

Spin, strategy and ‘smears’: Can Connolly hold her...

The Indo Daily ·

2025/10/13

With ten days to go until Ireland votes for its next president, the race for the Áras is wide open. Catherine Connolly is ahead in the polls, but can Heather Humphreys close the gap in time? Today on The Indo Daily, Fionnán Sheahan is joined by former government press secretary Mandy Johnston and communications strategist Lorcan Nyhan to weigh up the spin, strategy, and last-minute scrambles for momentum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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24:22

The Guinness curse: Tragedy, scandal and myth behind...

The Indo Daily ·

2025/10/13

They’re one of Ireland’s most powerful dynasties; brewers, aristocrats and philanthropists. But behind the black stuff lies a darker legacy. From mysterious deaths and tragic accidents to a fascination that endures centuries on, the Guinness family has long been said to be cursed. Today on The Indo Daily, Tessa Fleming is joined by Sunday Independent journalist and author Emily Hourican to separate fact from folklore.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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25:31

Indo Politics: Taoiseach’s great escape, presidential...

The Indo Daily ·

2025/10/11

Welcome to your weekly dish of Indo Politics from The Indo Daily. In this episode: a Taoiseach’s apology, a leadership debate, a presidential road race and one of the biggest budgets in Irish history – but are people happy? Host: Tabitha Monahan Guest: Cónal ThomasSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:42

Extra: RTÉ shake up - Kieran Cuddihy takes up...

The Indo Daily ·

2025/10/10

It’s been a dramatic few days in Ireland’s biggest radio stations, RTÉ and Newstalk. On Thursday afternoon, it was announced Ray D’Arcy was gone from RTÉ Radio 1 after 11 years, without saying goodbye to his listeners. In a statement he said he was “hugely disappointed” in how management handled his departure. Just hours later, across the city, Newstalk staff were told host of the Hard Shoulder Kieran Cuddihy was leaving the station for RTE. And now we know after months of speculation that he will

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24:33

Trump announces historic Gaza ceasefire deal - but...

The Indo Daily ·

2025/10/09

For the first time in two years, there’s a glimmer of hope of peace in Gaza. After relentless fighting, ceasefire collapses and failed talks, Israel and Hamas have agreed to a historic 'phase 1’ of a peace plan. The breakthrough comes just a day after the second anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel, which triggered the devastating assault on Gaza. But what has changed to make peace possible now? How long before politics, or violence, tests the deal? And like him or loathe him, has Donald Trump

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26:09

A TD, an ex-GAA manager and a TV star: Meet Ireland’s...

The Indo Daily ·

2025/10/09

What do a TD, a former GAA manager and a TV personality have in common? They’re all profiting from the Government’s scramble to house asylum-seekers. How has a national emergency become a local goldmine for some? Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: Maeve SheehanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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38:49

Crime World’s Niall Donald on his landlord Jim Gavin,...

The Indo Daily ·

2025/10/08

This Indo Daily is brought to you by our sister podcast Crime World. It’s the biggest story of the presidential election as former football manager Jim Gavin stands down and the fate of Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin hangs in the balance. While political fallouts are not our normal beat on Crime World, today co-host Niall Donald tells Nicola Tallant how he ended up in the eye of the storm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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21:22

6 other controversies that rocked Áras bids: Costly...

The Indo Daily ·

2025/10/08

Controversy and the race for the Áras, have long gone hand in hand. We’ve had sackings and ‘smear campaigns’, live TV moments and very costly tweets, and even one controversy that played out in the Indo Daily’s own studio, as Peter Casey joined our own Kevin Doyle for a dramatic podcast interview. In short, very few Irish presidential races have escaped a scandal or two, See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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26:45

Budget 2026: What your payslip will look like in January

The Indo Daily ·

2025/10/07

It’s that time of year again – the Budget has landed. What does it mean for you and your bank balance? With last year’s ‘giveaway’ Budget firmly consigned to the history books, it’s time to tighten our belts. On this Extra episode brought to you by our sister podcast Money Talks, the Irish Independent business team break down the winners, the losers, and the main headlines from this year’s balance sheet. Host: Katie Byrne Guests: Charlie Weston and Sinéad RyanSee omnystudio.com/listener for

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26:57

Inside the exit of Jim Gavin’s failed presidential bid

The Indo Daily ·

2025/10/06

“Fianna Fáil in turmoil” – what exactly happened over the last 48 hours that saw Jim Gavin quit the Irish presidential race? And more importantly, who is to blame for this within Fianna Fáil? Host: Tabitha Monahan Guests: John Downing and Fionnán Sheahan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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22:26

Taco Bell queues, restaurant blues: Are US giants...

The Indo Daily ·

2025/10/06

Burgers, burritos and doughnuts - these are hardly exotic menu items for the average Irish family nowadays. But anyone who witnessed the hours-long queues for Ireland’s first Taco Bell would be forgiven for thinking otherwise. The US franchise’s triumphant launch is in stark contrast to the many homegrown businesses recently forced to close. What will Budget 2026 bring for Irish hospitality, and is our hunger for American fast-food starving local businesses? Host: Kevin Doyle Guests: John Meagher

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23:36

Indo Politics: Gavin’s gaffes, Connolly’s convict,...

The Indo Daily ·

2025/10/03

Welcome to your weekly dish of Indo Politics on The Indo Daily. Jim Gavin’s campaign has been stung by drone and army photo gaffes, Catherine Connolly has been criticised over the hiring of a former Éirígí member in the Oireachtas, and Heather Humphreys’ debate rustiness has been called into question. And are we in store for a budget bonanza next week? Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: Mary ReganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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17:12

‘This was a huge shock, there had been no conviction’...

The Indo Daily ·

2025/10/03

At the age of 23, Elizabeth Plunkett was raped and murdered by John Shaw and Geoffrey Evans at Brittas Bay. Today, Emma Nolan, Elizabeth Plunkett's niece describes the traumatic effect of the killing on her family and their continued fight for justice. Host: Tabitha Monahan Guest: Emma NolanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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26:48

50 years on: The ‘passion’ kidnapping of Tiede...

The Indo Daily ·

2025/10/02

50 years ago, a pair of desperate Provisional IRA members etched their names in history as a crime driven by personal passion went astray. Their victim however would be a much shrewder hostage than they expected, Dutch industrialist turned adopted Irish son; Dr Tiede Herrema. Presenter: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: Ralph RiegelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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