Best Stage Door Records Podcasts (2025)

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Revisited: Scandals, affairs and death threats — The Sunday night tradition of Glenroe 21:07

11h ago21:07

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From its inception in 1983 to the final episode in 2001, we look at how Glenroe became must-see TV in Ireland and discover how it made the nation question its attitudes on sex, divorce and religion. This podcast was originally published in September 2024. Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: Sarah Caden See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Satchwell guilty: The six key lies that sealed a murderer’s fate 28:08

2d ago28:08

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Richard Satchwell has been found guilty of the murder of his wife Tina, following a five-week trial at Dublin’s Central Criminal Court. We look at how events played out on the final day in court, the questions left unanswered, and the six key lies Richard Satchwell told that ultimately secured his fate. Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: Ralph Riegel You…

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Fiona Pender: ‘Credible’ information from witness sparked fresh searches this week 21:55

2d ago21:55

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This week, gardai have searched multiple sites in the Leinster area, after information was received about the murder of Fiona Pender. Pender was last seen alive almost 29 years ago. There has been a number of previous high-profile garda searches for the 25-year-old murder victim. Today’s Indo Daily explores the latest developments in the murder inv…

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Children's Health Ireland: Metal, mistakes and a medical scandal 26:38

3d ago26:38

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We go to hospitals to get better. To feel safe. But for some families in Ireland, the story that’s playing out at Children’s Health Ireland has become a nightmare. Host: Ellen Coyne Guests: Áine Gladney-Knox & Mary Regan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Irish Independent

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From kidnapped heiress to on-the-run terrorist – the Patty Hearst story 27:20

4d ago27:20

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In mid-1970s America, the world was watching in as the bizarre story of the kidnapping of heiress Patty Hearst became a viral – and violent – real-time news spectacle. How and why did Hearst wind up on the side of her captors? And just who was telling the truth? Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: Jeffrey Toobin See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf…

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Nikki Hayes: “I lost my job, I lost my house – I was out of control with my addiction” 27:15

5d ago27:15

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How did Nikki Hayes go from being one of the nation’s most successful radio DJs to living on the streets of Dublin? Host: Tabitha Monahan Guest: Nikki Hayes You can read Niamh Horan's interview with Nikki Hayes : https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/i-never-thought-id-go-from-working-in-rte-to-sleeping-on-the-streets-former-2fm-dj-nikki-hayes-on…

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Biden: The bombshell new book, the political coverup and a president in decline 26:32

6d ago26:32

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Joe Biden blanking George Clooney is just one of many shocking anecdotes included in Original Sin: President Biden’s Decline, Its Cover-Up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again – a bombshell new book about the final months of the 46th US president's administration. So what does this shocking behind-the-scenes story mean for Mr Biden’s political l…

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Oliver Callan - 'The first sign I was gay was I didn't drive the tractor until I was 11' 56:29

7d ago56:29

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We are bringing Indo Daily listeners an episode from The Sunday World's food and lifestyle podcast 'Under the Grill' this weekend. In each episode Kevin Dundon and Caoimhe Young sit around the kitchen table with some of Ireland’s best loved personalities. Today Oliver Callan joins Kevin Dundon and Caoimhe Young in the kitchen on this week's episode…

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“Controlling and odd”: What the court heard about Richard Satchwell from Tina’s family 18:52

9d ago18:52

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She was called a “trophy wife” by the man accused of killing her. Tina Satchwell’s half-sister told the jury at Richard Satchwell’s trial for murder how she found him “controlling and odd” in the latest courtroom testimony. Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: Ralph Riegel You can read more about the Richard Satchwell trial below Tina Satchwell confided in…

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Extra: From stage to courtroom – Kneecap’s Mo Chara faces the music 13:13

10d ago13:13

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DESCRIPTION: When rapper Mo Chara of Kneecap allegedly displayed a Hezbollah flag on stage in London, he didn’t just spark controversy – he triggered a UK terrorism charge. The group says it’s political policing: the UK authorities says it’s national security. So where does protest end and prosecution begin? Host: Dave Hanratty Guest: Enda Brady Se…

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How the National Children's Hospital became a political headache 23:58

10d ago23:58

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Decades after it was first conceived, the National Children's Hospital has become a saga worthy of its own medical drama. From planning rows, site disputes, pandemic delays, design overruns and the inevitable finger-pointing between contractors and politicians, just how did Ireland's flagship healthcare project become a national headache? Host: Ell…

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Pathologist unable to determine Tina Satchwell's’ cause of death due to state of remains 21:30

12d ago21:30

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A pathologist was unable to determine a cause of death for Tina Satchwell (45) because of the skeletonised, badly decomposed and partly mummified condition of her remains which were excavated from underneath the stairs of her Cork home over six years after she vanished. Assistant State Pathologist Dr Margaret Bolster told the Central Criminal Court…

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‘Prose and Cons”: Why the Kinahans' ‘Dapper Don’ loved Dumbo 21:08

12d ago21:08

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What does a dark reimagining of ‘Dumbo the Elephant’ have to do with one of the world’s most notorious drug lords, Christy Kinahan Sr? Host: Tessa Fleming Guest: Fergus Shiel What does a dark reimagining of ‘Dumbo the Elephant’ have to do with one of the world’s most notorious drug lords, Christy Kinahan Sr? Host: Tessa Fleming Guest: Fergus Shiel …

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Extra: Mike Gaine - Suspect arrested and remains found in case of missing Kerry farmer 17:34

13d ago17:34

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Gardaí fear Kerry farmer Mike Gaine was dead within hours of his last sighting in Kenmare almost two months ago. A man in his 50s is being questioned by detectives on suspicion of murder following the discovery of remains on Mr Gaine’s Kerry farm last Friday. Gardaí continued to search Mr Gaine’s farm yesterday after body parts were found. The sea…

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Why Sarah Corbett believes the killing of her father Jason was recorded on a listening device 36:50

13d ago36:50

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‘A Deadly American Marriage’ is the #1 Netflix show that details the death of Irish man Jason Corbett. His daughter Sarah talks openly about what she believes happens the night her father was killed by her ex-stepmother Molly Martens and why she believes the event was recorded on a listening device. Host: Kevin Doyle Guest: Sarah Corbett Sarah Corb…

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Revisited: How Australia’s most wanted man came a cropper in Dublin 24:05

14d ago24:05

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Dublin 1984, and an unassuming family are pulled over by gardaí at a checkpoint. What follows is a media circus as the unassuming businessman, Robert Trimbole, is exposed as Australia’s most wanted criminal ‘Aussie Bob’. What unfolded created an international game of cat and mouse. This was originally published in October 2024 Host: Kevin Doyle Gue…

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Kim Kardashian, the Grandpa Gang and the Queen of the Underworld 26:15

16d ago26:15

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Who are the ‘Grandpa Gang’ and the ‘Queen of the Underworld’ on trial in the Kim Kardashian case? Host: Ellen Coyne Guest: Catherine Field See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Irish Independent

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EXTRA: “I want to remember Tina the way she was, not the way I made her”: Richard Satchwell trial latest 15:32

17d ago15:32

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The murder trial of Richard Satchwell continues, with focus moving to the interviews conducted while in garda custody. Mr Satchwell, who is accused of murdering his wife Tina, insisted he “never wanted to harm” her. The Irish Independent reports back from Dublin’s Central Criminal Court. Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: Ralph Riegel You can read mo…

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How Eurovision 2025 went from disco to discord 26:21

17d ago26:21

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'United By Music’ may be the official motto of the Eurovision Song Contest, but at this year's event that “unity” seems distinctly off-key. So why is Ireland still competing? What are our chances of success? And do claims of Eurovision as a historically apolitical event hit the right note to Irish ears? Host: Fionnán Sheehan | Guests: Kirsty Blak…

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‘A celebration of life has become eulogy’: Reflection on Gaza as Israel campaign intensifies 24:40

18d ago24:40

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A filmmaker returns home to document life in Gaza - then war erupts. His footage becomes the last testimony of a city now in ruins. Two million people, no escape, and a war with no clear endgame. Aid is vanishing, bombs are falling and starvation is rampant. What does Israel want, and what does Hamas hope to gain? See omnystudio.com/listener for pr…

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Concrete and a cadaver dog: What led gardai to Tina Satchwell’s remains? 20:34

19d ago20:34

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As Richard Satchwell stands trial for the murder of his wife Tina, we hear how a routine review of the case in October 2023 led gardaí to notice an anomaly: a patch of concrete under the stairs that didn’t match the rest. This was the moment that the case of Tina Satchwell went from a missing person investigation to a murder trial.Host: Fionnán She…

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Ryan Tubridy, Joe Duffy, Eurovision... is the RTÉ soap opera back in business? 26:05

20d ago26:05

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As a new summer dawns, RTÉ finds itself haunted by old ghosts. Ryan Tubridy may have happily swapped Donnybrook for London, but he and his agent Noel Kelly are currently engaged in a lengthy quest for answers related to Tubridy’s departure in 2023. Meanwhile, a seven-figure write-down, staff redundancies, Joe Duffy’s shock exit, and the upcoming Eu…

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Skortgate: What exactly is the camogie controversy? 23:03

22d ago23:03

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Camogie Association rules dictate that players cannot wear shorts. They must wear skorts - a skirt/short combination. Players, TDs and the public have been debating all week the skortgate controversy. Today’s episode of the Indo Daily comes from our sister podcast the Indo Sport and was originally published on May 8. Host: Joe Molloy Guest: Sarah O…

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Extra: Pope Leo XIV – A progressive papacy or a rollback to more traditional Catholic values? 27:28

23d ago27:28

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The conclave was short, which means one thing: Pope Leo had the votes. But why him? And why now? And what does it mean that the next leader of 1.4 billion Catholics comes not from the Global South, where the faith is growing, but from the backyard of Donald Trump? Host: Ellen Coyne Guest: Michael Kelly See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform…

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Freezers and Forensics - The latest from the Richard Satchwell trial 22:38

24d ago22:38

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Why was a chest freezer offered for free on DoneDeal, one of the main pieces of information today in the trial of Richard Satchwell? Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guests: Catherine Fegan & Ralph Riegel SHOW NOTES Why was a chest freezer offered for free on DoneDeal, one of the main pieces of information today in the trial of Richard Satchwell? You can …

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Conclave: White smoke and dark secrets 24:57

24d ago24:57

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In centuries past, conclave meant cardinals were literally locked away until a new pope had been elected. Today, it's the world that's locked out, as people await the unmistakable white smoke. In this episode, we lift the veil on the politics, power and prayers involved in electing a new pope. Why are phones confiscated? Who really pulls the string…

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Extra: Rituals and Revelations – the latest evidence in the Richard Satchwell case 18:34

25d ago18:34

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Jurors hear of baths drawn nightly and a body concealed for years. This extra episode of The Indo Daily looks at the courtroom evidence presented in the Tina Satchwell murder trial. Host: Kevin Doyle Guest: Ralph Riegel You can read more about the Richard Satchwell trial below Drawing Tina’s bath was a ‘seven-day-a-week job’, Richard Satchwell to…

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“I’m in horrendous pain. I don’t sleep”: Former teacher on the classroom attack that changed her life 22:34

25d ago22:34

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Sophie Cole fell in love with the world of special needs teaching until tragedy struck in November 2022 when she became the victim of a classroom assault, leaving her with a life-altering injury and constant unbearable pain. Now, she is campaigning to help other teachers who may find themselves in a similar situation. Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: S…

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The rise and fall of ‘Mr Flashy’ 23:16

26d ago23:16

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The rise and fall of Glen Ward – the gangster known as ‘Mr Flashy’, has played out in less than a decade. Last week Glen Ward was given a five and a half year sentence while his brother Eric was previously jailed for five years. Because of the threat to his safety, Ward has been held on a 23.5 hour lock-up, while the address of the prison also cann…

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'Ireland's Alcatraz': The colourful history of Spike Island 24:31

27d ago24:31

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Spike Island, or "Ireland’s Alcatraz", is a small coastal enclave off the coast of Cobh in Co Cork. But while most of us associate its colourful history as one of a battle-hardened prison, its story begins much earlier, centuries earlier in fact. Today on the Indo Daily, Ellen Coyne is joined by John Crotty, former general manager of Spike Island a…

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Revisited: “A dingo’s got my baby” – The story that divided Australia 25:29

28d ago25:29

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In August 1980, a pastor, his wife and their three children went on a camping holiday that would change their lives forever and become one of the biggest stories in the world. “A dingo’s got my baby” were the words that divided Australia as Lynn Chamberlain was accused of a shocking crime. This podcast was originally published in July 2024. Host: K…

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EXTRA - ‘Person of interest’ identified in hunt for missing Kerry farmer Michael Gaine’s killer 10:36

30d ago10:36

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Six weeks on from the disappearance of Michael Gaine, Gardaí have upgraded the case to a homicide investigation, while a person of interest has been identified. We bring you the latest updates from Kerry. Host: Dave Hanratty Guest: Sinead Kelleher You can read more on the search for Michael Gaine here: Gardaí to trawl phone records in hunt for …

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Richard Satchwell on trial: Monkeys, videos and missing money 21:54

1M ago21:54

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Tina Satchwell was reported missing in 2017. Her husband, Richard, spoke to the media, expressing his concern over her whereabouts. But in 2023, her body was found concealed under the stairs in their home. As Richard Satchwell stands trial, we examine the latest evidence entered into the court case which included his media pleas to help find his mi…

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Kneecap controversy: Moral panic or violent incitement? And who gets to decide? 25:33

1M ago25:33

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Mo Chara, Móglaí Bap and DJ Próvaí feed off creating controversy, but have Kneecap gone too far this time? What started as post-Coachella backlash has snowballed into one of the most explosive rows in the music industry in years. Are the statements and videos at the heart of the controversy defiant political art, or are they dangerous incitement di…

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Fifteen years gone: how Gerry Ryan changed Irish airwaves – and life 28:31

1M ago28:31

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Today, April 30, marks the 15th anniversary of Gerry Ryan’s untimely death aged 53. That Gerry-shaped hole has never quite been filled at RTÉ. At his best, the Dubliner was a broadcaster of the first rank, one who could delight, entertain, inform, infuriate and challenge the listener – often over the course of a single show. But in the end, the lif…

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Richard Satchwell on trial: Jury told wife Tina attacked him with a chisel before she died 16:58

1M ago16:58

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Truck driver Richard Satchwell (57) told gardaí his wife, Tina Satchwell nee Dingivan, attacked him at their home in Youghal, Co Cork in March 2017. The trial commenced before the Central Criminal Court in Dublin where it is expected to be up to six weeks at hearing. The Irish Independent’s Correspondent Ralph Riegel joins Fionnán Sheahan after a d…

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100 days later - is America really “greater?” 30:15

1M ago30:15

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Things move fast in Trumpworld – from week to week, day to day, even hour to hour. The 100 days since he assumed office have been filled with global shockwaves, political drama and heightened tension on the world stage. By breaking things apart, is Trump actually laying the foundations to rebuild America? To discuss, today on The Indo Daily we look…

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Billionaires, beaches and bust-ups: Inside Dermot Desmond’s Caribbean oasis 24:03

1M ago24:03

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t’s a paradise that millionaires can only dream of. Canouan, a small island in the Caribbean, is where the world’s billionaires go to escape lowly millionaires, who seem to be ten a penny these days. Tucked away from prying eyes, the little-known sanctuary is famous for its emerald-green hills, azure waters and unspoilt beaches – as well as just ab…

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Phallic rockets and fake astronauts: the case for space with Leo Enright 27:00

1M ago27:00

27:00

From Jeff Bezos to Elon Musk, are billionaire joyrides helping science or just feeding egos? Today’s Indo Daily comes from our sister podcast the Big Tech Show, where Adrian Weckler is joined by space guru Leo Enright to unpack the hype and headlines, and ask whether anyone’s actually doing research up there. Host: Adrian Weckler Guest: Leo Enright…

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Behind Closed Doors | Ep 2: When texts become testimony 18:42

1M ago18:42

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How text messages and emails from the tax-defaulting landlord, Christian Carter, became evidence in the court case where he attempted to silence the journalist who sought to tell the truth about his past. Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guests: Amy Molloy & Kevin Doyle You can read more about this story in the below articles Playing the victim: the WhatsAp…

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Behind Closed Doors | Ep 1: The disgraced landlord Christian Carter and the newspaper gagging order 21:11

1M ago21:11

21:11

Outed for failing to pay taxes, Christian Carter didn’t issue a public apology. He didn’t offer an explanation. Instead, he turned his sights on the journalist who reported the truth. Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guests: Amy Molloy & Kevin Doyle You can read more about this story in the below articles Playing the victim: the WhatsApps, emails and lies t…

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Justice Derailed | Ep 2: The Sleeping Judge 34:50

1M ago34:50

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The Sallins train robbery was one of the most daring and lucrative heists in the history of the Irish State. And for Osgur Breatnach, a journalist and activist, it was the beginning of an ordeal that haunts him to this day. He was arrested that morning in 1976, as one of six accused of carrying out the robbery. One week before Christmas of the same…

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Justice Derailed | Ep 1: Banged up in The Bridewell 31:12

1M ago31:12

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On the night of March 30th, 1976, a gang of armed men held a family hostage in rural County Kildare and derailed a mail train carrying the equivalent of over €1 million in cash and valuables. It was one of the most audacious robberies in the history of the Irish state—but today, it is remembered for very different reasons. What followed was one of …

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Extra: Pope Francis’ death - His trip to Ireland, legacy and what happens next? 23:05

1M ago23:05

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Pope Francis has died following a period of poor health. It comes one day after his last official duties, including an appearance at the Easter Sunday blessing in the Vatican, and a brief meeting with US Vice President JD Vance. We look back at his trip to Ireland in 2018, examine his legacy and also ask what happens next as the Catholic Church sea…

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Millionaires' Row: What Dublin's Shrewsbury Road tells us about wealth in Ireland through the years 27:01

1M ago27:01

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If you’ve ever landed on Shrewsbury Road on the Monopoly board, you’ll know it costs a pretty penny. Real life is no different, so what does the leafy, affluent area of Dublin tell us about price tags, property deals and prosperity in Ireland today? Host: Ellen Coyne Guest: John Burns See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Revisited: Richard Keys, Andy Gray, and the sexism scandal that rocked Sky Sports 23:30

1M ago23:30

23:30

They were the broadcasting behemoths who helped Sky Sports and Premier League football change the media landscape forever. The wisecracking duo of Richard Keys and Andy Gray were arguably as famous as the footballers they provided the commentary track for, but at the peak of their punditry prowess, a series of scandals changed the pair’s fortunes f…

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The 25-Hour Siege of Abbeylara, 25 Years Later 27:03

1M ago27:03

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On an otherwise quiet Wednesday in the village of Abbeylara, County Longford, in April 2000, a man by the name of John Carthy was agitated, pacing his childhood home. Shouting through the window, his cries were barely audible at times over increasing howls of wind. He was armed with a double-barrelled shotgun, which had already been discharged nume…

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Trump’s trade war foe: The many faces of Xi Jinping 26:10

2M ago26:10

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Description: In recent weeks, China has remained resolutely defiant in the face of Donald Trump's "on again, off again" tariff policy. As the trade war between two global superpowers rumbles on, is it possible that America's traditional trade partners are rethinking old alliances? And who is Xi Jingping, the Chinese president hoping to trump his US…

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Should a criminal conviction rule Jackie Healy-Rae Jr out of special adviser gig for his father? 26:35

2M ago26:35

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Jackie Healy-Rae Jr has landed himself a role as special adviser to junior minister Michael Healy-Rae, who, yes, just so happens to be his father. Jackie also holds the distinction of being the first such special adviser with a criminal record. Should the conviction have blocked his path? And what does the Taoiseach think? Host: Kevin Doyle Guests:…

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Solving a notorious cold case: The 3 major clues in ‘Ice House’ murder of Irene White 26:00

2M ago26:00

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In April 2005, 43-year-old Irene White was found dead at her home in Dundalk, in what is now regarded as one of the most violent and frenzied killings in Irish history. The mother of three had been stabbed 34 times. The subsequent investigation would last for over a decade, eventually leading to the conviction of two men: Anthony Lamb and Niall Pow…

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