Best Handshake Digital Podcasts (2025)

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‘The Irish Rasputin’: The hard-drinking immigrant they couldn’t kill... until they finally did 26:50

2h ago26:50

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A prohibition speakeasy in 1930s New York set the scene for a diabolical and, as it turned out, astonishingly difficult murder plot. Irish immigrant Michael Malloy thought he’d hit the booze-soaked jackpot, only to fall prey to an attempt on his life. And then another. And another… Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: Simon Read See omnystudio.com/listener…

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The Human Element: Why AI Won't Replace Coaching Conversations 8:08

14h ago8:08

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Send us a text Welcome to Coaching Conversations We have created a NEW and Innovative line of books called Workplace Coaching Books. These books use QR codes with embedded audio and video lessons speaking directly to the reader. Each book comes with assessments and journal based coaching pages where they document what they've learned and what they'…

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White Widow: Irish born schoolgirl turned Islamic terrorist connected to 7/7 attacks remains at large 20:07

3h ago20:07

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The so-called ‘White Widow’ is one of the world’s most wanted Islamic terror suspects. Samantha Lewthwaite has been linked to 400 deaths and the 7/7 attacks, and is alleged to remain at large in Somalia. She’s been on the wanted list in multiple countries for 20 years – and she’s from Banbridge, Co Down. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info…

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Your Waiting Room Is a Missed Marketing Opportunity 35:29

3d ago35:29

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Have you ever considered what your patients are absorbing while sitting in your waiting room? In this eye-opening conversation with Greg Zoldy of ChiroMedia, we explore the often-overlooked power of internal marketing in chiropractic practices. Greg shares his compelling journey from nearly tanking a successful practice to developing a revolutionar…

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Web3 Credentials: The Future of Digital Identity and Education 24:48

8h ago24:48

24:48

Forget those easily forged PDFs and embellished resumes – the future of proving your skills is happening on the blockchain. In this eye-opening episode, we dive deep into how on-chain credentials are revolutionizing education, employment, and community building by creating permanent, verifiable proof of your achievements. We explore why blockchain-…

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Patrick Kielty and Cat Deeley’s shock split: A nation obsessed with celebrity romance 25:32

4h ago25:32

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We’re a nation obsessed with knowing. From the parish newsletter to the daily death notices, we like to keep tabs on the comings and goings of life around us. And when it comes to celebrities, especially where fame and romance collide, we just can't look away. Take this week, for example, when TV power couple Patrick Kielty and Cat Deeley announced…

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Extra: Conor McGregor loses appeal in Nikita Hand civil rape case 13:08

1d ago13:08

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Conor McGregor has lost his challenge against a High Court jury's finding that he raped Nikita Hand in a Dublin penthouse. Ms Hand sued the former MMA fighter for damages for raping her at the Beacon Hotel on December 9, 2018. Last November, a jury of eight women and four men found that McGregor (37) civilly liable for the assault and awarded her a…

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‘It’s like a sick perversion of Squid Game’: Horror in Gaza as tide begins to turn against Netanyahu 28:02

2d ago28:02

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Shocking imagery from Gaza of extreme hunger has caused a visible shift in media coverage and political perspective. In recent days, Donald Trump, Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron have voiced significant opposition towards Israel and its war on Gaza. Nearly two years on from the events of October 7, 2023, is the tide finally turning on Benjamin Net…

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The unsolved death of Joe Deacy, and the ‘vicious’ poison pen letters that followed 18:13

2d ago18:13

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Almost eight years on, no one has been held accountable for the violent death of 21-year-old Joe Deacy who was found unconscious outside a home in Swinford, Co Mayo before dying the next day. A garda murder investigation has repeatedly failed to charge anybody. But the case has taken a sinister turn, as a man has admitted sending “vile” letters, si…

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Building Team Connections 3:25

6d ago3:25

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Send us a text Ever wonder why some teams click instantly while others remain disconnected despite years of working together? The secret might be simpler than you think. Leadership isn't just about directing work—it's about creating the conditions for meaningful human connection. When team members discover who their colleagues really are beyond job…

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The trouble with EuroMillions: Dolores McNamara’s €115m win, 20 years on 20:58

3d ago20:58

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In the summer of 2005, a typical Friday night in the local pub changed the life of Dolores McNamara forever when she learned that the EuroMillions ticket she bought on a whim led to her becoming €115 million richer. But what became of Ireland’s first ever EuroMillions winner? Host: Tabitha Monahan Guest: Ralph Riegel See omnystudio.com/listener for…

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Extra: Trump’s tariff triumph - A bad loss for Ireland and a disaster for the EU 16:44

3d ago16:44

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Following months of speculation and negotiations, the European Union has finally struck a trade agreement with the US which will see both sides settle for a 15pc baseline tariff rate on EU imports to the US. Although an out-and-out trade war appears to have been averted, the agreement is being described in certain quarters as a “capitulation” by th…

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The Miami Showband Massacre: ‘ They tried to wipe out the entire band.’ 27:12

4d ago27:12

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In 1960s Ireland, while the Catholic Church still held sway, a new cultural force was rising — the showband scene. Ballrooms filled up night after night across the country, and at its heart was The Miami Showband, who were so beloved they were dubbed ‘The Irish Beatles’. But on July 31, 1975, everything changed. After a gig in Banbridge, Co Down, f…

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'Prison rules didn't really exist' Former Governor of infamous Maze prison on dealing with Michael Stone, Billy Wright and Johnny 'Mad Dog' Adair 33:26

5d ago33:26

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William McKee is a former governor of the Maze Prison. He was the senior governor in charge of the prison on the 27th December 1997. That was the day that LVF Godfather Billy Wright was murdered inside the prison wall. The INLA assumed responsibility for the killing shortly after. William McKee joins Ciarán Dunbar to talk about what working on the …

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Handshakes Beat Hashtags: Community Strategies for Million-Dollar Practices 22:48

10d ago22:48

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Are you obsessing over likes, clicks, and funnels while overlooking what truly builds a thriving chiropractic practice? In this eye-opening conversation, we explore why grassroots marketing strategies remain the most powerful trust-building tools for chiropractors, even in our digital-first world. The data doesn't lie: 92% of people trust recommend…

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Porn and violence in the 'digital age crackdown': Are children safe online? 23:06

7d ago23:06

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This week, Ireland’s long-promised safety crackdown on social media platforms came into effect, which aims to shield children from harmful online content. However, despite a nine-month lead-in for the likes of Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and X, it seems there are still major issues to be worked out. Is it possible to create a safe space for childre…

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Fermanagh shooting: Community in shock after woman and children killed in suspected murder 7:49

8d ago7:49

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Three members of a family have been murdered in Maguiresbridge. The mother and her two children were shot in their family home – with two of them dying at the scene – another in hospital. Another person – a man – was seriously injured and is currently in hospital in Belfast. The PSNI say a so-called ‘murder-suicide’ is one line of inquiry and that …

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Ep 2: Secret phones, wiped laptops and ‘dirty’ money 26:39

8d ago26:39

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It's a bitter, messy row with multiple parties involved, and many, many millions on the line. John Magnier – one of Ireland’s wealthiest men and a notoriously private individual – has taken the stand in a high-stakes legal row over an estate that makes Downton Abbey look modest. Land, riches and reputations are all on the line, with recent evidence…

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Ep 1: John Magnier's bitter land row and the €15m handshake deal 26:07

9d ago26:07

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For nearly 400 years, the Barne Estate in Tipperary has been under the ownership of the Thomson-Moore family, going all the way back to 1654. Today, the future of the 750-acre property is the subject of a trial that has seen a bitter land dispute play out before the High Court. In one of the most colourful Irish court cases in recent memory, John M…

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The Power of "I Am" 3:26

12d ago3:26

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Send us a text What if two minutes of your day could completely transform your team's performance and eliminate workplace conflict? That's exactly what happened when one skeptical leader implemented a simple practice of positive affirmations with their team. The power of "I am" statements is nothing new, but its application in professional settings…

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'Did the Irish fall into a vat of Guinness?’ - Washington tells Ireland to ‘sober up’ over Occupied Territories Bill 23:41

10d ago23:41

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First introduced in 2018 by senator Frances Black, the Occupied Territories Bill is increasingly the subject of public pressure and debate, as Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Tánaiste Simon Harris continue to address criticism. And it’s not just here at home, with a growing number of international political voices chiming in, some in a more derogatory…

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Election fraudster linked to Healy-Rae family firm 23:34

11d ago23:34

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A senator has called for an investigation after he claimed a man who pleaded guilty to electoral fraud works for a company run by the Healy-Rae dynasty. We look at the details of this unusual case, and ask how one vote could go from a local court to the national parliament. Host: Tabitha Monahan Guests: Sinéad Kelleher and Fionnán Sheahan See omn…

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The age of mistrust: Are AI videos getting too real? 23:53

12d ago23:53

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How do we spot the truth from a lie online? Are AI photos and videos getting too convincing? And what can be done to stop the spread of misinformation? Today on The Indo Daily, we hear from our sister podcast The Big Tech Show with Adrian Weckler. Adrian is joined by Ciarán Cannon, VP of Global Affairs with Alison and former Fine Gael TD for Galway…

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Monkey Business: Why NFTs Are More Than Just Expensive JPEGs 22:37

13d ago22:37

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Forget everything you thought you knew about NFTs. While million-dollar monkey pictures dominated headlines, the true revolution in non-fungible tokens lies far beyond digital art collections—it's about fundamentally transforming ownership, identity, and authenticity verification in our increasingly digital world. This episode cuts through the hype…

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Embracing the AI Revolution in Your Chiropractic Practice 30:20

17d ago30:20

30:20

The digital marketing landscape has undergone a radical transformation, and if you've felt your practice marketing struggling lately, artificial intelligence is likely the culprit—and your potential savior. This eye-opening exploration of AI's impact on chiropractic marketing cuts through the confusion to deliver actionable insights for practices f…

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Trump’s broken promises: Why the Epstein files are causing a MAGA meltdown 27:38

17d ago27:38

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Six years ago, notorious paedophile Jeffrey Epstein was found dead in his New York City prison cell. And yet, Epstein’s influence - and the mystery surrounding his alleged “client list”— is more alive than ever and is driving a wedge through Donald Trump’s MAGA movement. During his election campaign last year, Trump promised to release Epstein-rela…

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Extra: Tears, tension and a verdict that may not bring closure: The Joe Grogan inquest 15:48

14d ago15:48

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Another hearing and another bombshell moment inside the Tullamore courthouse. Tears, tension and a verdict that may not bring closure after the inquest into the death of Offaly farmer Joe Grogan. Host: Tessa Fleming Guest: Catherine Fegan You can read Catherine Fegan’s coverage of this story : Joseph Grogan inquest concludes with widow in tears and…

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Mary Lou McDonald, Ireland’s next president? 26:27

15d ago26:27

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This may be the most open Irish presidential election we’ve ever seen, with every man and his dog seeming to have been linked to the Áras at some point. Former Taoisigh, human rights advocates and cage fighters alike have thrown their names into the mix. Sinn Fein president has seemingly U turned on a previous decision to rule herself out, and if s…

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DJ Carey’s Texas trips, Cancer Care and the Croke Park Conundrum 25:30

19d ago25:30

25:30

DJ Carey, once hailed as hurling royalty, now stands at the centre of a deception scandal that shook Ireland and reached as far as Texas. As the GAA prepares to honour him, we ask: Can an institution built on trust afford to look away? Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guests: Amy Molloy and Colm Keys See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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What next for Dylan McGrath as Fade Street empire on the brink 24:14

20d ago24:14

24:14

Once hailed as the enfant terrible of Irish cuisine, Dylan McGrath had a Michelin star by the age 29, became household TV presenter by 33, but after a fiery few years, his most prominent restaurant Fade Street Social is on life-support, owing €1.7m to Revenue. So how did the high-flying chef of the Celtic Tiger era end up here, and was the temper p…

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Self Aid: Rewind to the moment where Ireland tried to sing its way out of recession 24:38

21d ago24:38

24:38

In 1986, Ireland staged its own answer to Live Aid – but this time, the crisis was at home. With U2, Van Morrison and Thin Lizzy on stage, Self Aid aimed to tackle mass unemployment with music, but did it inspire change or just create headlines and high notes? Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guests: Tony O’Brien and Tony Boland See omnystudio.com/listener …

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Colm O’Regan: “I did a gig where I got a jumper as payment” 52:08

22d ago52:08

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This Sunday’s Indo Daily is brought to you by our sister podcast Money Talks, a podcast from the Irish Independent hosted by Katie Byrne, focused on our relationship with money - from the first time we discovered it right up to how we spend it today. This week celebrated writer, broadcaster and stand-up comedian Colm O’Regan goes under the monetary…

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Peter McGann: “Irish comedy has come a long way since bad jokes about the drunk Irishman.” 35:29

23d ago35:29

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Today’s Indo Daily comes from one of our sister podcasts, Under The Grill. The actor and viral comedian Peter McGann joins Kevin Dundon and Caoimhe Young in the Under the Grill kitchen to chat about his favourite dish of all time, pre-show nerves and his part in Sky Atlantic’s Small Town, Big Story, which was written and directed by Chris O’Dowd. W…

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The One SEO Tool Every Chiropractor Is Overlooking 17:52

24d ago17:52

17:52

Discover the powerful yet overlooked marketing tool that's hiding in plain sight for every chiropractor—your Google Business Profile. Despite being completely free and taking less than 15 minutes to optimize, this digital asset is frequently neglected, costing practices valuable new patients every day. The statistics are eye-opening: a staggering 9…

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Bringing back the bedsit? Housing Minister James Browne’s ‘radical’ new apartment plan 23:48

24d ago23:48

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Housing — it's the defining issue of a generation. Now, the Housing Minister has unveiled what’s being billed as a radical plan to ‘revolutionise’ the housing sector. Critics have already taken aim at key aspects of the plan such as smaller apartments and fewer windows, but is this exactly the kind of radical shift needed to finally boost supply? H…

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40 years of low fares and high drama: How Ryanair changed Europe one controversy at a time 26:13

25d ago26:13

26:13

40 years ago this week, at 8.30am on July 8, 1985, a 15-seater aircraft with a full complement of passengers took off from Waterford airport to London Gatwick on the inaugural flight of a new Irish airline called Ryanair. Air travel, and in some ways Ireland itself, would never be the same again. Fast forward four decades and you’d be hard-pressed …

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The crucifix, the marriage cert and the National Ploughing Championship: The Joseph Grogan inquest 23:12

26d ago23:12

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When Offaly farmer Joseph Grogan died hours after marrying his partner, the inquest that followed was anything but simple. Now the circumstances around his death are being investigated, with an inquest that heard about the consummation of the marriage, the embalming of the body and religious beliefs. Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: Catherine Fegan …

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The bankrupt Dublin Jeweller, the fake gems and the missing diamonds 20:02

27d ago20:02

20:02

In recent weeks, The Sunday Independent revealed that a customer took legal action against Empress Fine Jewels, which was ordered to pay her nearly €35,000, after diamond rings she entrusted to the store were reported stolen while being taken by a pensioner to another location to be cleaned. She received a call the next day from the jeweller, telli…

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The €550,000 man - but is Sean Sweeney our MetroLink messiah or future fall guy? 26:39

28d ago26:39

26:39

Sean Sweeney has been handed €550k and a ticking clock – now the future of MetroLink rests on his shoulders. Can the straight-talking CEO break through over 20 years of delays, or is Dublin's long-awaited transport project doomed again? Host: Dave Hanratty Guest: Niamh Horan and Gabija Gataveckaite See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio…

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Jenny Claffey: “Affording something doesn’t mean you have the money in your bank account” 44:30

29d ago44:30

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Sunday’s Indo Daily is brought to you by one of our sister podcasts; Money Talks, a podcast from the Irish Independent hosted by Katie Byrne, focused on our relationship with money - from the first time we discovered it right up to how we spend it today. Each week, you’ll hear anecdotes, advice, and eyebrow-raising admissions from Katie's guests …

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Nicola Tallant – “The Monk dined on a haloumi burger on our first real face to face’ 43:19

30d ago43:19

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Today's Indo Daily is brought to you by one of our sister podcasts Under the Grill. Podcaster Nicola Tallant joins Kevin Dundon and Caoimhe Young in the Under the Grill kitchen to chat about her dad’s roast chicken dinner, breaking bread with criminals and why we are fascinated by crime. “I mean there was no coddle or any of this sort of stuff ev…

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What You Don't Repair Will Repeat: Dr. Mel Krug on Personal Growth 26:41

1M ago26:41

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Taking a pause from traditional marketing advice, this powerful conversation with Dr. Mel Krug explores the deeper personal patterns that may be blocking your practice growth and business success. Dr. Krug shares her transformative journey from rugby injury to chiropractic revelation, explaining how childhood experiences before age 10 often create …

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How George Gibney has run from child abuse allegations for over 30 years 27:09

1M ago27:09

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For 30 years disgraced former Irish swim coach George Gibney (77) has avoided child abuse allegations, relocating around the United States and refusing to answer questions about his past. On Tuesday he was detained by US marshals on foot of the extradition request, and Gibney now sits in a Florida jail as officials attempt to extradite him to Irela…

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Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill, ‘Alligator Alcatraz’, Rushmore ambitions and a new Irish envoy 26:24

1M ago26:24

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US president Donald Trump wants his name on a bill, his face on a mountain and gators guarding the border. And what does the new US ambassador to Ireland have to do with it? Host: Kevin Doyle Guests: Gina London and Scott Lucas See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Irish Independent

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Extra: DJ Carey pleads guilty - Kilkenny hurler admits to falsely claiming he had cancer 15:25

1M ago15:25

15:25

Hurling star DJ Carey has admitted falsely claiming he had cancer and defrauding people into paying him for treatment. The former Kilkenny player (54) pleaded guilty to 10 deception charges when he appeared in Dublin Circuit Criminal Court today. He had been due to stand trial but entered the plea when he was formally arraigned before the court thi…

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Claim Nikita Hand was assaulted by ex-partner dramatically dropped by Conor McGregor 20:26

1M ago20:26

20:26

Lawyers for Conor McGregor dramatically withdrew a bid to introduce new evidence in his civil rape case appeal. Evidence included allegations made by Samantha O'Reilly and Steven Cummins – former neighbours of Ms Nikita Hand. Ms Hand’s counsel John Gordon said his side was in ‘shock’ at the late withdrawal of the fresh evidence application. In her …

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Does the World Actually Need Web3? Spoiler: Yes. 26:37

1M ago26:37

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Cryptocurrency and Web3 technology are steadily moving from the fringes to the mainstream, with household names like Amazon, Walmart, Shopify, PayPal, and Venmo all making significant moves toward crypto adoption. But beneath the corporate headlines lies a fundamental question we explore in this episode: Does the world actually need Web3? The answe…

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Revisiting Grace Livingstone’s murder, as husband who sued Gardaí over probe into killing dies 23:22

1M ago23:22

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James Livingstone, who sued An Garda Síochána for branding him a suspect in the murder of his wife Grace Livingstone at their Co Dublin home in 1992, was laid to rest last week. The murder was one of the most high-profile cases of the time because no motive could be found. Today on the Indo Daily, Kevin Doyle speaks to Conor Feehan, News Correspo…

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Exposed: How workers are getting sick certs for €25 without seeing a doctor 24:39

1M ago24:39

24:39

Need a medical certificate to take sick leave from work? It used to be that the only way to get one was an in-person visit to your GP. But in the post-pandemic world, a remote alternative is growing in popularity. But what are the risks? And is it too easily exploited? Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guests: Amy Molloy, Darragh Nolan and Maeve McTaggart Se…

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Rob Lipsett: ‘You can spend €20,000 on a bottle of champagne but it’s also easy to live the normal Spanish life’ 42:18

1M ago42:18

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We are bringing Indo Daily listeners an episode from the Irish Independent’s new lifestyle podcast Money Talks, a show that explores our relationship with money and the impact it has on our lives. On this episode, host Katie Byrne is joined by fitness entrepreneur and influencer Rob Lipsett, who discusses early jobs, the importance of committing to…

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