Ireland's Vanishing Triangle

Special Episode Long before the superstar players, global television audiences and billion-dollar sponsorships, the World Cup was little more than an ambitious dream. In July of 1930, thirteen teams travelled to Uruguay for what truly was an adventure into the unknown. What followed was eighteen unforgettable days of drama, chaos and comedy . Join us for this Cliff's Edge Summer Special as we unco...

On a November night in 1997, Galway based taxi driver Eileen Costello O'Shaughnessy left Galway city on what appeared to be just another fare. But when the ever reliable Eileen failed to meet her boss later that night, it was clear that something was not right. Over that night and into the morning an extensive search for Eileen took place. The following day, Eileen's body was found at a place know...

On a quiet Sunday night in November 2004, a man arrived at the home of Alistair Wilson in the peaceful Scottish town of Nairn. Minutes later, three gunshots rang out and the unidentified visitor vanished into the night. More than twenty years later, the murder remains one of Scotland’s most baffling unsolved cases. In this episode of The Cliff's Edge Podcast, we examine the life and death of Alist...

This week on The Cliff’s Edge Podcast , I’m joined once again by Ned Dehan from Black Box Online Radio to discuss the unbelievable case of DB Cooper. From the infamous hijacking in 1971 to the many suspects and theories that have emerged over the decades, we take a deep dive into one of the greatest unsolved mysteries of all time. Cooper Fridays: D.B. Cooper: The FBI Report - 2026 Black Box Radio:...

On a quiet morning in 2004 Martin Doyle left his home in Suncroft, County Kildare. But he never returned home. There were no reports of a struggle no witnesses and there is still no clear explanation as to what happened to Martin Doyle. In this episode of The Cliff’s Edge Podcast, we examine the timeline, the final sighting of Martin and the questions that still remain decades later. Facebook page...

In the quiet town of Circleville, a series of anonymous letters were posted. The letters were full of accusations, threats, and information about secret relationships. What started as a disturbing act of harassment soon escalated into something far more sinister. That eventually destroyed the social fabric of a peaceful mid-western town. But even after an arrest and conviction, the letters continu...

In 2012, the body of Agnes Wanjiru was discovered in a septic tank at a hotel in Nanyuki, a town in central Kenya. What followed was a deeply troubling investigation; witnesses came forward and allegations were made yet certain authorities failed to act. In this episode of The Cliff's Edge Podcast , we examine the events of that night, the investigation that followed, and the unanswered questions...

As America lived through prohibition and the Roaring 20s, a transient killer known as the Gorilla Man Strangler moved across states and eventually international borders. Leaving behind a trail of brutal murders. Researcher and author Alvin Esau joins the show to cover the life and crimes of one of the world's first documented serial killers. Alvin explores his troubled upbringing, early criminal b...

Today's episode covers the unsolved murder of Janet Brown. On a Spring evening in 1995 an unknown male broke into Janet Brown's family home, in the Buckinghamshire countryside, and savagely attacked the fifty one year old mother of three. Despite an extensive investigation by Thames Valley Police no motive for this shocking murder was never established. UK Police Contact: Contact us | Police.uk Th...

Joining the show for this episode is Vinny McHale to cover one of Britain's most infamous crimes: The Great Train Robbery. Vinny talks us through how the robbery was planned, the robbery itself, the investigation and the many individuals that were involved in this daring heist. Vinny's Podcast: The Recluse’s Cookbook Podcast | Vinny Mc Hale Further Reading: Train Robbers: Amazon.co.uk: Read, Piers...

Today's episode of the Cliff's Edge podcast covers the murder of Paiche Onyemaechi from 2004. The Waterford based mother of two, was discovered beneath a bridge in County Kilkenny. She had been brutally assaulted, and nearly twenty years later, her murder remains unsolved. This episode examines Paiche’s life in Ireland, the circumstances surrounding her disappearance, the Garda investigation that...

Episode 50 of the Cliff's Edge Podcast explores one of the most haunting disappearances of modern times. In April 2014, Dutch students Kris Kremers and Lisanne Froon set out on a hike along Panama’s Pianista Trail. But, they never returned. An extensive search followed, and a series of disturbing discoveries were made. Was this a tragic accident that happened in unforgiving terrain or is there som...

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On a summer night in 1989, 32-year-old Limerick based taxi man Henry Hurley began what should have been an ordinary shift. Shockingly just hours later, he was found murdered in a remote area of County Clare. This episode looks at Henry’s final movements, the suspects and why this case has remained unsolved after all these years. If you have any information that once appeared publicly, please reach...

In the winter of 1980, 41-year-old real estate agent Richard Scott disappeared after meeting a client in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Hours later, he was found murdered. A brutal crime that has remained unsolved for over four decades. In this episode, Ciaran McConnell speaks with author R.M. Dudley, who has spent years researching the case and working with those who knew Richard best. Together, they exp...

Ciaran delves into one of Britain’s most puzzling murder cases; the 1931 murder of Julia Wallace in the Anfield area of Liverpool. When insurance agent William Herbert Wallace reported finding his wife brutally murdered, the police uncovered a trail of strange clues including a mysterious phone call, a bizarre alibi, and a crime scene that seemed somewhat staged. Was Wallace a cold-blooded killer...

What happened to Dean Roche? Father of one Dean's last known location was the small townland of Ballyfoyle Co. Kilkenny. His reason for being in Ballyfoyle was to buy a car. After purchasing the car a bizarre and alleged sequence of events transpired. Due to the odd nature of what was reported after Dean bought the car many questions remain: Did Dean leave Ballyfoyle? Did he get lost and succumb t...

In this episode, we uncover the story of a man who lived a double life. A charming, intelligent figure who chose a path few would dare follow. Known to law enforcement only by the name Hollywood he became one of the most elusive and fascinating outlaws of the 1990s. From a remote hideaway he plotted and prepared for a string of daring heists that baffled the FBI for years. But could it all last? T...

Post-war Los Angeles; a city of glamour, ambition, dark secrets and the setting for one of the most notorious unsolved crimes in American history: the 1947 murder of Elizabeth Short, forever known as the “Black Dahlia.”  Host Ciaran McConnell speaks with former LAPD homicide detective and best-selling author Steve Hodel to discuss this infamous unsolved murder. Steve Hodel first talks us thro...

In this episode, we cover two haunting cases from Tasmania that remain unsolved to this day. First, we look at the tragic 1995 murder of 20-year-old Italian tourist Victoria Cafasso, whose body was discovered on a remote beach in Beaumaris. Despite one of the largest investigations in the state’s history, her killer has never been found. We then turn to the disappearance of 26-year-old Nancy Grunw...

Donegal native Cormac talks us through what is considered Ireland's longest running missing person case. In March 1977, six-year-old Mary Boyle vanished without a trace from her grandparents’ remote farm in Cashelard, near Ballyshannon, County Donegal. Despite one of the largest searches in Irish history involving locals, Gardaí and the army no trace of Mary was ever found. Her disappearance becam...

On today's episode Ciaran McConnell will cover a modern case of serial murder that took place in the early 2020s. Thankfully the term modern serial killer is not used so often these days. However, episode 41 will document a serial killer that was active in the early 2020s. The scene for these horrific crimes is the American city of Little Rock. As of August 2025 this killer has yet to be brought t...

Welcome to episode 40 of the Cliff's Edge Podcast: The Butcher of Mons with special guest Rion. On a Spring day in 1997 a Belgian cop got off his horse to investigate what he presumed to be another case of illegal dumping. However, what he discovered was something far more sinister; dismembered human remains that had been left in numerous bin bags. Over the next seven months more bags containing h...

On episode 39 Ciaran McConnell covers a case that has been described as more terrifying than fiction, and it is hard to argue with that. In the mid 1970s experienced sailors Elanor and Mac Graham, unbeknownst to them, took their final voyage to a remote paradise known as Palmyra in the vastness of the Pacific Ocean. What was meant to be a year long trip to paradise soon turned bad for the Grahams....

Welcome to the Cliff's Edge podcast with your host Ciaran McConnell. Claudia tragically vanished in early Spring of 2009 and no trace of her has ever been found. Leaving her loving family and friends heartbroken and without justice. Relentless work on behalf of Claudia from her family and friends has meant that this case has remained in the minds of the British public and the North Yorkshire Polic...