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Since Enda Kenny first assumed office in 2011, Fine Gael have gone through 2 elections, weathered a global pandemic, fought with the Tories over Brexit, cosied up with their bitter rivals in a coalition, and gone through quite a few scandals of their own in intervening years. As the public heads to polls this Friday to elect the 34th Dail, what can the past 13 years tell us about what the future m...

Incoming US Vice President JD Vance is a self-professed ‘Scots-Irish Hillbilly’. He first made waves in US politics with his bestselling memoir ‘Hillbilly Elegy’ on his poor upbringing, which was later adapted into a film. How did JD Vance get from the Appalachians to the White house, what does he have to do with Ulster Scots, and how important is the Ulster Scots community in the US? Today’s Indo...

Shane Phelan and Catherine Fegan look at the possible reasons why Nikita Hand won her civil rape case against Conor McGregor. Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guests: Shane Phelan & Catherine Fegan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, An Garda Síochána have made an unprecedented move by releasing nearly 100 images to the public, to try and identify those suspected of committing crimes during the Dublin Riots. The images released have already helped to identify multiple suspects, but it hasn’t come without controversy, with many questioning the morality and legality of such a bold move. Does it set a worrying preceden...

With the parties trying to win over voters, which candidates are proving to be a headache for their party leaders? We hit the campaign trial with "comeback-kid" Clare Daly and discover how voters are swinging left and right all the way down the ballot. And if you’re still unclear as to who to vote for next week, then you need the Irish Independent’s ‘VoteSmart’ survey to find out which parties and...

The ‘Clones Cyclone’ Barry McGuigan wasn’t just a world champion fighter, for many he was a symbol of hope and resilience through some of Ireland’s toughest years during the Troubles. In recent years though, things have been fraught for McGuigan outside of the ring. He’s faced the devastating loss of his daughter Danika in 2019, and an extremely messy legal battle with his former boxing protege Ca...

“Ruthless. Psychopath. Dangerous.” These are just some of the words used to describe Robbie Lawlor, a formerly leading figure in the notorious Drogheda feud. Crimeworld's Nicolla Tallant discusses her new book Web of Betrayal and podcast series Double Cross – The Murder of Robbie Lawlor, to shed new light on the chaos and violence that consumed Drogheda leading to Lawlor’s death in a Belfast housi...

Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern outlines his thoughts on Election 2024. Who will be the biggest party, does Sinn Féin have a path to power, and can the left ever unite to form a new government? Oh, and is Simon Harris “Bertie Lite”? Host: Kevin Doyle Guests: Bertie Ahern and Finian McGrath See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Next Saturday marks one year since three children, along with their carer, were attacked by a man wielding a knife outside a school on Parnell Square in Dublin. The Irish Independent’s special correspondent Catherine Fegan has been speaking to the family of one of the most seriously injured children. How are they coping? Host: Tabitha Monahan Guest: Catherine Fegan See omnystudio.com/listener for...

Who are Matt Gaetz, Tulsi Gabbard and RFK Jr? Why are Donald Trump’s new cabinet nominees so controversial and what have they promised to do for the United States and the world? Host: Ellen Coyne Guest: Adrian Weckler See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are bringing our Indo Daily audience a fascinating episode from our sister podcast, The Big Tech Show. Why did the FBI set up their own encrypted phone company? How did it result in the biggest drug trafficking sting in history? And is law enforcement finally catching up with criminals online? Adrian Weckler is joined by Joseph Cox, Author of Dark Wire and co-founder of 404 Media, to discuss on...

It’s November 2009, France vs Ireland in The Stade De France in a World Cup Qualifier. A moment that shattered dreams, ignited a global outrage, and caused further scandals years down the line. Thierry Henry’s handball in the 13th minute of extra time would change the fortunes of Irish football for years to come, leaving an entire nation in despair. 15 years on, we look at one of the greatest Iris...

What are the hot election topics that candidates are hearing on the campaign trail? What goes on at coalition negotiations? And will “messy independents” hold the defining power in Election 2024? Host: Kevin Doyle Guests: Finian McGrath and Gabija Gataveckaite See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why is Tánaiste Micheál Martin upset with his coalition partner – “Fine Gael seem to be strategically deciding to target Fianna Fáil more than targeting Sinn Féin. That's the bit I don't get, and a lot of others won't get that either,” he said. Host: Fionnán Sheahan & Philip Ryan Guest: Tánaiste Micheál Martin See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Conor McGregor entered the witness box in the sixth day of proceedings during a high profile civil rape case. The MMA fighter has described as “lies” and “more lies” the account given by Nikita Hand of her alleged rape by him in a Dublin hotel six years ago. The trial also heard from Danielle Kealey, a former colleague of Mrs Hand who was present during the alleged incident. Fionnan Sheahan is joi...

Jo Jo Dullard was just 21 when she disappeared on November 9, 1995. However, she missed her last bus home to Kilkenny and instead boarded a bus to Naas, Co Kildare. She intended to hitch-hike the rest of the way home but she was never seen again. This week, after a fresh appeal for information from gardaí, a suspect was arrested on Monday morning, and questioned about Ms Dullard’s disappearance 29...

The opening of Election 2024 sees Fine Gael hit an early speedbump courtesy of Ryanair; the Greens aren’t feeling the love in their coalition threesome; and the battle for Dublin Central gets interesting. Host: Kevin Doyle Guests: Mandy Johnston, Finian McGrath and Fionnán Sheahan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Conor McGregor, one of Ireland's biggest sporting and celebrity names, has been involved in a high-profile civil rape case, which is being heard in the High Court. The mixed martial arts superstar and his co-defendant, James Lawrence, are accused of sexually assaulting and raping Nikita Hand, a hair colourist from Drimnagh, in a Dublin hotel in December 2018. Both men strongly deny the claims. Sha...

DESCRIPTION: As world leaders descend on Azerbaijan for COP29, are their efforts in vain with the re-election of Donald Trump and his pledge to “drill baby drill”? Host: Kevin Doyle Guest: Caroline O’Doherty See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Ireland footballer, and presenter of ‘The Stand’ podcast, Eamon Dunphy joins Indo Sport’s Joe Molloy to reflect on Donald Trump’s seismic return to The White House, the potentially grave significance of his re-election, and what it might mean for America's influence on the world at large. This podcast was first recorded on Wednesday November 6th. Subscribe to Indo Sport, wherever you get yo...

There was a period when Eoghan Murphy was possibly the most controversial man in Irish politics. For someone so early in their career and with such a high profile, his retirement in 2021 came as a massive shock. But only those close to him knew how much of a toll the previous few years had taken on him. His new book, Running from Office: Confessions of Ambition and Failure in Politics, looks at a...

Who will be the biggest party in the new Dáil? From the Irish Independent’s Indo Daily podcast, this is Election Extra, our new series that will bring you all the latest news from the campaign trail. For the next three weeks, we will keep you up to date on the political promises, gaffes and excruciating TikTok appeals - and no doubt a scandal or two. You can expect all the election news, with a ge...

Why Donald Trump’s return to the White House should sound alarm bells for the Irish government and economy. Host: Kevin Doyle Guests: Donal O’Donovan and Philip Ryan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We were told razor thin margins will decide the outcome of this year's US election. Pollsters had the race at ‘too close to call’, but while there is still a way to go until we have an outright decision is made, all indications are suggesting Donald Trump will comfortably win the race for the Whitehouse. What would a second Trump term mean for the future of America? Host: Ellen Coyne, Guests; Adri...

For four decades, the name Paul Williams has been synonymous with the coverage of crime in Ireland. His byline has accompanied some of the biggest crime stories, including the killing of 'The General' Martin Cahill, the murder of Veronica Guerin, and the rise of the Kinahan's. But his life mixing with the underworld made him a target and put his family in danger. Something he has grappled with for...