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In his early life, Bernard Phelan fell in love with the culture and character that other countries around the world could offer. His travels took him first to Paris, where he would meet the love of his life, and later to Iran, a place that fascinated him. However, in October of 2022, while vsiting Iran, Mr Phelan was arrested, interrogated and imprisoned for 222 days. Host: Tabitha Monahan Guest:...

Puff, Puff Daddy, P Diddy. It didn’t really matter what he went by, because he was one of the biggest names in the world of entertainment. Since arriving on the hip-hop scene in the ’90s, the music mogul has amassed a $1bn fortune - making him one of the most successful artists in the world. So why has this year brought a staggering fall from grace that has left the career of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs in...

For decades, the name Vince McMahon was synonymous with one thing – wrestling. That changed overnight when one of McMahon’s former employees came forward with horrific allegations of sexual abuse and trafficking, which were made public in January 2024. McMahon has said publicly that the allegations are false and promised to "defend" his name in court. Host: Denise Calnan. Guest: Dave Hanratty. Thi...

We want to introduce Indo Daily listeners to our brand-new sister podcast, Indo Sport. It’s free, it’s daily Monday to Friday and features the best sporting analysis from across the country, with veteran sports broadcaster Joe Molloy at the helm. In this episode Joe sits down with Irish rugby legend Paul O'Connell for an in-depth discussion. From fishing, changing room speeches and coaching in the...

It's been two years since an explosion in Creeslough, Co Donegal, killed 10 people and left eight in hospital. The tragedy was the highest number of civilian casualties in the county in a single incident in decades yet those affected by the tragedy are still looking for answers. Is now the time for a public inquiry into the tragedy? Host: Fionnán Sheahan | Guests: Christine Evans and Ken Foy See o...

Gangland boss Daniel Kinahan’s attempts to sports-wash his image have failed, but the fallout is far from over with a US court ordering him to pay nearly $10m to a rival promoter. A court order now gives Moses Heredia the right to target Kinahan's assets. Could the sizable property empire already be in Heredia's sights? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In January 2020, 87-year-old Liam Farrell was found dead on the grounds of his property in Leitrim. A post-mortem examination revealed he died of a heart attack. However, his family suspect foul play and have hired private investigators to aid their search for answers. Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guests: Brendan Farrell and Paul Williams See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was described as the biggest giveaway since the financial crash of the late 2000s, but what does Budget 2025 mean for your pocket and the State coffers? Jack Chambers’ inaugural Budget performance as Finance Minister was a good day for parents, pensioners and students. The reality of a looming general election has resulted in most people being better off financially after the record handout. Ho...

Hit by personal loss, millionaire hacker Daniel Beckwitt became obsessed with his own mortality, so he set about transforming his home into a fortress, complete with a nuclear bunker. But his unique attempts to cheat death would lead to tragedy. Host: Dave Hanratty Guest: William Brennan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Having stepped down from his ITV ‘This Morning’ gig last year in the wake of a major scandal, presenter Phillip Schofield is preparing for his small screen return, and has promised to set the record straight. Smart PR move, or the last desperate gasps of a career that cannot be resuscitated? Host: Dave Hanratty Guests: Tessa Ndjonkou and Saoirse Hanley See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...

People are fascinated by Eamonn Holmes – and that’s a fact. The Belfast-born broadcaster regularly features as one of the top Google searches in his local region, with stories featuring Holmes routinely bringing in a large audience. Following his split from wife Ruth, the 64-year-old has been spotted hanging out with 42-year-old relationship counselor Katie Alexander. Ciarán Dunbar is joined Áine...

The countdown is on to the release of Budget 2025 and despite the Government's claims to the contrary, many are already calling it a "giveaway budget". In this episode, we take a look at what information has been given away already, who will benefit and who will continue to feel the pinch. Host: Fionnán Sheahan | Guests: Gabija Gataveckaite and Charlie Weston. See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...

You might think Mr Beast is the name of a character from a children's story or the moniker of a gangland figure but you'd be wrong. Although you might not have heard of him, he is one of the world's most popular internet personalities. The 26-year old has built a global YouTube empire around; bingeable eye-catching videos, eye watering production budgets and impressive brand deals. So why are the...

First dreamed up decades ago, the National Children’s Hospital has become an ongoing crisis passed from one health minister to another, all at the expense of the Irish taxpayer. Now, a snag list has emerged, detailing a litany of problems with rooms that were supposed to be finished. Meanwhile, the cost of the hospital has spiralled out of control and the latest deadline for completion has been mi...

It was the bloodiest day in Lebanon since the end of a brutal 15-year civil war. Israel intensified its air campaign, launching deadly air strikes throughout Monday and into Tuesday morning, targeting the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah. Up to 500 were killed, with thousands more wounded. Women, children and medics were among the casualties. Concerns have been voiced about the prospect of a w...

Within 48 hours of inserting Songs of Innocence into the folders of half-a-billion Apple users, the tech giant’s deal to give away U2's new album came under attack from music fans and iPhone owners across the globe. Described on some corners of the internet as “the U2 virus”, the album deal became one of the band’s and Apple’s biggest ever PR gaffs. Ten years on from the incident, was it all just...

More than 20 former employees at the famous Harrods department store have accused its former owner, Mohamed Al-Fayed, of sexual abuse. How far back do the allegations go? What does it mean for the reputation that the billionaire businessman spent decades curating for himself? And how did this ruthless social climber with a murky financial past become one of the most powerful people in British soci...

Heir to the brewing and banking fortune, Jennifer Guinness lived a quiet life, residing in a luxury Howth mansion. In April 1986, however, a traumatic incident catapulted her into the headlines and resulting in one of the biggest manhunts in the history of the State. Host; Fionnán Sheahan, Guest; Paul Williams See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Stella, The Dean, The Workman’s. Anyone who has socialised in our capital is likely to have visited one of these venues – without necessarily knowing they were run by the same people. After becoming a dominant player in the hospitality scene, the future of the Press Up group of bars, restaurants and hotels is now in doubt. Host: Fionnán Sheahan. Guests: John Burns and Kirsty Blake Knox See omn...

Paige Behan was left angry, scared and humiliated after being turned away from Dublin's St James’s Hospital on August 15. She presented herself with a wound infection, bleeding and symptoms of nausea and was looking for urgent medical care while recovering from Sexual Reassignment Surgery which took place in that month. She discusses this incident and, in her words, her life-saving surgery on toda...

Take yourself back to the Celtic Tiger. Business is booming, properties are flying off the market. This is the environment in which Brian and Mary Patricia O’Donnell built up their mammoth property portfolio, at one point valued at over €1bn. Their Dublin home, Gorse Hill on upmarket Vico Road in Killiney, was repossessed by Bank of Ireland following a much-publicised stand-off in 2015. The mansio...

This month back in 1995, Fr Michael Kennedy took to the pulpit in Dungarvan to give his Sunday sermon. He warned locals that an “Angel of Death” was in their midst killing vulnerable men. What ensued sparked a global sensation. Host: Dave Hanratty, Guest: Ellen Coyne See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just nine weeks ago, in Butler Pennsylvania, Donald Trump had a lucky escape when he survived an attempted assassination. It was a remarkable moment in recent US history, and to many, marked just how dark and distorted US political discourse has become. But now, in the wake of a second shooting incident, where does American politics, and the race for the White House go from here? Host; Rory Tevlin...

The summer break is well and truly over for Ireland’s politicians, with Dáil Éireann back in business this week. What’s on the agenda? Just a few small matters like an expensive bike shed, an Apple windfall tax and an imminent general election. But is November the right time to go to the polls? And what does history tell us about the timing of general elections? Host: Kevin Doyle. Guests: Fionnán...

British army officer Captain Robert Nairac was snatched from a pub in South Armagh, after spending the night posing as ‘Danny McErlean’, an Official IRA man from Belfast. Murdered by the IRA in May 1977, is the search for the eccentric Captain’s remains coming to an end? Today’s episode of the Indo Daily comes from our sister podcast The BelTel. Host: Ciarán Dunbar, Guest: Alistair Kerr See omnyst...