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Elaine O'Hara was murdered in August 2012 by Graham Dwyer. Irish Independent Special Correspondent Paul Williams tells the story of the victim at the heart of one of Ireland’s most notorious murders. Host: Fionnán Sheahan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Kinahan gang is one of the biggest drug cartels in the world. But how did Daniel Kinahan make his way from the streets of Dublin to become a narco? Host: Fionnán Sheahan. Guest: Nicola Tallant, host of the award-winning Crime World podcast, and author of Clash of the Clans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In October, gardaí began a major search operation to locate the remains of Deirdre Jacob on the Wicklow-Kildare border. Deirdre is one of several women, including Jo Jo Dullard, who went missing over a five-year period in the 1990s in an area that became known as the vanishing triangle. It is a major development in a mystery that has haunted society for more than 20 years. Host: Kevin Doyle Guest:...

The third and final episode of Tainted Gold: The Michelle Smith Story looks at the legacy and impact of that first week of the 1996 Olympics and the ramifications of her doping violation. Guests: Olympic silver medalists, Allison Wagner and Marianne Limpert. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The second episode of Tainted Gold: To trace Michelle Smith’s journey to the 1996 Olympics you have to go back to the previous Games in Barcelona where she first met Erik de Bruin in the main dining hall in the athletes' village. It was a meeting that would change the course of their personal and sporting lives. Featuring Paul Kimmage, Vincent Hogan, Paul Howard, Eamon Dunphy and silver medallists...

In a three-part podcast special we retell the story of Michelle Smith 25 years on from her unprecedented medal haul at the Atlanta Olympics. Featuring Paul Kimmage, Vincent Hogan, Paul Howard, Eamon Dunphy and silver medallists, Allison Wagner and Marianne Limpert. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s Christmas Eve, so what better way to ease into tomorrow’s festivities than a trip down festive memory lane to brush up on our Xmas traditions and trends. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guests: Eithne Massey, author of the The Turning of the Year: Lore and Legends of the Irish Seasons, and Damian O’Reilly, TU Dublin academic and retail analyst. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Remember all those Irish gold medals at the Olympics and Paralympics? Or Wally the Walrus, giving us all travel envy? Don’t worry, we’ll bring you up to speed on all of these and more in our good news review of the year. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guests: Presenters of The Indo Daily, Irish Independent’s Kevin Doyle and Fionnán Sheahan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s that time of the year when we take a breath and look back at some of the biggest news stories of the year. Whether it was abroad in the US Capital Riots or closer to home with Merriongate, the Indo Daily takes you on a journey back through 2021. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guests: Presenters of The Indo Daily, Kevin Doyle and Fionnán Sheahan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s been a bit of a mad year for Irish politics. From lunch in The Piglet to Shergar winning Squid Games and everything in between. Host Kevin Doyle takes an irreverent look back on moments that got us talking, as Philip Ryan and Gabija Gataveckaite hand out their political awards of 2021. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A quarter of a century on from the unsolved killing of French filmmaker Sophie Toscan du Plantier, The Indo Daily takes a look at the key figures in the investigation and where they are now. Irish Independent Southern Correspondent Ralph Riegel examines a crime that has put West Cork on the tourism map for all the wrong reasons. Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: Ralph Riegel See omnystudio.com/listener...

Why have so many Christmas number one’s become a firm fixture in our festive celebrations? And why are so few of our favourites new? The Indo Daily cranks up the jingles on the jukebox to find out. Host: Denise Calnan. Guests: Irish Independent reporters: John Meagher, Feature writer and music critic, and Melanie Finn, Entertainment correspondent. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...

This year marks the 10 year anniversary since Michael D Higgins was first elected president of Ireland. So, today the Indo Daily takes a look at some of his most memorable moments. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guests: Andrea Smith, Irish Independent Feature writer, and Fionnán Sheahan, Ireland Editor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, the Indo Daily hears the incredible story of the syndicate who outwitted the Lotto jackpot. One of the group, Paddy Kehoe, tells how they beat the system to win the Irish lottery in 1992. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guests: Paddy Kehoe, and Kim Bielenberg, feature writer at the Irish Independent. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A series of scandals have left British Prime Minister Boris Johnson in quite the bind. The latest scandal around a Downing Street Christmas party has resulted in investigations, resignations, and recriminations. Is this the final straw for BoJo? Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: Writer and Broadcaster Gavin Esler and Irish Independent political correspondent John Downing. See omnystudio.com/listener fo...

The National Immunisation Advisory Committee has recommended that Covid-19 vaccinations be offered to children aged five to 11 years. The Indo Daily speaks with the experts to find out what every parent needs to know. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guests: Philip Ryan, Political Editor at the Irish Independent, Christine Loscher, Professor of Immunology at DCU, and Dr Tadhg Crowley, Associate Professor in...

Almost two decades after Sex and the City series ended, a TV sequel ‘And Just Like That’ is finally here. But what impact did the iconic show have on us? We couldn’t help but wonder....Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guests: Fionnán Sheahan, Ireland Editor, and Tanya Sweeney, Irish Independent columnist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There was the Bertie Bowl, Las Vegas Tipperary-style, cable cars along the Liffey and even Chinatown in Athlone. We are never short of big ideas in this country....as Dublin pulls the plug on its white-water rafting plan, we look back at other crazy ideas that never took off. Host: Kevin Doyle Guest: Irish Independent and Sunday Independent Political Correspondent Hugh O'Connell See omnystudio.com...

It’s not just the weather that is stormy this week, but NPHET and government relations after it was decided as a matter of protocol that the former must seek permission before doing media interviews. So, has NPHET been silenced? The Indo Daily finds out. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guests: The Irish Independent’s Fionnán Sheahan, Ireland Editor, and Philip Ryan, Political Editor. See omnystudio.com/lis...

Alec Baldwin has admitted his acting career “could be” over after the fatal shooting of Halyna Hutchins on the set of Rust. The 63-year-old actor denies pulling the trigger on the gun that killed Hutchins and wounded the movie’s director Joel Souza in October. But who is Alec Baldwin, and what do we know about his career, colourful personal life, and that fatal shooting? The Indo Daily finds out....

The common cold and winter flu are back, and meaner than ever. To find out what’s going on and avoid catching any bugs, the Indo Daily calls on the experts. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guests: Kathy Maher, a pharmacist, and Anthony Staines, Head of Health Systems at Dublin City University. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-thirds of referees quit within two years due to abuse they receive. The Indo Daily finds out why. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guests: Aidan Fitzmaurice, Sports Journalist in the Irish Independent, Dr Olivia Hurley, Assistant Professor of Sport Psychology at IADT and Accredited Sport Psychologist with Sport Ireland, and Harry McCann, student journalist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

The Web Summit is one of Ireland’s most successful tech exports – but one of its co-founders Paddy Cosgrave is increasingly finding himself at the centre of controversy. There have been nasty social media spats, political rows and pandemic apologies. And now a court battle. Today on the Indo Daily we profile the self-confessed ‘crony, insider’ Paddy Cosgrave. Host: Kevin Doyle Guests: Journalist S...

The criminal sex abuse trial of Ghislaine Maxwell is underway in New York where the 59-year-old British socialite is accused of recruiting and grooming underage girls for disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. Maxwell vehemently denies all charges. But who is she and what might unfold in the coming weeks? Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guest: Sarah Caden, Sunday Independent Columnist. See omnystudio.com/lis...

The new Omicron variant has sent us into a frenzy, but do we need to panic? Today on the Indo Daily we’ll tell you everything you need to know about the strain and advice on how to ensure you’re not overwhelmed by Covid anxiety. Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guests: Aoife McLysaght, Professor in Genetics in TCD and member of the Independent Scientific Advocacy Group, and Vincent McDarby, Psychologist and...