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‘A Deadly American Marriage’ is the #1 Netflix show that details the death of Irish man Jason Corbett. His daughter Sarah talks openly about what she believes happens the night her father was killed by her ex-stepmother Molly Martens and why she believes the event was recorded on a listening device. Host: Kevin Doyle Guest: Sarah Corbett *This podcast was first released in May 2025 See omnystudio....

DJ Carey said he was fighting for his life, but the truth was far more shocking. We ask how one of hurling’s greatest heroes went from legend to scandal, and what the courts would say as the law eventually caught up with him. Host: Kevin Doyle Guests: Noel Tynan, Amy Molloy, Niamh Horan and Colm Keys *This podcast was first released in November 2025. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

When DJ Carey told people he had cancer, few questioned him — after all, he was a national treasure. But was DJ really sick, or spinning a story for sympathy and money? One man tells of his story of how he was duped by DJ Carey. Host: Kevin Doyle Guests: Noel Tynan and Amy Molloy *This podcast was first released in Nov 2025 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He conquered the hurling field, but off it DJ Carey was playing a far darker game. This is the story of a national icon who fooled everyone — until the truth caught up with him. In this special series from the Indo Daily, we trace the rise of a sporting icon whose lies, deception and downfall proved even heroes can crumble. Host: Kevin Doyle Guests: Colm Keys, Amy Molloy and Niamh Horan *This podc...

Welcome to Just Between Us, the sex and relationships podcast from the Irish Independent, hosted by Jennifer Zamparelli. What happens when a 22-year-old starts an OnlyFans and earns life-changing money overnight? Jennifer is joined by Niamh O’Connor (AKA Kneevo), once Ireland’s biggest OnlyFans creator, to talk money, pressure, plastic surgery, stigma, and the moment she chose herself over the gri...

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 *This podcast was first released in July 2024 See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

Spike Island, or "Ireland’s Alcatraz", is a small coastal enclave off the coast of Cobh in Co Cork. But while most of us associate its colourful history as one of a battle-hardened prison, its story begins much earlier, centuries earlier in fact. Today on the Indo Daily, Ellen Coyne is joined by John Crotty, former general manager of Spike Island and author of the book Spike Island: The Rebels, Re...

When the BBC aired journalist Michael Buerk's harrowing reports of Ethiopian famine in 1984, few could have imagined the enduring legacy they would inspire. Among those watching was Irish musician Bob Geldof, who became determined to help in the only way he knew how. So, how did Band Aid's iconic Christmas single come about and why is it still causing controversy today? Host: Ellen Coyne | Guest:...

Another year in the history books, full of all kinds of point-scoring, in-fighting, power plays and seismic shifts. So, who won big on the political stage? Who lost in headline-making fashion? What were the standout gaffes? And just who can call themselves the “Brat of the Year” for 2025? All will be revealed as the Indo politics team hand out thei...

Christmas is closing in and where better to be than in the nation’s favourite third space: The Pub. For our inaugural festive pub crawl through the past, present, and future of the great Irish public house. ­ Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: Donal Fallon See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on The Indo Daily we're bringing you an episode from our sister podcast Money Talks, all about how winning the National Lottery can be life-changing in perhaps unexpected ways... Congratulations, you've won the Lotto. Now, what exactly do you do next? One of the most important things a new winner will do is sit down and speak with a financial planner to guide them through the process – after...

From jaw-dropping scandals to moments of pure Irish joy, 2025 was a year nobody will forget in a hurry. In this special end-of-year edition of the Indo Daily, Tabitha Monahan is joined by Fionnan Sheehan, Tessa Fleming and Kevin Doyle to look back on the stories that dominated headlines and conversations across the country. They revisit the shocking downfall of DJ Carey, a presidential election fu...

The Jim Gavin report has landed, but does it really explain how Fianna Fáil handled repeated warnings about a serious tenant dispute? Or does it reveal a party too willing to accept reassurances, too slow to ask hard questions, and too determined to protect a chosen candidate?  Fionnán Sheahan outlines the reporting behind the story, the weeks of verification, and the moment the party’s bluff was...

Billionaire stud owner John Magnier has been dealt a devastating legal blow; a €6m costs order and a High Court judge declaring his evidence amounted to “lying.” Now, as he looks to push ahead with an appeal, the battle over Barne Estate unpacks questions about power, privilege and the lengths one man will go to win. Host: Fionnán Sheahan, Guests; Paul Kimmage and Mark Tighe See omnystudio.com/lis...

A violent torture attack that saw a man branded “RAT” has exposed the long-running reign of terror carried out by the Hennessy brothers in west Dublin. As the trio await sentencing, we explore their rise through gangland ranks and ask whether this marks the beginning of their downfall. Host: Tabitha Monahan Guest Eoin Reynolds & Robin Schiller See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Richard Quirke turned flashing slot machines into a €54m fortune, but his legacy is far from simple. Behind the will lies a family saga of beauty queens, comedians and the drama of Dublin’s casino king. We want to earn your trust and are members of the Trust Project. See our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalism Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: John Meagher See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...

From vintage cameras to anti‑phone gadgets, this Christmas brings tech gifts with a twist. We explore whether to go high‑end or budget, and the devices Gen Z and phone‑weary adults really want under the tree. Today’s Indo Daily comes from our sister podcast The Big Tech Show. We want to earn your trust and are members of the Trust Project. See our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalism Ho...

Step inside the stunning Vatican chapel where Dee Devlin arrived for her intimate wedding to Conor McGregor. From thousands of white roses to heightened security - Ireland’s most talked about couple have now tied the knot after over 15 years together. After a tumultuous year of court cases and controversy, could married life now be part of the overall public-facing McGregor Rebrand? ­ Host; Dave H...

A week ago, millions of us across the nation were glued to one of our most beloved annual traditions, the Late Late Toy Show. But a week is a long time in RTÉ politics. The festive glow in Montrose can fade fast, and this week the broadcaster has found itself navigating a fresh set of challenges, both internal and external. So, what kind of Christmas is RTÉ in for? And will 2026 bring with it a pr...

From rogue drones over Dublin to Russian vessels in our seas, is Ireland Europe’s weakest link in a world of cyber attacks and global rivalries? And why are our international allies not impressed? ­ Host: Fionnán Sheahan              Guests:  Jude Webber and Darragh Nolan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The long-awaited report on the activities of double agent Freddie ‘Stakeknife’ Scappaticci has been released. The investigation, which cost close to £48m and took eight years, has revealed new details, despite not naming Scappaticci as Stakeknife. Host: Ciarán Dunbar Guest: Allison Morris and Kurtis Reid See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

27 years ago, in the early hours of December 6, Siobhán Hynes was raped and murdered at Tismeain beach near Leitir Mór in Conamara. Now, the man convicted of her killing has launched a fresh bid for freedom, claiming that his conviction was a miscarriage of justice.  Host: Tabitha Monahan  Guest: Catherine Fegan   This podcast feature discussions surrounding rape and murder and...

Gardaí have issued a nationwide alert for a getaway vehicle used by the gang suspected of firebombing a family home in Offaly on Saturday evening. The attack resulted in the deaths of four-year-old Tadhg Farrell and his 60-year-old grandaunt Mary Holt. Taoiseach Micheál Martin has condemned the “savage and callous” incident as “an attack on society”. On this Extra episode of The Indo Daily , Irish...

It’s just over a year since a High Court jury determined in a civil case that Nikita Hand had been raped by Conor McGregor in a Dublin hotel in December 2018. McGregor hasn’t fought inside the Octagon or appeared in any more Hollywood blockbusters during this time, but he’s managed to remain in the spotlight, nonetheless. On this episode of The Indo Daily , we break down the many headlines and cla...

Welcome to your weekly dish of Indo Politics from The Indo Daily. On this episode: the everlasting presidential postmortem, the emergence of ‘Sensible Simon’, the star power of Volodymyr  Zelensky - and will Ireland’s Golden Goose ever stop laying eggs? ­ We want to earn your trust and are members of the Trust Project. See our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalism ­ Host: Fionnán Sh...