After serving four years in prison for fraud, Fyre Festival founder Billy McFarland is inviting people back to the Caribbean for a series of concerts with some tickets going for over $1 million. We ask why are people seriously considering returning to one of the biggest festival fiascos in history? This podcast was first released in September 2024 …

It’s one of the most shocking and troubling cases in modern Irish history. The disappearance of Kyran Durnin went unnoticed by authorities for over two years. Since he was first reported missing in August of last year, gardaí have been unable to unravel the truth about what happened to Kyran. With so many questions remaining unanswered, speculation…

Rent pressure zones, cabins in gardens and the appointment of a “maverick” to kick open doors’ - can this government resolve the housing crisis once and for all? Host: Tabitha Monahan Guests: Rory Hearne, Gabija Gataveckaite and Niamh Horan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Oleh Irish Independent

Today on The Indo Daily, Fionnán Sheahan is joined by Paul Williams, Special Correspondent with The Irish Independent, to look back at the life and career of his friend, Dr Jim Donovan, Former Forensic Science Director, and to learn how an infamous incident with The General Martin Cahill, had a dark impact on his life for nearly 40 years See omnyst…

The annual St Patrick's Day expedition to Washington will happen amid greater uncertainty about what the US President Donald Trump will do next, with all eyes the threat of harsh trade tariffs. So where does this leave the Irish political contingent who have their bags packed for Washington this March? And with Sinn Féin’s shock announcement that t…

During his time as deputy state pathologist, Dr Khalid Jaber was a regular presence at crime scenes throughout Ireland, but he eventually found his own actions subject to strict forensic analysis. Last week, Dr Jaber was found guilty of professional misconduct. What led to his downfall, and what does the ruling mean for the public’s trust in the Of…

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 b…

He claimed he would end the war in Ukraine within 24 hours of taking office, but a month in, and Donald Trump has started his own war of words with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. This is certainly not what people expected from a US-brokered peace deal. As Trump sidles up to Putin and blames Zelensky for the war, what does it mean for Europ…

Irish dancing may appear to be a world of dazzling costumes, intricate footwork, perfect manicured hair, but when we peel back the curtains on this glamorous sport, we come to learn it is also a community synonymous with drama. A series of allegations against a high-profile member of CLRG, Irish Dancing's governing body, sees the Irish dancing orga…

Five men have appeared in court charged over the “planned and organised” torture of a man at a property in west Dublin. A special court sitting on Sunday evening heard that the victim was branded nine times with the word “rat” by a custom-made cattle iron and subjected to further acts of disturbing violence. Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: Robin Schil…

Malicious fake images of a female politician circulated during the general election are being investigated by gardaí. The sexually explicit photos were created using AI deepfake technology to cast a slur on the victim’s character. Fionnán Sheahan discusses this worrying development for Irish democracy, while SDLP MLA Cara Hunter shares how her own …

When Angela Kerins, the former chief executive of the Rehab Group, found herself in front of the formidable Dáil public accounts committee in 2014, she couldn’t have anticipated what impact that hearing would have on her life. The highest court in the land would later find that the intense seven-hour grilling had gone too far. Host: Ellen Coyne Gue…

Back in 1988, six members of the Official IRA made their way to North Korea to receive ‘state of the art’ training. Dressed in the uniform of the Korean People's Army, they were taught North Korean style fighting and given lectures about the great leader Kim Il Sung and the wonders of one-party rule.B ut after a drunken brawl, the trip ended in emb…

He’s a billionaire, a tech visionary, many would call him a disruptor and lately, one of the loudest voices on the far right of American politics. And it looks like Elon Musk is here to stay. But who is he really? Stories of emerald mines, complex family dynamics, and even estrangement paint a picture of a childhood that was anything but stable. Di…

Once a promising Limerick minor football player, Ciaran Ryan forged ties in his local community that felt like lifelong bonds. A misunderstanding between Ciaran and Cian and Daragh Hayes – brothers of five-time All-Ireland champion hurler Kyle Hayes – would lead to a violent betrayal and leave Ciaran with extensive injuries. ­ Host: Fionnán Sheahan…

Senator Martin Conway finds himself at the centre of two major controversies. The first, an inappropriate behaviour row, dates back to 2018. The other one happened as recently as last month, when he was arrested on Dublin’s O’Connell Street in an “intoxicated state”. Why was this story so complicated to report on? And where does it go from here? Ho…

Gino D’Acampo is known for his extrovert personality and on-screen innuendos. The Italian celebrity chef has become a regular on UK television with his cheeky chappy persona, appearing on major shows such as ITV’s This Morning, Gordon, Gino and Fred’s Road Trip and Family Fortunes. However, an investigation by ITV News found the star has been accus…

The family of Elizabeth Plunkett, who was brutally murdered nearly 50 years ago, are calling on the Garda Commissioner to reopen the investigation into her death after learning that two men who admitted to killing her were never convicted. We go behind the story of Ireland’s first recognised serial killers. Host: Ellen Coyne Guests: Amy Molloy & Co…

The Aga Khan, known for his triumphs in horse racing, dazzling wealth and development work around the world, has died this week in Lisbon at the age of 88. The 49th hereditary imam or spiritual leader of the world's 15 million Ismaili Muslims, his name also became synonymous with success as a racehorse owner, with the thoroughbred Shergar among his…

Still less than a month into his second term, US President Donald Trump has wasted no time whatsoever in avalanching all before him with a dizzying blitz of enough policies and initiatives to make your head spin. But then, that’s the point. Flood the zone, cause panic and confusion, and hope that some policies do in fact land. With an international…

Verona Murphy may have had a rocky start to her new role as Ireland’s first ever female Ceann Comhairle, but one look at her past suggests she is a woman who is unafraid to fight her corner. Host: Kevin Doyle Guest: Gabija Gataveckaite See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Oleh Irish Independent

Louis Walsh is undoubtedly one of Irelands most successful music moguls of all time. In a career spanning nearly 50 years, the Mayo native had an ear for talent and an eye for a story, helping him shape pop music history—one headline at a time. But Walsh was no stranger to bending the rules to get his acts noticed and has come under renewed flack a…

It all began in December, when an ex-girlfriend of Irish independent journalist John Meagher sent him screenshots of a fake dating-app profile using a photo of him. This would lead him on an extraordinary journey to find out who his catfish was – the answer to which would shock everyone involved. Host: Ellen Coyne. Guest: John Meagher See omnystudi…

In 1980 the former Baroness de Rothschild, Jeannette Bishop May, disappeared without a trace in Italy. Then 14 months later, her and her secretary’s bodies were discovered on an isolated mountain range. Why are their deaths now the centre of a new Italian murder investigation? ­ Host: Kevin Doyle Guest: Josephine McKenna See omnystudio.com/listener…

This episode of The Indo Daily is coming from our sister podcast The Big Tech Show with Adrian Weckler. What is DeepSeek AI? How did it wipe over a trillion dollars off the US NASDAQ Index? And why are experts urging users to be cautious? Founder and CEO of Galvia AI, John Clancy, joins Adrian on this week’s episode of The Big Tech Show to discuss.…

‘We are so back’ are the words presumably muttered by RTE 2FM higher ups, as they launched their baby-faced, influencer clad new presenting line up in recent days. But hold on a minute... Influencers on the radio, have we not had this debate before? Well despite industry and public concern and comment, RTE have held firm on their long-term strategy…

Is Dáil disruption Sinn Féin’s key tactic as it looks ahead to five more years in opposition? And does Mary Lou have an eye on the Áras? ­ Host: Kevin Doyle Guests: Louise O’Reilly and Gabija Gataveckaite See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Oleh Irish Independent

In recent months a new force has emerged in the online world. Meet the 'Guinfluencer’ - Fans of the stout who review pints, comment on ‘domage’ and ‘shtick’ among other characteristics the black beverage holds. With stout shortages over Christmas causing chaos in the UK, and ‘G’s being split like they are going out of fashion, it feels like what wa…

What is driving the escalating feud between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni? Where will it end, and what role does social media play in the case that has grabbed the attention of Hollywood and the world? Host: Tabitha Monahan Guest: Aoife Barry See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Oleh Irish Independent

It’s 20 years since Ray Burke swapped the corridors of power for Arbour Hill prison. So how did the former justice minister end up on the wrong side of the law? We explore one of the biggest political scandals in the history of the state. Host: Fionnán Sheahan | Guest: John Dowling See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

A woman dubbed ‘The GAA catfish’ is now the subject of an official police probe after the PSNI received a complaint alleging harassment. The infamous catfish, who is believed to be from Armagh, is believed to have deceived up to 40 people including a number of Ulster GAA players. Who is the GAA catfish, how did she trick so many county players, and…

715,000 homes without power, record-breaking gusts of 183kmh and widespread serious damage to homes and property across the country – Storm Éowyn has landed in Ireland. How long will the clean-up take? ­ Host: Dave Hanratty Guests: Alan O’Reilly & Mark Madigan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Prince Harry is set to receive a reported 8 figure sum as part of a settlement with Rupert Murdoch's tabloid empire. This agreement also included a formal apology from News Group – but was it worth it and will the press leave the couple alone once and for all? Host: Fionnán Sheehan Guest: Sophie Peachy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform…

A “subversion of the Irish Constitution” is how new Taoiseach Micheál Martin described the chaotic scenes in the Dáil on Wednesday. What caused the embarrassing behaviour? Who was to blame? And is this a taste of what we can expect for the next five years in Irish politics? ­ Host: Kevin Doyle Guests: Tabitha Monahan & Eoin O’Malley See omnystudio.…

It's only been 48 hours but Donald Trump's second presidency is already taking on a very different hue to his first. So how will life in the US change under the returning president and what effect will his "golden age of America" have on Ireland and the world? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Arise, Minister Michael Healy-Rae, who can also be proud of his brother Danny as he somehow technically finds himself on both sides of the new government. The sons of the late Jackie Healy-Rae are poised for a big political year, but how have they managed to endure so strongly? Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guests: Mark Tighe and Jerry O’Sullivan See omnys…

Conor McGregor boarded his private jet to Washington in time for the second inauguration of US president Donald Trump, with new legal concerns casting a shadow. With more legal writs than professional fights in his recent history, what does the future hold for the MMA fighter? Host: Tabitha Monahan Guests: Catherine Fegan, Shane Phelan and Luke Tho…

When a 53-year-old French woman got scammed by a digital suitor claiming to be Brad Pitt, the consequences were as dramatic as a Hollywood film. The woman, known as ‘Anne’, lost her life savings and ended up the subject of public mockery and abuse. So how did she fall for the imposter and what are the growing risks in looking for love online? Host:…

HMS Maidstone, an ex-Royal Navy Ship, was used in the early 1970s to hold internees. In January 1972, a group of IRA prisoners swam 270 meters through an ice-cold Belfast Lough in a bid to escape, greasing themselves in butter to squeeze out of the ship’s portholes. They then hijacked a double-decker bus before slipping across the border, humiliati…

Depending on who you ask, Trump's impending inauguration is either a win for freedom or a threat to democracy itself. As the US president-elect gears up for his second turn in the Oval Office, we ask: what does it mean for Ireland and the world at large? Host: Tabitha Monahan | Guests: Richard Curran and Larry Donnelly See omnystudio.com/listener f…

Can the proposed ceasefire in Gaza actually last? What are the obstacles still in place that could derail the attempts to bring peace to the region? And just how long might it take to rebuild Gaza? Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: John Downing See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Oleh Irish Independent

As white smoke appears over Leinster House this week - who will be the ministers in the incoming government and what role might controversial Independent TD Michael Lowry have had in its formation? Host: Kevin Doyle | Host: Fionnán Sheahan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Oleh Irish Independent

In December 2005, the O'Brien family set out for what was supposed to be a wonderful holiday to Florida. However, tragedy struck when 15-year-old Lynsey O'Brien fell from the ship's balcony. Her death would shatter the family's life as they knew it. ­ Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: Imelda O’Brien See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

A fierce clash between GAA president Jarlath Burns and former Derry manager Rory Gallagher has led to the threat of legal action and a split in public opinion. Was Burns right to raise his concerns about Gallagher’s potential appointment to a new gig? Host: Kevin Doyle Guests: Colm Keys, Fionnán Sheahan, and Tessa Fleming See omnystudio.com/listene…

When Robert Holohan went missing in January 2005, the investigation into his disappearance became one of the largest in the history of the state. Volunteers travelled from across the country to help find the 11-year-old boy from Middleton but the truth behind his disappearance lay closer to home. Yesterday marked the 20th anniversary of the grim co…

We are bringing Indo Daily listeners an episode from The Sunday World's excellent new food and lifestyle podcast 'Under the Grill' this weekend. In each episode Kevin Dundon and Caoimhe Young sit around the kitchen table with some of Ireland’s best loved personalities. Today Eurovision winner Niamh Kavanagh joins the team in the kitchen in this wee…

Barely a fortnight into 2025 and we're already seeing what must surely be one of the most unlikely showdowns of the year, as Claudine Keane goes head to head with Sinn Féin. She claims that prominent party figures are inciting online “hatred” towards her family, as they attempt to reignite controversy around husband Robbie's short-lived stint at Ma…

When veteran Irish criminal John Gilligan rang in the new year from a Spanish jail, the charges were a far cry from his heyday on Dublin's gangland scene. ?So how does a once-powerful gangster end up implicated in "street level" dealing, why hasn't he been able to pay his bail and, after a life of crime, what's the retirement plan? Host: Kevin Doyl…

X boss and Donald Trump confidante Elon Musk has started the new year in venomous fashion, accusing UK prime minister Keir Starmer of being complicit in “the rape of Britain”, while turning his back on Nigel Farage. Why is he setting his sights on the UK? And will he attempt to further influence Irish politics while he’s at it? Host: Fionnán Sheaha…

Kevin Doyle of the Irish Independent spent the days before Christmas in Temple Street hospital, looking after his five-month-old daughter Carla. His experience – and those of the other struggling parents and children present – has led him to question the protocols in place and declare the still-unopened National Children’s Hospital “too big to fail…