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.بقلم 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.بقلم 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.بقلم 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.بقلم 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…

The General Post Office on O’Connell Street is undoubtedly one of Ireland’s most significant buildings; as the headquarters of the 1916 rising, the bustling epicenter of 20th century communication and even the point by which the distance to towns and cities across the country were measured. This year, the Dublin landmark faces a milestone of its ow…

Ireland’s housing crisis continues apace, and while many people are struggling to put a roof over their heads, there are those who have exploited the situation for hefty profits. In the case of rogue landlord Christian Carter, an Irish Independent investigation into his operation exposed some shocking stories. This episode was first published in Ju…

Multiple female footballers have claimed they were subjected to unwanted or inappropriate sexual advances from FAI coaches in the 1990s. A number of women have spoken to a joint investigation by the Sunday Independent and RTÉ Investigates to outline a series of harrowing allegations. This second episode looks at the personal stories of these women.…

Multiple female footballers have claimed they were subjected to unwanted or inappropriate sexual advances from FAI coaches in the 1990s. A number of women have spoken to a joint investigation by the Sunday Independent and RTÉ Investigates to outline a series of harrowing allegations. This episode was first published in July 2024. Host: Ellen Coyne …

The University of Limerick (UL) is engulfed in a scandal arising from a €5m overspend on student housing 3km from the college campus. UL wrote to gardaí last month to notify authorities of a possible fraud. The matter is currently the subject of ongoing assessment by the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau to see if a criminal investigation is war…

The death of Ian Bailey leaves many unanswered questions in the murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier. Irish Independent journalists Senan Molony and Ralph Riegel share their meetings and stories with Ian Bailey over the past 27 years. This episode was first published in January 2024. Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guests: Senan Molony & Ralph Riegel See omny…

He’s the king of renovation-themed television, but Dermot Bannon is under fire as the RTÉ star opted to build first and ask later in the latest episode of Room to Improve. Is the system to blame? And where does Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien fit into this puzzle? This episode was first published in January 2024. Host: Ellen Coyne. Guests: Fionnán…

She’s the new queen of London’s right-wing social scene, counting Nigel Farage and Donald Trump among her friends. Having traded Neighbours and Ramsay Street for a brief crack at Hollywood and pop stardom, Holly Valance has found a new calling – cheering for the radical right. But does she have political ambitions of her own? This episode was first…

In 1988 an unknown German duo called Milli Vanilli released their first song Girl You Know It’s True. Two years later they had sold over 40 million records, had millions of fans and even won a Grammy. However, they were hiding behind one of the biggest lies in the history of pop music. This episode was first published in October 2024. Host: Dave Ha…

One-time prince of pop Justin Timberlake appeared at a Long Island court on Tuesday after being arrested for driving while intoxicated. Now he’s bringing scandal back, with police describing him as having "bloodshot and glassy" eyes as well as smelling of alcohol. Journalist Louise Bruton discusses the controversial personal life of the Cry Me A Ri…

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…

At the height of his fame, Pete Doherty personified rock'n'roll excess. Though he wished to be taken seriously as an artist, it was the many personal controversies of the Libertines frontman that provoked public scrutiny. From his relationship with Kate Moss, to his descent into drug addiction, to his link to a tragic death that still poses unanswe…

Conspiracy theories are nothing new. The latest one doing the rounds is that pop princess Taylor Swift - who just won 'Album of the Year' at the Grammy's - is a Pentagon “psyop plant” who will rig both the upcoming Super Bowl and US presidential election. This has led to clashes between “Swifties” and the far right. The Indo Daily explains all. Thi…

Elf, Love Actually and Die Hard – some of the movies we discuss as we look for the best and worst Christmas movies of all time? What are yours? Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guests: Dave Hanratty and Dee Molumby See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.بقلم Irish Independent

As 2024 draws to an end, the Irish Independent’s political team looks back at some of the more extraordinary moments of the year inside Leinster House and out and about on the election trail. From pricey bike sheds to campaign catastrophes, this year was another headline-grabbing one for politicians and wannabe TDs across the country. Today on The …

Gisèle Pelicot’s story of being drugged and raped by 50 men for over a decade has shocked the world. The defendants were branded ‘Mr Everyman’ by the French press and they even included her ex-husband. Today they were sentenced collectively to 428 years in prison. Host: Tabitha Monahan Guest: Catherine Field See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy …

2024 is almost in the history books and it was yet another eyebrow-raising 12 months on both the Irish and international stage. From the violent chaos of the US presidential election and the much more subdued voting here at home, to the many scandals and individuals that made headlines, the Indo Daily team looks back on the year that was. Host: Ell…

On 18 June 1994, UVF members burst into a local pub in Loughinisland Co. Down and fired on the customers, killing six and wounding five others. The investigation failed to catch the killers. Journalist Trevor Birney helped make the documentary ‘No Stone Unturned’ about the murders but was arrested in 2018 for breaching the Official Secrets Act. Aft…

Jealousy, coercive control, abusive texts, withholding money: Claire Lott tells of the behaviour that might set alarm bells ringing, as she recounts the heartbreaking story of her daughter Nadine, who was murdered by ex-partner Daniel Murtagh in front of her six-year-old daughter Kya. Host; Ellen Coyne, Guests; Claire Lott and Niamh Horan See omnys…

Israel’s decision to close its embassy in Dublin has taken many people by surprise. It has left people asking why Ireland has been singled out and if the accusation of “antisemitic actions and rhetoric” will damage Ireland's reputation on the world stage. Host: Ellen Coyne Guest: Gabija Gataveckaite See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati…

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 caus…

The incredible story of how former male model Patrick Crinnion rose through the ranks of garda intelligence, only to join a network of MI6 spies designed to infiltrate the Irish State. Host: Fionnán Sheahan. Guest: David Burke See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.بقلم Irish Independent

The next government has yet to be officially formed, but we have our first major political scandal of the new season. Step forward Eoin Hayes, newly-elected Social Democrats TD for Dublin Bay South, who became the center of attention of a chaotic press conference this week when the subject of his personal business dealings came up. So ensued a nigh…

If the Celtic Tiger era were to be given a face, it would surely be Katy French. The model and socialite embodied the glamour and excesses of Ireland’s boom period before her tragic death in December 2007. This is the story of Ireland’s original IT Girl. Host: Ellen Coyne Guest: Melanie Finn See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…