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Sandra Collins disappeared 26 years ago. Why can nobody find her?
22 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On a cold winter night in December 2000 Sandra Collins went missing from a small fishing village in Mayo. Five days later, her fleece was found on a l...
Extra: RTÉ encore – the payments scandal gets yet another plot twist
21 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
How many encores can one scandal have? There were more fireworks as RTÉ director general Kevin Bakhurst and his executives found themselves brought b...
How a judge’s comments led to a murder conviction being quashed
21 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In May 2018, the body of 18-year-old Cameron Reilly was found by a dog walker in a field in County Louth. Local teenager Aaron Connolly was eventually...
Brexit reloaded: Is it time to welcome Britain back to the EU? And why should we?
20 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Somehow, the Brexit Wars have returned. As a defiant Keir Starmer barely clings on to his throne at 10 Downing Street, former health secretary Wes Str...
Moira Killeen: A disputed “violent and suspicious” death and a family's fight for answers
19 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Just a heads-up: This episode contains references to suicide and suicidal ideation, so please take care when listening. In December of 2019, the body ...
Tattle Life: Why the case against gossip site fell apart
18 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tattle Life is a self-described “commentary website”. Supporters of the site say it’s free speech, protects consumers, and that influencer...
RTÉ rocked by fresh payments scandal over Derek Mooney salary amid ratings slump
16 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In the wake of a new payments scandal, RTÉ Director-General Kevin Bakhurst has defended the broadcaster's decision to reclassify presenter Derek Moon...
Bertie Ahern: ‘I’m in no way racist’ - Former Taoiseach discusses secret recording, ‘radicalization’ concerns and his controversial immigration comments
15 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Former taoiseach Bertie Ahern has stood by comments he made in a viral clip of him saying “there are too many” immigrants coming into Ireland. ...
Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan on migration and Bertie Ahern's controversial comments
14 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In a wide-ranging interview Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan speaks to Political Editor Mary Regan and Political Correspondent Cónal Thomas about mig...
Who shot Liam Murray four times as he slept? New searches take place in 17-year-old murder case
14 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In March 2009, mechanic Liam ‘Blackie’ Murray was found dead in his bed, having been shot four times. Murray was keenly aware of threats on his li...
Gouging, biting and an ‘embarrassment’ on pub dynasty: The Chawke sibling assault case
13 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Within publican circles few names carry the same weight or shine as the Chawkes. Led by pub mogul and family patriarch Charlie, the family have amasse...
100 years of Fianna Fáil: The highs, the lows, the controversies
12 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Fianna Fáil turns the ripe old age of 100. But is the house that Éamon de Valera built in disarray? Irish Independent...
Rose of Tralee row: The US millionaire and a bittersweet battle for control
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Rose of Tralee can mean many things to many people – proud symbol of Irish culture, outdated "lovely girls" competition, or a bit of craic to th...
Deepfake porn is exploding online - can Europe stop it?
10 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Deepfake pornography is emerging as one of the most urgent challenges in the ever-evolving environment of artificial intelligence....
Indo Politics: Gerry Hutch blasted for ‘Donald Trump playbook’ on immigration comments
09 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It has been strongly indicated that fuel supports will be a major factor in this year’s Budget, while we’ve recently learnt that Ir...
'All Ana wanted was a friend': Eight years on from the disturbing killing of Ana Kriegel
08 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The murder of 14‑year‑old Ana Kriegel remains one of the most disturbing crimes in Irish history. In May 2018, Ana was lured from her Dublin home ...
Katie Simpson murder: Damning inquiry finds “institutional misogyny”
07 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
When Katie Simpson died in 2020 at the age of 21, her death was initially treated as suicide. Showjumping trainer Jonathan Creswell was later charged ...
Hantavirus outbreak: What next for those on board the MV Hondius, and how worried should we be?
06 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It has been 35 days since luxury cruise liner MV Hondius set sail from Argentina, taking passengers on a once-in-a-lifetime expedition. For those on b...
“Empowered and untouchable” – the Hennessy Gang and a culture of torture and fear
06 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
To begin to understand the machinations and methods of the Hennessy organised crime outfit, you turn to a grim and unforgettable image: that of Barry ...
Inside the 2 Johnnies’ million-euro empire as the comedy duo go private
05 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Proud sons of Tipperary Johnny B and Johnny Smacks are a bona fide comedy phenomenon, boasting 750,000 listeners a week – not to mention numerous ot...
Was Oliver Cromwell misunderstood? Challenging Irish history and myths
04 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A purposely audacious speed-read, The Shortest History of Ireland attempts to condense the story of this country into just 250 pages. Not only that, a...
Tyrone to Texas: Con-artist Julia Holmes, her 40 aliases and the many lives she destroyed
03 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A Tyrone-born woman who reinvented herself with dozens of identities to con victims out of huge sums of money. From small-town beginnings to a life of...
Cabinet divisions exposed, Air BnB register rows, and the fallout from the Jim Glennon scandal continues
02 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Confusion at cabinet, delays to short-term letting rules, and mounting pressure from fuel protests are exposing cracks in government strategy. With ke...
Sean McGovern: The secret messages that brought down the Kinahans’ inner circle
01 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sean McGovern, long regarded as Daniel Kinahan’s second‑in‑command, faces sentencing at the Special Criminal Court. This week’s court proceedi...
The Michael Jackson movie is a smash hit - should it have been made, though?
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Following a difficult production, the estate-approved Michael Jackson biopic is finally in cinemas and smashing box office records. Some fans are even...
Shooters, ICE and Iran: Is Trump’s America too dangerous for the World Cup?
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
By now, most will have seen the extraordinary scenes from Washington D.C., where a suspected gunman sparked chaos at the White House Correspondents’...
Gerry Hutch says “karma” has come for Daniel Kinahan as by-election run kicks off
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Beaming down a Zoom call line from sunny Spain, Gerry Hutch told the Irish Independent that he intends to return to Ireland soon to formally kickstart...
Extra: Inside the dozens of calls placed to PR firm Edelman in pursuit of the truth about Jim Glennon
27 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On Sunday Jim Glennon, who served as a Fianna Fáil TD in the Dublin North constituency from 2002 to 2007, confirmed that he had offered a character r...
Did Leo Varadkar have a point in the urban v rural Ireland debate?
27 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Leo Varadkar may have climbed down and apologised after pitting urban and rural Ireland against each other, but he certainly sparked a spirited debate...
How Daniel Kinahan became a heavyweight in Boxing’s shadows
26 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel Kinahan’s recent arrest marked a significant turning point in the long-running pursuit of one of Ireland’s most influential organised crime...
Are Keir Starmer's days numbered as Mandelson scandal escalates?
23 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a scandal that has already ended careers inside Downing Street, and now Peter Mandelson is once again at the centre of political turmoil. Prime...
The mystery TD and the character reference for a convicted child sex offender
23 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
After much speculation, a judge has refused to identify the former TD who provided a character reference for convicted c...
Daniel Kinahan’s secret alias? How Gardai tracked ‘Bon’ linked to Irish murder plots
22 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel Kinahan is now in a Dubai jail awaiting possible extradition to face trial. With allegations including murder plots against rivals like Gerry ‘...
AI music, bot farms and fraud — why we can't tell the difference and how one Irish company is fighting it
21 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Description/Copy Can you really hear the difference between AI and human music anymore? and does it even matter? On this week’s episode of The Big T...
Trump, Hegseth and a Middle East crisis that shows no signs of stopping
20 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Strait of Hormuz is once more the centre of the Middle East crisis, despite Donald Trump’s previous hasty proclamations of peace and quiet. Iran...
Could Nigel Farage lead the charge for a united Ireland?
20 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nigel Farage is back in the headlines, and this time it’s not Brexit or boats, but bitcoin. As the Reform UK leader dabbles in a new cryptocurrency ...
Peter Thiel: The tech billionaire who says the Antichrist is among us
19 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Silicon Valley supremo Peter Thiel has quite the CV, including co-founding PayPal, backing Facebook in its early days, links to Te...
Extra: Daniel Kinahan detained in Dubai in major breakthrough for Gardaí
17 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel Kinahan has been arrested in Dubai. It represents a potential turning point in the pursuit of one of Ireland’s most powerful and elusive orga...
Beginning of the end for Micheál Martin? Can Taoiseach survive second leadership crisis in six-months
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It has been a busy first week back in the Dail, as the effects nationwide fuel protests continue to be felt within the coalition government. With Mich...
Johnny Ronan: The tricky return of a Celtic Tiger poster boy
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Once recognised as the embodiment of Ireland’s economic boom and bust, Johnny Ronan is back and may be facing legal action over a contentious proper...
Who is Jonathan Gill, man accused of killing ‘gangland psycho’ Robbie Lawlor
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jonathan Gill looked like he hadn’t a care in the world when he turned up at Temple Street Children’s Hospital last December to deliver presents t...
Extra: Michael Healy-Rae resigns as minister as Government face continued fuel crisis fallout
14 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The protests may be over but the government isn't in the clear yet. In dramatic fashion Michael Healy-Rae has announced that he will be tendering his ...
Oil Crisis: Trump v the Pope, a new blockade and the fallout of Irish protests
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Another week begins, and with it another breakdown in talks as the Iran War rolls on. The US is enacting a fresh blockade of Iranian ports, while Dona...
Is it time to turn the lights off on The Late Late Show?
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Late Late Show is a true national institution, one that has provided plenty of water-cooler moments over the decades, but has ...
Extra: Gardaí clear the streets but are the fuel protests really over?
12 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The capital's roads are now reopening and oil is leaving depots in Cork and Galway but it will take days for the country to get back to normal as comm...
How Apple changed the world: Big wins, costly flops and the Steve Jobs effect
12 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Fifty years on from its creation, what were Apple’s hits? Misses? And is AI use a no-go for journalists? Todays Indo Daily is brought to you by The ...
Trump's real-life Monopoly board...Is Cuba Next?
10 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Following the dramatic US military raid on Venezuela in January, the Trump administration has turned its attention to Cuba. The objective? To to...
Extra: On the streets as fuel protests continue nationwide shutdown and Taoiseach decries “national sabotage”
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are coming to you from O’Connell Street in a gridlocked Dublin city centre. For the past few days, this has been the hub of a nationwide pr...
The many sins of Kanye West
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
At the start of the week, the London-based Wireless Festival was the hot-button ticket of the summer, thanks to three-night headliner Kanye West. Prot...
Extra: Inside Trump’s ‘half-finished agreement’, as US and Iran agree 11th hour ceasefire
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
After days of rising tension and a looming US deadline, a last-minute ceasefire between the US and Iran has been brokered. But while the headlines sig...
The battle to lead the ‘united’ left: Is Holly Cairns a real threat to Mary Lou McDonald?
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Once again Holly Cairns remains on top of the party leader approval ratings, but the Soc Dems still trail in the polls. As Sinn Fein and Labour fight ...
Why Irish Independent restaurant critic Katy McGuinness turned to weight-loss drugs
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Irish Independent restaurant critic Katy McGuinness has a wealth of experience when it comes to her professional relationship with food, but having re...
The murdered Irish priest, the gay Native American and the 40-year cold case
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
By the early 1980s, Odessa, Texas was regarded as the murder capital of the United States. And so, the discovery of a body, bound and beaten, in a blo...
Boston Tapes: How a secret academic project blew open The Troubles darkest murder cases
05 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It was supposed to be an oral record of the Troubles, made by the paramilitaries, and initially the ‘Boston Tapes’ project seemed like a really go...
“Six-year hell”: Has the battle to find 'bad cops’ in An Garda Síochána gone too far?
03 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week, three Limerick-based gardaí accused of perverting the course of justice walked free from court after a total of 33 charges were withdrawn ...
The strange ongoing downfall of Tiger Woods
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tiger Woods will forever be recognised as a sporting icon, but somewhere along the way, the headlines took on a much different, more alarming tone. Hi...
Perjury probe: Gardaí carry out social media deep dive into Nikita Hand's former neighbours, linked to Conor McGregor case
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A new chapter could be unfolding in the aftermath of Conor McGregor’s civil rape case, with a Garda investigation into Nikita Hands one-time neighbo...
The fake ‘journalist’ phone call and a disturbing student film: What the Jury didn’t hear in YouTube murderer Stephen McCullagh’s trial
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A chilling student film and a bizarre fake journalist phone call are among the details the jury never got to hear in Stephen McCullagh’s trial. Year...
Who are the billionaires riding to Michael Flatley’s rescue in Lord of the Dance battle?
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Who really owns the Lord of the Dance live spectacular? That’s the crux of the ongoing and quite spiky legal battle between Michael Flatley and the ...
Dodgy box drama: A new era begins as end users face Sky legal action
29 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dodgy-box end users face legal action from Sky for the first time, the broadcaster has told the High Court. Sky has obtained the names, addresses and ...
Joe Rogan and MAGA celebs slam Trump’s war - but who’s cashing in on the chaos?
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
US president Donald Trump’s America First agenda was the cornerstone of his election victory. But has all that pre‑election rhetoric now come back...
Black Widow Part 2: The trial of Catherine Nevin and the media sensation that followed
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
30 years on from the violent killing of publican Tom Nevin, part two of this Indo Daily special looks at how Nevin's wife, Catherine Nevin, emerged as...
Black Widow Part 1: The murder of Tom Nevin and the birth of one of Ireland’s most notorious criminal cases
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Thirty years ago, publican Tom Nevin was shot dead as he counted the takings following a busy day at Jack White’s Inn. Initially, the incident appea...
The YouTube killer: Stephen McCullagh guilty of Natalie McNally's murder
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
There were cries of relief from the family of Natalie McNally yesterday, as the jury convicted Stephen McCullagh of killing his 32-year-old partner in...
Extra: Trump announces 5-day Iran pause as Simon Harris looks set to announce Irish fuel cuts
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A surprise announcement from Donald Trump has raised hopes of a breakthrough in the Middle East conflict, with a five day pause in strikes on energy i...
The house that Jack built: How Jack Charlton made Irish football a new religion
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
You may have noticed there’s a very important football match this week. It’s also the week that marks the 40th anniversary of when Jack Charlton f...
Are you living with a narcissist? Richar Hogan on the signs you shouldn’t ignore
22 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode of The Indo Daily is brought to us by our sister podcast, Just Between Us with Jennifer Zamparelli. Most will be familiar with the t...
Was Gerry Adams in the IRA? Inside the landmark £1 court case
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
For decades, Gerry Adams has denied being a member of the Provisional IRA. Now, for the first time, that claim is being challenged in an English court...
Convicted wife-killer Dermot McArdle laughs as victim’s family confront him
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Twenty-six years ago, young Irish woman Kelly-Ann Corcoran fell to her death from the balcony of a five-star hotel in Spain. Her husband Dermot McArdl...
Indo Politics: Taoiseach walks Trump tightrope - how did Micheál Martin fare in Washington?
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Taoiseach Micheál Martin sat down with US president Donald Trump for the traditional St Patrick’s Day summit, with Mr Trump in typically boisterous...
When did Irish become cool? Or has it always been?
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
As Jessie Buckley closed out her victorious Oscar speech with a cúpla focal, one might wonder if the majority of Hollywood stars looki...
The rise of ‘looksmaxxing’ and how it infiltrated MAGA wartime politics
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The term ‘looksmaxxing’ has been around for longer than you may think, but it has become a daily go-to for a new generation of people seeking to m...
The man behind ChatGPT: How Sam Altman mastered the art of gaining power
15 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Who is Sam Altman and why does he matter so much to artificial intelligence? What do we really know about his views on risk, control and power in the ...
The YouTube livestream at the centre of the Natalie McNally murder trial
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On 18 December 2022, 32-year-old Natalie McNally was found dead in her Lurgan home. According to her autopsy, she suffered multiple stab wounds, stran...
What does Donald Trump have in store for Micheál Martin and Ireland on St Patrick’s Day?
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This time last year, Taoiseach Micheál Martin was grasping an American-flag emblazoned short straw, playing second fiddle to Conor McGregor as&n...
Queues, cuts and €2 fuel: Irish oil crisis fears mount as Iran war drags on
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Petrol prices are flashing past €2 a litre as conflict in the Middle East rattles global energy markets. From food bills to mortgage rates, the shoc...
A timeline of the Burke saga as arrests pending for Martina and Ammi Burke
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The enduring saga of Enoch Burke and his family has a fresh chapter, with Martina and Ammi Burke set for a stint behind bars. Last week, Justice Brian...
Exploring the Kinahans’ Iran links as Middle East war intensifies
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
International war probably wasn’t the expectation when the Kinahan Cartel decamped to Dubai in a bid to escape the authorities, but it has arrived o...
Revisited: Sunny Jacobs - A victim complex or a complex victim
08 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In June 2025, when 78-year-old Sonia ‘Sunny’ Jacobs, along with her carer Kevin Kelly (31) died in a house fire at the Connemara home she called h...
Indo Politics: International chaos, a political comeback and an eviction storm
07 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
As conflict in Iran pushes up energy prices, the Government faces mounting pressure over possible emergency supports. New rent reforms are already cau...
From Golf-gate to the UN: Is Phil Hogan's return a political gamble? From Golf-gate to the UN: Is Phil Hogan's return a political gamble?
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Phil Hogan, the former Fine Gael heavyweight, carved out a political career few could match. But in the middle of the Covid crisis, it all came ...
‘Pizzagate’, hot-tub pics, and angry walkouts: Inside the Clintons’ Epstein deposition
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Bill and Hillary Clinton are back under the spotlight after explosive deposition tapes linked to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation were released. From...
Hostages, sanctions and CIA coups: How the US and Iran became sworn enemies
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Before they were sworn enemies, Iran and the United States were close allies. So how did decades of cooperation descend into revolution, hostage crise...
Child killer Ian Huntley brutally attacked in prison: Revisiting the Soham Murders of 2002
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Convicted child killer Ian Huntley is recovering in hospital following an assault by a fellow inmate at HMP Frankland. Huntley, who is currently servi...
Extra: Iran War - Irish nationals told to shelter in place as Trump's military push escalates
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Forty eight hours ago Israel and the United States launched Operation epic Fury - a major attack on Iran that killed Iran’s Supreme Leaderi. The sho...
“Tell me the flaws”: Inside the frenzied world of Ireland’s food influencers
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Our relationship with food and the dining experience has attracted a more focused spotlight in recent years, with sharply edited influencers – and t...
‘Don’t call Jeffrey Epstein a paedophile’: The top Irish lawyer part of 2011 effort to defend Epstein’s reputation
01 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode of The Indo Daily was brought to you by our sister podcast, The BelTel. This podcast was first published on Friday, February 20th. ‘...
Indo Politics: Why education is now in the political danger zone and Dublin Central battle heats up
28 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The government scrambles to contain the fallout from its SNA allocation controversy, announcing a late night funding reversal but has lasting damage a...
How the Collison brothers became the richest people in Irish history
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Irish brothers and self-made billionaires Patrick and John Collison are shaking up the world of e-commerce. Rumours are swirling that Stripe, their on...
How an “unlikely” criminal became Mr Flashy’s successor in the notorious Gucci Gang
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The criminal Dublin collective known as the Gucci Gang appeared to be in ruins, only for a new leader to emerge – a man by the name of Mark Salmon. ...
‘There’s this hum in the city of generators’: Returning to a war-zone after fleeing Ukraine
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In February 2022, just days before Russia invaded Ukraine, Ksenia Samotiy’s mother drove her and her two younger siblings to the Polish border. They...
Extra: American man re-arrested in Mike Gaine murder investigation
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
There were dramatic developments in the Mike Gaine murder investigation on Tuesday morning following the arrest of 53-year-old Michael Kelley. The Ame...
If the Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor scandal won’t bring down the royals, what will?
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The headlines keep coming following last week’s arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. The former prince was briefly immortalised in the Louvre, whil...
From reconciliation to rioting: The ‘Love Ulster’ rally 20 years on
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Description: Twenty years ago this week, the planned ‘Love Ulster’ march ended in some of the worst riots ever witnessed in Dublin city centre. So...
Indo Sport: Eamon Dunphy interview: Taking a stand on Ireland vs Israel
22 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Eamon Dunphy welcomes Joe Molloy into his home for an in-depth discussion about the decisions facing Irish football ahead of the upcoming Nations Leag...
Indo Politics: SNA cuts, social media ban and Rotunda row: a week of pauses and public outcry
21 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A tricky week for the Government inside and outside of Leinster House goes under the microscope on the latest Indo Politics. On the agenda: public out...
Nancy Guthrie abduction: Ransom notes, key evidence and armchair detectives
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The baffling disappearance of Nancy Guthrie has captivated America. The 84-year-old mother of television journalist Savannah Guthrie disappeared from ...
Extra: Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested by UK police
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested by UK police and taken into custody following dramatic events on Wednesday morning. The arrest came on th...
The ‘rough sex’ claim at centre of Budapest trial of South Dublin man accused of murdering US nurse
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
American woman Mackenzie Michalski was just 31 at the time of her death, in November 2024. What began as a night out in Budapest, in a well known tour...
How ICE detainee Seamus Culleton went from “perfect victim” to public scrutiny
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A week ago, the nation was introduced to Seamus Culleton and his harrowing story of life inside an ICE detention centre in Texas. The Kilkenny man qui...