The Indo Daily
Episodes
Catriona Carey: The former Irish hockey player under investigation for fraud
10 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Former Irish hockey player Catriona Carey is currently under investigation for allegedly scamming thousands of euro out of people struggling with mort...
Putin's plutocrats - the vulgar world of Russia's oligarchs
09 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Who are the Russian oligarchs facing UK, US, and European sanctions as their country wages war in Ukraine, and just how lavish are their lifestyles? T...
'We took our documents, our clothes and ran' - Inside Ukraine's refugee crisis
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It is set to become Europe's largest refugee crisis this century, with more than 1.5m fleeing their homes in war-torn Ukraine for refuge from the war....
'There were mornings I woke up and I didn't know who I was.' - Olga's long Covid story
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Olga Wehrly is an actor and voiceover artist originally from Sligo. In December 2020 Olga got Covid and it hit her hard. She has been dealing with an ...
From TV President to Ukraine’s Wartime Leader: Who is Volodymyr Zelenskyy?
04 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As war continues in Ukraine, we take a look at the country’s unlikely leader, Volodymyr Zelenskyy. From television actor to wartime president, we ex...
'When women are arguing between themselves it's a bad place to be' - The controversy over the No Woman Left Behind rally
02 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This weekend the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWC) will hold a ‘No Woman Left Behind’ rally. The rally has been criticised for excluding...
Putin’s war: how the Russian dictator’s invasion of Ukraine has woken up sleepy Ireland and complacent Europe.
02 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Vladimir Putin is pushing on with his war in Ukraine and has raised fears it could escalate into a full-scale nuclear conflict. With European sanction...
Life in a warzone, the Dublin native joining the resistance in Ukraine
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We hear from Irishman Paul Niland in Kyiv about a nation under siege and taking up arms against the Russians. Host: Fionnán Sheahan. Guest: Paul Nila...
Through the keyhole – our obsession with home improvement TV shows
28 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As ratings skyrocket once again for new seasons of Room to Improve and Home of the Year, the Indo Daily finds out why we love – or love to hate – ...
War on Ukraine: What is Ireland’s role and should we shelve our neutrality?
25 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine poses some serious questions for all of Europe, including Ireland, so will our neutrality of old become a thing of the ...
Ukraine invasion - why Ireland should be worried about a war 3000km away
24 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The first explosions sounded in Ukraine's cities before dawn as Russian President Vladimir Putin launched his long-anticipated military operation in U...
Teed off: 'Golfgate', the court of public opinion, and what happens now
23 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Former EU Commissioner Phil Hogan has indicated that he may look for compensation from the EU over his resignation in August 2020 over the Oireachtas ...
Are the Defence Forces having a #MeToo moment?
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Allegations are mounting about the Defence Forces being a cold and hostile environment for women. Host Kevin Doyle talks to retired army captain Diane...
Reality bites: Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s very public split
21 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are embroiled in a very public – and often messy – split. The Indo Daily finds out more. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Gue...
Royalty Check: The many times royal figures have fallen from grace
18 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the week where Britain’s Prince Andrew and his accuser Virginia Giuffre settled a sexual assault lawsuit, the Indo Daily looks at other regal rul...
Come rain or shine – why are we so obsessed with weather?
17 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As we batten down the hatches in the week where two storms hit Ireland, the Indo Daily finds out why we’re obsessed with weather and how it all work...
Russia-Ukraine Crisis: Can diplomacy win out?
16 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As negotiations continue over Russia-Ukraine tensions, the Indo Daily finds out if crisis talks can avert war? Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guests: John Ha...
Cloud Cuckoo Land: Ireland’s new landlord class – vultures or saviours?
15 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The past decade has seen the emergence of the institutional investor in property. But are they making a positive or negative contribution to the renta...
Whistleblower: the man who exposed the South Kerry CAMHS scandal
13 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Indo Daily meets the man who uncovered the South Kerry Child and Adolescent Mental Services (CAMHS), scandal. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guests: Dr A...
A problem shared...10 years of Dear Mary
10 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Indo Daily turns the tables and lends an ear to the woman behind Dear Mary, the Sunday Independent’s agony aunt. Host: Denise Calnan. Guest: Mar...
Rural Crime: The story of Tom Niland who was left for dead
10 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On January 18th, 73 year old Tom Niland suffered horrific head injuries during an aggravated burglary at his home in Skreen, Co Sligo. Michael Walsh t...
Pitch perfect or wide of the mark – can Ireland’s Euro 2028 bid work?
09 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ireland and the UK have abandoned a joint bid to host the football World Cup in 2030, in favour of hosting Euro 2028. The Indo Daily asks if this bid ...
Who is Vladimir Putin? What you should know about Russia's ruler
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
From the KGB to the Presidency, we examine the man who has dominated Russian politics since the turn of the millennium, Vladimir Putin. As the militar...
Feeling the pinch - the 'cost-of-living' crisis and you
07 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ireland is in the grip of a cost-of-living crisis. The Indo Daily finds out why this is happening and has money saving tips to help ease the financial...
Aimee Foley tells of sexual abuse by her father - "to hear he was only going to get five years just broke my already broken heart that little bit more"
04 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Aimee Foley was brutally and sexually abused by her father. She shares her story with the Indo Daily. Host: Denise Calnan. Guest: Aimee Foley.See omny...
Bricking it: With house prices near their Celtic Tiger peak are we heading for a crash?
03 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's a development that those dreaming of owning a home in Ireland didn't want to hear - house prices are heading in the direction of those heady and ...
The Ex-Files - Who is Dominic Cummings and what can he tell us about Boris and Carrie Johnson?
02 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dominic Cummings was British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's right-hand man until his resignation in November 2020. The Indo Daily finds out why he con...
Crowd pleasers: With fans back at the Six Nations, can Irish sporting events recover from the pandemic years?
01 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After two years of Covid-19 disruption and false starts, fans are making a welcome return to stadiums. The GAA’s national leagues have begun, the S...
The tragic death of Ann Lovett
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
37 years ago today, 15-year-old Ann Lovett died after giving birth at a grotto in Granard, Co Longford. The Indo Daily hears her tragic story. Host: S...
Wish you were there? What you need to know about booking a holiday in 2022
28 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Who needs a holiday? The Indo Daily finds out everything you need to know about travelling in 2022, with some tips and trends thrown in to help you on...
Partygate: The nine lives of Boris Johnson, can he cling on to power?
27 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest twist to the Partygate scandal it is alleged that the British Prime Minister Boris Johnson had a birthday bash during the first lockdown...
Explainer: Why is there tension between Ukraine and Russia, and what does it mean for Ireland?
26 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Indo Daily finds out why tensions are rising between Ukraine and Russia, and what it means for the rest of us. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guests: Dec...
Remembering Bloody Sunday - 50 years on
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On 30 January 1972, British soldiers opened fire on civilians in Derry killing 14 people. The Indo Daily remembers the horrors of Bloody Sunday. Host:...
Together to the end: the story of Patrick and Elizabeth Larkin
24 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The story of Patrick and Elizabeth Larkin is one of two people who lived life to the full, travelling the world, and enjoying their partnership. But t...
Return of the Craic: The easing of Covid restrictions and what happens next
21 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s official. Taoiseach Michéal Martin has addressed the nation and told us what we’ve longed to hear, an end to almost all restrictions. But w...
What is Wordle? Our new internet obsession and other viral hits
21 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What in the world is Wordle? The Indo Daily finds out. Host: Denise Calnan. Guests: Stefanie Preissner, Writer and Columnist, and Ronan Price, Games C...
The Billionaire Boys' Club: How Ireland's richest men just got richer
20 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ireland’s nine billionaires have increased their wealth by 58% since the start of the pandemic, according to a recent report. Today on the Indo Dail...
Covid Bubbles: The DFA’s champagne party and its 19-month hangover
19 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Minister Simon Coveney is under increased pressure to explain the events surrounding a champagne lockdown party at the Department of Foreign Affairs i...
The rise and fall of the billionaire Mansfield dynasty
18 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jim Mansfield Jr has been found not guilty of conspiring to falsely imprison - and guilty of perverting the course of justice It’s the latest chapte...
A Life in Trauma – an Irish doctor on his extraordinary and sometimes controversial career in frontline medicine
17 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In his recent memoir, ‘A Life in Trauma’, Dr Chris Luke takes us on a rollercoaster journey from his early years growing up in an orphanage to bec...
She was just out for a run – how Ashling Murphy’s violent death has numbed the nation
14 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ireland is in mourning over the death of Ashling Murphy, the 23-year-old teacher violently killed in Tullamore, Co Offaly, last Wednesday. The Indo Da...
Blue Monday may be a myth, but the January Blues ring true
13 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The annual hype that surrounds ‘Blue Monday’ can be expected on the 17th of January, the mythical most miserable day of the year. But the January ...
The queen’s favourite, 'air-miles Andy', from war hero to playboy prince, who is Prince Andrew?
12 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Prince Andrew's lavish lifestyle, dodgy ethics and questionable friendships have seen him step back from public duties. As the Duke of York's bid to h...
Match Point: Why are so many elite athletes unvaccinated?
12 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Unvaccinated Novak Djokovic might have won his appeal against the Australian government’s decision to cancel his visa on Covid-19 vaccination ground...
You just can't get the staff: How the surge in Covid cases is affecting our workforce
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Staff shortages are the latest in a long list of problem the pandemic must answer for. So, what is the state of play and how much longer can it contin...
Weigh off – have we had our fill of diet culture?
10 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Last week, the popular RTE weight-loss show, Operation Transformation, returned to our small screens, but not everyone was pleased about its return. T...
The Best of the Indo Daily: Pass the remote - our obsession with Succession and other TV treats
06 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The third season of the hit HBO drama, Succession, was one of 2021’s favourite shows. But why have we fallen back in love with TV and what do our vi...
The Best of the Indo Daily: Sophie Toscan du Plantier’s murder - the unanswered questions
06 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The brutal murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier captured the public imagination in 2021 with two documentaries on the crime. Host Fionnán Sheahan talk...
The Best of the Indo Daily - Paul Williams on how John Gilligan and John Traynor changed gangland
04 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Last October, notorious criminal John Traynor died. The drug trafficker was a key player in organized crime for over forty years and along with John G...
The Best of the Indo Daily: Sean Quinn and the ‘forgotten’ €100,000 wedding cake
03 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Quinn was once Ireland’s richest man. Last November, members of the former billionaire’s family used a privacy law to erase from Google much ...
The Best of the Indo Daily: Almost the perfect murder - how Graham Dwyer murdered Elaine O’Hara
03 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The Best of the Indo Daily: Nicola Tallant on the rise of the Kinahan mafia
31 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Best of the Indo Daily: Unsolved - The mysterious disappearances of Deirdre Jacob and Jo Jo Dullard
30 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 wom...
The Best of the Indo Daily: Tainted Gold - The Michelle Smith Story, Episode 3
29 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 r...
The Best of the Indo Daily: Tainted Gold - The Michelle Smith Story, Episode 2
27 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 wh...
The Best of the Indo Daily: Tainted Gold - The Michelle Smith Story, Episode 1
27 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Story of Christmas – traditions and trends
24 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
So long, 2021: Part 2 – The Golden Moments
23 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
So long, 2021: Part 1 - The Year in News
22 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 Capi...
'All in a spin' - the winners, losers, and political party animals of 2021
21 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 Doyl...
Sophie Toscan du Plantier: 25 years on from Ireland's most notorious unsolved murder
20 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Jingles all the way - why we love a proper Christmas chart-topper
17 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Poet, Politician, President: 10 years of Michael D in the Áras
15 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Jackpot! The syndicate who took on the Lotto and won
15 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Yikes, Prime Minister - Boris Johnson's bungles, buffoonery and botch-ups
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Vaccines for Kids – what parents should know
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The National Immunisation Advisory Committee has recommended that Covid-19 vaccinations be offered to children aged five to 11 years. The Indo Daily s...
And Just Like That....Sex and the City is back!
10 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
From the Bertie Bowl to Vegas in Tipperary - the big ideas that never got off the ground
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
Permission to speak: Has NPHET been silenced?
08 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
It’s Complicated: Alec Baldwin, his acting career, and that fatal movie set shooting
07 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Disquiet on the cold front: Why Covid is not the only virus you need to worry about this winter
06 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Ah here, Ref! Pushy Parents and Sideline Spats
03 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Two-thirds of referees quit within two years due to abuse they receive. The Indo Daily finds out why. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guests: Aidan Fitzmauric...
Paddy Cosgrave: Misunderstood or mischief maker?
02 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Sex scandals and the socialite – who is Ghislaine Maxwell?
01 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 groomin...
Omicron and Covid Anxiety: Everything you need to know
30 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
School Daze: Covid rules in primary schools
29 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Description: Primary schools are the focus once more in the ongoing battle with Covid. From today, antigen tests can be used in primary schools, and r...
No More Sleeps! The Story of The Late Late Toy Show
26 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Matching pyjamas at the ready! As The Late Late Toy Show airs tonight, the Indo Daily looks back on how it came about and why it’s a national treasu...
The Black Friday Backlash
25 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For some, Black Friday is a great opportunity to bag a bargain – but for others it’s just another example of consumerism gone mad. This year some ...
Living in Direct Provision – a teenager’s story
24 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Precious Rukundo has been living in Direct Provision accommodation since 2016. But The Indo Daily finds out how this budding baker hasn’t let this d...
Almost the perfect murder: How Graham Dwyer murdered Elaine O'Hara
23 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Chaos in the classroom: Covid, kids and antigen kits
21 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It’s Monday, so that means another week of classroom chaos for parents ahead of next week’s new rules on antigen testing in schools. The Indo Dail...
Stronger than yesterday: the Britney Spears story
19 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Indo Daily looks at Britney Spears who has been released from a 13-year conservatorship set up by her father. The termination of the legal a...
The Mr Moonlight murder: The love triangle that shocked Ireland
18 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week killer Patrick Quirke has lost an appeal against his conviction for the murder of love rival Bobby Ryan. Quirke murdered Mr Ryan, a part-tim...
It’s beginning to look a lot like Lockdown? What the new Covid rules mean for you…
16 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Indo Daily brings you the latest on today’s new Covid restrictions and what they mean for you. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guests: Philip Ryan, Poli...
Sean Quinn and the ‘forgotten’ €100,000 wedding cake
16 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Quinn was once Ireland’s richest man. Now members of the former billionaire’s family are using a privacy law to erase from Google much of the...
Explainer: Article 16 – why Brexit is about to be big news again.
15 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There is growing speculation that the UK is planning to use Article 16 of the Northern Ireland Protocol in the coming weeks. The Taoiseach Micheál Ma...
The Plastic Pollution Predicament and You
12 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the final day of COP26, the global conference desperately seeking a solution for climate change. But it’s also a timely reminder of the role ...
A-viva Ronaldo! As Portugal take on Ireland, here’s what you need to know about their most famous player
11 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ireland meet Portugal in a blockbuster sell-out at the Aviva Stadium tonight, but there’s one footballer we’ll be watching closely – Cristiano R...
‘My Name is Cleo’ – the Cleo Smith abduction story.
10 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When four-year-old Australian girl, Cleo Smith, disappeared at a campsite in Western Australia, a massive police rescue operation got underway to find...
Left for dead – the assault of Kevin Lunney
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Fermanagh businessman Kevin Lunney was abducted, tortured and dumped at the side of the road in 2019. Host Fionnán Sheahan talks to Irish Independent...
A Game of Thrones – why do we care about the Royal Family?
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As Spencer, the latest movie about Princess Diana, is released, the Indo Daily asks why the British monarchy keep us talking. Love or loathe them, the...
The Property Tax and you – everything you need to know
05 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This Sunday, November 7th, 2021, is the deadline for filing the property tax. But what is exactly is being asked of homeowners and how do you file? To...
Have political protests gone too far?
04 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Micheal Martin, Leo Varadkar, Mary Lou McDonald, Eamon Ryan, Stephen Donnelly and Tony Holohan are just some of the public figures who have seen prote...
Terror on the trains – why anti-social behaviour on public transport is off the rails
02 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Workers in Ireland’s rail network are not happy about increasing incidents of anti-social behaviour in 2021. Today’s Indo Daily finds out what is ...
Paul Williams on how John Gilligan and John Traynor changed gangland
02 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Last week notorious criminal John Traynor died. The drug trafficker was a key player in organized crime for over forty years and along with John Gilli...
A nation of telly addicts or perfectly normal people? Our obsession with Succession and other TV treats
01 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The third season of the hit HBO drama, Succession, is back on our TVs and back on the discussion table. But why have we fallen back in love with TV an...
The Climate Crisis: Minister Eamon Ryan talks COP26, Greta, and his own carbon footprint…
29 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As COP26 gets underway in Glasgow, the Indo Daily asks what we can expect from the 12-day UN conference billed as the “last best chance” to preven...
Is the Facebook brand toxic?
27 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Facebook is set to announce a company name change this week. There have been many controversies for the ‘big blue app’ in recent years - hate spee...
The Nightmare before Christmas – why you must start your seasonal shopping now
26 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The global supply chain is in crisis with a shortage of Christmas favourites from toys to decorations. Today’s Indo Daily looks at how this has happ...
Booster Vaccines and the Ethical Dilemma: A First World Problem?
25 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The world is facing into a new ethical dilemma as third vaccines are rolled out by wealthier countries, including Ireland, while the world’s poorest...