The Indo Daily

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

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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...

The Priory Hall scandal 10 years on

25 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In October 2011, the story of Priory Hall, a new Dublin apartment block, hit the headlines with the evacuation of residents over fire safety concerns....

It’s getting hot in here – so let’s talk menopause

21 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It’s World Menopause Awareness month, but 2021 hasn’t had to rely on an annual October reminder that menopause should be a vital part of our dial...

Sex, shame and salvation: How Monica Lewinsky took back control

20 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As a new TV show Impeachment depicts the fallout from Monica Lewinsky’s infamous relationship with then US President Bill Clinton, the former White ...

Home or Office – what the easing of restrictions means for you and your job

19 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Come the weekend, we can go to nightclubs again and have more guests at weddings, but what about your working situation? Is it back to the office or c...

Narcos: Nicola Tallant on the rise of the Kinahan mafia

19 Oct 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 rocky road to ‘Freedom’ – will Covid restrictions be lifted?

15 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Amid rising concern about the surge in Covid-19 infections in Ireland, this Friday’s much anticipated relaxation on restrictions including numbers a...

Unsolved - The mysterious disappearances of Deirdre Jacob and Jo Jo Dullard

13 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week gardaí began a major search operation to locate the remains of Deirdre Jacob on the Wicklow-Kildare border. Deirdre is one of several women...

Three for a Fiver – the Budget and you

12 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The ‘Cost-of-Living’ Budget is here with a focus on helping parents, pensions and workers, but only just. With an expert panel to provide analysis...

Construction Versus Culture - Are New Hotels Killing Dublin

12 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A protest took place in Dublin this weekend following public outrage over plans to develop hotels at two of the capital's iconic landmarks – Merchan...

Why You Are Skint – Everything You Need To Know About The Budget

11 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tomorrow, Budget 2022 will be announced. But what will it mean for you and your pocket? The Indo Daily finds out. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guests: Hugh...

The Strange World Of Dolores Cahill, Wild Assertions And Covid 19

07 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Anti-vaxxer Dolores Cahill has spent much of the last year-and-a-half spreading misleading claims about the pandemic throughout Ireland and the rest o...

The €165bn Regional Challenge – Why All Roads Must Not Lead To Dublin

06 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The National Development Plan has been unveiled with promises of major spending on transport without compromising a green agenda. But can it really dr...

Nadine Lott And Sarah Everard, The Murders That Caused Women To Say Enough Is Enough

05 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The vicious murder of Nadine Lott has horrified women. The life imprisonment of the perpetrator has prompted a debate about the safety of women in soc...

The Sad Story Of The Sceptic Who Died From Covid

30 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Covid-skeptic Joe McCarron (75) didn't think the disease would kill him. Blinded by conspiracy theories, he allowed himself to be taken from ICU. Now ...

A Winter Of Discontent – Ireland’s Energy Crisis In The Months Ahead

29 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A global energy crisis, a forecourt frenzy in the UK, and ever mounting gas and electricity bills in Ireland – but how are they all related?See omny...

The Political Rich List: do our TDs have our best interests at heart?

28 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we discuss the privately wealthy politicians; the TDs who are landlords, shareholders, and have mini property empires. Can they really represent...

Tainted Gold: The Michelle Smith Story, Episode 3

24 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Michelle Smith's four-year ban effectively ended her swimming career at the age of 29 but she wasn't the only person damaged by the fallout from Atlan...

Tainted Gold: The Michelle Smith Story, Episode 2

22 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Michelle Smith may have returned to Dublin as an Olympic hero in the summer of 1996, but her homecoming was washed out by torrential rain. Some would ...

Tainted Gold: The Michelle Smith Story, Episode 1

20 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The 25th anniversary almost passed by without mention last summer, but the impact of Michelle Smith's medal haul at the Atlanta Olympics can still be ...

If Croke Park never comes: Garth Brooks concert fiasco Part II

16 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

After the showbiz fiasco of 2014 where five Garth Brooks concerts planned for Croke Park had to be cancelled after planning issues and local outrage, ...

Amazon’s mega warehouse in Ireland – faster, cheaper, but at what price?

14 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Amazon's new mega warehouse in Ireland will spell the start for faster, cheaper online shopping. But at what price? Irish Independent Technology Edito...

Fiascos, fallout and flare-ups: The Zappone affair and politics post Covid

09 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A semblance of normality was supposed to return to politics post-pandemic. However, with the Dáil resuming next week, the Government is engulfed with...

'It was like chaos': the legacy of 9/11, the day the world changed

07 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Burke lost his close friend Kieran Gorman in the attack. He made his way to ground zero and became part of the volunteer rescue team charged w...

The Mica Crisis

02 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Mica - a shiny silicate mineral with a layered structure... but it can be devastating when contained in the building blocks used to construct houses.F...

A City Abandoned: Street Crime in the Capital

30 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ministers are set to push ahead with the phased return to offices from next month. But what sort of Dublin City will many office workers be returning ...

Not Without Risk - The Irish Army Rangers in Kabul

26 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Irish Army Ranger Wing has arrived in Kabul to assist the evacuations of Irish citizens from an embattled Afghanistan. But who are the Irish Army ...