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  1. Killer dentist Colin Howell’s daughter on learning her father murdered her mother

    22 HRS AGO

    Killer dentist Colin Howell’s daughter on learning her father murdered her mother

    This episode of The Indo Daily comes from our sister podcast The BelTel. Lauren Bradford-Clarke grew up believing her mother Lesley had taken her own life before finding out the truth – her father was a murderer. She was told her mum Lesley took her own life, eventually being told it was part of an apparent ‘suicide’ pact with a man, Trevor Buchanan – the husband of the woman who would eventually become a mother-like figure to her. That woman was Hazel Stewart, how had been having an affair with Lauren’s father, Colin Howell. Then 18-years after the deaths, Colin Howell walked into a police station and confessed to murdering them, implicating Stewart as his partner in crime. Dr Lauren Bradford-Clarke, now a criminologist, spoke with the Belfast Telegraph’s Claire Williamson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    48 min
  2. Indo Politics: Airbnb U-turns, rent resets and enter… The Housing Tsar

    1D AGO

    Indo Politics: Airbnb U-turns, rent resets and enter… The Housing Tsar

    The Government has pushed through major rent reforms, softened its Airbnb crackdown and appointed a brand new housing supremo... all in one week. On this episode of Indo Politics, Tabitha Monahan and Conal Thomas unpack what the rent reset really means for tenants, why some towns are dodging the Airbnb squeeze, and whether the new housing tsar can actually speed up supply, or if it’s just another layer of bureaucracy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    14 min
  3. Rex Ryan’s ‘The Monk’: An ordinary decent criminal rebrand?

    2D AGO

    Rex Ryan’s ‘The Monk’: An ordinary decent criminal rebrand?

    Ten years on from the Regency Hotel shooting, a one-man play about Gerry ‘The Monk’ Hutch is returning to the stage in the Ambassador Theatre after last year’s sold-out run. Written and performed by Rex Ryan, son of the late broadcaster Gerry Ryan, the show charts the life of one of Ireland’s most infamous and divisive figures. The Monk’s name is etched into the public consciousness through an unprecedented gangland feud that reshaped the country’s criminal landscape. So, does putting his story onstage risk humanising, even glamorising, a violent chapter in recent Irish history? ­ Host: Tessa Fleming, Guest: Rex Ryan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    26 min
  4. Chappell Roan leaves agency over its Epstein links – will Irish acts follow? 

    4D AGO

    Chappell Roan leaves agency over its Epstein links – will Irish acts follow? 

    The fallout from the latest batch of Epstein files continues apace, with major developments in the entertainment industry and beyond. US pop sensation Chappell Roan has cut ties with her talent agency – an agency that boasts a wealth of Irish star names – after its boss was named in the files, while exiled royal Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor faces renewed pressure regarding his relationship with Epstein. ­ Host: Kevin Doyle Guests: Dave Hanratty and Enda Brady See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    27 min
  5. Ryan Tubridy's RTÉ rebirth: A comeback, contrition or career rehab?

    4D AGO

    Ryan Tubridy's RTÉ rebirth: A comeback, contrition or career rehab?

    Three years ago, Ryan Tubridy walked away from RTÉ at the centre of a scandal that shook Irish broadcasting to its core. Now, after a stint in London and a period out of the spotlight, Ryan Tubridy is back on Irish screens and back talking. So, is this really the start of a redemption arc, or just a carefully managed comeback? ­ Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: Melanie Finn See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    22 min
  6. Extra: Alan Shatter could sue Social Democrats TD Gary Gannon over false Epstein claim

    5D AGO

    Extra: Alan Shatter could sue Social Democrats TD Gary Gannon over false Epstein claim

    Former justice minister Alan Shatter said he has been the target of a vicious and antisemitic smear campaign since Social Democrats justice spokesman Gary Gannon put up a social media post that linked him with Jeffrey Epstein. Mr Shatter, who was Fine Gael’s justice minister from 2011 to 2014, said he has twice written to Mr Gannon and Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns in the last week seeking the withdrawal of false claims that he met Epstein while in office. It is understood Mr Shatter is considering taking defamation action against Dublin Central TD Mr ­Gannon. Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns declined to comment on the issue on Sunday. Asked whether Mr Shatter will be receiving an apology from she or Mr Gannon, she told RTÉ's The Week in Politics: "This is potentially a legal matter so I can't comment on this." Mr Gannon was also contacted for comment Today on this Indo Daily Extra, Tabitha Monahan is joined by The Sunday Independent’s Mark Tighe, to look at how a misinterpreted document, could now turn into a political and possible legal controversy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    10 min
  7. Epstein files: Keir Starmer on the brink, and Irish connections explored

    6D AGO

    Epstein files: Keir Starmer on the brink, and Irish connections explored

    It’s been a rough week for UK prime minister Keir Starmer. First, he offered a direct apology to the victims of Jeffrey Epstein’s sex-trafficking network while declaring that “none of us knew the depth and darkness” of the relationship between Epstein and former British ambassador to the US, Peter Mandelson. Then came the resignations of Morgan McSweeney and Tim Allan. Can Mr Starmer hold onto his job? Meanwhile, the latest tranche of Epstein files contained references of a distinctly Irish nature – what are they, and what conclusions can we draw from them? ­ Host: Tabitha Monahan Guests: Enda Brady and Kim Bielenberg See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    22 min
  8. How Dunnes Stores won Ireland’s shopping war 

    6D AGO

    How Dunnes Stores won Ireland’s shopping war 

    Ireland’s high street – or main street if you prefer – has seen quite the evolution over the past hundred-odd years. Today, it is an arena of mixed fortunes. On one hand, the recent liquidation announcement of EuroGiant has thrown a popular discount chain’s future into question. On the other, Dunnes Stores is just edging out Tesco as Ireland’s most popular shopping store. Who gets the credit for such success? And what does it all mean for you, the valued consumer? Host: Fionnán Sheahan. Guests: Donal O’Donovan and John Meagher See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    21 min
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