The Indo Daily

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20 HR AGO

’Travelling Conmen’: On-the-run Irishman with several aliases arrested in the USA

Timothy O’Reilly, also known as Elijah Gavin, Timothy Kelly and Elijah Thomas, was arrested in New York in January on charges of conning over $800,000 from a 78-year-old woman. He was on the run since 2022 after failing to return to Magilligan Prison in Northern Ireland after a temporary compassionate release. At the time, he was facing charges over an attempt to con another elderly woman out of £40,000. So, who is Timothy O’Reilly and what allegations have been made against him? And what, exactly, is the ‘Travelling Conmen’ group? Today’s episode of the Indo Daily comes from our sister podcast The BelTel. Host: Ciarán Dunbar Guest: Eamon DillonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

20 min
1 DAY AGO

Revisited: A history of Ireland in 100 Paddys - From a global music star to a Times Square Olympian

From St Patrick himself to a global music star, a Times Square Olympian and a Mexican army battalion, historian Donal Fallon discusses the Patricks, Patricias, Pádraigs, Páraics and Pats who have all become part of Ireland’s national story. This podcast was originally published on March 17th 2024. Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: Donal Fallon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

24 min
3 DAYS AGO

“F*** you, bailiff”: Billionaire Paddy McKillen Sr convicted of attack in Paris

Belfast hotel mogul Paddy McKillen Sr has found himself in hot water. The 70-year-old was convicted in a French court on Wednesday over an attack on a female bailiff. It’s alleged she was acting in relation to the alleged non-payment of a loan to the Qatari-linked Quintet private bank. But for the once firm friends, where did it all go wrong between billionaire McKillen and the Qataris? Host: Fionnán Sheehan Guests: John Burns and Peter Allen See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

25 min
4 DAYS AGO

Water Charges: A look back at the protests that defined a decade of mass demonstrations

For almost a decade the issue of water charges incited mass anger and protests in Ireland. Should the mention of “excessive usage” charges for water be a cause for concern for households? We look back at the issue that sunk political careers, plagued governments, and led to mass protests on a scale never witnessed before. Host: Kevin Doyle Guests: Caroline O’Doherty & John Downing See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

23 min
5 DAYS AGO

EU Tariffs, Pharma Tax and ‘great’ Conor McGregor: Inside Trump’s sprawling White House showdown with Taoiseach

Shamrocks, handshakes, and diplomatic high stakes; It was all to play for this afternoon as Michael Martin met Donald Trump during a historic visit to The White House. From Ukraine to Gaza, big topics were on the table, yet it was EU Tariffs that took centre stage, as Trump laid out a stark warning for the future of Irelands Tech and Pharma industries. Was it a tough day at The Oval Office for Micheál Martin, or did the Taoiseach hold his own in very difficult circumstances? Host; Fionnán Sheahan, Guest Gabija GataveckaiteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

18 min
5 DAYS AGO

‘The Viper’ Vs CAB: Inside Martin Foley’s €1m repossession battle to save home

The Viper, Martin Foley, has hit the headlines once again. Bitten by a seven-figure tax bill, the notorious criminal finds himself in a race against time to pay off his hefty debt and rescue his Dublin home in the process. Waiting in the wings to take the keys off his hands? None other than Ireland’s most persistent of crime cash converters, The Criminal Assets Bureau. Host; Fionnán Sheahan, Guests; Conor Feehan and Paul Williams See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

25 min
6 DAYS AGO

Should Elon Musk's personal life be a 'cause for concern for women'?

With Ashley St Clair recently revealing on X that she gave birth to Elon Musk’s 13th child, and Canadian singer Grimes taking to the social media platform in a bid to get medical help for one of their three children, what does Musk’s dysfunctional relationships with women tell us about his outlook on life? Host: Tabitha Monahan Guests: Adrian Weckler and Tanya SweeneySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

25 min
10 MAR

Hidden tales from Monto: Dublin’s notorious red-light district

Nestled in between O’Connell Street and Connolly station lies an unassuming Dublin neighbourhood that holds a hidden history — it was once the site of Monto, a red-light district from the 1860s to 1925. Tens of thousands of women passed through its brothels, with some leaving after a short amount of time, and others going on to become the most ruthless madams any red-light district has ever seen. *This podcast features discussion of a sexual nature and might not be suitable for all ages* Host: Kevin Doyle, Guest; Dr Caroline West See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Good but flawed

17/05/2022

Our boy Ged

As an Irishman abroad, The Indo Daily is an interesting window into Irish life, but it has some issues: - As others note, the research feels rushed and is inaccurate at times - Feels as if it lacks a cohesive voice which is surprising for a quality newspaper
HMS Maidstone

19 Jan

anniel54

Excellent podcast love the presentation One correction Inverkeithing ( where the HMS Maidstone was broken up) is on the East of Scotland on the Shores of the River Forth near the Forth Rail Bridge not near Glasgow which is on the West of side of Scotland
She was killed because of Domestic Abuse

06/09/2022

Kelly 🇮🇪🇵🇸

Her name was Reeva Steenkamp, not once did the podcast discuss the know history in their short relationship of power and control.
Tabloid sort of stuff

02/09/2022

ltimons86

Only listened to episode about Harry and Meghan and it was very one sided with some royal correspondent hack. Nothing better then tabloid filler.