The Indo Daily Irish Independent

With 14 seats up for grabs across three national constituencies, the stakes are high in next week’s European elections. As political parties scramble to secure their positions, Independent candidates appear to be making surprising gains. Here’s a closer examination of the race and issues in each constituency.
Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guests: Philip Ryan and Eavan MurraySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chaos, confusion, and collapsing promises. The investigation into alleged “feis-fixing” in the world of Irish dancing, has exposed financial uncertainty and emotional distress, leading people to ask: Is there a future for Irish dancing in 2024?

Host: Fionnán Sheahan, Guest: Ellen CoyneSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Born into privilege, Michael Burke Jr comes from Irish business royalty, in a family worth hundreds of million euro. But how did the son of a major pharma tycoon become embroiled in an international crypto and money-laundering scam with a former Chinese takeaway shop worker?

Host: Rory Tevlin. Guests: John Burns and Rory Mullholland See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most will be familiar with the phrase good things come in threes. But for our national broadcaster, the departure of 3 top acts from the 2FM schedule in recent days, has blindsided bosses at RTE, and left the national radio station in crisis.

Why exactly are the country's top talent vacating the Montrose studios?

Host: Fionnán Sheahan, Guest: Niamh HoranSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maria Bailey's fall from grace was harder than any fall from a swing. Five years ago this week, the former Fine Gael TD went from a relatively unknown backbencher to political infamy. We revisit 'Swing-Gate' and go behind the story that the Irish Independent broke in 2019 with Kevin Doyle.
Host: Tabitha Monahan Guest: Kevin DoyleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In an unprecedented move, Ireland will formally recognise the state of Palestine, with Taoiseach Simon Harris declaring “an important and historic day”. Israel quickly hit back, recalling its ambassador Dana Erlich, and threatening “severe consequences”. How significant is Ireland’s declaration? And what comes next? Host: Ciarán Dunbar Guests: Philip Ryan and John DowningSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.