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07/08/2023

Best of: The Dapper Don – Christy Kinahan and the rise of the Kinahan cartel

Christy Kinahan is the man who started the now infamous Kinahan drug cartel. Also known as the Dapper Don Kinahan isn’t your usual gang boss. He is well educated, speaks multiple languages and doesn't come from a background of poverty. How much is known about the early days of the Kinahan cartel and where did it all start for Christy Kinahan? The Indo Daily finds out more. Host: Tabitha Monahan. Guest: Paul Williams See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07/08/2023

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20 min
04/09/2025

Bits & Bobs | Heimir's confidence | Jim Gavin's credentials | Sergio’s K Club snub

Joe is back from holidays as he joins Ronan and Sunday Independent Sports Editor John Greene for this Thursday edition of Bits & Bobs, as Joe reflects on how difficult it was to detox from his phone. On the pitch, the team assesses Ireland’s World Cup qualifying fever with 'common sense Heimir' at the wheel, Jim Gavin’s route to the Áras, protests at the Vuelta and the amount of money Premier League clubs spent in the transfer market (even $underland outspent Barca!) Plus - Sergio Garcia pulls out of the Irish Open shortly after Team Europe is announced. If you'd like to get in touch with the show, email us at indosportpodcast@independent.ie ✉️See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

04/09/2025

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46 min
31/10/2023

The Mountjoy Prison Helicopter Escape and the manhunt that followed

50 years ago this week, Mountjoy Prison played host to one of the most dramatic escapes in history. It was a Halloween horror show for the onlooking guards as prominent Provisional IRA figures took to the sky. Host: Kevin Doyle. Guest: Liam Collins. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

31/10/2023

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21 min
27 JAN

Micheál Martin Report Card: Highs, lows, Trump and 15 years as Fianna Fáil leader

This week marks 15 years of Micheál Martin as leader of Fianna Fáil. Having taken up the reins in the wake of the economic crash, he and the party clung on following a challenging general election. The 15 years that followed have been characterised by highs, lows and incredible endurance. So, how did Micheál Martin become the great political survivor? What comes next? And how he will he fare when an increasingly combative Donald Trump welcomes him back to the Oval Office? Host: Tabitha Monahan Guests: Fionnán Sheahan and John Downing See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

27 Jan

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26 min
08/02/2024

Kinahan henchman Graham ‘The Wig’ Whelan caught in crackdown on rogue companies

Why Kinahan cartel lieutenant Graham ‘The Wig’ Whelan and mob money-launderer Thomas Rooney are the latest organised crime figures to be caught up in a crackdown on rogue companies by Irish authorities Host: Ellen Coyne Guest: Niall DonaldSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08/02/2024

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19 min
4 JAN

January Reset: How to give First Aid with registered nurse Sarah Kearns

In this episode from the vault, Karl Henry discusses all things first aid in our January Reset series. Sarah Kearns, registered nurse and First Aid instructor, joins Karl Henry on the Real Health podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4 Jan

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26 min
23/10/2025

Aighneas an Uachtaráin: Feachtas ag teacht chun deiridh

Faoi dheireadh thiar thall, tá an feachtas toghchánaíochta beagnach críochnaithe agus bhí deireadh teasaí leis go deimhin. Caithfear na vótaí Dé hAoine agus roghnófar Uachtarán na hÉireann nua le teacht i gcomharbacht ar Michael D. Higgins. Amharcann John Downing, comhfhreagraí polaitíochta leis an Irish Independent, ar na straitéisí a bhí ag na hiarrthóirí agus ar na taicticí a d’oibrigh agus nár oibrigh. Foclóir: Mianta: Wishes Pobalbhreith: Poll Farasbarr: Advantage/Surplus Líomhaintí: Allegations Níos seirbhe: More bitter Goilliúnach: Cutting Cáineadh: Criticise Leas: Benefit Báúil: Sympathetic Feachtas: Campaign Vótaí millte: Spoiled votes Baol: Threat/Danger Is cuma sa tsioc: To not give a damn Easnamh: Inadequacy Abhchóide: Barrister Círéibí: Riots I gcoitinne: In general See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

23/10/2025

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21 min
20 JAN

Munster relegated, Leinster's underrated day & who makes the Six Nations squad?

Sitting in for Will, Sinéad Kissane alongside Luke and Jonathan dissect how Munster came to find themselves relegated to the Challenge Cup after their Champions Cup exit, alongside Ronan O’Gara’s La Rochelle. Luke debates the difference between what a player wants in their out-half versus what fans value and the pod look ahead to Andy Farrell’s imminent Six Nations squad announcement on Wednesday. The Left Wing is sponsored by Energia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

20 Jan

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1h 1m
22/10/2025

Rory’s Travel Club: How do you get 250,000 people to pay you €12 per year?

In 2019, Rory King started a Facebook page to inspire people to travel more often and save money in the process. It was never meant to explode into a substantial business with 250,000 customers, but here we are. Mr King doesn’t intend to stop there. So, how does he convince so many people to sign up? And what do they get for their money? Host: Katie Byrne Guest: Rory King The content of this podcast is for information purposes and does not constitute investment advice or recommendation of any investment product.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

22/10/2025

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30 min
3 FEB

Bits & Bobs | Ireland team named for Paris showdown | GAA managers speak their minds | McClean's manic Derry debut

Joe Molloy and The Producers® have assembled for Tuesday's edition of Bits & Bobs. The lads review the big talking points from another busy weekend of sport which saw James McClean make his Derry City debut in typically box-office fashion while a number of high-profile GAA managers gave us some compelling post-match quotes. While the lads also look ahead to the start of the Six Nations. Want to have your say? Email us at indosportpodcast@independent.ie See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3 Feb

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1h 2m

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