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MOTH News is an independent Irish news channel and platform that breaks away from the mainstream media’s herd mentality. We believe in open, unfiltered conversations where facts take precedence over agendas.

  1. 5d ago

    THE UNITED IRELAND DEBATE: Has It Already Begun?

    This week on MOTH News Live, we ask whether Northern Ireland has entered a new political era.Sinn Féin has brought forward legislation calling for the Irish Government to begin preparing for a possible united Ireland through a Citizens' Assembly and a Green Paper on constitutional change. The Government has rejected the proposal—but has the debate already moved into the mainstream?🎙️ Keith Walsh sits down with Demi Laverty, who was born just before the Good Friday Agreement to a Catholic father and Protestant mother. In a thoughtful and deeply personal conversation, she reflects on identity, growing up between two communities, education, mental health and why understanding the "why" behind Northern Ireland's past is essential if lasting peace is to endure.⚖️ We'll also discuss the continuing political fallout from the Jeffrey Donaldson conviction and what it means for confidence in political leadership and institutions.🕵️ Investigative journalist Johnny Vedmore joins the programme to discuss his latest investigation into the Cardiff protests, and we ask how power, identity and public trust continue to shape politics across these islands.As the Twelfth approaches, we ask:Has the conversation about Irish unity already changed?Can Northern Ireland have honest conversations about its past?And what does the future really look like?

  2. Jul 3

    THE NOAH DONOHOE INQUEST: THE MOMENT OF TRUTH

    This week on MOTH News Live:⚖️ The Noah Donohoe Inquest reaches its defining moment. After almost five months of evidence from 76 witnesses, expert testimony and detailed legal argument, the jury is considering its findings. If a verdict is returned before we go live, we'll break down exactly what it means. If deliberations continue, we'll explain what's happening, what the jury is being asked to decide, and what comes next for Noah's family.🚁 Manna, drones and the future of Irish innovation. Following Manna's decision to pause drone delivery operations in Ireland, Keith speaks exclusively to Seamus Doyle, Chair of Drone Action D15. We hear why residents fought back against drone deliveries, whether Ireland's planning system failed, and ask the bigger question: are we helping to build world-class companies only to watch them scale elsewhere?🤖 Oscar examines Meta, CPL and the hidden workforce behind AI. Reports about Irish-based contractors training artificial intelligence systems have raised serious questions about worker welfare, Big Tech and Ireland's growing role in the global AI industry.Throughout the programme we'll be asking one simple question:How do we balance innovation, accountability and public trust?

  3. Jun 27

    DRONE AWAY: Manna and the Missing Taxpayer Millions

    This week on MOTH News Live:🚁 Manna was once held up as one of Ireland's great startup success stories. Backed by investors and supported through Ireland's innovation ecosystem, the company promised to revolutionise drone delivery. But with questions now being raised about revenues, jobs, expansion plans and the future location of its operations, we ask a simple question:When Ireland helps build a company, who ultimately benefits?Keith, Oscar and Al examine the latest developments surrounding Manna, Bobby Healy, Enterprise Ireland and the wider issue of taxpayer-funded innovation.⚖️ Meanwhile, the Noah Donohoe Inquest is entering its final stage after five months of evidence. With the coroner now charging the jury, we discuss what happens next, what findings the jury can make, and whether the process has answered the questions that have surrounded Noah's death for more than six years.🤖 Oscar looks at disturbing reports involving Irish-based Meta contractors, where workers were allegedly required to generate extreme prompts involving suicide, child exploitation and harmful content as part of AI safety testing. What are the human costs of training artificial intelligence, and who is responsible for protecting the workers doing that job?💰 Plus, a wider discussion about Enterprise Ireland, Big Tech, AI, startup culture, public investment and whether Ireland is getting value from the companies it helps create.

  4. Jun 24

    Beyond the Headlines: Noah Donohoe Inquest & Jeffrey Donaldson Trial

    The Noah Donohoe inquest has heard fresh evidence this week, raising new questions about events that continue to resonate across Northern Ireland almost six years later.At the same time, the Jeffrey Donaldson case continues to dominate headlines, with testimony bringing renewed focus not just on politics, but on the human impact of allegations of abuse and the people at the centre of the story.We’ll also examine Ireland’s push for tougher restrictions on children’s access to social media. Supporters argue the measures are necessary to protect young people online. Critics question whether such bans can work in practice and what they mean for personal freedoms. This week’s programme looks beyond the headlines and asks a simple question:When some of the biggest stories in the news still leave unanswered questions, where do we look for answers?

  5. Jun 6

    NOAH DONOHOE INQUEST: "I CAN'T RECALL"

    This week on MOTH News Live, we examine the latest evidence from the Noah Donohoe Inquest, where repeated claims of "I can't recall" from police witnesses have raised fresh questions about CCTV evidence, investigative procedures and the crucial first hours after Noah disappeared.We discuss:🚲 CCTV operator evidence and the race to track Noah's movements across Belfast📹 Questions around CCTV retrieval and investigative priorities⚖️ The evidence of Detective Constable Nick Johnston and repeated memory gaps during questioning🔍 Daryl Paul, Maria Nolan and what investigators were focused on while Noah was still missingPlus:🛡️ A separate Belfast safeguarding case involving a music tutor facing serious criminal charges currently before the courts, and what it tells us about safeguarding, institutions and positions of trust.📱 Oscar examines the rise of the Manosphere, online influencers and the growing impact of digital communities on young men.💻 Al looks at Pornhub, MindGeek's Irish operations, Grant Thornton's resignation as auditor, and the wider questions around corporate responsibility and accountability.At the heart of today's programme is one question:Who was paying attention?

  6. May 29

    NOAH DONOHOE INQUEST

    “I HAD NO REASON TO BELIEVE ANYONE COULD BE IN THERE.”A PSNI constable has told the Noah Donohoe Inquest that the culvert where Noah’s body was eventually found was “not a priority” during the early search operation.This week:🚇 Why was the culvert not urgently prioritised?🌊 Tides, search assumptions & public trust⚖️ The Jeffrey Donaldson trial begins💼 Elkstone, investment money & Northern Ireland🚛 Fuel protests, builders & the realities of doing business in Ireland

  7. May 29

    NOAH DONOHOE: THE TIDES, THE TUNNEL & THE TRUST GAP

    New evidence at the Noah Donohoe Inquest focused on the storm culvert where Noah’s body was found — including testimony about unexplained finger tracking marks inside the tunnel that were reportedly never photographed.We’ll also examine expert evidence around the tides flowing into the culvert from Belfast Lough during the six days Noah was missing:🌊 new moon conditions🌊 strong spring tides🌊 repeated tidal movements inside the drain systemAs questions continue around process, documentation and institutional credibility, we ask:What happens when crucial evidence isn’t preserved — and public trust begins to weaken?Plus:🚔 Oscar looks at policing culture, misogyny and institutional silence following the latest sentencing of former Garda Paul Moody🕵️ A clip from Keith Walsh’s interview with Johnny Vedmore on Irish names, Nicole Junkerman and the Epstein Files📉 Al breaks down the latest from Jobbio and asks whether Manna is quietly pivoting away from Ireland toward the US

  8. May 18

    RTÉ RAISES MONEY FOR CONSULTANTS IN NEED

    This week on MOTH News Live:⚖️ The latest developments from the Noah Donohoe Inquest — with new scrutiny around the storm drain search, confined-space risk assessments, and questions over how key search decisions were made.💸 RTÉ faces backlash after revelations that up to €850,000 linked to the distribution of The Late Late Toy Show Appeal charity funds could go toward consultants and administration costs. We ask: when people donate to children’s charities, where do they expect the money to go?🇬🇧 Oscar looks at the growing controversy surrounding the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery after a damning review raised concerns about leadership, finances, and effectiveness — despite tens of millions already spent.📉 Plus:Questions around Elkstone - are things falling apart?

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MOTH News is an independent Irish news channel and platform that breaks away from the mainstream media’s herd mentality. We believe in open, unfiltered conversations where facts take precedence over agendas.

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  • Creator
    MOTH News
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    37
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