Lines of Enquiry

Former Garda detective John Sweetman presents Lines of Enquiry, a GoLoud Original true-crime podcast examining some of Ireland’s most compelling crimes, uncovering how evidence, chance, and persistence can bring answers, and sometimes only more questions. Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/linesofenquirypodcast/ Contact: LinesOfEnquiry@goloudnow.com

  1. 2D AGO

    Philip Cairns: The Lost Boy

    In October 1986, 13-year-old Philip Cairns became one of the most recognisable faces in Ireland. The boy left his home in Dublin to walk back to school after lunch and vanished without a trace. His disappearance gripped the nation, changed how parents viewed their children’s safety, and left a family living with unanswered questions for nearly four decades. In this episode of Lines of Enquiry, John revisits one of Ireland’s most haunting missing person cases and asks what really happened to the boy who never came home. An Garda Síochána have told us the investigation into the disappearance of Philip Cairns remains active and ongoing. Gardaí are keen to speak to people who may have been young at the time Philip disappeared and not in a position to talk to them, but who may now feel able to come forward.   Even the smallest piece of information could help investigators. Anyone with information is asked to contact Rathfarnham Garda Station on 01 666 6500, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111. If for any reason, you do not feel comfortable making that contact directly, you can email linesofenquiry@goloudnow.com and we will ensure that any credible information is passed on to investigating Gardaí on your behalf. If you might be interested in a Lines of Enquiry live show - Let us know by filling out this survey: bauermediaireland.jotform.com/260255277392057  We would appreciate if you could please follow the podcast on Instagram here: www.instagram.com/linesofenquirypodcast  Presented by John Sweetman Created by Darren Cleary Episode Written by Emma McMenemy Script Edited by Darren Cleary  Produced by Siobhan Walsh Produced by Siobhan Maguire Executive Produced by Eoin Brennan Executive Produced by Ruth Fitzsimons Sound Design and Editing by Neil Kavanagh Audio Editing Support by Ed Smith Marketing Support by Bríd Walsh and Róisín Reilly Social Support by Mark Hayes and Robyn Ree Artwork and Graphics by Eric Rowntree

    1h 8m
  2. Trevor O’Keeffe: Hitchhiking Into Danger

    FEB 17

    Trevor O’Keeffe: Hitchhiking Into Danger

    In August of 1987, 19 year old Trevor O’Keeffe embarked his journey home to Ireland after a brief holiday France. He planned to hitchhike across the north of the country, through the vineyards of the world-renowned Champagne province.  Trevor was unaware of the warnings against hitchhiking that had been made to young men across the region. He had not heard the local rumours about a serial killer stalking the area. He did not know about the 6 other young men already disappeared. Trevor’s body was found in a French forest just days after he began traveling. In this episode of Lines of Enquiry, John explores what happens when a serious crime happens in another country. He asks how different laws, languages and police forces affect the search for answers and the fight for justice.  If you might be interested in a Lines of Enquiry live show - Let us know by filling out this survey: bauermediaireland.jotform.com/260255277392057  We would appreciate if you could please follow the podcast on Instagram here: www.instagram.com/linesofenquirypodcast/  Presented by John Sweetman  Created by Darren Cleary  Episode Written by Darren Cleary  Script Edited by Siobhan Walsh  Produced by Siobhan Walsh  Produced by Siobhan Maguire  Executive Produced by Eoin Brennan  Executive Produced by Ruth Fitzsimons  Sound Design and Editing by Neil Kavanagh  Audio Editing Support by Ed Smith  Marketing Support by Bríd Walsh and Róisín Reilly  Social Support by Mark Hayes and Robyn Ree  Artwork and Graphics by Eric Rowntree

    1h 25m
  3. Seamus Ruddy: The Long Search | Part I

    JAN 13

    Seamus Ruddy: The Long Search | Part I

    In May of 1985, Seamus Ruddy went to meet three men in Paris. They were men he knew from a past life, in Ireland. Seamus had left that life behind, to start a new one in the French capital. His family had asked him not to go to the meeting, but Seamus had been assured he would be safe. He was never seen again after that night, and his disappearance would lead to a search spanning decades. The Ruddy family refused to give up their hunt for answers, facing down intimidation and holding out hope even against the most insurmountable odds. This story would eventually join others, as the Ruddy family realised they were not the only ones searching for their missing loved ones, and pushing for answers from a dark period in Irish history. Seamus was eventually considered one of The Disappeared, the group of people suspected of being kidnapped, killed and secretly buried by Republican paramilitary groups during The Troubles. We now have an instagram page, we would appreciate if you could please follow the podcast here: https://www.instagram.com/linesofenquirypodcast/ Presented by John Sweetman Created by Darren Cleary Episode Written by Eoin Brennan Produced by Siobhan Walsh Produced by Siobhan Maguire Executive Produced by Eoin Brennan Executive Produced by Ruth Fitzsimons Sound Design and Editing by Neil Kavanagh Audio Editing Support by Ed Smith Marketing Support by Bríd Walsh and Róisín Reilly Social Support by Mark Hayes and Robyn Ree Artwork and Graphics by Eric Rowntree

    59 min
4.9
out of 5
56 Ratings

About

Former Garda detective John Sweetman presents Lines of Enquiry, a GoLoud Original true-crime podcast examining some of Ireland’s most compelling crimes, uncovering how evidence, chance, and persistence can bring answers, and sometimes only more questions. Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/linesofenquirypodcast/ Contact: LinesOfEnquiry@goloudnow.com

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