Lines of Enquiry

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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. 5d ago

    Case Notes #014: Evidence in Focus

    We have reached the end of Season 4 of Lines of Enquiry. While the team are planning, researching, writing and recording Season 5, John is sitting down with a series of guests for Lines of Enquiry: Case Notes. In this episode, John is joined by Paul Curran, a retired Detective Sergeant with An Garda Síochána. Paul spent over 27 years working in major crime scene investigation, specialising in Garda photography, aerial and drone photography, and facial identification using EvoFIT. In this conversation, Paul reflects on the role of photography in serious investigations, from documenting crime scenes and post-mortems to capturing fragile evidence such as fingerprints in blood or dust. He explains why crime scene photography is not about recreating what happened, but carefully recording a scene as it was found. Paul also speaks about the development of forensic photography over his career, from darkrooms and film to digital photography, video walkthroughs, aerial photography and the use of EvoFIT in facial identification. Throughout the episode, he reflects on the responsibility of documenting some of the most serious crime scenes, and the role that careful, accurate photography can play in helping victims and their families.

  2. Sep 29

    Kyran Durnin: Failed by the State

    In the summer of 2024 social workers from Tusla were trying to establish the whereabouts of an eight-year-old boy, named Kyran Durnin. They had concerns about his welfare, and where he might be living.   In July, a child was brought to meet them, and they were told it was Kyran. A second meeting followed in early August, and again the social workers were told the child was Kyran. Then, weeks later, Kyran and his mother Dayla were reported missing.  As Gardaí begin investigating, they obtained family photographs of Kyran and showed them to the officials who attended those meetings. Social workers realise the boy in the photographs is not the child they met.    Soon, detectives realise they can find no trace of Kyran in recent months, or even years. Eventually gardai will tell the public they believe Kyran to be “missing, presumed dead”. This week we look at the still unresolved case of the missing Kyran Durnin, an ongoing investigation which has now for two years been trying to establish where Kyran is, and what may have happened to him. Alongside the garda investigation, there have been serious questions raised about how a child could disappear from the view of all public authorities for so long without anyone realising he was gone. This episode is not an attempt to solve an active case from the outside. It is an examination of the verified timeline and the gaps within it, that allowed Kyran to vanish. Presented by John Sweetman  Created by Darren Cleary  Written by Darren Cleary  Script Edited by Siobhan Walsh, Sam Hobson and Eoin Brennan  Produced by Sam Hobson  Senior Producer by Siobhan Walsh  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 Laura Bracken and Róisín Reilly  Social Media Support by Mark Hayes and Robyn Ree  Artwork and Graphics by Eric Rowntree

  3. Sep 22

    Anne & Annie Gillespie: A Cruel Twist | Part 2

    In the aftermath of the 1988 shooting at Sligo Hospital, Gardaí were drawn into a dramatic confrontation that saw a car plunge into the murky waters of Donegal Bay. As the investigation moved towards trial, the case became about more than the tragic death of Anne and Annie Gillespie. It exposed the limits of the justice system. In court, questions arose over mental health and responsibility, with consequences that would haunt the Gillespie family for decades. Presented by John Sweetman  Created by Darren Cleary  Written by Anna Priestland  Script Edited by Siobhan Walsh, Sam Hobson and Eoin Brennan  Produced by Sam Hobson  Senior Producer by Siobhan Walsh  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 Laura Bracken and Róisín Reilly  Social Media Support by Mark Hayes and Robyn Ree  Artwork and Graphics by Eric Rowntree

  4. Sep 15

    Anne & Annie Gillespie: Dark Obsession | Part I

    In County Donegal in 1988, 18-year-old Anne Gillespie was looking forward to a future beyond her hometown of Ballybofey. Despite her close friendships and a tight bond with her mother Annie, after Anne sat her leaving cert she had started to dream of a life of her own. But not everyone in her life was happy when Anne started to grow more independent - and soon she and her mother would find themselves targeted by a man consumed by rage, jealousy and obsession. Presented by John SweetmanCreated by Darren ClearyWritten by Anna Priestland Script Edited by Siobhan Walsh, Sam Hobson and Eoin BrennanProduced by Sam HobsonSenior Produced by Siobhan Walsh Executive Produced by Eoin BrennanExecutive Produced by Ruth Fitzsimons Sound Design and Editing by Neil KavanaghAudio Editing Support by Ed Smith Marketing Support by Laura Bracken and Róisín ReillySocial Media Support by Mark Hayes and Robyn Ree Artwork and Graphics by Eric Rowntree

  5. Sep 8

    Siobhán Hynes: Left for Dead

    In Connemara, on a cold winter’s night in 1998, two sisters, Aine and Siobhán Hynes left their home and headed out to meet friends, driving to the disco in the nearby coastal village of Carraroe. The next morning, Aine was woken up by her mother asking where was Siobhán? The 17-year-old never made it home.   In this episode, John explores the harsh and isolated landscape of Connemara, and how fear spread across the tightknit community after the tragic and cruel events of December 6th 1998.   Presented by John Sweetman Created by Darren Cleary Episode Written by Siobhan Walsh Script Edited by Eoin Brennan Produced by Siobhan Walsh 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 Laura Bracken and Róisín Reilly Social Support by Mark Hayes and Robyn Ree Artwork and Graphics by Eric Rowntree

    Siobhán Hynes: Left for Dead

  6. Sep 3

    Lines of Enquiry Live: Dublin Show Announcement

    John Sweetman invites you to join him for a special milestone: the first ever Lines of Inquiry live podcast, happening December 2nd at the O’Reilly Theatre in Dublin. Across one evening, we’ll revisit the stories Ireland can’t forget—tracking the crucial clues that helped piece investigations together, and the small details revealed in court that brought justice into focus. John will also be joined on stage by special guests, offering expert testimony and firsthand insight from working on some of Ireland’s most notorious crimes. Tickets on sale now: https://takeyourseats.ticketsolve.com/shows/873690336/events

  7. Sep 1

    Declan Flynn: Murder in the Park

    As Declan Flynn made his way home in the early hours of September 10th 1982, he did not know what danger lurked in nearby Fairview park on the north side of Dublin City. In the dark shadows, was a gang with a mission. That night, kind and innocent Declan became their unknowing target.   In this episode, John explores the tragic case of Declan Flynn, a vulnerable man trying to live his life in a country where simply being yourself was considered a crime.   Lives of Enquiry is going on stage for our first ever live show on December 2nd in the O’Reilly Theatre, Dublin. Tickets go on sale on September 3rd  from www.oreillytheatre.com. To get a reminder, and a link to buy tickets, sign up to our mailing list here: https://bauermediaireland.jotform.com/260255277392057   Presented by John Sweetman Created by Darren Cleary Episode Written by John Sweetman Script Edited by Siobhan Walsh Produced by Siobhan Walsh 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 Laura Bracken and Róisín Reilly Social Support by Mark Hayes and Robyn Ree Artwork and Graphics by Eric Rowntree

    Declan Flynn: Murder in the Park

  8. Aug 25

    Nancy Nolan: A Haunting Crime

    80 year old, Nancy Nolan didn’t answer her daughter’s calls on the 16th of February, 2000. Her neighbour noticed that her car hadn’t moved in a few days. They were worried about her and sent Gardaí out to check in.  The Gardaí found Nancy Nolan lying in a pool of blood in her hallway. It was clear this was not an accident.   For locals in the small village of Ballygar, Co. Roscommon, Nancy’s death dredged up memories of another murder nearly 20 years earlier that still haunted the village.  In this week’s Lines of Enquiry, John revisits the case that shocked the small community and explores how the impact of Nancy’s death rippled across the country.   Lives of Enquiry will be going on stage for our first ever live show on December 2nd in the O’Reilly Theatre, Dublin. Tickets go on sale on September 3rd  from www.oreillytheatre.com. To get a reminder, and a link to buy tickets, sign up to our mailing list here: https://bauermediaireland.jotform.com/260255277392057   Presented by John Sweetman Created by Darren Cleary Episode Written by Anna Priestland Script Edited by Siobhan Walsh Produced by Siobhan Walsh 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 Laura Bracken and Róisín Reilly Social Support by Mark Hayes and Robyn Ree Artwork and Graphics by Eric Rowntree

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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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