Best Dup Podcasts (2024)

This week, Dave, Michelle and Stiofán Ó Nualláin discuss: Jeffery Donaldson Bertie Ahern Easter rising commemorations Dublin - a failing capitalist experiment? The Shannon 3 protest US Military use of airport Stripsearching and Special branch. Israel embassy trade threat BDS actions in the workplace Palestinian banking Defunding RTE The James Conno…

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Extra: Jeffrey Donaldson resigns as DUP leader after being charged with historical sex offences 13:33

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Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has resigned as DUP leader after being charged with historical sex offences. The Belfast Telegraph’s Northern Ireland editor Sam McBride explains the implications of this political earthquake to Ciarán Dunbar. Head to www.mypodcastfeedback.com, pop in code INDO and fill out the short survey to be in with the chance of winning …

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Extra: Aoife Johnston – Why wasn’t her life saved? 20:58

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Sixteen-year-old Aoife Johnston “most likely” would have survived if there hadn’t been a 15-hour delay in her treatment at University Hospital Limerick (UHL). Limerick coroner John McNamara recorded a verdict of death by medical misadventure in the case of the tragic Co Clare teen. We ask: why wasn't her life saved? Host: Kevin Doyle Guest: Ralph R…

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'Incredibly serious consequences' of NI budget on health service - warns Health Minister 1:14:15

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But what about some of the other departments like Education and Justice?By BBC Radio Ulster

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Pete Doherty: Rise, fall, and recovery of a notorious Libertine 22:01

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At the height of his fame, Pete Doherty personified rock'n'roll excess. Though he wished to be taken seriously as an artist, it was the many personal controversies of the Libertines frontman that provoked public scrutiny. From his relationship with Kate Moss, to his descent into drug addiction, to his link to a tragic death that still poses unanswe…

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Sir Jeffrey Donaldson - what can the public and authorities do to protect the integrity of judicial system? 1:19:23

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Also, a budget for NI is expected to be agreed by Stormont's ministers later today.By BBC Radio Ulster

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Tony Felloni dies - the man who flooded Dublin with heroin and became known as 'King Scum' 18:22

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Nicknamed ‘King Scum’, Tony Felloni was one of the most prolific drug dealers in Ireland in the 1980s and ’90s. He had no shame about his criminal activities, even using his children to package and test his drugs on. We look at Felloni’s life of crime and how he died a lonely death. Host: Kevin Doyle, Guest: Paul Williams See omnystudio.com/listene…

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Extra: Chaotic scenes as Jeffrey Donaldson appears in court over historical sex offences 13:29

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Ex-DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson appeared in court on Wednesday morning, charged with rape and a number of other historical sex offences. Donaldson’s wife Eleanor was also present to face charges in relation to the same police investigation. We examine the 11 charges against Jeffrey Donaldson, and the decision to relax his bail conditions. Host: Cia…

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Dual Language Street Sign Row 23:07

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We hear from Councillors and an historian on a row over Irish street signs in Belfast.By BBC Radio Ulster

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80 days into new Stormont Executive and still no budget. What are the tough decisions that need to be made? 1:19:48

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Also, a taxi driver shares his concerns with the cycle lane on the Dublin Road in BelfastBy BBC Radio Ulster

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Justin Barrett: Far-right fringe figure launches anti-migrant 'movement’, but does the public care? 21:42

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Justin Barrett has long been a controversial far-right figure on the fringes of Irish politics, with strong views against abortion and immigration. His stance on migration and the launch of his self-described movement this week comes at a time when protests on immigration are taking place on Irish streets. While the topic is something that has beco…

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Interview with The Glorious Sons 34:15

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We had the pleasure of interviewing The Glorious Sons over Zoom video! The Glorious Sons, renowned for their chart-topping hits and captivating live performances, are poised to make an impact on the musical landscape once again with the release of their new album, 'Glory'. With a distinct roots rock feel, the 10-track project is out now via Warner …

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Benjamin Netanyahu: Examining the divisive Israeli leader and asking 'what is his end game?' 18:39

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As the political situation in the Middle East hangs on a knife edge, world leaders are trying to second guess the next move of Israel’s longest-serving prime minister. Scandal and controversy have dogged Benjamin Netanyahu’s political career, yet still he clings to power. We go behind the headlines to examine the man at the centre of global politic…

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Robin Swann to step down as Health Minister to campaign for Westminster only weeks after Executive return 1:19:07

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Also, a man threatened with arrest for "being openly Jewish" during Palestinian protestsBy BBC Radio Ulster

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Irish Encrochat gangster breaks criminal code by admitting to conspiracy to murder and drug importation 17:54

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Galwayman Michael O’Loughlin was arrested in Co Down in 2020 as part of a Europe-wide crackdown on organised crime. He was one of the first criminals arrested in the Encrochat hacking scandal. But why is the career criminal now pleading guilty to the charges against him? Host: Fionnán Sheahan, Guest: Allison Morris Indo Daily: Head to www.mypodcast…

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Eileen O'Hely - Aisling & Amelia 23:29

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We're back with more great Aussie kid's books to add to our shelf and yours! Eileen O'Hely has many kid's book series out in the world, and today we celebrate her latest addition to her published works: picture book Aisling & Amelia! Eileen and Renata talk kid's books, astronomy, dance, visiting wizards, languages, canoes & secrets of the insect wo…

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168. Stardust, Bloody Sunday, Palestine & Trade Union Actions 39:11

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This Week Clare and Michelle discuss Stardust Verdict Bloody Sunday Palestine - West Bank violence increasing -- Protests against weapons through Shannon for Israel. - Columbia students encampment- Banning of people speaking languages at protests - Google workers sacked for protesting Googles role in apartheid.- Communication Workers Union motion o…

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Revisited: The Mountjoy Prison Helicopter Escape and the manhunt that followed 20:41

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50 years ago, 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. Indo Daily: Head to www.mypodcastfeedback.com, pop in code INDO and fill out the short survey to be in with th…

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Interview with Bobbi Storm 25:35

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We had the pleasure of interviewing Bobbi Storm over Zoom video! Inspirational R&B and Hip-Hop artist Bobbi Storm is one of the industry's top artists to watch in 2024. Starting her music career as a corporate wedding singer, Bobbi is poised for a promising future, highlighted by her top charting debut single "We Can’t Forget Him" which hit 1 milli…

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Nurse from a leading hospice charity shares her experience of providing end of life care 1:18:13

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Also, the Royal College of Surgeons says patients are coming to harm due to waiting listsBy BBC Radio Ulster

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Interview with Gossip 44:35

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We had the pleasure of interviewing Gossip over Zoom video! Indie-pop rebels Gossip have made a triumphant return with their highly anticipated Album, Real Power, marking their first album in over a decade. Alongside the album comes focus track "Give It Up For Love," via Ultra Records/Sony Music Entertainment. The album marks a reunion with acclaim…

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Stardust manager Eamon Butterly: For many families, last year was the first time they heard him speak 28:44

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A verdict of unlawful killing has been reached for all 48 victims of the Stardust fire of 1981 – one of the biggest disasters in Irish history. A fire broke out at the popular Dublin nightclub as people were celebrating Valentine’s Day. Now, more than 43 years later an inquest verdict has been reached. What next for the families and the former owne…

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Stardust Inquiry 22:56

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Ahead of the verdict, we hear from one of the families who lost a loved one at Stardust.By BBC Radio Ulster

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The Royal College of Paediatrics call for smacking ban 1:19:43

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Also, just how valuable are university degrees these days?By BBC Radio Ulster

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Trump’s ‘hush money’ trial begins: The pornstar, the convicted lawyer and the Irish juror 20:50

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It’s a trial like no other, with a former US president at the centre. Donald Trump faces 34 felony counts of falsifying business records to cover up a hush-money payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels shortly before the 2016 election. Ms Daniels says she had a sexual encounter with Mr Trump about a decade beforehand. Trump faces a weighty jail t…

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GAA president talks about inclusivity, the sport’s role in encouraging unionist members and who should pay for Casement Park 55:11

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The Jarlath Burns interview on TalkbackBy BBC Radio Ulster

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MPs back a plan to create the UK's first smoke-free generation 1:19:57

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Also, would you report someone if you saw them dropping litter?By BBC Radio Ulster

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Interview with John Smith (John Returns!) 40:56

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We had the pleasure of interviewing John Smith over Zoom video! Though he was dubbed the future of folk music by Pentangle’s John Renbourn, singer-songwriter John Smith’s unique synthesis of styles puts him halfway across the Atlantic. He once made an album driving round the Deep South, recording out of the boot of his car; but his new record The L…

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Caroline Flack – Police to re-investigate the decision to charge the TV star following “new evidence” 19:56

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The London Metropolitan police will now reinvestigate the actions taken by officers in the lead-up to the decision to charge TV presenter Caroline Flack with domestic abuse, as “new witness evidence may be available”. Host: Ellen Coyne Guest: Enda Brady See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Is the 2-child limit on Universal Credit harming our children? 38:42

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MLAs called for the cap to be lifted in the assembly today.By BBC Radio Ulster

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167. Palestine with Clare Daly, Aseel Marabeh & Dean Mulligan 50:18

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In this special episode Councillor Dean Mulligan hosts a public discussion with Clare Daly MEP and Palestinian activist Aseel Marabeh. The event took place on 3rd April in Swords. Dean introduces the event explaining the resistance at local council level to pro-Palestinian initiatives, while Clare Daly explains what is happening in the EU. Aseel gi…

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Treatment for diabetes and other related illnesses could ‘bankrupt’ health service, warns senior GP 1:20:23

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Also, the PSNI will close 11 of it's 28 enquiry offices at stations across NIBy BBC Radio Ulster

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Former Derry priest Denis Bradley chats to William about his role in helping to bring the Troubles to an end 35:47

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Denis Bradley reveals how he helped bring peace to Troubles torn Northern Ireland.By BBC Radio Ulster

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Middle East on the brink of all-out war as Iran launches unprecedented attack on Israel 22:20

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As the death toll in Gaza reaches 35,000, there has been a dangerous spike in tensions across the Middle East. In a serious escalation of the crisis in the region, Iran made its first ever direct attack on Israeli soil on Saturday, sending hundreds of drones and missiles across the desert, the majority of which were intercepted by the Iron Dome sys…

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Long waiting lists for children in Northern Ireland ‘a catastrophe’ – author of Royal College of Paediatrics’ report 1:20:38

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Also, survivor of the Kingsmill Massacre says he has a duty to seek justice for friendsBy BBC Radio Ulster

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Grace of Monaco: From Irish roots to Hollywood stardom and international royalty 21:46

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She was a queen of Hollywood’s vintage ‘Golden Age’ who became a bona-fide princess. But how did Grace Kelly, the granddaughter of an Irish famine-era migrant, rise to become true international royalty? And why did she abandon her glittering movie career? Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: Sarah Caden See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Revisited: Scoop - The woman behind Prince Andrew's infamous Newsnight interview 23:55

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In November 2019, Prince Andrew sat down with BBC Newsnight for a bombshell interview that forever ruined his reputation. It is now the subject of a new Netflix movie. While presenter Emily Maitlis took centre stage, the woman behind the scenes who made it all happen was producer Sam McAlister. She tells The Indo Daily how it all unfolded. See omny…

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Interview with SHAED 31:38

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We had the pleasure of interviewing SHAED over Zoom video! Genre-defying band SHAED announces their new album Spinning Out out June 7th via BMG. Pre-save the album HERE. The band also released their new single “Rocket in the Sky.” The album comprises eleven songs exploring themes of family, love, and growth. Over years of writing, recording, and pr…

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OJ Simpson, the trial of the century, and how media coverage changed forever 25:38

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To many, OJ Simpson had it all. Wealth, success and fame. In the 1980s and early 1990s he had the world at his feet. But as the public learned of the former NFL player’s death on Thursday evening, only one thing came to mind. The 1994 murder of Simpson’s ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman. The subsequent murder “trial of the century” b…

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600 hospital beds in Northern Ireland occupied by people deemed fit for discharge on a single day in March. 35:45

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Should we have a champion, a health service tsar, whose only job was to fix that?By BBC Radio Ulster

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Just how much untreated sewage is being pumped into our waterways in Northern Ireland? 1:18:18

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Also, how do we tackle dog attacks and encourage responsible dog ownership?By BBC Radio Ulster

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Dublin Jimmy: The career thug who organised the torture of former Quinn director Kevin Lunney 21:29

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With 50 convictions to his name at the time of his death, Cyril 'Dublin Jimmy' McGuinness was the puppet master of one of the most sadistic and shocking crimes in Ireland’s recent history: The 2019 kidnapping and torture of businessman Kevin Lunney. McGuinness’ links to the underworld stretched far and wide, and he developed a reputation as a shrew…

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More people in Northern Ireland are struggling to cope financially than any other part of the UK 1:19:43

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Also, England & Wales make assaulting shop workers a separate criminal offence, should NI?By BBC Radio Ulster

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Interview with Zach Hood 33:44

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We had the pleasure of interviewing Zach Hood. over Zoom video! Rising pop star, Zach Hood recently released his single, "how to change a tire”. This single is like no other for Zach, it shares a vulnerable side in his songwriting. He shares his story on “how to change a tire” that “When I was 8 years old my dad left. It was my first heartbreak. Wh…

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Unsolved: Trevor Deely Disappearance - a 23 year mystery 24:02

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It's been 23 years since Trevor Deely was last seen on route home from a Christmas party in Dublin. In the years since, few new leads have been uncovered despite dedicated efforts from Gardaí and the Deely family. Our "Unsolved" series looks back at the case and explores a fresh appeal from those closest to him. Host: Kevin Doyle | Guests: Mark Dee…

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Mervyn Gibson Interview 37:29

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An in-depth interview with The Orange Order Grand SecretaryBy BBC Radio Ulster

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Heartbroken dog owner left traumatised as pet is mauled to death by American bulldog in Lisburn park 1:20:34

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Also, across the 11 council areas in NI, 47 members of staff, earn over £100k per year.By BBC Radio Ulster

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Ireland’s ‘nimby’ problem: How one developer is blocking the construction of 850 new homes 21:07

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The Land Development Agency is turning vacant state land at Dundrum's Central Mental Hospital into a new housing development for over 850 houses, duplexes and apartments. Despite planning permission being granted, there is no construction taking place because “one single individual” is holding up the development, who happens to be a property develo…

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