Best Murder Most Irish Podcasts (2024)

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‘He’s bringing taxis back’: Justin Timberlake’s drink-driving charge and controversial personal life 21:37

21m ago21:37

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One-time prince of pop Justin Timberlake appeared at a Long Island court on Tuesday after being arrested for driving while intoxicated. Now he’s bringing scandal back, with police describing him as having "bloodshot and glassy" eyes as well as smelling of alcohol. Journalist Louise Bruton discusses the controversial personal life of the Cry Me A Ri…

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Last Witches of England 43:32

10h ago43:32

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This is the dark history of the last people to be executed for witchcraft in England. In 1682, Temperance Lloyd, Mary Trembles and Susannah Edwards, from the town of Bideford in the South-West of England, were tried and hanged as witches. They were convicted on the flimsiest of evidence under the cynical eye of uncaring authorities. Their fates enc…

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How 'Neighbours' star Holly Valance became poster girl for Trump and Farage 22:19

12h ago22:19

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She’s the new queen of London’s right-wing social scene, counting Nigel Farage and Donald Trump among her friends. Having traded Neighbours and Ramsay Street for a brief crack at Hollywood and pop stardom, Holly Valance has found a new calling – cheering for the radical right. But does she have political ambitions of her own? Host: Tabitha Monahan …

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What next for the Green Party as Eamon Ryan resigns? 18:25

2d ago18:25

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As Eamon Ryan steps down as leader of the Green Party, who will replace him and what might a facelift for the Greens look like with a general election looming? Host: Tabitha Monahan, Guest: John Downing See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Irish Independent

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Three Days in July - A Forgotten Victim of The Troubles 44:55

2d ago44:55

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In the summer of 1970, Belfast stood on the precipice of war. By June, months of rising tensions burst into violence, setting the stage for one of the most controversial British military operations of the Troubles – the Falls Curfew. This three-day siege of a large nationalist working-class community marked a point of no return for many. During the…

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‘Two showers for 70 people’: How rogue landlord Christian Carter exploited the housing crisis 19:34

3d ago19:34

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Ireland’s housing crisis continues apace, and while many people are struggling to put a roof over their heads, there are those who have exploited the situation for hefty profits. In the case of rogue landlord Christian Carter, an Irish Independent investigation into his operation exposed some shocking stories. Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: Amy Mollo…

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The ‘Genius’ Killer: Murderer with Largest Brain in History 41:06

3d ago41:06

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The so-called 'Genius' Killer was a murderer who seemed to be both philosopher and psychopath, whose brain was one of the largest ever recorded. But was Edward Rulloff really as smart as all that? Maddy tells Anthony the story of a husband who murdered his wife and child, killed an innocent shop clerk in a petty theft, and still somehow managed to …

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Inside Ireland’s most notorious murders: the making of a garda forensic expert 27:37

4d ago27:37

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For over 25 years, John Sweetman was a regular presence on the frontline of crime scene investigation in Ireland. The former animator was involved in examining some of the country’s most high-profile murder cases, including the Kinahan’s first gangland assassination, the horrific Hawe family tragedy and the brutal killing of Jastine Valdez. Host: F…

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Revisited: The Irish actor conned out of thousands by fake Hollywood producer 21:31

5d ago21:31

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For Eoin O’Brien, a Dublin expat living in Bangkok, securing a part in a blockbuster film was the dream of a lifetime. But the Hollywood producer who he thought was giving him his big break was not who they said they were. Host: Fionnán Sheahan, Guest: Eoin O’Brien See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Healy-Raes, Haugheys and more: The legacy and infamy of Ireland's political dynasties 24:22

7d ago24:22

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Politics is a business of relationships, but some connections are closer to home than others - quite literally in the case of Ireland's numerous political dynasties. Is their influence finally dwindling as parties opt for celebrity over legacy? And do the "sins of the father" influence modern voters? Host: Ellen Coyne | Guest: Fionnán Sheahan See o…

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Prison Hulks: Floating Hells for Convicts 38:10

7d ago38:10

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Convicts, illegal dissections, disease, all taking place on ships described as "Wicked Noah's Arks" where conditions were even worse than in notorious prisons like Newgate. Transportation to Australia awaited those who survived, and they counted themselves the lucky ones. Today it's the dark history of the Prison Hulks. Our guest is Dr Anna McKay f…

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Ireland at odds: Is a far-right Europe here to stay? 20:17

8d ago20:17

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Far-right parties have made gains across Europe, but Ireland won’t be sending any hardliners to Brussels. But while our Government might be pleased with their day at the polls, in France the president has taken a career-defining gamble. Emmanuel Macron has given voters an ultimatum and is sending them back to the ballot box in three weeks’ time, th…

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How Daniel Kinahan's Super Cartel allies flipped 20:56

8d ago20:56

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What happens when a group of individually successful international criminals pool their resources in a bid to consolidate power and corner the outlaw market for themselves? You get the Dubai Super Cartel; a thriving network of notorious gangsters including Ireland’s own most-wanted; the Kinahans. Host: Fionnán Sheahan, Guest: Miles Johnson See omny…

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Beyond the Famine: A History of the Potato in Ireland 27:50

9d ago27:50

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Throughout history, bread has consistently been one of the most popular foods across the world. For two centuries, Ireland was an exception. Indeed, by the early 19th century, some communities in the west of Ireland had lost all knowledge of how to bake bread. This was down to the remarkable history of the potato in Ireland. Our ancestors had an in…

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Downfall: The bullet-proof bras and millions plundered of Philippines first lady Imelda Marcos 22:27

10d ago22:27

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The once-revered first lady of the Philippines, Imelda Marcos, is known as much for her ostentatious taste, as for the millions her family plundered from the public coffers of the Philippines. In 1986 when Imelda fled the country with her husband, then president Ferdinand Marcos, they carried $8.9m in jewellery, cash and bonds, but the Philippine g…

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Extra: Election disaster for Mary Lou, the Harris ‘energy’ effect and what happened to the ‘far-right'? 25:53

10d ago25:53

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A Sinn Féin shocker in the locals, a strong show of support for the ‘new look’ Fine Gael, and the not-quite rise of the far right. Friday's elections have left many talking points, as the country looks ahead to a possible Autumn general election, despite what Taoiseach Simon Harris has to say. Host: Kevin Doyle, Guests; Gabija Gataveckaite & Philip…

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Enfield Poltergeist: 1970's Suburban Horror 46:32

10d ago46:32

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The Enfield Poltergeist is Britain's most infamous haunting - set in the late 1970s on the outskirts of London, it continues to be told and retold. Most famously in the film The Conjuring 2. But this is a real piece of history about a real family and a young girl, Janet, who became the focus of newspapers, paranormal investigators and - if we belie…

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Amanda Knox - the slander conviction and her long battle to clear her name 22:00

11d ago22:00

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Amanda Knox returned to Italy last week in an unsuccessful bid to defend herself against a 16 year old slander conviction. The charge, which was upheld by the Italian courts, related to statements she had made while in police custody under conditions which the European Court of Human Rights found to have violated her human rights. As she awaits the…

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Revisited: X-rated videos, drug addiction, and an illicit affair - the controversies of Hunter Biden 20:59

12d ago20:59

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Joe Biden's son Hunter has been rocked by a litany of personal and professional scandals, including an affair with his late brother's wife. X-rated videos, gun charges and drug addiction makes Hunter easy prey for Trump supporters. The Indo Daily profiles the Oval Office problem child. Host: Kevin Doyle Guest: Gina London Fist published August 9, 2…

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Is it time for Ireland to ban the controversial XL Bully breed? 22:41

14d ago22:41

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The death of 23 year old Nicole Morey from a dog attack sustained on Tuesday night saw her Limerick community left reeling as it emerged that the animal had been in her own home and care. As the country reflects on this tragedy, many have called for greater urgency from the government in dealing with the question of the XL Bully, a breed recently b…

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The Witch of New York: 1840's Murder Trials of Polly Bodine 41:59

14d ago41:59

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On Christmas night 1843 a mother and child were found murdered inside their burned out home. Suspicion fell on one Polly Bodine. Over the next three years, Polly became the most infamous person in America in a blockbuster series of murder trials that gave birth to a monster - tabloid justice. Our guest today is author Alex Hortis whose book The Wit…

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Nigel Farage - the 'car crashes' and plane crashes of a marmite politician 22:54

15d ago22:54

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As the UK General Election campaign ramps up, Nigel Farage has entered the race. So could he really split the vote for an already beleaguered Conservative government? Kevin Doyle is joined by Enda Brady to look at a political career defined by metaphorical car crashes, literal plane crashes and Brexit. Host: Kevin Doyle, Guest: Enda Brady See omnys…

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French Alps quadruple murder: The family, the cyclist and the DNA tests 17:31

16d ago17:31

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12 years ago, a cyclist in the French Alps made a gruesome discovery one sunny autumn afternoon. The bodies of 4 adults, each of whom had suffered gunshots to the head. Miraculously, two children had survived the bloodbath. Who were they? Why were they killed? And why are French police still looking for answers after all this time? Host: Tabitha Mo…

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Richard Keys, Andy Gray and the sexism scandal that rocked Sky Sports 23:30

17d ago23:30

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They were the broadcasting behemoths who helped Sky Sports and Premier League football change the media landscape forever. The wisecracking duo of Richard Keys and Andy Gray were arguably as famous as the footballers they provided the commentary track for, but at the peak of their punditry prowess, a series of scandals changed the pair’s fortunes f…

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The Real Mutiny on the Bounty: Revenge in Paradise (Part 2) 44:20

18d ago44:20

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Mutineers, manhunts, uninhabited tropical islands and...SHIPWRECKS! The second part of the story of the Mutiny of the Bounty is even wilder than the first. This time we follow HMS Pandora as it hunts down the mutineers, and uncover the incredible story of how a group of mutineers and Polynesians escaped to the uninhabited island of Pitcairn. Writte…

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Downfall: Armie Hammer and the career ending cannibalism fetishes and sexual violence accusations 22:23

18d ago22:23

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Once upon a time in Hollywood, Armie Hammer had it all, until controversy called his name. The 36-year-old’s career has been in freefall since the emergence of a series of damaging accusations over explicit messages he allegedly sent on social media and an accusation of rape by a woman in Los Angeles in March 2021. How did he respond to the accusat…

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Revisited: The many rows of Roy Keane, a possible Ireland football manager? 21:45

19d ago21:45

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As polarising a figure as Ireland has ever seen, Roy Keane has had somewhat of a rebrand in recent years. The hot head from Cork has traded much of his abrasive side for a more mild-mannered and TV-friendly demeanour. Have decades of feuding ruled him out of the question for the vacant Republic of Ireland manager's job? This episode was originally …

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Extra: Trump Guilty - Calls Judge 'The Devil' 15:35

20d ago15:35

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Today Donald Trump called the judge of his trial ‘the devil’ and launched into a 40-minute rant against ‘corrupt’ government and immigration. Jeff Mason – Washington Correspondent for Reuters, examines how Trump’s guilty verdict catapults the United States into unexplored territory ahead of the Presidential election in November. Can Trump survive t…

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Who does Bertie Ahern predict for election success next week? 20:31

21d ago20:31

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Former taoiseach Bertie Ahern looks at some of his picks for success in next week’s European elections. He also asks is it time that Dublin gets its own mayor or minister, and he assesses if Ireland will soon have an established far-right political party in Leinster House. Host: Tabitha Monahan Guests: Bertie Ahern and John Downing See omnystudio.c…

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Sacked Prof Philip Nolan’s new job in doubt amid fallout over bullying allegations 19:54

21d ago19:54

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Philip Nolan became a household name as one of the experts who led Ireland’s response to the Covid pandemic. More recently though, his conduct as Director General of Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) has propelled him back onto the frontpages. While his position at SFI has now been terminated by the Board, his role in the future of Research Ireland …

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Real History of the Knights Templar 38:02

22d ago38:02

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Why are the Knights Templar surrounded by myths and legends? Is there any truth to the tales of the Holy Grail or that the Knights survived? Why does this medieval order, which disappeared in the 14th century, continue to enthral us today? To uncover the real history of the Knights Templar we are joined by Dan Jones - historian, author, podcaster a…

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Eamonn Holmes: Shock divorce, ‘bitter’ tax bill and those Philip Schofield comments 17:41

23d ago17:41

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The shock divorce of Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford have left viewers to wonder where it all went wrong for the TV double act. It’s not the first showbiz conflict Holmes has been involved in, after he was one of the loudest voices amid Phillip Schofield's high-profile ITV departure. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Lord Haw Haw - Ireland's Most Notorious Nazi 33:50

24d ago33:50

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William Joyce aka Lord Haw Haw was Ireland's most notorious Nazi. Raised in the west of Ireland he was an unlikely spokesman for Hitler's Third Reich. Nevertheless millions tuned in to his sinister broadcasts on behalf of the Nazi regime during the Second World War. This podcast follows his journey from Galway to Hitler’s Third Reich. In his teenag…

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Protests, dissent and Niall Blaney’s rows: the potential EU election winners and losers 25:57

24d ago25:57

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With 14 seats up for grabs across three national constituencies, the stakes are high in next week’s European elections. As political parties scramble to secure their positions, Independent candidates appear to be making surprising gains. Here’s a closer examination of the race and issues in each constituency. Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guests: Philip Ry…

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Victorian Thames Torso Murders 36:18

25d ago36:18

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At exactly the same time as Jack the Ripper, another serial killer terrorised London. Just like Jack the Ripper, all their victims were women - their dismembered bodies left floating in the Thames. This is the dark history of the Thames Torso Murders, a case which asks questions about what crimes we choose the remember and what ones we try our hard…

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Is the jig up? Irish dancing’s future in jeopardy after ‘feis-fixing’ scandal 21:21

25d ago21:21

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Chaos, confusion, and collapsing promises. The investigation into alleged “feis-fixing” in the world of Irish dancing, has exposed financial uncertainty and emotional distress, leading people to ask: Is there a future for Irish dancing in 2024? Host: Fionnán Sheahan, Guest: Ellen Coyne See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The €5.5m crypto fraud, a former Chinese takeaway worker and the Pharma tycoon’s son 18:06

26d ago18:06

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Born into privilege, Michael Burke Jr comes from Irish business royalty, in a family worth hundreds of million euro. But how did the son of a major pharma tycoon become embroiled in an international crypto and money-laundering scam with a former Chinese takeaway shop worker? Host: Rory Tevlin. Guests: John Burns and Rory Mullholland See omnystudio.…

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Extra: 2FM in crisis - why are RTE's top stars running for the exit? 18:02

27d ago18:02

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Most will be familiar with the phrase good things come in threes. But for our national broadcaster, the departure of 3 top acts from the 2FM schedule in recent days, has blindsided bosses at RTE, and left the national radio station in crisis. Why exactly are the country's top talent vacating the Montrose studios? Host: Fionnán Sheahan, Guest: Niamh…

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‘Swing-gate’ – Five years on: How the Maria Bailey scandal unravelled 25:15

28d ago25:15

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Maria Bailey's fall from grace was harder than any fall from a swing. Five years ago this week, the former Fine Gael TD went from a relatively unknown backbencher to political infamy. We revisit 'Swing-Gate' and go behind the story that the Irish Independent broke in 2019 with Kevin Doyle. Host: Tabitha Monahan Guest: Kevin Doyle See omnystudio.com…

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Hidden History of Garden Gnomes 32:33

29d ago32:33

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Garden gnomes have a secret life all of their own. If you don't believe us, then go ask Paris Hilton. Today we discover the hidden history of garden gnomes and meet the eccentric aristocrat - Sir Charles Isham - who firmly believed that the mountains of the world really filled with little folk with pointy red hats and pickaxes. Our guest is Twigs W…

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Extra: Israel threatens “severe consequences” as Ireland formally recognises Palestine 23:30

29d ago23:30

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In an unprecedented move, Ireland will formally recognise the state of Palestine, with Taoiseach Simon Harris declaring “an important and historic day”. Israel quickly hit back, recalling its ambassador Dana Erlich, and threatening “severe consequences”. How significant is Ireland’s declaration? And what comes next? Host: Ciarán Dunbar Guests: Phil…

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