Best Belfast Telegraph Podcasts (2024)

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All-Ireland Football Final 2024: Armagh alive with excitement as ticket scramble continues 25:41

29m ago25:41

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Armagh will face Galway in the Orchard County’s first All-Ireland final since 2003. Armagh only ever won once, back in 2002. Galway's last Sam Maguire was just the year before, in 2001. The excitement is building and the scramble for tickets is intense as pre-match analysis begins. Niamh Campbell is joined by Oisín McConville, Jessica Rice and Lee …

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Gusty Spence and the brutal beginnings of the modern UVF 26:29

1h ago26:29

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Since the UVF’s formation, the paramilitary group has went on to kill over 500 people. Gusty Spence became infamous for leading the organisation and deciding their tactics. The ex-British Army soldier was charged and convicted with the first Catholic victim of the troubles. Aaron Edwards, author of ‘UVF: Behind the mask’ joins Ciarán Dunbar to disc…

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Whitney Hughes jailed – what next for Newry’s ‘Cocaine Queen’? 13:15

5d ago13:15

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31-year-old Whitney Hughes has been handed a 4-year sentence for drug offences. The so called ‘Cocaine Queen’ of Newry took over her father, Mark ‘The Chicken’ Lovell’s crime gang after he was gunned down in December 2022. Hughes admitted seven drug offences relating to possessing and supplying cocaine, MDMA and steroids, two counts of trading in c…

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"The Falls Road started it, the Village will finish it": Children encouraged to riot in south Belfast disorder 11:07

22h ago11:07

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A 38-year-old man has been arrested last night as violence continued in south Belfast. The past two nights have seen disorder in the village area. On Monday over 30 petrol and paint bombs were thrown at police, with footage captured by Belfast Telegraph showing a firework being thrown at a police Land Rover and a masked man encouraging a child to p…

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The Border Fox: Allison Morris reports as former INLA gunman Dessie O’Hare walks free 20:13

4d ago20:13

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The so-called ‘Border Fox’, Dessie O’Hare, has been released from prison. He is best known for kidnapping a dentist and chopping his fingers off. Originally an IRA man, O’Hare was one of the most notorious gunmen of the Troubles, confessing to being the triggerman in at least 26 murders. Guest: Allison Morris Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy …

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Denis Bradley: Hume, McGuinness, dissidents just “stone in the shoe” filling jails - but Irish must talk to them 28:59

42m ago28:59

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Former priest Denis Bradley played a key role in the peace process as part of the ‘back-channel’ between the IRA and the British. His decision to become vice-chair of the Northern Ireland Policing Board in 2001 drew the anger – and violence of dissident republicans. He gives Ciarán Dunbar his assessment of how to deal with dissident republicans tod…

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BONUS: “A dingo’s got my baby” – The story that divided Australia 25:26

11h ago25:26

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In August 1980, a pastor, his wife and their three children went on a camping holiday that would change their lives forever and become one of the biggest stories in the world. “A dingo’s got my baby” were the words that divided Australia as Lynn Chamberlain was accused of a shocking crime. Host: Kevin Doyle Guest: Malcolm Brown Hosted on Acast. See…

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The deaths of the Quinn children, the UVF murder which changed Northern Ireland 24:03

1d ago24:03

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The petrol bomb attack happened at the height of bitter disputes over parading Even by the standards of the Troubles the murder of the Quinn brothers on the 12th of July 1998, it shocked NI. The contentious parades issue which had caused deep tensions was changed overnight, albeit never solved, as society saw the issue with a fresh perspective. The…

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Ian Paisley: At just 57, what will ex-MP do after shock defeat? 29:04

4d ago29:04

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Sam McBride on why Ian Paisley Jr lost his seat and if this is truly the end of Paisleyism. And could he head off and work for Farage or even Trump? Host: Ciarán Dunbar Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Karney LIVE @ Luminosity Beach Festival 2024 1:24:59

4d ago1:24:59

1:24:59

This is my Karney set from Friday night on the beach at Luminosity. I kept it nice & techy, but combined it with plenty of melodies to suit the occasion & a set specifically for the Luminosity crowd. As always, lots of unreleased and exclusive music in this set. I hope you enjoy it.By Bryan Kearney

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From "Fenian Fitt" to "Fitt the Brit", the enigma of the SDLP founder Gerry Fitt 39:15

6d ago39:15

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Gerry Fitt was once political giant, but he ended up in obscurity, sitting in the House of Lords as a baron. Once described as ‘Fenian Fitt’ he ended up with more unionist views, derided as ‘Fitt the Brit’. Who really was Gerry Fitt and what is the story behind his political journey? Ciarán Dunbar is joined by Dr Michael A Murphy, author of ‘Gerry …

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Suzanne Breen: Fantastic election for Jim Allister, Robin Swann and Sorcha Eastwood 19:54

8d ago19:54

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A quiet general election campaign turned into an incredible results night resulting in seismic changes. The Belfast Telegraph’s political editor Suzanne Breen gives her assessment of the General Election results in Northern Ireland. Host: Ciarán Dunbar Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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General Election NI: DUP disaster – Paisley loses North Antrim, Lagan Valley falls 14:39

8d ago14:39

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The DUP have suffered a series of defeats in the general election including Ian Paisley's North Antrim seat. Alliance have won Lagan Valley with Sorcha Eastwood but lost North Down and Stephen Farry. In a great night for them, Sinn Féin have held all their seats comfortably. SDLP hold their seats. The UUP's Robin Swan wins South Antrim Hosted on Ac…

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Jeffrey Donaldson: Sex abuse case goes to trial as charges increase to 18 17:41

10d ago17:41

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Sir Jeffrey Donaldson will return to court in the autumn to formally answer historical sex offence charges. He and his wife Lady Eleanor appeared in Court in Newry on Wednesday morning. The number of charges he faces is now 18 - an increase of seven alleged offences since his last appearance in court. Ciarán Dunbar spoke to Liam Tunney and Allison …

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General Election ’24: BelTel / LucidTalk polls show strong SDLP and Alliance but DUP struggling 37:18

11d ago37:18

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NI will elect 18 new MPs on Thursday. Most of the seats seem easy to predict but the pre-election Belfast Telegraph / LucidTalk poll suggests there will be some really close battles, most involving Alliance. Ciarán Dunbar is joined by Bill White from Lucid Talk, political commentator Alex Kane, and former election manager with the SDLP - Ray Kenned…

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The Falls Road Curfew: The raid on the Official IRA which turned west Belfast against the British Army 27:28

13d ago27:28

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On the 3rd of July 1970 the British Army sealed off the lower Falls. A ‘curfew’ is announced. Troops go in, searching for IRA weapons. But the use of CS gas, houses being wrecked, looted even, turns the population against them. Four people died. The Official IRA decided to fight what they called ‘The Battle of the Falls’. The army seized weapons bu…

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Bryan Kearney - LIVE @ Luminosity Beach Festival 2024 1:29:54

13d ago1:29:54

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Another amazing weekend on the beach at Luminosity, always one of the highlights of the year. I played a lot of brand new music at this show for the very first time, it's my most melodic set in a while. I hope you enjoy it.See you next year.By Bryan Kearney

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BONUS: Taylor Swift - The dark side of fandom 25:59

14d ago25:59

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As Taylor Swift brings her Eras Tour to Ireland, we look at how her fans have made her a global success and created an army of followers - some of which have become a threatening force. Host: Ellen Coyne Guests: John Meagher & Clare Martin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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‘Walter Mittys’: Why men like Nick Adderley lie about military careers, and Northern Ireland's 'Walts' 26:47

16d ago26:47

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A ‘Walter Mitty’ is someone who lies about, or exaggerates, their military service. Being a so-called ‘Walt’ is technically legal in the UK but vigilante ‘Walt hunter’ groups campaigning for legislation against it. Northern Ireland has its fair share of fantasists including one fake cop who called for back-up. Why do they do it, and are they really…

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Nigel Farage: The controversial politician’s near-death experiences, failed campaigns, and what he thinks of Northern Ireland 25:21

18d ago25:21

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The man once known as the face of Brexit is back. Nigel Farage claims that after the election, his party Reform UK will be the head of opposition in parliament. He has stood for parliament 7 unsuccessful times, been member of three different parties, and had three near-death experiences along the way. How did Nigel Farage get here, can he win this …

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Sam McBride grills Alliance’s Stephen Farry as he fights to keep North Down 44:21

1M ago44:21

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Sam McBride sat down with Stephen Farry, asking him the tough questions on his vision for North Down, on his views about gender issues and why his his first worlds in Westminster were in Irish. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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West Belfast UDA Boss Mo Courtney and the £10,000 extortion of Shankill ‘Granny Bingo’ 16:54

1M ago16:54

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Convicted Killer and West Belfast UDA boss Mo Courtney has blamed on trying to extort cash from a local pensioner who runs an online ‘granny bingo’. Loyalist sources say Courtney ‘fined’ the organiser of the illegal online game £10,000 and ordered her to pay him £100 per week protection money. Courtney, who denies any links to criminality, accused …

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Allison Morris: UVF men bused in to east Belfast and Ardoyne parade dispute re-emerges from hibernation 24:04

27d ago24:04

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A 1,500 strong UVF show of strength has raised questions about what is going on in the organisation. What’s going on with the UVF and why are parade tensions re-emerging in Ardoyne? Host: Ciarán Dunbar, Guest: Allison Morris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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General Election 24: Suzanne Breen and Peter Donaghy on the polls and a focus on Foyle 25:57

25d ago25:57

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With the Westminster Election looming, Northern Ireland’s parties continue to fight their traditional battles. To catch up with what’s been happening on the doors and in the polls, Ciarán Dunbar is joined by renowned data analyst Peter Donaghy to hear his predictions, Belfast Telegraph Political Editor Suzanne Breen on recent developments, and Foyl…

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Out of fashion? Amnesty International's Patrick Corrigan makes the case for human rights 33:03

27d ago33:03

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Ciarán Dunbar sits down with Patrick Corrigan of Amnesty Internation to discuss whether human rights apply to everyone equally, what’s happening in Israel / Palestine and whether the case of Julian Assange means the west is in no position to lecture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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

29d 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? Tabitha Monahan …

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Colonel Tim Collins: “I’m going to win - there's no doubt about that” - Outspoken UUP candidate sits down with Sam McBride 42:15

1M ago42:15

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Colonel Tim Collins was the commanding officer of the Royal Irish regiment, who led them into battle in Iraq. Now he’s the UUP candidate for North Down. Collins has strong views on immigration, abortion, transgender issues, his rivals, and the future of Northern Ireland. Sam McBride sat down with Tim Collins to hear who he really is, what he believ…

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Sinn Féin takes hit, Farage endorses DUP candidates, and concerns over lack of female candidates 29:20

1M ago29:20

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Mary Lou McDonald is “sorry” this week after disappointing results in Irish local elections. In Northern Ireland, Nigel Farage has disappointed the TUV by endorsing DUP candidates. And just 33% of NI candidates in the General Election are women – why? Ciarán Dunbar is joined by David McCann, while Claire Williamson speaks to Aoife Clements, and to …

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Karney LIVE @ Subculture Melbourne 2024 57:41

1M ago57:41

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Melbourne, take a bow, Subculture was absolutely outstanding 🔥Saturday was one of the loudest crowds that I’ve played to, non stop roaring all day long, I absolutely loved it. Such a pleasure to play to crowd with such a unique energy & atmosphere. This set is full of unreleased music, including multiple debut plays & a brand new Dark Dub. I hope y…

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20 women murdered in NI since 2020 - why do men keep killing? 26:40

1M ago26:40

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20 women who have been murdered in Northern Ireland since 2020. Three of these murders have been in the last 7 months, with the latest being 81-year-old Patricia ‘Patsy’ Aust. Her brother has been charged with her murder. Compared to the rest of the UK, women here are twice as likely to be murdered in NI as a result of domestic violence. Do we have…

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Lyra McKee Trial: Court told rioting was orchestrated to ‘put on a show’ for MTV camera crew 12:18

1M ago12:18

12:18

The trial of three men charged in relation to the murder of Lyra McKee is continuing. The court has heard that rioting on the night she was killed was orchestrated to “put on a show” for an MTV camera crew. A Constable testified how Lyra “stumbled and fell to the floor” as she stood among a group of women beside a police Land Rover. Ciarán Dunbar i…

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2024 General Election: Suzanne Breen on what happens if DUP’s Gavin Robinson loses his seat and if Sinn Féin can make gains 29:19

1M ago29:19

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The campaigning has begun, the posters are up, and soon Northern Ireland will be going to the polls. Where can Sinn Féin make gains, could Belfast end up without Unionist representation, and what would Gavin Robinson losing his seat mean for the DUP? Ciarán Dunbar is joined by Belfast Telegraph political editor Suzanne Breen and former editor of Th…

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UVF, UDA and ‘Russians’ in gun panic - arms allegedly held by loyalist could be linked to unsolved murders 17:55

1M ago17:55

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Loyalist Billy ‘Beachball’ McCune is facing charges of possessing firearms in suspicious circumstances. He doesn’t deny having the guns but claims he was a “go-between” for the community and UDA. McCune is now understood to be under threat from the owners of the guns - the UDA, the UVF and an organised crime gang known as the Russians. The UDA and …

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Murdered in her own home: Belfast Man given life sentence after brutal murder of Caoimhe Morgan 14:39

1M ago14:39

14:39

Caoimhe Morgan was a 30-year-old mother of four. She was brutally murdered by her partner in her North Belfast home whilst two of her children were present at the property. Taylor McIlvenna has been found guilty of her murder but could be out in just 17 years despite having a lengthy criminal record. Ciarán Dunbar is joined by Kurtis Reid, who was …

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Eamonn Holmes: Shock divorce, ‘bitter’ tax bill and those Philip Schofield comments 17:33

1M ago17:33

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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.Tabitha Monahan is joined by Belfast Telegraph features editor Ái…

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MTV footage of accused shown as Lyra McKee trial opens in Belfast 7:59

1M ago7:59

7:59

The trial of three men charged in relation to the murder of Lyra McKee has begun. The 29-year-old died after being shot in the head by a new IRA gunman in the Creggan area in Derry in April, 2019. Ciarán Dunbar is joined by Kurtis Reid, who was in court. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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GE 2024: David McCann and Lee Reynolds on the NI seats to keep an eye on 37:51

2M ago37:51

37:51

On 4th July, Northern Ireland’s 18 parliamentary constituencies will decide who they will send to Westminster. A number of constituencies will see change in July, including Jeffrey Donaldson’s Lagan Valley seat. Meanwhile, PM Rishi Sunak’s plans to reintroduce national service have been seen by some as the wrong move for attracting younger voters. …

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The Kew Files: Sam McBride on IRA decommissioning and how it almost collapsed the Good Friday Agreement 37:54

2M ago37:54

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IRA decommissioning was an historic political event that has been clouded in secrecy for decades. Files uncovered by the Belfast Telegraph, in The National Archives at Kew, have revealed new details about how the road to decommissioning weakened first minister David Trimble, fueled the rise of the DUP, and almost collapsed the Good Friday Agreement…

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"People were buried outside my house": Irishman on escaping Ukraine 23:38

2M ago23:38

23:38

In February 2022, business consultant Brendan Murphy was living in Irpin, a small city near Kyiv. That month, Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, with Irpin as one of their initial targets. Brendan wrote ‘War in Ukraine: An Irishman’s Journey’, to tell the story of his family’s escape from Ukraine and his experience of the country. He…

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GE 2024: What's Sunak thinking and can the Tories avoid a wipe-out? 18:23

2M ago18:23

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Outside a rainy Downing Street yesterday, Rishi Sunak set the date for the summer general election for the 4th of July. He says it is now time for Britain to choose its future, whilst Labour leader Keir Starmer says it’s time for change. Why has it been set for July, can the conservatives avoid a wipe-out, and what surprises can be expected during …

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LucidTalk: Should Donaldson resign as MP and is a United Ireland inevitable? 33:48

2M ago33:48

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The Belfast Telegraph’s latest LucidTalk polling reveals opinions on whether Sir Jeffrey Donaldson should resign as an MP, party support, and how well the public feel think political leaders are doing. It also polls opinion on whether DUP founding member Wallace Thompson is right to think a United Ireland is inevitable. Host: Ciarán Dunbar. Guests:…

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Bryan Kearney LIVE @ EDC Las Vegas 2024 1:00:06

2M ago1:00:06

1:00:06

Back at EDC Las Vegas for the first time since 2019, playing for Dreamstate on the Quantum Valley stage. Such a pleasure to play at the world's biggest dance music festival, the production and organisation are on another level. My set is full of unreleased music, and I debuted a couple of brand new productions from myself. This week will see the re…

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Bryan Kearney - More To Life (Nicolas Taboada Remix) 3:29

2M ago3:29

3:29

Nicolas Taboada, a native of Buenos Aires, and a rising star in the global dance scene, has brought his unique style and energy to Bryan Kearney's debut solo track 'More To Life' with his reimagined interpretation bringing this mid 00's track right up to date. Label : Kearnage RecordingsRelease date : 20/05/24…

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Ex-Ulster rugby player Paddy Jackson voices ‘concerns’ over TV dramatisation of 2018 rape trial 23:20

2M ago23:20

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Ulster Rugby player Paddy Jackson, who was one of the key people at the Belfast rape trial of 2018, has expressed his concerns over a proposed six-episode TV series that will dramatise the court case that rocked Northern Ireland. The trial, where Jackson and fellow Ulster rugby player Stuart Olding were found not guilty of the charges against them,…

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Jonathan Creswell, the murder of Katie Simpson and the three-woman cover-up 31:33

2M ago31:33

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Jonathan Creswell was a showjumper, philanderer, abuser, and eventually, a murderer. He murdered a young woman, Katie Simpson, claiming she took her own life. The PSNI initially believed him, despite his previous criminal record, which included assaulting his ex-partner and threatening to put her into a bath of bleach. Two days into the murder tria…

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Arlene Foster 'roasted' as she's accused of deflecting questions in tetchy day at Covid Inquiry 23:50

2M ago23:50

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Arlene Foster has been accused of deflecting questions at the Covid Inquiry. The former first minister was grilled about her role during the pandemic. In questioning by barrister Clair Dobbin, Mrs Foster said she has “deep regret” over the executive’s response during the early days of the outbreak. Belfast Telegraph’s Northern Ireland editor Sam Mc…

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Michelle O’Neill left 'flapping' under Covid cross-examination , Sam McBride reports 20:49

2M ago20:49

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First Minister Michelle O'Neill has apologised for attending the funeral of IRA leader Bobby Storey at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. She had long said she would never apologise for being at the funeral. Sam McBride reports. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Allison Morris: PSNI accused of ‘Stasi’ tactics over keeping tabs on ‘troublemaker’ journalists 23:39

2M ago23:39

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The PSNI had journalists they considered “troublemakers” under surveillance. It’s led to the force being accused of acting like the Stasi. But who was being spied on? Why and how? Ciarán Dunbar is joined by the Belfast Telegraph’s security correspondent, Allison Morris and solicitor Niall Murphy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info…

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Sam McBride: Covid Inquiry reveals Stormont’s ‘rotten system’ 33:00

2M ago33:00

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The Covid-19 pandemic was an unprecedented event all over the world. NI Officials and ministers are now under scrutiny as they appear before the Covid-19 Inquiry to account for the decisions they made. The Belfast Telegraph’s Sam McBride is following the inquiry. He tells Ciarán Dunbar what it has revealed about Northern Ireland’s politics. Hosted …

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South Armagh IRA: Inside Northern Ireland’s ‘Bandit Country’ 24:33

3M ago24:33

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During the troubles, South Armagh became known as ‘Bandit Country’ - a heartland of paramilitary activity. The Provisional IRA’s notorious south Armagh brigade took the lives of hundreds of people, including British soldiers, RUC officers and civillians, whilst being widely accused of smuggling across the Irish border. Journalist Toby Harnden, auth…

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