We want to introduce Indo Daily listeners to our brand-new sister podcast, Indo Sport. It’s free, it’s daily Monday to Friday and features the best sporting analysis from across the country, with veteran sports broadcaster Joe Molloy at the helm. In this episode Joe sits down with Irish rugby legend Paul O'Connell for an in-depth discussion. From fishing, changing room speeches and coaching in the modern era, and how does O'Connell look back on his career? Subscribe to Indo Sport, wherever you get your podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been two years since an explosion in Creeslough, Co Donegal, killed 10 people and left eight in hospital. The tragedy was the highest number of civilian casualties in the county in a single incident in decades yet those affected by the tragedy are still looking for answers. Is now the time for a public inquiry into the tragedy? Host: Fionnán Sheahan | Guests: Christine Evans and Ken FoySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gangland boss Daniel Kinahan’s attempts to sports-wash his image have failed, but the fallout is far from over with a US court ordering him to pay nearly $10m to a rival promoter. A court order now gives Moses Heredia the right to target Kinahan's assets. Could the sizable property empire already be in Heredia's sights?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In January 2020, 87-year-old Liam Farrell was found dead on the grounds of his property in Leitrim. A post-mortem examination revealed he died of a heart attack. However, his family suspect foul play and have hired private investigators to aid their search for answers. Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guests: Brendan Farrell and Paul Williams See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was described as the biggest giveaway since the financial crash of the late 2000s, but what does Budget 2025 mean for your pocket and the State coffers? Jack Chambers’ inaugural Budget performance as Finance Minister was a good day for parents, pensioners and students. The reality of a looming general election has resulted in most people being better off financially after the record handout. Host: Kevin Doyle Guests: Philip Ryan and Sinéad Ryan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hit by personal loss, millionaire hacker Daniel Beckwitt became obsessed with his own mortality, so he set about transforming his home into a fortress, complete with a nuclear bunker. But his unique attempts to cheat death would lead to tragedy. Host: Dave Hanratty Guest: William Brennan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Having stepped down from his ITV ‘This Morning’ gig last year in the wake of a major scandal, presenter Phillip Schofield is preparing for his small screen return, and has promised to set the record straight. Smart PR move, or the last desperate gasps of a career that cannot be resuscitated? Host: Dave Hanratty Guests: Tessa Ndjonkou and Saoirse Hanley See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People are fascinated by Eamonn Holmes – and that’s a fact. The Belfast-born broadcaster regularly features as one of the top Google searches in his local region, with stories featuring Holmes routinely bringing in a large audience. Following his split from wife Ruth, the 64-year-old has been spotted hanging out with 42-year-old relationship counselor Katie Alexander. Ciarán Dunbar is joined Áine Toner to explain the enduring appeal the man clearly has. This episode was first published on our sister podcast, The BelTel See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The countdown is on to the release of Budget 2025 and despite the Government's claims to the contrary, many are already calling it a "giveaway budget". In this episode, we take a look at what information has been given away already, who will benefit and who will continue to feel the pinch. Host: Fionnán Sheahan | Guests: Gabija Gataveckaite and Charlie Weston.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You might think Mr Beast is the name of a character from a children's story or the moniker of a gangland figure but you'd be wrong. Although you might not have heard of him, he is one of the world's most popular internet personalities. The 26-year old has built a global YouTube empire around; bingeable eye-catching videos, eye watering production budgets and impressive brand deals. So why are the cracks beginning to show? Host: Dave Hanratty | Guest: Darragh Nolan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First dreamed up decades ago, the National Children’s Hospital has become an ongoing crisis passed from one health minister to another, all at the expense of the Irish taxpayer. Now, a snag list has emerged, detailing a litany of problems with rooms that were supposed to be finished. Meanwhile, the cost of the hospital has spiralled out of control and the latest deadline for completion has been missed. The builders will probably be finished next May, but the fit-out will take another six months on top of that. Host: Ellen Coyne Guest: Fionnán Sheahan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was the bloodiest day in Lebanon since the end of a brutal 15-year civil war. Israel intensified its air campaign, launching deadly air strikes throughout Monday and into Tuesday morning, targeting the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah. Up to 500 were killed, with thousands more wounded. Women, children and medics were among the casualties. Concerns have been voiced about the prospect of a wider Middle East conflict breaking out. However, with Palestine and Lebanon under bombardment, the question must be asked: has it already begun? Host: Fionnán Sheahan, Guest: Declan PowerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Within 48 hours of inserting Songs of Innocence into the folders of half-a-billion Apple users, the tech giant’s deal to give away U2's new album came under attack from music fans and iPhone owners across the globe. Described on some corners of the internet as “the U2 virus”, the album deal became one of the band’s and Apple’s biggest ever PR gaffs. Ten years on from the incident, was it all just a bit of an overreaction? Host: Tabitha Monahan. Guest; Dave Hanratty See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More than 20 former employees at the famous Harrods department store have accused its former owner, Mohamed Al-Fayed, of sexual abuse. How far back do the allegations go? What does it mean for the reputation that the billionaire businessman spent decades curating for himself? And how did this ruthless social climber with a murky financial past become one of the most powerful people in British society? Host: Ellen Coyne Guest: John MeagherSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heir to the brewing and banking fortune, Jennifer Guinness lived a quiet life, residing in a luxury Howth mansion. In April 1986, however, a traumatic incident catapulted her into the headlines and resulting in one of the biggest manhunts in the history of the State. Host; Fionnán Sheahan, Guest; Paul Williams See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Stella, The Dean, The Workman’s. Anyone who has socialised in our capital is likely to have visited one of these venues – without necessarily knowing they were run by the same people. After becoming a dominant player in the hospitality scene, the future of the Press Up group of bars, restaurants and hotels is now in doubt. Host: Fionnán Sheahan. Guests: John Burns and Kirsty Blake Knox See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paige Behan was left angry, scared and humiliated after being turned away from Dublin's St James’s Hospital on August 15. She presented herself with a wound infection, bleeding and symptoms of nausea and was looking for urgent medical care while recovering from Sexual Reassignment Surgery which took place in that month. She discusses this incident and, in her words, her life-saving surgery on today’s podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Take yourself back to the Celtic Tiger. Business is booming, properties are flying off the market. This is the environment in which Brian and Mary Patricia O’Donnell built up their mammoth property portfolio, at one point valued at over €1bn. Their Dublin home, Gorse Hill on upmarket Vico Road in Killiney, was repossessed by Bank of Ireland following a much-publicised stand-off in 2015. The mansion, which looks out over the Irish Sea, was sold two years later for €9.5m. Now, nearly a decade after the O’Donnells were ordered to leave the property, they are back in the news. Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guests: Shane Phelan and Donal O’Donovan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This month back in 1995, Fr Michael Kennedy took to the pulpit in Dungarvan to give his Sunday sermon. He warned locals that an “Angel of Death” was in their midst killing vulnerable men. What ensued sparked a global sensation. Host: Dave Hanratty, Guest: Ellen CoyneSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just nine weeks ago, in Butler Pennsylvania, Donald Trump had a lucky escape when he survived an attempted assassination. It was a remarkable moment in recent US history, and to many, marked just how dark and distorted US political discourse has become. But now, in the wake of a second shooting incident, where does American politics, and the race for the White House go from here? Host; Rory Tevlin, Guest; Anthony ZucherSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.