Episodes

  • ‘Fine Gael seem to be strategically deciding to target Fianna Fáil more than Sinn Féin’

    ‘Fine Gael seem to be strategically deciding to target Fianna Fáil more than Sinn Féin’
    Nov 14 2024
    Why is Tánaiste Micheál Martin upset with his coalition partner – “Fine Gael seem to be strategically deciding to target Fianna Fáil more than targeting Sinn Féin. That's the bit I don't get, and a lot of others won't get that either,” he said. Host: Fionnán Sheahan & Philip Ryan Guest: Tánaiste Micheál Martin

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    41 mins
  • Extra: Conor McGregor hits back at rape allegations from the witness box

    Extra: Conor McGregor hits back at rape allegations from the witness box
    Nov 13 2024
    Conor McGregor entered the witness box in the sixth day of proceedings during a high profile civil rape case. The MMA fighter has described as “lies” and “more lies” the account given by Nikita Hand of her alleged rape by him in a Dublin hotel six years ago. The trial also heard from Danielle Kealey, a former colleague of Mrs Hand who was present during the alleged incident. Fionnan Sheahan is joined by Shane Phelan, Legal Affairs Editor with the Irish Independent, to discuss the latest in this ongoing civil trial.

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    17 mins
  • Jo Jo Dullard suspect arrest: What we know so far

    Jo Jo Dullard suspect arrest: What we know so far
    Nov 13 2024
    Jo Jo Dullard was just 21 when she disappeared on November 9, 1995. However, she missed her last bus home to Kilkenny and instead boarded a bus to Naas, Co Kildare. She intended to hitch-hike the rest of the way home but she was never seen again. This week, after a fresh appeal for information from gardaí, a suspect was arrested on Monday morning, and questioned about Ms Dullard’s disappearance 29 years ago. They were released without charge on Tuesday afternoon. Host: Fionnán Sheahan. Guests: Conor Feehan and Alan Bailey

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    21 mins
  • Election Extra: Fine Gael’s crisis management, the Monk’s chances…and winking at Ivana

    Election Extra: Fine Gael’s crisis management, the Monk’s chances…and winking at Ivana
    Nov 12 2024
    The opening of Election 2024 sees Fine Gael hit an early speedbump courtesy of Ryanair; the Greens aren’t feeling the love in their coalition threesome; and the battle for Dublin Central gets interesting. Host: Kevin Doyle Guests: Mandy Johnston, Finian McGrath and Fionnán Sheahan

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    34 mins
  • Conor McGregor rape accuser’s four days on the witness stand

    Conor McGregor rape accuser’s four days on the witness stand
    Nov 12 2024
    Conor McGregor, one of Ireland's biggest sporting and celebrity names, has been involved in a high-profile civil rape case, which is being heard in the High Court. The mixed martial arts superstar and his co-defendant, James Lawrence, are accused of sexually assaulting and raping Nikita Hand, a hair colourist from Drimnagh, in a Dublin hotel in December 2018. Both men strongly deny the claims. Shane Phelan and Catherine Fegan discuss the accusations fielded by both prosecution and defence as the trial moves into its second week.

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    23 mins
  • "Drill baby drill": Can COP29 survive the incoming Trump presidency?

    "Drill baby drill": Can COP29 survive the incoming Trump presidency?
    Nov 11 2024
    DESCRIPTION: As world leaders descend on Azerbaijan for COP29, are their efforts in vain with the re-election of Donald Trump and his pledge to “drill baby drill”? Host: Kevin Doyle Guest: Caroline O’Doherty

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    24 mins
  • Indo Sport Special: Eamon Dunphy: ‘We don’t know America like we think we do’

    Indo Sport Special: Eamon Dunphy: ‘We don’t know America like we think we do’
    Nov 9 2024
    Former Ireland footballer, and presenter of ‘The Stand’ podcast, Eamon Dunphy joins Indo Sport’s Joe Molloy to reflect on Donald Trump’s seismic return to The White House, the potentially grave significance of his re-election, and what it might mean for America's influence on the world at large. This podcast was first recorded on Wednesday November 6th. Subscribe to Indo Sport, wherever you get your podcasts.

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    33 mins