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Counting has begun in Election 2024. Early tallies point to a possible Sinn Féin surge and a shy Fianna Fáil voter base. Early indicators show Gerry ‘The Monk’ in strong contention for a seat while some current ministers look in danger of losing theirs. We break down the early tallies. Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guests: Philip Ryan, Gabija Gataveckaite, John Downing and Kevin Humpheys
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One week on from the verdict in Nikita Hand’s civil rape case against Conor McGregor, the MMA fighter’s career is in freefall. Since last Friday, products associated with McGregor, including Proper No. Twelve whiskey, have been removed from shelves, murals have been whitewashed over and marches have taken place in solidarity with victim Ms Hand. What next for the MMA star who once had it all?
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As Ireland goes to the polls, who will be the biggest winners and losers in Election 2024? Could this be the election that sees the Social Democrats become a coalition partner? Where did it go wrong for Fine Gael? And former minister Finian McGrath sings! Host: Kevin Doyle Guests: Mandy Johnson & Finian McGrath
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Over the past number of weeks, the war in Ukraine has entered a troubling new phase. Reports suggest increasing North Korean involvement, raising the stakes on an already volatile battlefield. Is Pyongyang looking to roll back the clock to “the good old days” of the Cold War, standing arm-in-arm with Moscow? And what about US president-elect Donald Trump’s assertion that he can end the war in one day? Host: Fionnán Sheahan, Guest: Donnacha Ó Beacháin
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If you want to listen to our interview with Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald click on the below link:
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/elections-2024/the-indo-daily-mary-lou-mcdonald-talks-the-monk-brian-stanley-why-gerry-adams-wont-be-president-and-her-pathway-to-power/a1181218181.html
And if you’re still unclear as to who to vote for on Friday, then you need the Irish Independent’s VoteSmart survey to find out which parties and politicians align with your personal views.
Try the VoteSmart survey here: https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/elections-2024/votesmart
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With only a couple of days before the General Election, Mary Lou McDonald tells The Indo Daily how she won't be working with Gerry Hutch, how former Sinn Fein TD Brian Stanley has ‘made his bed’ and why Gerry Adams will not become president of Ireland, despite speculation of a future bid. Host: Ellen Coyne and Phillip Ryan, Guest; Mary Lou McDonald
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Since Enda Kenny first assumed office in 2011, Fine Gael have gone through 2 elections, weathered a global pandemic, fought with the Tories over Brexit, cosied up with their bitter rivals in a coalition, and gone through quite a few scandals of their own in intervening years. As the public heads to polls this Friday to elect the 34th Dail, what can the past 13 years tell us about what the future might look like, if Simon Harris is elected Taoiseach in the coming weeks? Host; Ellen Coyne, Guests; Phillip Ryan and John Downing
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Incoming US Vice President JD Vance is a self-professed ‘Scots-Irish Hillbilly’. He first made waves in US politics with his bestselling memoir ‘Hillbilly Elegy’ on his poor upbringing, which was later adapted into a film. How did JD Vance get from the Appalachians to the White house, what does he have to do with Ulster Scots, and how important is the Ulster Scots community in the US? Today’s Indo Daily comes from our sister podcast The BelTel. Host: Ciarán Dunbar Guest: Professor Liam Kennedy
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This week, An Garda Síochána have made an unprecedented move by releasing nearly 100 images to the public, to try and identify those suspected of committing crimes during the Dublin Riots. The images released have already helped to identify multiple suspects, but it hasn’t come without controversy, with many questioning the morality and legality of such a bold move. Does it set a worrying precedent for Irish policing, or was it indeed justified? Host: Fionnán Sheahan, Guests; Robin Schiller and Carlo Salizzo
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With the parties trying to win over voters, which candidates are proving to be a headache for their party leaders?
We hit the campaign trial with "comeback-kid" Clare Daly and discover how voters are swinging left and right all the way down the ballot.
And if you’re still unclear as to who to vote for next week, then you need the Irish Independent’s ‘VoteSmart’ survey to find out which parties and politicians align with your own personal views.
Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern took the test, and his results will definitely surprise you!
Try the VoteSmart survey here! https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/elections-2024/votesmart
Host: Kevin Doyle. Guests: Philip Ryan, Ellen Coyne, Clare Daly, Professor David Farrell, Bertie Ahern and Finian McGrath.
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The ‘Clones Cyclone’ Barry McGuigan wasn’t just a world champion fighter, for many he was a symbol of hope and resilience through some of Ireland’s toughest years during the Troubles. In recent years though, things have been fraught for McGuigan outside of the ring. He’s faced the devastating loss of his daughter Danika in 2019, and an extremely messy legal battle with his former boxing protege Carl Frampton. Nearly 40 years on from the pinnacle of his sporting career, the Irish boxer is now a contestant on this year's I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! Host: Kevin Doyle. Guest: John Meagher
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“Ruthless. Psychopath. Dangerous.” These are just some of the words used to describe Robbie Lawlor, a formerly leading figure in the notorious Drogheda feud. Crimeworld's Nicolla Tallant discusses her new book Web of Betrayal and podcast series Double Cross – The Murder of Robbie Lawlor, to shed new light on the chaos and violence that consumed Drogheda leading to Lawlor’s death in a Belfast housing estate in April 2020. Host; Tessa Flemming, Guest; Nicola Tallant
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Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern outlines his thoughts on Election 2024. Who will be the biggest party, does Sinn Féin have a path to power, and can the left ever unite to form a new government? Oh, and is Simon Harris “Bertie Lite”? Host: Kevin Doyle Guests: Bertie Ahern and Finian McGrath
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Next Saturday marks one year since three children, along with their carer, were attacked by a man wielding a knife outside a school on Parnell Square in Dublin. The Irish Independent’s special correspondent Catherine Fegan has been speaking to the family of one of the most seriously injured children. How are they coping? Host: Tabitha Monahan Guest: Catherine Fegan
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We are bringing our Indo Daily audience a fascinating episode from our sister podcast, The Big Tech Show. Why did the FBI set up their own encrypted phone company? How did it result in the biggest drug trafficking sting in history? And is law enforcement finally catching up with criminals online? Adrian Weckler is joined by Joseph Cox, Author of Dark Wire and co-founder of 404 Media, to discuss one of the FBI’s greatest stings.
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It’s November 2009, France vs Ireland in The Stade De France in a World Cup Qualifier. A moment that shattered dreams, ignited a global outrage, and caused further scandals years down the line. Thierry Henry’s handball in the 13th minute of extra time would change the fortunes of Irish football for years to come, leaving an entire nation in despair. 15 years on, we look at one of the greatest Irish sporting travesties of all time. Host; Fionnán Sheahan, Guests; Kevin Doyle and Dan McDonnell
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What are the hot election topics that candidates are hearing on the campaign trail? What goes on at coalition negotiations? And will “messy independents” hold the defining power in Election 2024? Host: Kevin Doyle Guests: Finian McGrath and Gabija Gataveckaite
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