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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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 
 

‘Wanted’: Gardai release images of 99 Dublin riot suspects, is it a worrying precedent? 

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.

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! <a href="https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/elections-2024/votesmart">https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/elections-2024/votesmart</a>
Host: Kevin Doyle. Guests: Philip Ryan, Ellen Coyne, Clare Daly, Professor David Farrell, Bertie Ahern and Finian McGrath.

Election Extra: Fine Gael’s headaches, Clare Daly’s comeback and election earworms 

“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

Barry McGuigan: A life of incredible sporting victories and bitter personal lows

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