Nicholas and Hillary Smith lay dead in their Tipperary home for 18 months until their bodies were discovered last year. But new details exclusive to the Irish Independent, help explain further the lonely life lived by the pair, and a secret son. 
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Last letter reveals lonely life and 'cruel' deaths of mysterious Tipperary couple 

Anonymous briefings, accusations of betrayal and a mystery phone call have exposed deep tensions within Fine Gael.

Culture Minister Patrick O'Donovan has hit back after questions were raised about his health, describing the episode as the "ultimate betrayal".

The controversy intensified after it emerged that Tánaiste Simon Harris had called O'Donovan shortly before he was hospitalised while hosting a major EU presidency event in Limerick.

Why did it take weeks to confirm the Tánaiste was the caller, and what does the saga reveal about the state of Fine Gael behind closed doors?

Today on The Indo Daily, Katie Byrne is joined by Fionnán Sheahan, Ireland editor at the Irish Independent, to examine the rumours of internal divisions and the growing questions surrounding leadership, loyalty and political strategy within Fine Gael.

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Anonymous briefings, accusations of betrayal and a mystery phone call have exposed deep tensions within Fine Gael.
Culture Minister Patrick O'Donovan has hit back after questions were raised about his health, describing the episode as the "ultimate betrayal".
The controversy intensified after it emerged that Tánaiste Simon Harris had called O'Donovan shortly before he was hospitalised while hosting a major EU presidency event in Limerick.
Why did it take weeks to confirm the Tánaiste was the caller, and what does the saga reveal about the state of Fine Gael behind closed doors?
Today on The Indo Daily, Katie Byrne is joined by Fionnán Sheahan, Ireland editor at the Irish Independent, to examine the rumours of internal divisions and the growing questions surrounding leadership, loyalty and political strategy within Fine Gael.
The Indo Daily is part of the Trust Project. See our ethics policies at <a href="https://independent.ie/ourjournalism">independent.ie/ourjournalism</a>
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'The ultimate betrayal': Inside Fine Gael's bitter infighting

A rising voice in the legal world. The country's foremost human rights lawyer. A "man for all seasons, needed for all sorts of reasons".

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These are just a taste of the growing list of superlatives used to describe Belfast-based solicitor Darragh Mackin.

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The lofty praise for the 35-year-old founding partner of Phoenix Law is matched by an extensive, attention-grabbing client list.

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From controversial rappers Kneecap to the Stardust families and the residents of the Garvaghy Road, Mackin has become the go-to legal eagle at the centre of some of Ireland's most high-profile court cases.

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Now, alleged crime gang boss Daniel Kinahan has become his latest client, ahead of a case that Mackin says has "fundamental holes" in it.

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On this episode of The Indo Daily, host Kevin Doyle is joined by Sunday Independent senior investigative journalist Catherine Sanz to profile Darragh Mackin as he prepares to represent Ireland's most notorious alleged criminal.

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The Indo Daily is part of the Trust Project. See our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalism 

A rising voice in the legal world. The country's foremost human rights lawyer. A "man for all seasons, needed for all sorts of reasons".
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These are just a taste of the growing list of superlatives used to describe Belfast-based solicitor Darragh Mackin.
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The lofty praise for the 35-year-old founding partner of Phoenix Law is matched by an extensive, attention-grabbing client list.
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From controversial rappers Kneecap to the Stardust families and the residents of the Garvaghy Road, Mackin has become the go-to legal eagle at the centre of some of Ireland's most high-profile court cases.
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Now, alleged crime gang boss Daniel Kinahan has become his latest client, ahead of a case that Mackin says has "fundamental holes" in it.
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On this episode of The Indo Daily, host Kevin Doyle is joined by Sunday Independent senior investigative journalist Catherine Sanz to profile Darragh Mackin as he prepares to represent Ireland's most notorious alleged criminal.
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The Indo Daily is part of the Trust Project. See our ethics policies at <a href="https://www.independent.ie/service/our-journalism/a/98708550.html">independent.ie/ourjournalism&nbsp;</a>

'Fundamental holes in the case': Meet the lawyer defending Daniel Kinahan

Israel’s election has produced no clear winner, leaving Benjamin Netanyahu and his main rival battling to build a coalition. With Arab-led parties potentially holding the balance of power, could this be the end of Netanyahu’s long grip on power?

Host: Kevin Doyle, Guest: Bel Trew

Israel’s election has produced no clear winner, leaving Benjamin Netanyahu and his main rival battling to build a coalition. With Arab-led parties potentially holding the balance of power, could this be the end of Netanyahu’s long grip on power?
Host: Kevin Doyle, Guest: Bel Trew

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