Three damning reports, a TV licence showdown and Doireann Garrihy’s departure: RTÉ’S latest woes

116 inquiry recommendations, a TV licence showdown in the making and the announcement of the departure of star Doireann Garrihy. It's another tumultuous 24 hours in the life of the national broadcaster. Host: Tabitha Monahan Guest: Fionnán Sheahan

20,000 texts and physical assault - Male Irish stalking victim's "living nightmare"

From an innocent cup of coffee to a decade of relentless harassment threatening him and his loved ones' lives, Irishman Jarlath Rice shares his experience on the dark world of stalking and its profound impact on victims. And what should you do if you find yourself the victim of a stalker? Host: El…

Mushroom murder investigation: The Erin Patterson poisoning case that is gripping Australia

Erin Patterson is a 49-year-old mother of two accused of killing her ex-husband’s parents and aunt by cooking them a Beef Wellington laden with poisonous death cap mushrooms. Was it an accident or was it intentional? The story that is gripping Australia. Fionnán Sheahan is joined on the Indo Daily…

Kevin McGeever: The conman “with big dreams” who faked his own kidnapping

In January 2013, Kevin McGeever was found dishevelled and emaciated on a country road. He told gardaí he had been kidnapped from his home in Galway and had been held captive in an underground container in complete darkness for eight months. But it was all an elaborate hoax dreamt up by McGeever – a…

Michael Stone: The life and crimes of the notorious gunman of the troubles

Michael Stone is one of the most notorious gunmen of the Troubles. Known in loyalist circles as a gun for hire, he murdered 3 people at an IRA funeral in Milltown Cemetery, west Belfast. Following his release from prison in 2000, he carried out a foiled attack on Stormont which he claimed was ‘perf…

Successful show jumper, convicted abuser and murder accused – the shocking story of Jonathan Creswell

Former show jumper Jonathan Creswell was standing trial for the murder and rape of showjumper Katie Simpson, but hours into the trial, the 36-year-old took his own life. In the wake of his death, there have been revelations, confessions and accusations that have left people wondering how many women…

A shock-jock, the Eurovision host and the Rose of Tralee - Ireland's influx of “celeb” political candidates

It’s that time again as the local and European elections draw near, but the list of candidates for the ballots has raised eyebrows. A self-styled ‘shock jock’, a former Eurovision Song Contest host and all sorts of anti-establishment headline-makers. Why are we seeing so many ‘celebs’ on the ballo…

McEntee v Sunak: Ireland’s asylum-seekers row, the worst spat since Brexit

Justice Minister Helen McEntee has been engaged in a row over migration with UK prime minister Rishi Sunak. Ireland’s worst diplomatic spat since the Brexit discussions has developed over an increased number of migrants entering the country from Northern Ireland. The source of the issue? The UK’s c…

Lordship: The murder of Adrian Donohoe – Part Two

After the murder of Adrian Donohoe, the main suspect Aaron Brady boarded a one-way flight to America. He had no intention of ever returning to Ireland. His departure instigated an international police investigation that would span multiple years, resulting in a murder trial plagued with dirty trick…

Lordship: The murder of Adrian Donohoe – Part One

What goes in to catching a garda killer? In January 2013, Detectives Joe Ryan and Adrian Donohoe from Dundalk garda station were tasked with escorting credit union takings across Cooley Peninsula. The men were ambushed and Det Gda Donohoe was shot dead. What followed was the largest murder inves…