Joe O’Reilly’s murder of his wife Rachel in 2004 became one of the most notorious cases in the country.  Staged as a burglary, O’Reilly thought he had carried out the perfect murder. But phone calls he made throughout that day would lead to his alibi unravelling and being found guilty of the brutal killing. Host: Fionnan Sheahan. Guest: Paul Williams

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Joe O'Reilly and the murder of Rachel Callaly 

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 suffered at his hands - and why so many people fell under his influence.

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

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 ballot paper this time around?  

Host: Fionnán Sheahan. Guest: Kevin Doyle  

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

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 controversial Rwanda plan.  
Host: Ellen Coyne. Guests: Enda Brady and Gabija Gataveckaite. 

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