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 Stay in the know, on the go. The Indo Daily brings you in-depth, 20 minute stories that fit into your day.2025 Irish Independent Politics & Government
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  • 'Ireland's Alcatraz' — The colourful history of Spike Island

    'Ireland's Alcatraz' — The colourful history of Spike Island
    Dec 25 2025
    Spike Island, or "Ireland’s Alcatraz", is a small coastal enclave off the coast of Cobh in Co Cork. But while most of us associate its colourful history as one of a battle-hardened prison, its story begins much earlier, centuries earlier in fact. Today on the Indo Daily, Ellen Coyne is joined by John Crotty, former general manager of Spike Island and author of the book Spike Island: The Rebels, Residents and Crafty Criminals of Ireland’s Historic Island, to discuss the island’s past and the potential histories yet to be unfurled Host: Ellen Coyne Guest: John Crotty *This podcast was first released in May, 2025.

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    25 mins
  • 40 years of Band Aid - Christmas, charity and controversy

    40 years of Band Aid - Christmas, charity and controversy
    Dec 24 2025
    When the BBC aired journalist Michael Buerk's harrowing reports of Ethiopian famine in 1984, few could have imagined the enduring legacy they would inspire. Among those watching was Irish musician Bob Geldof, who became determined to help in the only way he knew how. So, how did Band Aid's iconic Christmas single come about and why is it still causing controversy today? Host: Ellen Coyne | Guest: John Meagher *This podcast was first released in December 2024.

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    36 mins
  • Indo Politics Awards 2025: Conquering Connolly, tenacious Taoiseach and gaffes galore

    Indo Politics Awards 2025: Conquering Connolly, tenacious Taoiseach and gaffes galore
    Dec 23 2025

    Another year in the history books, full of all kinds of point-scoring, in-fighting, power plays and seismic shifts. So, who won big on the political stage? Who lost in headline-making fashion? What were the standout gaffes? And just who can call themselves the “Brat of the Year” for 2025? All will be revealed as the Indo politics team hand out their coveted gongs just in time for Christmas...


    Host: Fionnán Sheahan, Guests: Mary Regan, Tabitha Monahan and Cónal Thomas

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    37 mins
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