From vintage cameras to anti‑phone gadgets, this Christmas brings tech gifts with a twist. We explore whether to go high‑end or budget, and the devices Gen Z and phone‑weary adults really want under the tree. Today’s Indo Daily comes from our sister podcast The Big Tech Show. We want to earn your trust and are members of the Trust Project. See our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalism Host: Adrian Weckler Guest: JJ ClarkeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Step inside the stunning Vatican chapel where Dee Devlin arrived for her intimate wedding to Conor McGregor. From thousands of white roses to heightened security - Ireland’s most talked about couple have now tied the knot after over 15 years together. After a tumultuous year of court cases and controversy, could married life now be part of the overall public-facing McGregor Rebrand? ­ Host; Dave Hanratty. Guest; Eugene MastersonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A week ago, millions of us across the nation were glued to one of our most beloved annual traditions, the Late Late Toy Show. But a week is a long time in RTÉ politics. The festive glow in Montrose can fade fast, and this week the broadcaster has found itself navigating a fresh set of challenges, both internal and external. So, what kind of Christmas is RTÉ in for? And will 2026 bring with it a prosperous new year? Host: Tessa Fleming, Guests: Dave Hanratty, Tabitha Monahan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From rogue drones over Dublin to Russian vessels in our seas, is Ireland Europe’s weakest link in a world of cyber attacks and global rivalries? And why are our international allies not impressed? ­ Host: Fionnán Sheahan              Guests:  Jude Webber and Darragh NolanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The long-awaited report on the activities of double agent Freddie ‘Stakeknife’ Scappaticci has been released. The investigation, which cost close to £48m and took eight years, has revealed new details, despite not naming Scappaticci as Stakeknife. Host: Ciarán Dunbar Guest: Allison Morris and Kurtis Reid See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

27 years ago, in the early hours of December 6, Siobhán Hynes was raped and murdered at Tismeain beach near Leitir Mór in Conamara. Now, the man convicted of her killing has launched a fresh bid for freedom, claiming that his conviction was a miscarriage of justice.  Host: Tabitha Monahan  Guest: Catherine Fegan   This podcast feature discussions surrounding rape and murder and won’t be suitable for all listeners. If you have been effected by anything in today’s podcast you can find a list of resources in the Irish Independent helpline page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gardaí have issued a nationwide alert for a getaway vehicle used by the gang suspected of firebombing a family home in Offaly on Saturday evening. The attack resulted in the deaths of four-year-old Tadhg Farrell and his 60-year-old grandaunt Mary Holt. Taoiseach Micheál Martin has condemned the “savage and callous” incident as “an attack on society”. On this Extra episode of The Indo Daily, Irish Independent senior journalist Robin Schiller details everything we know so far. Host: Tabitha Monahan Guest: Robin SchillerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s just over a year since a High Court jury determined in a civil case that Nikita Hand had been raped by Conor McGregor in a Dublin hotel in December 2018. McGregor hasn’t fought inside the Octagon or appeared in any more Hollywood blockbusters during this time, but he’s managed to remain in the spotlight, nonetheless. On this episode of The Indo Daily, we break down the many headlines and clashes of Conor McGregor’s 2025. ­ Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guests: Shane Phelan and Philip O’Connor ­ ­ We want to earn your trust and are members of the Trust Project. See our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalismSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to your weekly dish of Indo Politics from The Indo Daily. On this episode: the everlasting presidential postmortem, the emergence of ‘Sensible Simon’, the star power of Volodymyr  Zelensky - and will Ireland’s Golden Goose ever stop laying eggs? ­ We want to earn your trust and are members of the Trust Project. See our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalism ­ Host: Fionnán Sheahan                             Guest: Mary ReganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s official, Ireland will not participate in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, nor will RTÉ broadcast the event. Eurovision bosses deny the competition is in crisis, but the increasing fractures are making international headlines. How did RTÉ come to its decision to boycott, and what comes next?  Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: Kirsty Blake Knox See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last August 4, Carlow-born Martha Nolan met with her business investor aboard his boat in an exclusive yacht club in New York. Hours later she was dead. Several months on, why are there still more questions than answers?    Host: Tessa Fleming Guest: Catherine Fegan and Jen Wieczner  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two leading anti-immigration influencers are generating considerable personal income by selling merchandise, memberships and seeking donations to fund and grow their ideologies. ­ Host: Kevin Doyle Guest: Ali BrackenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A row over Rathgar’s Herzog Park in south Dublin has snowballed into a global reckoning with Ireland’s colonial past. From suburban greens to street signs, we explore how the politics of renaming is reshaping the map of modern Ireland. As of Tuesday December 3rd, Dublin city councillors have decided to withdraw their proposal to “de-name” Herzog Park. We want to earn your trust and are members of the Trust Project. See our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalism Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guests: Daithí Doolan and John DowningSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Metrolink was first proposed in 2001. Nearly a quarter of a century later, the diggers still haven’t moved. Now, a fresh legal challenge from residents of Dartmouth Square has left the multibillion-euro project with potentially significant delays. Are their concerns justified, or is this a classic case of NIMBYism? Host: Fionnán Sheahan, Guest: Conor Feehan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

November 29, 1975, is not often quoted as a day of significance in Irish history. But at 1.20pm that afternoon, Dublin Airport became the site of a bomb attack. The tragedy has been largely forgotten by the wider public over the last five decades. However, for those who still seek answers it is as pressing as ever. Host: Kevin Doyle Guest: Brendan Hayes We want to earn your trust and are members of the Trust Project. See our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalismSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s Indo Daily is a collaboration between two of our sister podcasts, Money Talks and Crime World. SundayWorld.com is getting a new look by rebranding to CrimeWorld.com - your inside track on Ireland’s criminal underworld. To mark the occasion, acclaimed journalist and broadcaster Nicola Tallant visits the Money Talks studio to talk through her relationship with money while also shining the spotlight on the high-wire finances of crime – from lavish spends to deep regrets to incredible danger. ­ Host: Katie Byrne Guest: Nicola Tallant ­ The content of this podcast is for information purposes and does not constitute investment advice or recommendation of any investment product. ­ We want to earn your trust and are members of the Trust Project. See our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalismSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Indo Politics, Fianna Fáil MEP Billy Kelleher speaks candidly about the party’s bruising presidential selection saga, the pressures applied behind the scenes, and what he calls a “tragic drama” for all involved.  Host: Mary Regan, Guest: Billy Kelleher  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US health secretary, and prominent member of the Kennedy dynasty, Robert F Kennedy Jr has found himself, once again, thrust into the headlines. It’s alleged he penned a series of explicit poems to his supposed lover, journalist Olivia Nuzzi, who is around 40 years his junior. The salacious verses, which include toe-curling allusions to oral sex, were revealed by Nuzzi’s jilted former fiancé, journalist Ryan Lizza, in an article on his website. What’s happening in the fallout of this scandal? And how good is the poetry? Host: Fionnán Sheahan, Guest: Nikki McCann Ramirez See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At the height of the Celtic Tiger, property investor Breifne O’Brien was the definition of upper middle class. It seemed he had it all, until everything came crashing down around as his 15-year-long ponzi scheme was exposed, and his victims - who included his closest friends - learned the horrible, costly truth. O’Brien ultimately swapped the high life for a prison cell, but now he’s back in gainful employment.  ­ Host: Kevin Doyle Guest: Maeve SheehanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Des Vere Hunt, of Fethard, Co Tipperary, died in September 2021, leaving behind an estate worth over €3m. He also left four different wills, made in years leading up to his death. Now, a three-way High Court battle between a friend, his stepdaughter and his niece looms to determine which of the multiple wills is valid. Host: Fionnán Sheahan | Guest: Mark TigheSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.