Inside vacuum dynamo James Dyson’s new €30m Irish mansion hideaway
James Dyson, he of high-speed household products fame, is set to undertake an ambitious renovation of Ballynatray House in Co Waterford, having spent €30m to buy the stately historic property last year. What are his plans, where’s he going to park his helicopter, and what kind of headlines has he made over the years? Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: Ralph Riegel See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The IRA’s Heathrow attacks, a massive lie, and enduring love
The IRA’s Heathrow bombings shook Britain, but behind the headlines was a love story built on lies. Michael Gallagher’s conviction forced a reckoning — and an unlikely bond that still endures. Today’s Indo Daily comes from our sister podcast The BelTel. Host: Ciarán Dunbar Guests: Mary Attenborough & Michael GallagherSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Pride or prejudice? How our national flag became a political landmine
The sight of our national flag has become a common feature at anti-immigration protests and gatherings around the country, and, more recently, the Tricolor has started appearing on lampposts and poles across Dublin city centre. Some have suggested the Tricolour is being weaponised by far-right agitators as a symbol of intimidation, and that its proliferation in public spaces is leaving certain communities feeling unwelcome. So, how are people interpreting the proliferation of this flag-flying? And who makes the rules on how — and by whom — our national flag is used? Presenter: Tessa Fleming. Guests: Maeve McTaggart and John Downing See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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A rock star, a meteorologist and a wheelbarrow: Ireland’s latest presidential hopefuls
Bob Geldof, Joanna Donnelly and now a “wheelbarrow” – meet the latest hopefuls looking to become Ireland’s next president. And could Taoiseach Micheál Martin find himself in hot water over the Fianna Fáil selection process? Host: Kevin Doyle Guests: Tabitha Monahan and Senan MolonySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Explosive discrimination allegations levelled at FAI by former Ireland boss Eileen Gleeson
The Football Assocation of Ireland has been hit with explosive allegations from former Republic of Ireland manager Eileen Gleeson, as revealed by the Sunday Independent. Gleeson has launched a landmark legal case, accusing the FAI of discriminating against her due to her gender, including paying her significantly less than her male counterparts. Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: Mark Tighe You can read Mark's exclusive Sunday Independent piece here: https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/fai-faces-explosive-allegations-in-discrimination-case-by-former-womens-team-boss-eileen-gleeson/a1544087917.html See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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