Christmas gift guide: High‑end dreams v budget reality
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.
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Bob Vylan sue RTÉ as major cost-cutting measures get underway in Montrose
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.
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“Ireland’s taking the piss” – European frustrations at Ireland's weak security
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.
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Stakeknife: The IRA double agent at the centre of a new £48m ‘sobering report’
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.