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“Fight Night” took on a whole new meaning at an influencer-fronted event in Kilkenny when the action dramatically spilled outside the squared circle.
Far-right activist Tommy Robinson – real name Stephen Yaxley-Lennon – found himself at the centre of an all-out brawl when a seemingly pissed-off pugilist leapt from the ring apron to confront Robinson head-on.
Cue pandemonium, beamed out via livestream to an audience of almost two million.
Questions, naturally, have arisen in recent days.
Was everything really as it seemed? More to the point, why was Tommy Robinson there in the first place? And, perhaps most pertinently, how does Ireland factor into Robinson's agenda of disruption and division?
On this episode of The Indo Daily, Fionnán Sheahan is joined by Irish Independent journalists Darragh Nolan and Aisling Bolton-Dowling to look at the fallout from a strange night in Kilkenny.
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For years, David Walliams was one of Britain's most recognisable entertainers – a bestselling children's author, a TV star and a household name.
But, today, the comedian has been publicly identified as the celebrity who sought a court injunction to prevent his name being linked to allegations of sexual misconduct.
As investigations by The Guardian and ITV News detail claims from several women spanning two decades, Walliams strongly denies wrongdoing and insists he is not a sexual predator.
So why did he fight so hard to keep his identity secret, and what happens now that the allegations are in the public domain?
Today, on this extra episode of the Indo Daily, Kevin Doyle is joined by Enda Brady, TRT world presenter, to examine David Walliams' legal battle, the claims against him, his response, and the potentially devastating impact on his career.
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The trial of two women accused of the murder of Scarlett Faulkner has heard detailed evidence from eyewitnesses, family members and emergency responders about the events leading up to her death.

Jurors have been told of alleged threats, a search for Ms Faulkner and the violent incident at Birdhill, Co Tipperary, in March.

The prosecution says the attack was motivated by a relationship involving the former partner of one of the accused, a claim that remains contested.

As the case enters its third week, the court continues to hear testimony about the moments before, during and after the fatal assault.

What evidence has emerged so far, and what are the key questions facing the jury?

Today on the Indo Daily, Fionnán Sheahan is joined by court reporter with Ireland International, Eoin Reynolds, to examine the evidence presented so far in the Scarlett Faulkner murder trial.

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A true self-made man, Pascal Vincent Doyle was a major player in Irish high society once upon a time, counting former taoiseach Charles Haughey as one of his closest confidantes.
By the time of his death in 1988, PV Doyle was the multi-millionaire owner of an international portfolio of no fewer than 33 hotels.
A tough act to follow indeed, and so it proved for those who took up the mantle of his business empire – his children.
And so, the Doyle family feud was born; pitting sibling against sibling in a brutal battle for Succession-esque supremacy.
On this episode of The Indo Daily, host Fionnán Sheahan is joined in studio by Sunday Independent journalist Liam Collins – who had his own interesting run-in with PV Doyle – to discuss a most bitter breakdown.
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Reporting restrictions in the Noah Donohoe Inquest have been lifted. Courts use reporting restrictions to limit press coverage of legal proceedings to ensure the proceedings are fair, and that juries are not adversely influenced. A number of such restrictions were used during the inquest into the 14-year-old’s 2020 death, however they can now be reported.
One jury almost derailed the inquest with bizarre theories. Juror A believed Noah was trying to “subliminally” communicate with him on the day of their deliberations. He also put forward a theory that Noah could have been “shunted” down the culvert in the same manner the ancient Egyptians moved materials to build the pyramids. He also suggested Noah had been influenced by the bobsled competition at the Tokyo Olympics – which took place a year later in 2021 – and tried to mimic the actions in the culvert.
The coroner also blocked disclosure of mental health consultation with Noah Donohoe’s mother Fiona on privacy grounds. Today's Indo Daily is brought to you by our sister podcast The BelTel as Ciarán Dunbar is joined by Liam Tunney, who covered the inquest for the Belfast Telegraph.
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