‘War of the Comans’: The bitter family feud over multi-million Dublin drinks empire
It was dubbed "The War of the Comans" - a feud involving a prosperous Irish family so fractured by in-fighting and division that a fierce court battle could barely settle their dispute. But why did the Coman clan, responsible for a multi-million euro pub and bottling business, come to such ruthless and public blows? Host: Tabitha Monahan Guest: Niamh HoranSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The MAGA Manosphere: Why are Conor McGregor and the UFC punching right?
From Conor McGregor to Andrew Tate, why are fans and prominent figures in the MMA and sports-combat world embracing extreme politics? Are teenage boys in the sights of the far right? And what threat does the manosphere pose to society? Host: Ellen Coyne Guest: Dave Hanratty Read Dave Hanratty's article in the Irish Independent here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Dublin teacher who claims she was wrongly named as notorious ‘GAA catfish’ wins injunction against school
A Dublin secondary school has been embroiled in controversy after it was claimed online that one of its teachers is the notorious GAA catfish. County Armagh woman Niamh Farrell denies being the catfish who deceived at least 40 people, including multiple Ulster GAA players. The Portadown woman has now secured a court injunction stopping Coláiste Éanna from continuing with a disciplinary process – which could have resulted in her losing her job. She insists she is not the infamous catfish but an investigation at the school found that she confided in its principal that she was. Ms. Farrell disputes that. Host; Ciaran Dunbar, Guest; Ellen CoyneSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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'Four floors of whores' - Paddy Cosgrave and the Web Summit showdown
The multi-million euro legal battle between the Web Summit co-founders, Paddy Cosgrave, Daire Hickey and David Kelly, has been described as a bitter divorce, with no prospect of an amicable resolution. The clash between three of Ireland’s most prominent tech high-flyers has begun, and the first shots in anger have been very acrimonious indeed. Allegations of blackmail, sexual harassment and even kompromat have emerged this week as the trio embarked on a nine-week trial in the High Court. With the Web Summit now valued at €200m-€300m, the stakes are huge for everyone involved. Host: Dave Hanratty. Guest: Mark Tighe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Faith, fines, and Facebook ads: Inside the Burkes’ €45K guerilla marketing campaign
What happens when agitation, defiance and digital strategy collide? Enter Ireland’s most controversial evangelical family. A new investigation by the Sunday Independent has revealed just how much the Burkes have spent on social media ads, ensuring their confrontations spread far and wide to screens across the globe. Back in Ireland, the courts are tightening their grip on family talisman Enoch Burke. A receiver has been appointed to collect the salary of the former Willson’s Hospital schoolteacher, to meet around €80,000 in fines for contempt of court. Host: Kevin Doyle, Guests; Shane Phelan and Maeve SheehanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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