The Loughinisland massacre, the journalist's secret sources and the PSNI’s unlawful spy tactics
On 18 June 1994, UVF members burst into a local pub in Loughinisland Co. Down and fired on the customers, killing six and wounding five others. The investigation failed to catch the killers. Journalist Trevor Birney helped make the documentary ‘No Stone Unturned’ about the murders but was arrested in 2018 for breaching the Official Secrets Act. After six years of hell, this week Birney and fellow producer Barry McCaffery have now won a major tribunal against the authorities, which stated the PSNI did in fact act unlawfully in their attempt to unmask their sources for the documentary. Host; Fionnán Sheahan, Guest; Trevor Birney See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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‘Had we known the red flags, she might be alive today’ – Heartbroken mother of murdered model Nadine Lott on deadly danger signs
Jealousy, coercive control, abusive texts, withholding money: Claire Lott tells of the behaviour that might set alarm bells ringing, as she recounts the heartbreaking story of her daughter Nadine, who was murdered by ex-partner Daniel Murtagh in front of her six-year-old daughter Kya. Host; Ellen Coyne, Guests; Claire Lott and Niamh HoranSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Extra: What will the closure of Israel’s embassy in Dublin mean for Ireland’s reputation internationally?
Israel’s decision to close its embassy in Dublin has taken many people by surprise. It has left people asking why Ireland has been singled out and if the accusation of “antisemitic actions and rhetoric” will damage Ireland's reputation on the world stage. Host: Ellen Coyne Guest: Gabija GataveckaiteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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40 years of Band Aid - Christmas, charity and controversy
When the BBC aired journalist Michael Buerk's harrowing reports of Ethiopian famine in 1984, few could have imagined the enduring legacy they would inspire. Among those watching was Irish musician Bob Geldof, who became determined to help in the only way he knew how. So, how did Band Aid's iconic Christmas single come about and why is it still causing controversy today? Host: Ellen Coyne | Guest: John MeagherSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Revisited: Infiltrating Ireland - how a male model turned garda ended up a spy for MI6
The incredible story of how former male model Patrick Crinnion rose through the ranks of garda intelligence, only to join a network of MI6 spies designed to infiltrate the Irish State. Host: Fionnán Sheahan. Guest: David BurkeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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