Best Murder Most Irish Podcasts (2025)

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Knockin' Shop. Episode 158 1:15:21

3d ago1:15:21

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Trigger Warnings: Mentions of stalking, obsessive behaviour and arson Friends! Two episodes two weeks in a row, can you believe it? This week is part two of the case of the murder of 36 year old Olivia Dunlea. Olivia was a mother of three who was brutally murdered by her boyfriend of only 6 weeks. Once again we would like to extend our sincerest sy…

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Were Roman women done dirty by modern translations? 37:09

5h ago37:09

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The stories of ancient Rome are littered with despicable women, and those of the Julio-Claudian dynasty are especially infamous. But where do these stories come from? And why have they endured for centuries? Speaking to Elinor Evans, Joan Smith explores how Roman misogyny, mistranslations, and modern historians have shaped a distorted narrative – c…

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Almost nine-in-ten people who died while homeless had history of problem substance use - Report 4:37

8h ago4:37

4:37

Catherine Kenny, CEO of the Simon Community, discusses a report that found almost nine-in-ten people who died while homeless had a history of problem substance use.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Jean-Michel Basquiat: New York City Squalor, Art-World Slumming, and the 27 Club 44:53

22h ago44:53

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Jean-Michel Basquiat's graffiti in Lower Manhattan was mistaken for a CIA operation. He was the toast of the New York art world while sleeping on floors in squalid apartments. He sold his first painting to Blondie's Debbie Harry for $200. Less than a year later, his paintings were going for more than $20,000. And decades later, the debate over what…

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Russia and Ukraine to start immediate talks on ceasefire - Trump 5:55

8h ago5:55

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Christopher Miller, Financial Times Chief Ukraine Correspondent discusses the claim by US President Donald Trump that Russia and Ukraine will "immediately" begin negotiations on preparations for peace talks.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Man arrested in Gaine murder inquiry released without charge 2:53

8h ago2:53

2:53

Southern Correspondent Paschal Sheehy provides the latest update on the Michael Gaine investigation.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Farming groups to protest over CAP proposals in Dublin 5:49

8h ago5:49

5:49

Aengus Cox, RTE Agriculture Correspondent discusses this mornings protest by farming groups outside the EU Commission office in Dublin.By RTÉ Radio 1

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8:35am Sports News 5:44

8h ago5:44

5:44

Presented by Darren Frehill.By RTÉ Radio 1

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What has been agreed in EU-UK deal? 8:03

8h ago8:03

8:03

Paul Johnston, British Ambassador to Ireland, reflects on the potential impacts for Ireland of the new tentative agreement between the UK and EU.By RTÉ Radio 1

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7:50am Business News 4:05

22h ago4:05

4:05

Presented by Adam Maguire.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Aid trucks allowed into Gaza but aid not yet collected, says UN 6:36

8h ago6:36

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Yvonne Murray, our Global Security Reporter, on the United Nations' response to the latest developments in Gaza.By RTÉ Radio 1

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7:35am Sports News 3:53

8h ago3:53

3:53

Presented by Darren Frehill.By RTÉ Radio 1

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7:10am It Says In The Papers 3:50

8h ago3:50

3:50

Presented by Ronan Kelly.By RTÉ Radio 1

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The free-living honeybee is surviving in Ireland 4:23

22h ago4:23

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Professor Grace McCormack, project coordinator of the Free-B research project, explains the importance of studying the colonies of the endangered free-living honeybees needs.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Overall motor claims down 30% from 2019 5:07

8h ago5:07

5:07

Dr. Lauren Swan, Head of Research and Policy at the Injuries Resolution Board, on new extensive research about claims related to motor collisions.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Will there be a ceasefire in Ukraine? 6:09

22h ago6:09

6:09

Vitaly Shevchenko, Russia editor, BBC Monitoring brings us the latest from Moscow after the high stakes talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Weather Forecast 2:11

8h ago2:11

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Presented by Gerry Murphy.By RTÉ Radio 1

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The situation on the ground in Gaza 8:15

22h ago8:15

8:15

Hisham Mhanna, Spokesperson for the Internation Community of the Red Cross in Gaza, discusses the situation on the ground as aid trucks are allowed enter the strip.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Third goal medal win for Irish gardener's ferns collection 2:59

8h ago2:59

2:59

Billy Alexander talks to Audrey Carville about his gold medal win at this year's Chelsea Flower Show in London for his "Wilde Kells Bay" ferns display.By RTÉ Radio 1

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8am News Bulletin 6:34

22h ago6:34

6:34

Presented by Brian Jennings.By RTÉ Radio 1

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8:10am It Says In The Papers 3:24

8h ago3:24

3:24

Presented by Ronan Kelly.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Otto von Bismarck: life of the week 43:33

1d ago43:33

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Few 19th-century leaders have a CV quite like Otto von Bismarck's. This formidable statesman's cunning, charisma and eye for an opportunity helped him drive the unification of Germany and engineer a stunning defeat of France in 1871. Here, in conversation with Spencer Mizen, Katja Hoyer introduces a man whose rise would change the face of European …

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Cattle now grazing on airport-owned land 4:30

2d ago4:30

4:30

Agriculture Correspondent Aengus Cox reports on the announcement of the completion of the initial phase of Shannon Airport Group's Farmland Biodiversity Enhancement Project.By RTÉ Radio 1

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8.6% of primary school days lost to pupil absences in 2022/23 10:19

2d ago10:19

10:19

Helen McEntee Minister for Education, announces new measures to tackle absenteeism at schools.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Man still being questioned on suspicion of Michael Gaine murder 5:03

2d ago5:03

5:03

Paschal Sheehy, Southern Editor, brings us the latest from Kenmare, Co.Kerry, as a man is being questioned on the suspicion of farmer Mike Gaine's murder.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Asking prices for rents rose by average of 3.4% in first quarter - report 6:14

2d ago6:14

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Ronan Lyons, author of the Daft.ie rent report and professor of economics at Trinity College Dublin, discusses the latest rental price report showing the largest increases in 20-years.By RTÉ Radio 1

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"The situation has been geting more dire by the day" 5:45

2d ago5:45

5:45

Olga Cherevko, Spokesperson for the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, discusses the aid & food situation on the ground in Gaza.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Trump to hold call with Putin in push for Ukraine ceasefire 3:58

2d ago3:58

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Siobhan O'Grady, Chief Ukraine Correspondent, Washington Post, brings us the latest from Ukraine on today's eagerly awaited virtual meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian President, Vladimir Putin.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Weather Forecast 2:30

2d ago2:30

2:30

Presented by Liz Walsh.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Starmer to host first UK-EU summit since Brexit 4:03

2d ago4:03

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Tommy Meskill, London Correspondent, explains what can be expected from a summit between the European Union leaders and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in London.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Renowned poet Paul Durcan dies at 80 5:47

2d ago5:47

5:47

Theo Dorgan, Irish poet, pays tribute to poet Paul Durcan following his death.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Israel will let food into Gaza, Netanyahu's office says 5:48

2d ago5:48

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Alistair Bunkall, Sky News Middle East Correspondent, discusses the latest developments in Gaza as Israel said it would allow a "basic amount of food" into the enclave.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Former US president Joe Biden diagnosed with 'aggressive' prostate cancer 4:46

2d ago4:46

4:46

Sean Whelan, Washington Correspondent, discusses former US president Joe Biden's prostate cancer diagnosisBy RTÉ Radio 1

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The Einstein murders 39:02

23h ago39:02

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In the summer of 1944, as the German forces were retreating in northern Italy, a small group of soldiers made a detour to a remote villa in search of Albert Einstein's cousin. Robert Einstein posed no threat to the Nazi regime, but nonetheless they were determined to hunt him down. The tragic events that followed are the basis of a new book by the …

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The Beaker People: everything you wanted to know 39:58

2d ago39:58

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Who were the Beaker People? What was their contribution to the building of Stonehenge? And did their arrival in Britain really lead to the obliteration of the indigenous population? Here, in conversation with Spencer Mizen, Mike Parker-Pearson answers the most pressing questions on the prehistoric culture that changed Britain for good. The HistoryE…

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The Grateful Dead Pt. 2: The Ballad of Pigpen and Old, Weird America—an Origin Story 44:42

4d ago44:42

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Bootlegging whiskey, acid tests, grass, and songs about murder. The origins of the Grateful Dead are fascinating and not what most people think. Born out of the tradition of “old, weird America”; bluegrass, jug band music and deadly folk tales, the Grateful Dead, as young adults, were into some strange stuff and we are all better for it. The band w…

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Supplementary Material 28: The Ultimate Geometric Unifying Cognitive-Theoretic Iceberg 37:41

3d ago37:41

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We exercise our ethnographic muscles as we revel in the esoteric dynamics of Australian Pool Culture, the mysteries of Eric Weinstein's theories as revealed by Curt Jaimungal, and the contradictions of MAGA cultists. Supplementary Material 28 00:00 Matt's Ethnography of Australian Swimming Culture 06:19 Pool Etiquette and Social Dynamics 08:46 Mutu…

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8:35am Sports News 8:20

5d ago8:20

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Presented by Des Cahill.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Tip-offs from psychic mediums offer new possibilites for search of remains of Jon Jonsson 3:18

5d ago3:18

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Liam O'Brien, Co-Producer of the series 'Where is Jón' talks about events that have occurred following the release of the podcasts.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Kevin 'Boxer' Moran on Leinster House bike shelter audit 12:16

5d ago12:16

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Kevin Boxer Moran, Minister of State with responsibility for the Office Of Public Works, discusses the findings of an audit into the Leinster House bike shelter.By RTÉ Radio 1

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New Leaving Cert course aims to encourage climate activism 4:57

5d ago4:57

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RTE's Education Correspondent Emma O'Kelly looks at a new leaving cert subject covering climate action and sustainable development.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Ireland fails to qualify for Eurovision final 6:45

5d ago6:45

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Evelyn O'Rourke, Arts and Media Correspondent, looks back at the second Eurovision Song Contest semi-final, as Ireland's EMMY failed to progress.By RTÉ Radio 1

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