The Indo Daily

It’s fight week, and Conor McGregor has come out swinging.


‘The Notorious’ finally steps back into a UFC octagon this weekend for a main event match-up, and while some are questioning his physical prowess, his microphone game remains as brash as ever.


Sat in front of the media once more, McGregor espoused his divine beliefs, proclaimed his innocence and once again weighed in on Ireland’s immigration debate.


This weekend’s event will have plenty of eyes on it, but should Conor McGregor be allowed fight at all? Or granted a platform of this size to spread his views, for that matter?


And why are American fans and fixtures so happy to assist in his rehabilitation tour?


On this episode of The Indo Daily, host Dave Hanratty is joined by sports and entertainment journalist Andy McCarroll to look at a much-criticised return to the octagon.


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The chief suspect in the murder of American mother-of-one Jamey Carney (43) flew from Ireland to Turkey within hours of her death.
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It has now emerged that the 28-year-old man got a bus from Killarney to Dublin within three hours of the death of the New York native.
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He then booked a last-minute flight from Dublin Airport to Istanbul in Turkey on Tuesday morning - and is now believed to be working with contacts to cross from Turkey to either Syria or Jordan. The man is understood to have extensive contacts in the region.
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Today on this Indo Daily Extra, Tessa Fleming is joined by Irish Independent southern correspondent Ralph Riegel, to hear the latest developments.
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The Jeffrey Donaldson scandal has taken another turn, with the former DUP leader now set to face a fresh investigation.


New allegations have emerged of a sexual assault involving a woman at the party's Westminster offices.


More details have also come to light about Donaldson's conduct throughout his years in politics as former colleagues speak out about his inappropriate behaviour.


Is it open season on Jeffrey Donaldson where every rumour is fair game? And why has it taken until now for people to break their silence?


On this episode of The Indo Daily, host Kevin Doyle is joined by Sam McBride, Northern Ireland editor of the Belfast Telegraph, to discuss a seemingly ever-expanding list of accusations.


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Reeling from an investigation into his finances, Nigel Farage has gone on the offensive.
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In a public address on Tuesday afternoon, the Reform UK leader announced his intention to resign as an MP in order to trigger a by-election that he intends to contest.
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“This will be a people versus the establishment by-election,” Farage said.
“It's a chance to stick two fingers up to the entire establishment, to frankly tell them where to go,” he added, noting that he will “fight to win” and “continue the political revolution that Reform has started” in the UK.
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The move has been heavily criticised by opponents, with outgoing prime minister Keir Starmer labelling it a “desperate stunt” and stating that Farage is “up to his neck in sleaze”.
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So, can Farage managed to turn the accusations against him into a conspiracy and turn the raging tide to his advantage?
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And who is ‘Posh George’, the man whose association with Farage has caused such media scrutiny and public pressure?
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On this episode of The Indo Daily, host Kevin Doyle is joined by TRT World presenter Enda Brady to ask if Farage is redefining the idea of politics being a risky business.
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They flaunted Ferraris, private jets and a billionaire lifestyle.
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The Cartu brothers are accused of running one of the world's largest alleged investment frauds while projecting a glamorous lifestyle online.
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But the story doesn't end in the US.
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Katie Byrne and Eamon Dillon trace the companies, assets and investigations that connect Ireland to the case.
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