The Indo Daily

Andy Burnham may be new to the job in Number 10 Downing Street, but he's already found himself at the centre of a political row over one of the most sensitive issues on this island: Irish unity.
The British prime minister's unequivocal dismissal of any prospect of a border poll has reignited a long-running debate about who gets to decide Northern Ireland's future, and when that moment should come.
But strip away the politics, and one question remains: in an Ireland that's changing socially and demographically, would a vote for unity actually succeed?
Is there a genuine appetite for a united Ireland north and south of the Border?
And what can past referendums and reunification projects across Europe tell us about the challenges ahead?
On today’s Indo Daily, Tessa Fleming is joined by the Irish Independent's John Downing to examine the question that has shaped Irish politics for generations: could a border poll actually deliver a united Ireland?
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The night of October 11, 2025 was meant to be one of celebration in the north Cork town of Doneraile. Locals gathered to mark a GAA victory, continuing their festivities into the night. However, over the next few hours tensions began to rise on the town's Main Street. A short time later, local postman and father-of-five Barry Daly was beaten to death with a golf club outside his own home. Now, 21-year-old Alex Deady has been sentenced to life in prison for his murder.


Kevin Doyle is joined by Irish Independent southern correspondent Ralph Riegel to examine how a community celebration descended into a brutal killing.


Please note: this episode features discussion of graphic violence.
Host: Kevin Doyle | Guest: Ralph Riegel
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Gerry ‘The Monk’ Hutch’s son, Jason, is facing extradition from Spain to Ireland over alleged money laundering offences. Until now, the 37-year-old has largely remained outside the public eye and has no criminal record. So, who is Jason Hutch, and what role do authorities allege he played within the Hutch organisation?
Fionnán Sheahan is joined by Irish Independent special correspondent Paul Williams and multimedia reporter Darragh Nolan to examine his case and the next generation of the Hutch family.
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Katie Taylor has spent 25 years making boxing history. This weekend, she will also make a fortune.


The Bray boxer was just 15 when she won her first competitive fight. Now, after Olympic gold, world titles and a career that transformed women’s boxing, she is preparing for one final contest, in the one venue that has always eluded her: a sold-out Croke Park.


So, how big will Taylor’s final payday be? And as the curtain comes down, just how much is Ireland’s greatest boxer worth?


Today on The Indo Daily, Katie Bryne is joined by senior features writer John Meagher to count the cost of Katie Taylor’s extraordinary career and look ahead to her last dance on her biggest stage yet.


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Mark Zuckerberg has survived scandal after scandal, and Meta has now agreed to an $18bn settlement that keeps him out of the witness box. The landmark lawsuit accused Meta of deliberately designing addictive features that harmed children’s mental health. But will the deal force real change at the tech giant. Fionnán Sheahan is joined by Irish Independent Tech Editor Adrian Weckler, to examine Meta’s deal, Zuckerberg’s reinvention and why he has bought gothic an Irish castle.


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