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Kyran Durnin: Failed by the State29 Sep 202600:55:08

In the summer of 2024 social workers from Tusla were trying to establish the whereabouts of an eight-year-old boy, named Kyran Durnin. They had concerns about his welfare, and where he might be living.  

In July, a child was brought to meet them, and they were told it was Kyran. A second meeting followed in early August, and again the social workers were told the child was Kyran.

Then, weeks later, Kyran and his mother Dayla were reported missing. 

As Gardaí begin investigating, they obtained family photographs of Kyran and showed them to the officials who attended those meetings. Social workers realise the boy in the photographs is not the child they met.   

Soon, detectives realise they can find no trace of Kyran in recent months, or even years. Eventually gardai will tell the public they believe Kyran to be “missing, presumed dead”.

This week we look at the still unresolved case of the missing Kyran Durnin, an ongoing investigation which has now for two years been trying to establish where Kyran is, and what may have happened to him. Alongside the garda investigation, there have been serious questions raised about how a child could disappear from the view of all public authorities for so long without anyone realising he was gone.

This episode is not an attempt to solve an active case from the outside. It is an examination of the verified timeline and the gaps within it, that allowed Kyran to vanish.

Presented by John Sweetman  
Created by Darren Cleary  
Written by Darren Cleary  
Script Edited by Siobhan Walsh, Sam Hobson and Eoin Brennan  
Produced by Sam Hobson  
Senior Producer by Siobhan Walsh  
Executive Produced by Eoin Brennan  
Executive Produced by Ruth Fitzsimons  
Sound Design and Editing by Neil Kavanagh  
Audio Editing Support by Ed Smith  
Marketing Support by Laura Bracken and Róisín Reilly  
Social Media Support by Mark Hayes and Robyn Ree  
Artwork and Graphics by Eric Rowntree

Anne & Annie Gillespie: A Cruel Twist | Part 222 Sep 202600:55:57

In the aftermath of the 1988 shooting at Sligo Hospital, Gardaí were drawn into a dramatic confrontation that saw a car plunge into the murky waters of Donegal Bay.

As the investigation moved towards trial, the case became about more than the tragic death of Anne and Annie Gillespie. It exposed the limits of the justice system. In court, questions arose over mental health and responsibility, with consequences that would haunt the Gillespie family for decades.

Presented by John Sweetman  
Created by Darren Cleary  
Written by Anna Priestland  
Script Edited by Siobhan Walsh, Sam Hobson and Eoin Brennan  
Produced by Sam Hobson  
Senior Producer by Siobhan Walsh  
Executive Produced by Eoin Brennan  
Executive Produced by Ruth Fitzsimons  
Sound Design and Editing by Neil Kavanagh  
Audio Editing Support by Ed Smith  
Marketing Support by Laura Bracken and Róisín Reilly  
Social Media Support by Mark Hayes and Robyn Ree  
Artwork and Graphics by Eric Rowntree

Anne & Annie Gillespie: Dark Obsession | Part I15 Sep 202600:54:12

In County Donegal in 1988, 18-year-old Anne Gillespie was looking forward to a future beyond her hometown of Ballybofey. Despite her close friendships and a tight bond with her mother Annie, after Anne sat her leaving cert she had started to dream of a life of her own.

But not everyone in her life was happy when Anne started to grow more independent - and soon she and her mother would find themselves targeted by a man consumed by rage, jealousy and obsession.

Presented by John Sweetman
Created by Darren Cleary
Written by Anna Priestland

Script Edited by Siobhan Walsh, Sam Hobson and Eoin Brennan
Produced by Sam Hobson
Senior Produced by Siobhan Walsh

Executive Produced by Eoin Brennan
Executive Produced by Ruth Fitzsimons

Sound Design and Editing by Neil Kavanagh
Audio Editing Support by Ed Smith

Marketing Support by Laura Bracken and Róisín Reilly
Social Media Support by Mark Hayes and Robyn Ree

Artwork and Graphics by Eric Rowntree

Siobhán Hynes: Left for Dead08 Sep 202600:49:12

In Connemara, on a cold winter’s night in 1998, two sisters, Aine and Siobhán Hynes left their home and headed out to meet friends, driving to the disco in the nearby coastal village of Carraroe. The next morning, Aine was woken up by her mother asking where was Siobhán? The 17-year-old never made it home.

 

In this episode, John explores the harsh and isolated landscape of Connemara, and how fear spread across the tightknit community after the tragic and cruel events of December 6th 1998.

 

Presented by John Sweetman

Created by Darren Cleary

Episode Written by Siobhan Walsh

Script Edited by Eoin Brennan

Produced by Siobhan Walsh

Executive Produced by Eoin Brennan

Executive Produced by Ruth Fitzsimons

Sound Design and Editing by Neil Kavanagh

Audio Editing Support by Ed Smith

Marketing Support by Laura Bracken and Róisín Reilly

Social Support by Mark Hayes and Robyn Ree

Artwork and Graphics by Eric Rowntree

Lines of Enquiry Live: Dublin Show Announcement03 Sep 202600:01:23

John Sweetman invites you to join him for a special milestone: the first ever Lines of Inquiry live podcast, happening December 2nd at the O’Reilly Theatre in Dublin.

Across one evening, we’ll revisit the stories Ireland can’t forget—tracking the crucial clues that helped piece investigations together, and the small details revealed in court that brought justice into focus.

John will also be joined on stage by special guests, offering expert testimony and firsthand insight from working on some of Ireland’s most notorious crimes.

Tickets on sale now: https://takeyourseats.ticketsolve.com/shows/873690336/events

Declan Flynn: Murder in the Park01 Sep 202601:03:53

As Declan Flynn made his way home in the early hours of September 10th 1982, he did not know what danger lurked in nearby Fairview park on the north side of Dublin City. In the dark shadows, was a gang with a mission. That night, kind and innocent Declan became their unknowing target.

 

In this episode, John explores the tragic case of Declan Flynn, a vulnerable man trying to live his life in a country where simply being yourself was considered a crime.

 

Lives of Enquiry is going on stage for our first ever live show on December 2nd in the O’Reilly Theatre, Dublin. Tickets go on sale on September 3rd  from www.oreillytheatre.com. To get a reminder, and a link to buy tickets, sign up to our mailing list here: https://bauermediaireland.jotform.com/260255277392057

 

Presented by John Sweetman

Created by Darren Cleary

Episode Written by John Sweetman

Script Edited by Siobhan Walsh

Produced by Siobhan Walsh

Executive Produced by Eoin Brennan

Executive Produced by Ruth Fitzsimons

Sound Design and Editing by Neil Kavanagh

Audio Editing Support by Ed Smith

Marketing Support by Laura Bracken and Róisín Reilly

Social Support by Mark Hayes and Robyn Ree

Artwork and Graphics by Eric Rowntree

Nancy Nolan: A Haunting Crime25 Aug 202600:54:25

80 year old, Nancy Nolan didn’t answer her daughter’s calls on the 16th of February, 2000. Her neighbour noticed that her car hadn’t moved in a few days. They were worried about her and sent Gardaí out to check in.  The Gardaí found Nancy Nolan lying in a pool of blood in her hallway. It was clear this was not an accident.

 

For locals in the small village of Ballygar, Co. Roscommon, Nancy’s death dredged up memories of another murder nearly 20 years earlier that still haunted the village.  In this week’s Lines of Enquiry, John revisits the case that shocked the small community and explores how the impact of Nancy’s death rippled across the country.

 

Lives of Enquiry will be going on stage for our first ever live show on December 2nd in the O’Reilly Theatre, Dublin. Tickets go on sale on September 3rd  from www.oreillytheatre.com. To get a reminder, and a link to buy tickets, sign up to our mailing list here: https://bauermediaireland.jotform.com/260255277392057

 

Presented by John Sweetman

Created by Darren Cleary

Episode Written by Anna Priestland

Script Edited by Siobhan Walsh

Produced by Siobhan Walsh

Executive Produced by Eoin Brennan

Executive Produced by Ruth Fitzsimons

Sound Design and Editing by Neil Kavanagh

Audio Editing Support by Ed Smith

Marketing Support by Laura Bracken and Róisín Reilly

Social Support by Mark Hayes and Robyn Ree

Artwork and Graphics by Eric Rowntree

The Kerry Babies: An Irish Scandal18 Aug 202601:07:08

On 16th of April 1984, a man jogging on a beach in West Kerry found the body of a newborn baby. The child had been stabbed to death. Nobody knew who his parents were, where he had come from, how he handed up on that beach – and nobody knew his name.

 The discovery on the beach would lead to multiple garda investigations and would see a small family from rural County Kerry thrown into the national spotlight. It would become a case centred around staggering claims made against one young woman, and allegations of intimidation and coercion against the country’s leading detectives.

 In this episode, John tells us about how the search to solve the case of that baby on the beach in County Kerry would become a national scandal that would change Ireland forever.

 

Presented by John Sweetman

Created by Darren Cleary

Episode Written by David Malone

Script Edited by Eoin Brennan and Siobhan Walsh

Produced by Siobhan Walsh & Aoife Plunkett

Executive Produced by Eoin Brennan

Executive Produced by Ruth Fitzsimons

Sound Design and Editing by Neil Kavanagh

Audio Editing Support by Ed Smith

Marketing Support by Laura Bracken and Róisín Reilly

Social Support by Mark Hayes and Robyn Ree

Artwork and Graphics by Eric Rowntree

Irene White: Price of Murder11 Aug 202601:06:54

Irene White woke up as normal on the 6th of April, 2005. She brought her three kids to school, chatted to the other parents, and returned home where she began washing up dishes. Irene’s mother Maureen lived in a mobile home in the garden and had a routine of calling in to her daughter for a chat and a cup of tea.

On this day, she found her daughter on the floor of her kitchen, surrounded by blood. Her eyes were open and she still had her washing up gloves on.

 In this episode of Lines of Enquiry, John looks back at a case that evaded Dundalk Gardaí for years, until a critical and unexpected break in the case paved the way for detectives to delve further into the case and unmask the people behind a murder that shocked Ireland.

 

Presented by John Sweetman

Created by Darren Cleary

Episode Written by Siobhan Walsh

Script Edited by Eoin Brennan

Produced by Siobhan Walsh

Executive Produced by Eoin Brennan

Executive Produced by Ruth Fitzsimons

Sound Design and Editing by Neil Kavanagh

Audio Editing Support by Ed Smith

Marketing Support by Laura Bracken and Róisín Reilly

Social Support by Mark Hayes and Robyn Ree

Artwork and Graphics by Eric Rowntree

Siobhan McLaughlin: A Savage End04 Aug 202600:55:29

Brian Kearney arrived to work shortly before 8am on his 49th birthday – February 28th, 2006. Before he left home that morning he poured his 3 year old son Dan a bowl of Coco Pops. Later that morning, Dan’s aunt Niamh arrived at the home. She found the young child alone, crying. His mammy, Siobhan McLaughlin, had never come downstairs that morning.

After an early suspicion of suicide, one piece of evidence was essential in upgrading the case to a murder investigation - A purple vacuum flex found at the scene. In this episode of Lines of Enquiry, John Sweetman revisits the tragic death of 38-year-old Siobhan McLaughlin in Goatstown, South Dublin and the search for her killer.

 Presented by John Sweetman

Created by Darren Cleary

Episode Written by John Sweetman

Script Edited by Eoin Brennan

Produced by Siobhan Walsh & Aoife Plunkett

Executive Produced by Eoin Brennan

Executive Produced by Ruth Fitzsimons

Sound Design and Editing by Neil Kavanagh

Audio Editing Support by Ed Smith

Marketing Support by Laura Bracken and Róisín Reilly

Social Support by Mark Hayes and Robyn Ree

Artwork and Graphics by Eric Rowntree

Lying Eyes: The Hitman Plot28 Jul 202601:11:40

When Gardaí are called out following a burglary at the offices of a family run business in Ennis, Co. Clare, they aren't overly concerned. Two computers and some small items have been stolen. But when a hitman shows up at the home of the two young brothers who run the business gardaí realise there is much more to the case.

In this episode of Lines of Enquiry, John Sweetman, brings us a case so strange that, at first, even gardaí couldn’t believe it was real.

We bring you through the web of online connections that led a hitman from the United States to County Clare, to sting operation to try to catch the assassin, the involvement of the FBI, and the trail of emails that revealed the full and incredible story.

Presented by John Sweetman

Created by Darren Cleary

Episode Written by Anna Priestland

Produced by Siobhan Walsh

Executive Produced by Eoin Brennan

Sound Design and Editing by Neil Kavanagh

Audio Editing Support by Ed Smith

Marketing Support by Laura Bracken and Róisín Reilly

Social Support by Mark Hayes and Robyn Ree

Artwork and Graphics by Eric Rowntree

Karen Buckley: A Fateful Encounter21 Jul 202601:15:09

In April 2015, 24-year-old Cork woman Karen Buckley went for a night out with friends in Glasgow, where she was studying to become a nurse.

When Karen did not return home or answer her friends’ calls, police began searching for her. Their investigation soon focussed on a man seen speaking with Karen outside a nightclub, moments after she was last seen by her friends.

Over the next few days detectives would conduct an intense, detailed investigation to trace Karen’s movements and identify the man she spoke with. Through the analysis of hundreds of hours of CCTV footage, public appeals, forensics and police interviews, a picture would soon begin to emerge. It would become a case that deeply affected people in both Ireland and Scotland, as the shocking, heart-breaking truth emerged.

In this episode of Lines of Enquiry, John Sweetman recounts that investigation in detail, and the impact of a crime that caused deep pain across two countries.

Presented by John Sweetman

Created by Darren Cleary

Episode Written by Anna Priestland

Script Edited by Eoin Brennan & Siobhan Walsh

Produced by Siobhan Walsh

Executive Produced by Eoin Brennan

Executive Produced by Ruth Fitzsimons

Sound Design and Editing by Neil Kavanagh

Audio Editing Support by Ed Smith

Marketing Support by Laura Bracken and Róisín Reilly

Social Support by Mark Hayes and Robyn Ree

Artwork and Graphics by Eric Rowntree

Case Notes #013: What Comes Next20 Jul 202600:26:45

In this episode of Lines of Enquiry: Case Notes, John is joined by Darren Cleary, creator of Lines of Enquiry and Head of Digital Audio at Bauer Media Audio Ireland.

Together, they look back on the previous season, reflecting on cases including Elaine O’Hara, Patricia O’Connor, Barbara Walsh, Ciara Breen and Philip Cairns. They also discuss the importance of revisiting unresolved cases, and the work that goes into making the podcast.

John and Darren also look ahead to the next season, including revealing the first episode of season 3, along with announcing a new longer-form documentary series focusing on a Dublin murder case from the 1970s.

Case Notes #012: Kelly Lynch Peer Review16 Jul 202600:23:49

In this episode of Lines of Enquiry: Case Notes, John is joined by Darren Cleary, creator of Lines of Enquiry and Head of Digital Audio at Bauer Media Audio Ireland.

Darren gives an update on the case of Kelly Lynch following the completion of a Garda peer review into the original investigation. He discusses what Kelly’s family say they were told, the recommendations now being worked through and the file being prepared for the coroner.

John and Darren also discuss the differing medical opinions around Kelly’s death, before moving into a wider conversation about what happens at a crime scene and why scene preservation, evidence gathering and chain of custody matter.

Case Notes #011: Fingerprints and Forensics 14 Jul 202600:42:53

In this episode of Lines of Enquiry: Case Notes, John is joined by Ray Kane, his former colleague in the Garda Technical Bureau and Fingerprint Department.

Ray spent more than 30 years in policing, much of it in the Garda Technical Bureau. Together, Ray and John reflect on their experience in the Fingerprint Department, the unpredictable nature of crime scene work, and the responsibility of preserving and interpreting evidence in serious investigations to give victims of crime a voice.

Ray also speaks about the emotional impact of working around death and serious crime, and how one small piece of evidence can have a significant impact when solving a case.

Now a Consultant Forensic Expert, Ray also discusses his current role as Evidence Manager with the Office of the Director of Authorised Intervention in Tuam, where forensic standards are being applied as part of the effort to recover and identify the remains of children who died at the former institution.

Case Notes #010: Crisis Negotiation07 Jul 202600:27:36

In this episode of Lines of Enquiry: Case Notes, John is joined by Martin Egan, retired Detective Sergeant with An Garda Síochána.

Martin spent 30 years in the force and was also trained as a Garda crisis negotiator. He reflects on the communication, patience and judgement required in critical incidents, where the aim is to bring people to safety while working as part of a wider Garda response.

Martin also speaks about the case involving Jasmine McMonagle in Co. Donegal in 2019, where he was part of the response team that arrived at the house and negotiated with her killer. He discusses the difficult decisions made that morning, the importance of protecting the children in the house, and how gardaí deal with the most challenging parts of the job.

An update from John03 Jul 202600:07:07

As season 3 comes to an end, host of Lines of Enquiry, John Sweetman reveals what to expect over the next few weeks from Case Notes.

He shares the date for the return of the narrative episodes, with many new stories already being worked on by the Lines of Enquiry team.

John also notes some recent feedback from listeners. If you would like to get in touch, follow the Instagram page @linesofenquirypodcast or email us linesofenquiry@goloudnow.com

Case Notes #009: Witnessing Justice (Pt. 2)02 Jul 202600:25:58

In this episode of Lines of Enquiry: Case Notes, John continues his conversation with Frank Greaney, Courts Correspondent and award-winning journalist and broadcaster.

Frank explains the work that goes into complex criminal investigations, the role of An Garda Síochána, and the way evidence is presented and tested in court. He also reflects on public reactions to sentencing and why court outcomes can sometimes shock people.

The episode also brings us inside Frank’s day-to-day work as a courts correspondent, from following trials and filing reports to explaining complex proceedings clearly and responsibly. Throughout, he returns to the importance of experience and humanity when reporting on cases that continue to affect victims, families and communities long after a trial has ended.

Case Notes #008: Witnessing Justice30 Jun 202600:33:42

In this episode of Lines of Enquiry: Case Notes, John is joined by Frank Greaney, Courts Correspondent and award-winning journalist and broadcaster.

Frank has spent much of his career reporting from courtrooms on some of the most high-profile criminal trials in Ireland, including several we have covered on Lines of Enquiry.

He reflects on the responsibility that comes with reporting on live cases, the legal restrictions that shape what can and cannot be said publicly, and the importance of accuracy, fairness and restraint when covering criminal trials.

Frank discusses the pressure of reporting on cases under intense public scrutiny, including the murder trial of Ana Kriegel, where he was present throughout the proceedings as a daily court reporter. He also speaks about the murder of Patricia O’Connor, a case he covered extensively in court and later explored in his book Crowded House, as well as through his script for Lines of Enquiry.

Lines of Enquiry Recommends: GoLoud Sleep Sounds24 Jun 202600:01:05

Hi! John here. I just wanted to drop in with a recommendation.

If you find it difficult nodding off after the show, or just want to relax to the ambient sounds of some of Ireland's most scenic spots, we want to introduce you to GoLoud's latest original stream - GoLoud Sleep Sounds.

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Within this stream, there is no talking, no suspenseful stories, and absolutely no commercial interruptions to startle you awake. Instead, Sleep Sounds atmosphericially transports your senses to landscapes across Ireland, from the cadence of the waves at Curracloe Beach in spring and Howth Harbour at sunset, to the isolated Midlands on a stormy night, the wind through the Wicklow Mountains in winter, or the deep shadows of Dublin after dark.

This soothing ambience flows continuously through the night, allowing you to completely switch off the outside world.

GoLoud Sleep Sounds is available now on the GoLoud app or wherever you get your podcasts.

Simply press play, put the phone down, and let it do the rest.

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Case Notes #007: The Disappeared23 Jun 202600:37:18

In this episode of Lines of Enquiry: Case Notes, John is joined by Geoff Knupfer, former lead investigator with the Independent Commission for the Location of Victims’ Remains.

 For almost two decades, Geoff led searches for some of the Disappeared, those abducted, murdered and secretly buried during the Troubles, helping to return loved ones to families who had spent years waiting for answers.

 Geoff reflects on the unique challenge of turning the commission from a reactive process into a proactive investigative operation, and the importance of approaching the work as a humanitarian mission rather than a criminal investigation. He discusses the care and persistence required to build trust, recover remains, support families and work within strict legal limits.

 Before his work with the commission, Geoff spent 30 years with Greater Manchester Police, where he was involved in major investigations and cold case reviews, including the continued search for victims of the Moors murders. He reflects on how that experience shaped his understanding of unresolved loss, forensic recovery and the long search for truth.

 If you have information for the Independent Commission for the Location of Victims’ Remains, you can email secretary@iclvr.ie or leave a confidential voice message on +353 1 602 8655.

 

Want to join the Lines of Enquiry team?18 Jun 202600:02:01

Are you a fan of Lines of Enquiry and narrative podcasts?

Would you have the skills or the experience to become part of the team?

We’re looking for a Narrative Podcast Producer at GoLoud to help create and shape the stories behind one of Ireland’s leading podcasts.

 

You’ll research, script and produce full episodes, turning complex source material into compelling, narrative driven audio. From building story arcs to crafting scripts for spoken word, you’ll play a key role in bringing each episode to life.

You’ll also help develop new ideas, from deep dive investigations to long form series and true crime projects, working across GoLoud to create premium content that connects with audiences.

 

This is a hands on production role, from story sourcing right through to final delivery, working alongside teams across editorial, marketing and production, all while maintaining the highest editorial, legal and creative standards.

 

If you’ve got a background in journalism, podcasting or documentary production, strong storytelling instincts, and a passion for narrative audio. We want to hear from you. Apply now and be part of the next chapter of Lines of Enquiry.

Apply here: Narrative Producer, GoLoud

Ciara Breen: The Open Window16 Jun 202600:47:23

In the early hours of Thursday, the 13th of February, 1997, 17-year-old Ciara Breen disappeared from her home on Bachelor’s Walk in Dundalk. Her bed was empty. The front window had been left open. There was no packed bag, no money missing, and nothing to suggest she had planned to stay away.

 

At first, it looked like Ciara had slipped out quietly into the night, leaving herself a way back in. But what began as a missing person investigation would become something far more complex. Over the years that followed, Gardaí would follow rumours, witness accounts, public appeals and searches through difficult ground, as one question continued to haunt Ciara’s family and the town she vanished from. What happened after Ciara left that house?

 

Presented by John Sweetman

Created by Darren Cleary

Episode Written by Darren Cleary

Script Edited by Eoin Brennan

Produced by Siobhan Walsh

Produced by Siobhán Maguire

Executive Produced by Eoin Brennan

Executive Produced by Ruth Fitzsimons

Sound Design and Editing by Neil Kavanagh

Audio Editing Support by Ed Smith

Marketing Support by Laura Bracken and Róisín Reilly

Social Support by Mark Hayes and Robyn Ree

Artwork and Graphics by Eric Rowntree

Gerry McGinley: A Scandalous Affair09 Jun 202601:14:58

When Gerry McGinley was arrested for minor drug possession charges on the 6th of June 2000, he insisted upon his innocence. He said the drugs had been planted on him, and he was convinced someone was trying to get rid of him.  By that time, McGinley had already received threatening phone calls at his home along with warnings from the IRA that he should leave town. He was a man with a lot of enemies. Then, just two months later, he went missing.

In this episode of Lines of Enquiry, John Sweetman takes us through the extensive police investigation to find Gerry McGinley. What was uncovered revealed a twisted tale of blackmail, illicit loves affairs, sex tapes, and the IRA.

Presented by John Sweetman

Created by Darren Cleary

Episode Written by Siobhan Walsh

Script Edited by Siobhan Walsh and Eoin Brennan

Produced by Siobhan Walsh

Produced by Siobhán Maguire

Executive Produced by Eoin Brennan

Executive Produced by Ruth Fitzsimons

Sound Design and Editing by Neil Kavanagh

Audio Editing Support by Ed Smith

Marketing Support by Laura Bracken and Róisín Reilly

Social Support by Mark Hayes and Robyn Ree

Artwork and Graphics by Eric Rowntree

Celine Cawley: Veil of Deceit02 Jun 202601:10:12

In December 2008, a man calls 999 for assistance.

His name was Eamonn Lillis, and his wife Celine Cawley had been attacked by an intruder at their Howth home in Dublin. Celine was rushed to hospital, and an alert went out to find the man who had attacked the business mogul.

Gathering evidence, gardaí started to piece together what had happened at her home that cold December day, leaning on CCTV footage, around 100 witness statements, and one explosive anonymous phone call. Their findings very soon exposed a carefully concocted effort by her 'attacker' to mask the truth of what happened.

In this episode of Lines of Enquiry, John Sweetman takes us back to that dark day in 2008 and how a trail of lies, misleading information, and a hidden love affair revealed the truth.

Presented by John Sweetman

Created by Darren Cleary

Episode Written by Siobhán Maguire

Script Edited by Eoin Brennan

Produced by Siobhan Walsh

Produced by Siobhán Maguire

Executive Produced by Eoin Brennan

Executive Produced by Ruth Fitzsimons

Sound Design and Editing by Neil Kavanagh

Audio Editing Support by Ed Smith

Marketing Support by Laura Bracken and Róisín Reilly

Social Support by Mark Hayes and Robyn Ree

Artwork and Graphics by Eric Rowntree

Tina Satchwell: A Calculated Mystery26 May 202601:12:47

On the 24th of March in 2017, Richard Satchwell walked into a Cork Garda station to report that his wife, Tina, was missing. He told gardaí their relationship had deteriorated, and Tina had been gone for four days having taken €26,000 euros in cash from their savings. It seemed that Tina had made a concerted effort to disappear.

For six years, Richard and Tina’s family pleaded for the Fermoy native to come home. Why, they wondered, would a loving wife and sister simply leave her home in Youghal, and the animals she adored, and never return.

An extensive search by gardaí checked airports and ferry terminals for any clues as to where the Fermoy native may have gone. Some 100 statements were gathered as they searched for the missing woman. And then a breakthrough happened, with a discovery that would shock the nation.

In this episode of Lines of Enquiry, John Sweetman takes us back over the tireless search to discover what had happened to Tina.

Presented by John Sweetman

 Created by Darren Cleary

 Episode Written by Anna Priestland

 Script Edited by Eoin Brennan

 Produced by Siobhan Walsh

 Produced by Siobhán Maguire

 Executive Produced by Eoin Brennan

 Executive Produced by Ruth Fitzsimons

 Sound Design and Editing by Neil Kavanagh

 Audio Editing Support by Ed Smith

 Marketing Support by Laura Bracken and Róisín Reilly

 Social Support by Mark Hayes and Robyn Ree

 Artwork and Graphics by Eric Rowntree

Patricia O’Connor: House of Secrets19 May 202601:12:02

In June 2017, a family out for a picnic discovered a human torso discarded in a ditch in the Wicklow mountains. Gardaí and army personnel came together to comb the area for any clues. The search recovered fifteen more body parts dumped in nine different locations across a 30km range.

Initially, it was believed the body was that of a young man, after the recovered bones were measured. But this theory was about to turn on its head when one month later, a man walked into a garda station in Rathfarnham, in south Dublin, with a confession. He knew about the body parts, and he knew what had happened.

In this episode of Lines of Enquiry, John Sweetman explores the murder of Patricia O’Connor, a retired woman living in a house full of tension and how it led to a case that quickly became one of the most disturbing ever faced by gardaí.

Presented by John Sweetman

Created by Darren Cleary

Episode Written by Frank Greaney

Script Edited by Siobhan Walsh 

Produced by Siobhan Walsh

Produced by Siobhán Maguire

Executive Produced by Eoin Brennan

Executive Produced by Ruth Fitzsimons

Sound Design and Editing by Neil Kavanagh

Audio Editing Support by Ed Smith

Marketing Support by Laura Bracken and Róisín Reilly

Social Support by Mark Hayes and Robyn Ree

Artwork and Graphics by Eric Rowntree

Elaine O'Hara: Coercion and Control12 May 202601:23:25

Elaine O’Hara disappeared from her Dublin home in 2012, at the age of 36.  She left behind no trace. Her family struggled to understand what had happened to their bright and friendly sister and daughter.

One year later, a woman walking in the woods of Dublin discovered Elaine’s remains. As Gardai began to piece together her final moments and days they saw traces of a dark and sinister side to Elaine’s disappearance and death.

The mission to find out what happened to Elaine became a complex and brutal garda investigation. A meticulous investigation would lead them to one of the country's most disturbing and shocking cases, and to one of the most high-profile trials in Irish history.

In this episode of Lines of Enquiry John Sweetman revisits a chilling murder that brought a dark subculture of violent sadomasochism into public consciousness.

Presented by John Sweetman

Created by Darren Cleary

Episode Written by Anna Priestland

Script Edited by Darren Cleary

Produced by Siobhan Walsh

Produced by Siobhán Maguire

Executive Produced by Eoin Brennan

Executive Produced by Ruth Fitzsimons

Sound Design and Editing by Neil Kavanagh

Audio Editing Support by Ed Smith

Marketing Support by Laura Bracken and Róisín Reilly

Social Support by Mark Hayes and Robyn Ree

Artwork and Graphics by Eric Rowntree

Tom Nevin: Web of Lies05 May 202601:09:39

On the 19th of March 1996, gardaí were called to a pub in Co Wicklow after its panic button was activated in the small hours of the morning. Catherine Nevin, who owned the pub with her husband Tom, was found slumped in a hall with her hands tied and a gag around her neck.

What initially looked to be a botched burglary at a time when Wicklow businesses were being targeted by Dublin gangs, soon grew into a massive garda investigation with more than 170 witness statements as they delved deep into Catherine's past.

In this episode of Lines of Enquiry, John Sweetman takes us back to the murder of Tom Nevin and a story of greed, lies and lust that led to one of the country's most infamous trials.

Presented by John Sweetman

Created by Darren Cleary

Episode Written by Kevin C. Olohan and Siobhán Maguire

Produced by Siobhan Maguire and Siobhan Walsh

Executive Produced by Eoin Brennan

Sound Design and Editing by Neil Kavanagh

Audio Editing Support by Ed Smith

Marketing Support by Laura Bracken and Róisín Reilly

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Incident Brief: The Harold’s Cross Hitman30 Apr 202600:27:12

When Bryan Kennedy became convinced his wife’s online friendship with a Canadian couple were a threat to his marriage, he turned to a man he believed could arrange murder.

In this episode of Lines of Enquiry: Incident Brief, John Sweetman examines a disturbing murder for hire plot that began in Harold’s Cross and targeting two unsuspecting women in Canada. Kennedy feared that his wife was having an online affair with the Lesbian couple, she formed a relationship with over long sessions of online gaming, playing Dungeons and Dragons,  

It’s a story of murder cor hire, extortion, and intimidation.

Presented by John Sweetman
Created by Darren Cleary
Episode Written by Darren Cleary
Produced by Siobhan Maguire and Siobhan Walsh
Executive Produced by Eoin Brennan
Sound Design and Editing by Neil Kavanagh
Audio Editing Support by Ed Smith
Marketing Support by Laura Bracken and Róisín Reilly
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Kevin Lunney: Campaign of Violence28 Apr 202601:04:44

On the 17th of September 2019, Kevin Lunney, a director of Quinn Industrial Holdings, a company formerly owned by bankrupt billionaire Sean Quinn, disappeared near his home in Fermanagh. The 50-year-old father-of-six was taken across the Irish border to Cavan and what happened next would shock the nation and expose years of threats and intimidation against QIH directors and their families. In this episode, John Sweetman takes us back to that dark day in September and how the first all-Ireland cross border investigation began between the gardaí and the PSNI to track down those responsible for the kidnapping, and the so-called ‘paymaster’ who hired them.

Presented by John Sweetman

Created by Darren Cleary

Episode Written by Siobhán Maguire

Script Edited by Eoin Brennan

Produced by Siobhan Walsh

Produced by Siobhán Maguire

Executive Produced by Eoin Brennan

Executive Produced by Ruth Fitzsimons

Sound Design and Editing by Neil Kavanagh

Audio Editing Support by Ed Smith

Marketing Support by Laura Bracken and Róisín Reilly

Social Support by Mark Hayes and Robyn Ree

Artwork and Graphics by Eric Rowntree

Rachel O'Reilly: The Botched Burglary21 Apr 202601:28:24

On the 4th of October 2004, Rachel O'Reilly, a 30-year-old mother-of two was found dead in her north county Dublin home. She had been murdered. Her mother, Rose Callaly, found Rachel's lifeless body in a pool of blood. It all pointed to a botched burglary and gardai began a hunt for her hiller. What followed was a rigorous investigation on matters closer to Rachel's home.

In this episode John Sweetman takes listeners through a complex garda investigation that involved dogged policework, technical wizardry, and even the Late Late Show.

Presented by John Sweetman

Created by Darren Cleary

Episode Written by John Sweetman

Script Edited by Siobhan Walsh & Eoin Brennan

Produced by Siobhan Walsh

Produced by Siobhan Maguire

Executive Produced by Eoin Brennan

Executive Produced by Ruth Fitzsimons

Sound Design and Editing by Neil Kavanagh

Audio Editing Support by Ed Smith

Marketing Support by Laura Bracken and Róisín Reilly

Social Support by Mark Hayes and Robyn Ree

Artwork and Graphics by Eric Rowntree

Incident Brief: Stopping a Dublin terror attack16 Apr 202600:23:55

In June 2021, armed Gardaí carried out a search at a hostel on Gardiner Street in Dublin. They arrested a 37-year-old man named Mark Wolf. He had a sordid past. He was a wanted man in the UK. So how did gardaí find him? And what dark obsessions was he harbouring?

Presented by John Sweetman

Created by Darren Cleary

Episode Written by Darren Cleary

Script Edited by Eoin Brennan

Produced by Siobhan Walsh

Produced by Siobhan Maguire

Executive Produced by Eoin Brennan

Executive Produced by Ruth Fitzsimons

Sound Design and Editing by Neil Kavanagh

Audio Editing Support by Ed Smith

Marketing Support by Laura Bracken and Róisín Reilly

Social Support by Mark Hayes and Robyn Ree

Artwork and Graphics by Eric Rowntree

Ana Kriégel: An Unspeakable Crime14 Apr 202601:08:01

On the 14th of May 2018, Ana Kriégel left her home in Leixlip, Co Kildare, with a promise to her father that she wouldn't be long. 

But Ana never came home and her disappearance sparked a three-day search of a local park, the last place where she had been seen walking with another child.

It was a missing person's case that gripped the nation as everyone hoped the smiling girl in her favourite black hoodie would be found.  What happened would  become one of Ireland's most disturbing and unsettling cases.

In this episode of Lines of Enquiry, John Sweetman takes us back to those dark days of her disappearance, and why her killers will never be named.

Presented by John Sweetman

Created by Darren Cleary

Episode Written by Siobhán Maguire and Eoin Brennan

Script Edited by Eoin Brennan

Produced by Siobhan Walsh

Produced by Siobhan Maguire

Executive Produced by Eoin Brennan

Executive Produced by Ruth Fitzsimons

Sound Design and Editing by Neil Kavanagh

Audio Editing Support by Ed Smith

Marketing Support by Laura Bracken and Róisín Reilly

Social Support by Mark Hayes and Robyn Ree

Artwork and Graphics by Eric Rowntree

Case Notes #006: The Kelly Lynch Update07 Apr 202600:29:14

In this episode of Lines of Enquiry: Case Notes producer Siobhan Maguire steps out from behind the scenes to share a significant update on one of season one’s most troubling stories, the death of 23 year old Kelly Lynch in Monaghan. Siobhan outlines new findings from an independent pathology review commissioned by the Katie Trust, including questions over the original cause of death, issues around a lack of evidence, and indications that third party involvement may no longer be ruled out.

She and John discuss what this could mean for the ongoing investigation, the unanswered questions faced by Kelly’s family, and the implications of decisions made in the crucial early hours of the case.

Then, Siobhan turns interviewer, putting your questions to John about his time in An Garda Síochána, the emotional impact of revisiting difficult cases for the podcast, and what listeners can expect from season three of Lines of Enquiry.

Lines of Enquiry returns next week, on Tuesday 14th April. 

Case Notes #005: The Search for Jastine Valdez31 Mar 202600:29:04

In this episode of Lines of Enquiry: Case Notes, retired Detective Superintendent Frank Keenaghan takes us inside one of the most shocking cases in recent Irish history, the abduction and murder of 24 year old student Jastine Valdez.

Frank led the frantic 24 hour search in May 2018, from the first early morning briefing to the moment a member of the public spotted the suspect’s car, and the dramatic scene where Mark Hennessy was shot by gardaí.

Frank explains the race against time in a live abduction, the critical decision to release the suspect car’s registration to the public, and how small details, including a blood soaked note and a single guard’s instinct on a Wicklow hillside, ultimately led to finding Jastine’s body.

Drawing on 40 years in An Garda Síochána, he reflects on the emotional toll of cases like this, the importance of public cooperation, and why gut instinct still matters alongside procedure and forensics. 

Case Notes #004: Capturing The Courtroom 24 Mar 202600:23:47

In this episode of Lines of Enquiry: Case Notes, renowned courtroom artist Mike O’Donnell takes us inside the hidden world of Ireland’s criminal courts as seen from his sketchpad. In his day to day, Mike sits just feet away from judges, juries, gardaí, families and some of the country’s most high profile defendants, capturing not only the people in the dock but the tension, emotion and fragile humanity of the courtroom itself.

He explains how he became Ireland’s first full time professional courtroom artist, and how his process has developed over the years, moving to ink and learning what exactly to look for when trying to distill an entire trial into a single image.

Mike reflects on what it is like to sit behind some of Ireland’s most notorious figures and study them at close range, from a Bible waving Enoch Burke to Conor McGregor losing his temper, and even having tart and tea with Gerry Hutch as he draws him in his home. He shares what years of observing faces in murder trials, gangland prosecutions and other high stakes cases have taught him about the best and worst of human nature.

Case Notes #003: Cold Case Breakthroughs16 Mar 202600:35:30

In this episode of Lines of Enquiry: Case Notes, former Garda Detective Sergeant Alan Bailey takes us inside the hidden world of cold case investigation. With more than 200 unsolved homicides sitting on the desks of just eight detectives, he explains how and why an investigation goes cold, what it takes to justify reopening a case, and why there is always still hope.

Alan talks through some of the most significant cases he worked on, including the murder of Nora Sheehan. He reflects on the impact of modern forensics and the importance of preserving evidence, that allowed this case to be solve four decades after it happened.

Having been a lead detective on Ireland’s most prolific missing women cases, which became known as the Vanishing Triangle, Alan shares the immense challenges of working on cases with no suspect, and sometimes no body. After searches for some of these women began again recently, he shares what it takes to trigger new digs and how seemingly minor details can suddenly become pivotal.

A Note from John16 Mar 202600:06:05

As season 2 comes to an end, host of Lines of Enquiry, John Sweetman reveals what to expect over the next few weeks from Case Notes.

He shares the date for the return of the narrative episodes with 12 new stories already being worked on by the Lines of Enquiry team.

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The Hawe Family: Monster in a Mask10 Mar 202601:43:35

As students across the country prepare to go back to school after the summer holidays of 2016, Mary Coll arrived at her daughter Clodagh’s house in Castlerahan, County Cavan. Clodagh hadn’t shown up to meet her mother earlier that morning and Mary couldn’t get in touch.

When she arrived at the house Clodagh shared with her husband Alan Hawe, and their three sons Liam, Niall and Ryan, Mary found a note taped to the back door warning her not to come in. Mary called the Gardaí who arrived on the scene and informed her of the tragic news - the Hawe family were all dead.

In this episode of Lines of Enquiry, John looks at a devastating case that stunned the country and left an entire nation struggling to understand what had happened.

 

This episode contains mention of coercive control and domestic violence. If you are affected by any of the issues raised in this podcast help is available. Contact Women’s Aid on 1800 341 900. This episode also contains reference to suicide, if you need help please reach out to Samaritans on 116 123.

 

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 Presented by John Sweetman

 Created by Darren Cleary

 Episode Written by Darren Cleary

 Script editing by Eoin Brennan

 Produced by Siobhan Walsh

 Produced by Siobhan Maguire

 Executive Produced by Eoin Brennan

 Executive Produced by Ruth Fitzsimons

 Sound Design and Editing by Neil Kavanagh

 Audio Editing Support by Ed Smith

 Marketing Support by Bríd Walsh and Róisín Reilly

 Social Support by Mark Hayes and Robyn Ree

Artwork and Graphics by Eric Rowntree

Elizabeth Plunkett and Mary Duffy: Innocence Lost03 Mar 202601:38:15

In the August of 1976, a young Dublin woman named Elizabeth Plunkett, went missing while on holidays in Brittas Bay, Co. Wicklow. Her friends and family searched through sand dunes, forests and along the roads for a trace of her - All to no avail.  

Across the country, another young woman Mary Duffy read a newspaper article about Elizabeth Plunkett’s case with tears in her eyes. A few days later, she too vanished.

 In this episode of Lines of Enquiry, John takes us back to Ireland’s first serial killers and the cross country man hunt to find them and finally bring them to justice.

This episode contains mention of rape and sexual assault. If you are affected by any of the issues raised in this podcast help is available. Contact Dublin Rape Crisis Centre’s National 24-Hour Helpline on 1800 77 8888.

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Created by Darren Cleary

Episode Written by Siobhan Walsh and Eoin Brennan

Produced by Siobhan Walsh

Produced by Siobhan Maguire

Executive Produced by Eoin Brennan

Executive Produced by Ruth Fitzsimons

Sound Design and Editing by Neil Kavanagh

Audio Editing Support by Ed Smith

Marketing Support by Bríd Walsh and Róisín Reilly

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Philip Cairns: The Lost Boy24 Feb 202601:07:32

In October 1986, 13-year-old Philip Cairns became one of the most recognisable faces in Ireland.

The boy left his home in Dublin to walk back to school after lunch and vanished without a trace. His disappearance gripped the nation, changed how parents viewed their children’s safety, and left a family living with unanswered questions for nearly four decades.

In this episode of Lines of Enquiry, John revisits one of Ireland’s most haunting missing person cases and asks what really happened to the boy who never came home.

An Garda Síochána have told us the investigation into the disappearance of Philip Cairns remains active and ongoing. Gardaí are keen to speak to people who may have been young at the time Philip disappeared and not in a position to talk to them, but who may now feel able to come forward. 

 Even the smallest piece of information could help investigators. Anyone with information is asked to contact Rathfarnham Garda Station on 01 666 6500, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111. If for any reason, you do not feel comfortable making that contact directly, you can email linesofenquiry@goloudnow.com and we will ensure that any credible information is passed on to investigating Gardaí on your behalf.

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 Presented by John Sweetman

Created by Darren Cleary

Episode Written by Emma McMenemy

Script Edited by Darren Cleary 

Produced by Siobhan Walsh

Produced by Siobhan Maguire

Executive Produced by Eoin Brennan

Executive Produced by Ruth Fitzsimons

Sound Design and Editing by Neil Kavanagh

Audio Editing Support by Ed Smith

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Trevor O’Keeffe: Hitchhiking Into Danger17 Feb 202601:25:12

In August of 1987, 19 year old Trevor O’Keeffe embarked his journey home to Ireland after a brief holiday France. He planned to hitchhike across the north of the country, through the vineyards of the world-renowned Champagne province. 

Trevor was unaware of the warnings against hitchhiking that had been made to young men across the region. He had not heard the local rumours about a serial killer stalking the area. He did not know about the 6 other young men already disappeared.

Trevor’s body was found in a French forest just days after he began traveling. In this episode of Lines of Enquiry, John explores what happens when a serious crime happens in another country. He asks how different laws, languages and police forces affect the search for answers and the fight for justice.

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 Created by Darren Cleary

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 Script Edited by Siobhan Walsh

 Produced by Siobhan Walsh

 Produced by Siobhan Maguire

 Executive Produced by Eoin Brennan

 Executive Produced by Ruth Fitzsimons

 Sound Design and Editing by Neil Kavanagh

 Audio Editing Support by Ed Smith

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Esther and Jessica McCann: A Deadly Secret 10 Feb 202600:59:27

On the night of September, the 4th 1992, Esther and Jessica McCann went to sleep and never woke up.

The 36-year-old mother and her 18-month-old-toddler died when a fire swept through the house. It was a tragic loss of life.

The young mother had been trying to adopt the little girl she had fostered since her birth. They were inseparable. And it followed a series of events in the home that baffled Esther, her husband, and her family.

Was there something more sinister at play here?

In this episode of Lines of Enquiry, John Sweetman takes us through the events leading up to that tragic house fire and how a dark secret from the past lurked in the corner.

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Script Edited by Eoin Brennan

Produced by Siobhan Walsh

Produced by Siobhan Maguire

Executive Produced by Eoin Brennan

Executive Produced by Ruth Fitzsimons

Sound Design and Editing by Neil Kavanagh

Audio Editing Support by Ed Smith

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Case Notes #002: Inside True Crime03 Feb 202600:33:13

In this episode of Lines of Enquiry: Case Notes, John Sweetman is joined by one of Ireland’s leading true crime podcasters, Nules Ní Chléirigh, creator and host of Ireland Crimes and Mysteries.

John and Nules reflect on what draws them to the stories of some of Ireland’s biggest crimes, the realities of working on cases with no clear resolution, and the importance of ethical storytelling when dealing with victims and their families.

They share some of the most impactful cases they have worked on, including those where the smallest detail made a critical difference, and others that have stayed with them long after recording.

The conversation also explores how true crime has evolved as a genre, and the role it can play in prevention, awareness, and in keeping the memory of victims alive.

If you’d like to get in touch, you can email the show at LinesOfEnquiry@goloudnow.com and follow @linesofenquirypodcast on Instagram.

 

Jasmine McMonagle: No Way Out27 Jan 202600:51:41

28 year old mother of two Jasmine McMonagle loved to write and longed to be a children's author one day.

In 2019, a letter she wrote was sent to the Garda Technical Bureau for examination. In the letter, Jasmine wrote of being held hostage in her own home, of threats against her and her daughters, and of how she would no longer live in fear.

In this episode of Lines of Enquiry, John explains how that letter ended up on his desk, and he looks back on a tragic story of rage, loss and bravery, and of a family torn apart by violence.

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Presented by John Sweetman

Created by Darren Cleary

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Script Edited by Eoin Brennan

Produced by Siobhan Walsh

Produced by Siobhan Maguire

Executive Produced by Eoin Brennan

Executive Produced by Ruth Fitzsimons

Sound Design and Editing by Neil Kavanagh

Audio Editing Support by Ed Smith

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Antra Ozolina: The Set Up20 Jan 202600:52:50

When Antra Ozolina was found dead in her home in Kilnaleck, Co Cavan in June 2014, from the outset, the explanation seemed straightforward and the case moved quickly towards closure.

 But small details did not sit comfortably. The circumstances raised quiet questions. The timeline felt too neat and the version that was accepted left little room for doubt or for scrutiny.

 In this episode of Lines of Enquiry, John Sweetman revisits the death of Antra Ozolina, examining how early assumptions can shape an investigation, how quickly a version of events can become fixed, and how the how the easy answer is not always the right answer.  

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Produced by Siobhan Walsh

Produced by Siobhan Maguire

Assistant Produced by Aoife Plunkett

Executive Produced by Eoin Brennan

Executive Produced by Ruth Fitzsimons

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Seamus Ruddy: Hidden Clues I Part 214 Jan 202600:40:42

The arrival of two detectives with very different backgrounds reinvigorates the search for Seamus Ruddy. As the new investigators search the darkest corners for information, they do it with a set of forensics skills never before seen in Ireland.

The Ruddy family hold on to hope of finally ending their long nightmare, and a new source of information could prove to be the key. But there will be many false dawns, before what could be their final chance to bring Seamus home.

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Produced by Siobhan Walsh

Produced by Siobhan Maguire

Executive Produced by Eoin Brennan

Executive Produced by Ruth Fitzsimons

Sound Design and Editing by Neil Kavanagh

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Seamus Ruddy: The Long Search | Part I13 Jan 202600:59:04

In May of 1985, Seamus Ruddy went to meet three men in Paris. They were men he knew from a past life, in Ireland. Seamus had left that life behind, to start a new one in the French capital. His family had asked him not to go to the meeting, but Seamus had been assured he would be safe.

He was never seen again after that night, and his disappearance would lead to a search spanning decades. The Ruddy family refused to give up their hunt for answers, facing down intimidation and holding out hope even against the most insurmountable odds.

This story would eventually join others, as the Ruddy family realised they were not the only ones searching for their missing loved ones, and pushing for answers from a dark period in Irish history. Seamus was eventually considered one of The Disappeared, the group of people suspected of being kidnapped, killed and secretly buried by Republican paramilitary groups during The Troubles.

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Produced by Siobhan Maguire

Executive Produced by Eoin Brennan

Executive Produced by Ruth Fitzsimons

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