As Donald Trump welcomed Conor McGregor to the White House for St Patrick’s Day, we look at 12 key events that Americans might not be aware of in the once undefeated MMA fighter’s career. Host: Fionnán Sheahan &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Guest: Kevin DoyleSee <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

<description>&lt;p&gt;As Donald Trump welcomed Conor McGregor to the White House for St Patrick’s Day, we look at 12 key events that Americans might not be aware of in the once undefeated MMA fighter’s career.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Host: Fionnán Sheahan &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;Guest: Kevin Doyle&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;See &lt;a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener"&gt;omnystudio.com/listener&lt;/a&gt; for privacy information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Dear America – 12 things we need to tell you about Conor McGregor

Irish farmers were becoming “easy targets”. So went the rhetoric from one ­prolific Reddit account, which was making its many and detailed arguments about the sanctity and safety of the Irish farm around one high-profile court case: the Diarmuid Rossa Phelan murder trial. The Irish Independent’s Ellen Coyne has uncovered details of an anonymous online account engaging in heated commentary around the trial, and an influence operation designed to push a sympathetic agenda towards Diarmuid Phelan. There is no evidence or suggestion that Mr Phelan was aware of this online activity or approved of it. Host; Tabitha Monahan, Guest; Ellen Coyne See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

<description>Irish farmers were becoming “easy targets”. So went the rhetoric from one ­prolific Reddit account, which was making its many and detailed arguments about the sanctity and safety of the Irish farm around one high-profile court case: the Diarmuid Rossa Phelan murder trial. The Irish Independent’s Ellen Coyne has uncovered details of an anonymous online account engaging in heated commentary around the trial, and an influence operation designed to push a sympathetic agenda towards Diarmuid Phelan. There is no evidence or suggestion that Mr Phelan was aware of this online activity or approved of it. Host; Tabitha Monahan, Guest; Ellen Coyne &lt;p&gt;See &lt;a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener"&gt;omnystudio.com/listener&lt;/a&gt; for privacy information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

The mysterious online campaign that tried to make Diarmuid Rossa Phelan’s murder trial into a political flashpoint 

Timothy O’Reilly, also known as Elijah Gavin, Timothy Kelly and Elijah Thomas, was arrested in New York in January on charges of conning over $800,000 from a 78-year-old woman. He was on the run since 2022 after failing to return to Magilligan Prison in Northern Ireland after a temporary compassionate release. At the time, he was facing charges over an attempt to con another elderly woman out of £40,000. So, who is Timothy O’Reilly and what allegations have been made against him? And what, exactly, is the ‘Travelling Conmen’ group? Today’s episode of the Indo Daily comes from our sister podcast The BelTel. Host: Ciarán Dunbar Guest: Eamon DillonSee <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

<description>Timothy O’Reilly, also known as Elijah Gavin, Timothy Kelly and Elijah Thomas, was arrested in New York in January on charges of conning over $800,000 from a 78-year-old woman. He was on the run since 2022 after failing to return to Magilligan Prison in Northern Ireland after a temporary compassionate release. At the time, he was facing charges over an attempt to con another elderly woman out of £40,000. So, who is Timothy O’Reilly and what allegations have been made against him? And what, exactly, is the ‘Travelling Conmen’ group? Today’s episode of the Indo Daily comes from our sister podcast The BelTel. Host: Ciarán Dunbar Guest: Eamon Dillon&lt;p&gt;See &lt;a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener"&gt;omnystudio.com/listener&lt;/a&gt; for privacy information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

’Travelling Conmen’: On-the-run Irishman with several aliases arrested in the USA

From St Patrick himself to a global music star, a Times Square Olympian and a Mexican army battalion, historian Donal Fallon discusses the Patricks, Patricias, Pádraigs, Páraics and Pats who have all become part of Ireland’s national story. This podcast was originally published on March 17th 2024. Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: Donal Fallon. See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

<description>From St Patrick himself to a global music star, a Times Square Olympian and a Mexican army battalion, historian Donal Fallon discusses the Patricks, Patricias, Pádraigs, Páraics and Pats who have all become part of Ireland’s national story. This podcast was originally published on March 17th 2024. Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: Donal Fallon. &lt;p&gt;See &lt;a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener"&gt;omnystudio.com/listener&lt;/a&gt; for privacy information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Revisited: A history of Ireland in 100 Paddys - From a global music star to a Times Square Olympian

Belfast hotel mogul Paddy McKillen Sr has found himself in hot water. The 70-year-old was convicted in a French court on Wednesday over an attack on a female bailiff. It’s alleged she was acting in relation to the alleged non-payment of a loan to the Qatari-linked Quintet private bank. But for the once firm friends, where did it all go wrong between billionaire McKillen and the Qataris? Host: Fionnán Sheehan Guests: John Burns and Peter Allen See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

<description>Belfast hotel mogul Paddy McKillen Sr has found himself in hot water. The 70-year-old was convicted in a French court on Wednesday over an attack on a female bailiff. It’s alleged she was acting in relation to the alleged non-payment of a loan to the Qatari-linked Quintet private bank. But for the once firm friends, where did it all go wrong between billionaire McKillen and the Qataris? Host: Fionnán Sheehan Guests: John Burns and Peter Allen &lt;p&gt;See &lt;a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener"&gt;omnystudio.com/listener&lt;/a&gt; for privacy information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

“F*** you, bailiff”: Billionaire Paddy McKillen Sr convicted of attack in Paris 

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