Episodes
Bought by one of the richest men in horseracing, the young Tiger Roll becomes part of a global operation. But as he begins to grow up, and enters training, things don’t go according to plan. (Ep2/7). Released daily on weekdays (Feb 22nd-Mar 2nd 2022). Credits: Tiger Roll The People's Horse was written, recorded and produced by Michael Lawless, Tim Desmond and Liam O'Brien. Sound Design by Damian Chennells Production assistance from the RTÉ Documentary On One Team. Special thanks to all our...
Published 02/23/22
A new 7-part series from RTÉ Documentary On One. To listen to all episodes, please subscribe to 'Tiger Roll, The People's Horse' from wherever you get your podcasts. This series tells the remarkable story of Tiger Roll, a racehorse who has won two Aintree Grand Nationals (back-to-back) and five times at the Cheltenham Festival. We follow Tiger's unlikely path to glory, from the very beginning to today, through the people and places that have made him the horse of a lifetime. Episode 1: In...
Published 02/22/22
The fourth and final recordings we have from the Arms Trial. Taking place on the morning of October 20th 1970, this is the unedited courtroom tape recording of the closing address to the jury by Niall McCarthy, Charlie Haughey’s Barrister. A masterclass in how to address a jury, Niall McCarthy argues that Charles Haughey should be acquitted. And the defence was successful - Haughey, along with the others accused, was found innocent. --- Companion TV documentary to this series, also titled...
Published 06/17/21
The third of four recordings we have from the Arms Trial. Taking place on the morning of October 20th 1970, this is the unedited courtroom tape recording of a legal argument. This is something you never read about from a trial. Such discussions between the judge and barristers for both sides normally take place in the absence of the jury and are not permitted to be reported on.  --- Companion TV documentary to this series, also titled GunPlot, is available via RTÉ Player...
Published 06/16/21
The second of four recordings we have from the Arms Trial. Taking place on the afternoon of October 16th 1970, this is the unedited courtroom tape recording of the opening speech by Peter Maguire, Charlie Haughey’s barrister. The case for the defence of Charles Haughey is laid before the jury. This was a preamble to the ‘main event’ of the Arms Crisis: the testimony of the fallen star of the political firmament - Charles Haughey. --- Companion TV documentary to this series, also titled...
Published 06/15/21
The first of four recordings we have from the Arms Trial. Taking place on the morning of October 16th 1970, this is the unedited courtroom tape recording of Captain James Kelly being cross examined by Seamus McKenna, Prosecution Barrister. "Two prize fighters slugging it out on the floor of the Central Criminal Court". That's how this recording is described by historian, Michael Heney.  --- Companion TV documentary to this series, also titled GunPlot, is available via RTÉ Player...
Published 06/14/21
More than 50 years after the Arms Crisis of 1970, the effects echo through to today. There was personal fallout, financial fallout, social fallout and political fallout. It was, and continues to be, the biggest political scandal of modern Ireland. So what happened all those involved? Who were the 'winners' and who were the 'losers'? This is where we bring our story to an end. --- Companion TV documentary to this series, also titled GunPlot, is available via RTÉ Player...
Published 06/07/21
A stunning period in Irish life comes to a climax. Four men stand before the High Court, charged with conspiring to import arms and ammunition illegally into Ireland. A Government Minister, an Army officer, a Belgian businessman and a proud IRA man. If found guilty, jail beckons. The entire country holds its breath. --- Companion TV documentary to this series, also titled GunPlot, is available via RTÉ Player (Worldwide) Credits: GunPlot was written, recorded and produced by Ronan Kelly and...
Published 05/31/21
The country is about to wake up to some shocking news. The plan to secretly import weapons is blown wide open and the dominoes are about to start falling with devastating consequences for some of those involved. --- Companion TV documentary to this series, also titled GunPlot, is available via RTÉ Player (Worldwide) Credits: GunPlot was written, recorded and produced by Ronan Kelly and Nicoline Greer. Sound Design by Damian Chennells Production assistance from the RTÉ Documentary On One...
Published 05/24/21
Attempts continue to bring black market sub-machine guns and pistols into Ireland. But when an Irish policeman is shot on the streets of Dublin, everything changes. And the forces seeking to undo the entire plot to import guns are growing stronger. --- Companion TV documentary to this series, also titled GunPlot, is available via RTÉ Player (Worldwide) Credits: GunPlot was written, recorded and produced by Ronan Kelly and Nicoline Greer. Sound Design by Damian Chennells Production assistance...
Published 05/17/21
The hunt for guns leads to a meeting in Antwerp with a shady arms dealer. The Minister for Defence issues a directive that could lead to an invasion of Northern Ireland. A group of men wait at Dublin Port for a shipment of arms to arrive. Official Ireland is getting in deeper and deeper and deeper. --- Companion TV documentary to this series, also titled GunPlot, is available via RTÉ Player (Worldwide) Credits: GunPlot was written, recorded and produced by Ronan Kelly and Nicoline...
Published 05/10/21
It’s October 1969 and the truth is becoming murky. A plan to buy weapons begins to come together. And a group of men go shopping for guns. But what happens when the arms dealer they meet is actually a foreign spy?  --- Companion TV documentary to this series, also titled GunPlot, is available via the RTÉ Player (Worldwide) Credits: GunPlot was written, recorded and produced by Ronan Kelly and Nicoline Greer. Sound Design by Damian Chennells Production assistance from the RTÉ Documentary On...
Published 05/03/21
A secret plan by members of the Irish Government to import guns into Ireland begins to come together. But forces are gathering in the wings to scupper it. Will the plot survive?  --- Companion TV documentary to this series, also titled GunPlot, is available via the RTÉ Player (Worldwide) Credits: GunPlot was written, recorded and produced by Ronan Kelly and Nicoline Greer. Sound Design by Damian Chennells Production assistance from the RTÉ Documentary On One Team. Special thanks to all our...
Published 04/26/21
As tensions continue to rise, the Irish Army is hurriedly moved to the border of Northern Ireland. Is this a sign that Ireland is going to take on the might of the British Empire? One Irish government minister hopes so. And his name is Neil Blaney. --- Companion TV documentary to this series, also titled GunPlot, is available via the RTÉ Player (Worldwide) Credits: GunPlot was written, recorded and produced by Ronan Kelly and Nicoline Greer. Sound Design by Damian Chennells Production...
Published 04/19/21
An Irish Army Captain goes on holidays – a strange kind of holiday. To a city where he knows there is likely to be ‘trouble’. He arrives as a three-day street battle, now known as 'the Battle of the Bogside', begins. And it changes everything (Ep1/8). Released weekly. To listen/subscribe to this entire series, search for ‘GunPlot’ from wherever you get your podcasts. Companion TV documentary to this series airs Wednesday Apr 28th @9.30pm on RTÉ One. Credits: GunPlot was written, recorded...
Published 04/12/21
Lies, spies and betrayal led to the defining political scandal of modern Ireland. What happened to the truth? Questions still remain. GunPlot is our new 8-part podcast series and TV documentary. Ep1 of the podcast series drops next Monday, Apr 12th. Subscribe now from wherever you get your podcasts. TV documentary airs RTE One April 28th   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Published 04/08/21
In 2021, Tiger Roll aims to create unique sporting history by winning a third Grand National in a row. We follow his unlikely path to glory, from the very beginning, through the people and places that have made him the horse of a lifetime. A new 6-part podcast series from RTÉ Documentary On One in Ireland. New episodes every Monday morning, beginning February 22nd 2021. Subscribe via iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tiger-roll-the-peoples-horse/id1553770463 Subscribe via...
Published 02/18/21
Answers lead to more questions as we try to close the book on the Kieran Kelly story. And more stories come from the shadows of The Nobody Zone. But is it too late to find the truth?   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Published 12/01/20
As new evidence emerges, we return to the first victim that Kieran Kelly claimed – to where it all began. A train. A death. A story. The Nobody Zone is a collaboration between RTÉ's Documentary On One in Ireland and Third Ear productions in Denmark. For more, visit rte.ie/thenobodyzone .. The Nobody Zone is written and narrated by Tim Hinman. Storyline and production is by Tim Hinman and Krister Moltzen. Original idea, research and recordings are by Robert Mulhern, Nicoline Greer...
Published 11/24/20
With the release of two new episodes of The Nobody Zone arriving next week (Nov 24th & Dec 1st 2020), we explore the actions and behaviour of Kieran Patrick Kelly with a forensic psychologist and criminologist.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Published 11/17/20
As we bring the series to a close, what stories lie buried in Kieran Kelly’s home town of Rathdowney? Have we reached the end of the line? The Nobody Zone is a collaboration between RTÉ's Documentary On One in Ireland and Third Ear productions in Denmark. For more, visit rte.ie/thenobodyzone .. The Nobody Zone is written and narrated by Tim Hinman. Storyline and production is by Tim Hinman and Krister Moltzen. Original idea, research and recordings are by Robert Mulhern, Ronan...
Published 03/24/20
As Kieran Kelly descended into a life of murder and violence, he displayed a number of sides to his character. But what were they, and what do they tell us about him? The Nobody Zone is a collaboration between RTÉ's Documentary On One in Ireland and Third Ear productions in Denmark. For more, visit rte.ie/thenobodyzone .. The Nobody Zone is written and narrated by Tim Hinman. Storyline and production is by Tim Hinman and Krister Moltzen. Original idea, research and recordings are...
Published 03/17/20
The tape. In a smoke filled interview room in Clapham Police Station, Kieran Patrick Kelly confesses to multiple murders. Dates, times, locations. Should we believe everything he's saying? The Nobody Zone is a collaboration between RTÉ's Documentary On One in Ireland and Third Ear productions in Denmark. For more, visit rte.ie/thenobodyzone .. The Nobody Zone is written and narrated by Tim Hinman. Storyline and production is by Tim Hinman and Krister Moltzen. Original idea,...
Published 03/10/20
Why do claims of the number of Kieran Patrick Kelly's past victims keep on rising? Fresh information is put to the test. The Nobody Zone is a collaboration between RTÉ's Documentary On One in Ireland and Third Ear productions in Denmark. For more, visit rte.ie/thenobodyzone .. The Nobody Zone is written and narrated by Tim Hinman. Storyline and production is by Tim Hinman and Krister Moltzen. Original idea, research and recordings are by Robert Mulhern, Ronan Kelly and Liam...
Published 03/03/20
In 2015, amidst claims by a retired police officer of mass murder and cover up, the Police reopen the case files of Kieran Patrick Kelly. But is the new evidence to be trusted? Episode 2 of 6. Released weekly. The Nobody Zone is a collaboration between RTÉ's Documentary On One in Ireland and Third Ear productions in Denmark. For more, visit rte.ie/thenobodyzone .. The Nobody Zone is written and narrated by Tim Hinman. Storyline and production is by Tim Hinman and Krister...
Published 02/25/20