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The MOTH NEWS Podcast
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MOTH News is an independent Irish news channel and platform that breaks away from the mainstream media’s herd mentality. We believe in open, unfiltered conversations where facts take precedence over agendas.
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RTÉ RAISES MONEY FOR CONSULTANTS IN NEED
2w ago00:57:38Tap to summarizeThis week on MOTH News Live:⚖️ The latest developments from the Noah Donohoe Inquest — with new scrutiny around the storm drain search, confined-space risk assessments, and questions over how key search decisions were made.💸 RTÉ faces backlash after revelations that up to €850,000 linked to the distribution of The Late Late Toy Show Appeal charity funds could go toward consultants and administration costs. We ask: when people donate to children’s charities, where do they expect the money to go?🇬🇧 Oscar looks at the growing controversy surrounding the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery after a damning review raised concerns about leadership, finances, and effectiveness — despite tens of millions already spent.📉 Plus:Questions around Elkstone - are things falling apart?
Transcribe →NOAH DONOHOE: OPEN JUSTICE?
4w ago00:59:33Tap to summarize⚖️ NOAH DONOHOE: SECRECY, SURVEILLANCE & THE STATEWhy are parts of the Noah Donohoe inquest happening behind closed doors?What is Public Interest Immunity (PII)?Why does secrecy around policing and intelligence carry such weight in Northern Ireland?And does secrecy protect trust… or damage it?Tomorrow on MOTH News Live:⚖️ The Noah Donohoe inquest & PII🤖 Peter Thiel, AI tribunals & the future of journalism👁️ Palantir, surveillance technology & predictive policing📱 Could future systems monitor protests, journalists & dissent?With Keith, Oscar & Al.A car bomb outside a Belfast police station.An arrest under the Terrorism Act.And renewed focus on dissident republican activity in Northern Ireland.In this episode, we take a closer look at the New IRA — who they are, what they want, and what recent attacks tell us about their capability and intent.We also bring you the latest developments from the Noah Donohoe inquest.This week’s evidence has again turned attention to key questions around the timeline, the movement of Noah’s belongings, and how the early investigation unfolded — raising difficult issues around trust, process, and unanswered questions.This isn’t just about two separate stories.It’s about confidence in institutions, stability in the North, and how the past continues to shape the present.🎙️ With Keith Walsh, Oscar & Al
Transcribe →WHO ARE THE NEW IRA?
4w ago01:19:03Tap to summarizeWho Are The New IRA? + The Latest From The Noah Donohoe InquestA car bomb outside a Belfast police station.An arrest under the Terrorism Act.And renewed focus on dissident republican activity in Northern Ireland.In this episode, we take a closer look at the New IRA — who they are, what they want, and what recent attacks tell us about their capability and intent.We also bring you the latest developments from the Noah Donohoe inquest.This week’s evidence has again turned attention to key questions around the timeline, the movement of Noah’s belongings, and how the early investigation unfolded — raising difficult issues around trust, process, and unanswered questions.This isn’t just about two separate stories.It’s about confidence in institutions, stability in the North, and how the past continues to shape the present.🎙️ With Keith Walsh, Oscar & Al
Transcribe →RIGHT vs LEFT: FAKE NEWS
Apr 2600:59:48Tap to summarizeRIGHT vs LEFT: FAKE NEWS Was the fuel protest in Ireland truly political — or was it reframed?In this episode, Keith Walsh, Oscar and Al examine how a protest rooted in cost-of-living pressure quickly became a debate about identity, ideology, and legitimacy.We explore whether cultural and political framing shaped public reaction — and whether that made it easier to isolate and contain a broad, economically driven protest.Also on today’s show:▪️ Latest developments from the Noah Donohoe inquest▪️ The story of whistleblowers — and what happens after they speak out▪️ A deeper look at how systems respond to pressure, both on the streets and from within▪️ A disturbing global investigation into online abuse networksThis isn’t just about left vs right.It’s about who defines the story — and what happens next.🎙️ With Keith Walsh, Oscar & Al
Transcribe →Who is Shawna Coxon? Inside Ireland's Protest Response
Apr 1901:08:07Tap to summarizeWho is Shawna Coxon? Inside Ireland’s protest responseFuel protests swept across Ireland in a matter of days, tractors on roads, blockades at key infrastructure, Garda intervention, and the Defence Forces deployed to restore movement.Now, as the situation begins to ease, the focus shifts.What actually happened, and how was it handled?In this episode, Keith Walsh, Oscar and Al break down the response to the protests, including the role of senior Garda leadership, the shift from protest to “illegal blockade,” and the model used to manage disruption.We’ll also examine the political fallout, the changing narrative, and what it all tells us about how the State responds when pressure builds.Plus:▪️ Internal government tensions following the vote of no confidence▪️ The Media Minister’s rapid reversal on reviewing protest coverage▪️ Voices from across the country reacting to the week that wasThis isn’t just about fuel. It’s about power, pressure and what happens next.
Transcribe →Protest vs Power: The Story so Far
Apr 1901:14:28Tap to summarizeMOTH News SpecialFuel protests have escalated rapidly across Ireland, tractors on roads, blockades forming, clashes with Gardaí, and now the Defence Forces deployed to assist in clearing disruption.But this story isn’t just about rising fuel prices.It’s about pressure, and how the State responds when that pressure turns into protest.In this live MOTH News Special, Keith Walsh and Al break down everything that’s happened over the past week, from the first protests to today’s critical moment.We examine the Government’s response, the decision to deploy military support, and how Ireland compares to similar protests across the world.We’ll also take a step back to look at the system behind the response, from Ireland’s legal foundations to how law, order and protest intersect in moments like this.Plus, voices from across the country reacting in real time.This is a factual, grounded look at a fast-moving situation, and the question at the centre of it:Where does this go next?
Transcribe →THE BIG SHORTAGE
Apr 1000:47:44Tap to summarizeFuel protests are gathering pace across Ireland — with farmers, hauliers and transport operators warning of growing pressure on the roads and across the economy.Are these protests the start of something bigger?Today’s programme focuses on the rising cost of fuel, the response from Government, and whether more industries could follow as pressure builds.We’ll look at what’s happening on the ground, what’s driving the protests, and what it could mean for supply chains, construction, and everyday life.We also begin with a reminder of what we’ve learned so far from the Noah Donohoe inquest, ahead of proceedings resuming next week.And later, we examine the question of who is benefiting financially from the IPAS accommodation system — and the wider issues of transparency and oversight.This is a fact-based discussion about pressure, protest, and where things may be heading.
Transcribe →Ireland Heading for Lockdown?
Apr 400:57:20Tap to summarizeDate: April 2, 2026Hosts: Keith Walsh, Oscar Virdee, and AlWith a bank holiday on the horizon, the MOTH News team gathers for a special Thursday broadcast to tackle a unsettling question: Is Ireland drifting toward a new kind of lockdown?As fuel prices skyrocket and economic pressure mounts, we aren't being told to stay home by the government—but our bank accounts might be giving the order anyway. In this episode, we explore the "Energy Lockdown" and what it means for the country.The Noah Donohoe Inquest: A brief update on the week's legal proceedings, including the news that hearings will now extend into May.The Cost of Connection: Oscar Virdee shares a personal account of how rising fuel costs are already altering behavior, from choosing trains over cars to the difficult decision of skipping family visits due to travel expenses.Ireland’s Economic Pulse: A deep dive into the news round-up, covering fuel price volatility, hauliers under fire, and the ESRI’s warning that we are living in "non-normal times."Industry in Crisis: We analyze the stark warnings from James Geoghegan regarding potential shutdowns at Dublin Airport and Dublin Port, and the "worst-case scenarios" facing the construction and farming sectors.The Political Divide: We break down the friction between the Government’s targeted supports and Sinn Féin’s calls for more aggressive intervention, featuring analysis from Al on Micheál Martin’s position and our structural dependence on fossil fuels.Business Bites Back: Reaction to Michael O'Leary’s characteristically blunt assessment of a "do-nothing government."The Big Question:At what point does an energy crisis stop being about the price at the pump and start becoming a functional economic shutdown?Join Keith, Oscar, and Al as they break down the news that matters.Inside This Episode:
Transcribe →MOTH News Live: Noah and the Missing CCTV Footage
Mar 2701:17:11Tap to summarizeToday’s programme begins with the latest developments from the inquest into the death of 14-year-old Noah Donohoe.We examine key evidence heard this week — including missed CCTV, unavailable footage from a funeral home, and questions raised around how the early investigation was carried out.We also look at a new report highlighting how children in deprived areas are being drawn into criminal activity from a young age, and the lack of support structures that follow.Later in the show, we cover a major development in France, where prosecutors have searched the offices of Edmond de Rothschild bank as part of an investigation linked to the Epstein files.From there, we explore the wider question of how global networks of finance, politics and influence operate — and how Ireland fits into that picture in the aftermath of the financial crash.We also briefly touch on the Gerry Adams civil case, which concluded shortly after last week’s programme.This is a fact-based discussion focused on evidence, context, and the questions that remain.📺 Live at 11AM🎙️ With Keith Walsh, Oscar Virdee & Al#MOTHNews #NoahDonohoe #EpsteinFiles #IrishNews #Inquest
Transcribe →MOTH News Extra: Noah Donohoe
Mar 1900:20:44Tap to summarizeToday’s special programme takes a closer look at the ongoing inquest into the death of 14-year-old Noah Donohoe.As new evidence continues to emerge, we step through what the inquest has heard so far — from toxicology findings and expert testimony, to the timeline of events in the hours after Noah disappeared.We examine key elements that are raising questions for many following the case, including:The role of Public Interest Immunity (PII) and what it means for evidence that may not be fully disclosedThe movement of Noah’s belongings in the hours after he went missingThe limits of forensic science and what can — and cannot — be determined with certaintyEnvironmental factors relating to the storm drain where Noah was foundWe also reflect on past cases, including that of Arlene Arkinson, to explore how inquests can evolve over time and why early investigative decisions can matter years later.This is a careful, fact-based discussion — not about speculation, but about understanding evidence, uncertainty, and the questions that remain.
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