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The BelTel brings you some of Northern Ireland's top journalists, Allison Morris, Sam McBride and Suzanne Breen to name but a few, giving you the inside stories behind what is in the news. Presented by Ciarán Dunbar, the Bel Tel investigates, debates and informs every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

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Ciarn Dunbar Keith Bailie

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Michel Martin
Michel Martin is an Irish politician who has served as the Taoiseach of Ireland since June 2020. He is the leader of the Fianna Fáil party and has been a member of the Dáil Éireann since 1989. Martin has held various ministerial positions, including Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Education. He is known for his focus on social issues and economic recovery, and he has been a prominent figure in discussions regarding Irish unity and the future of Northern Ireland.
Sam McBride
Sam McBride is a Northern Irish journalist and political commentator, known for his work with the Belfast Telegraph. He has gained recognition for his in-depth reporting on political issues in Northern Ireland, particularly regarding the complexities of the peace process and the ongoing discussions about Irish unity. McBride has conducted interviews with key political figures and is often sought after for his insights into the political landscape of Northern Ireland.
Allison Morris
Allison Morris is a prominent journalist and security correspondent for the Belfast Telegraph. She has extensive experience covering issues related to Northern Ireland's security landscape, including the legacy of the Troubles and ongoing political developments. Morris is known for her investigative reporting and in-depth analysis of complex stories, making her a respected voice in the field of journalism.
Aaron Edwards
Aaron Edwards is a political analyst and author specializing in the study of loyalism and far-right movements in the UK. He has contributed to various publications and has a deep understanding of the historical and contemporary links between radical right ideologies and loyalist groups.
Steven Beacom
Steven Beacom is the Chief Sportswriter for the Belfast Telegraph, known for his in-depth coverage of sports events and insightful commentary on various sporting issues. With years of experience in sports journalism, he has established himself as a prominent voice in Northern Ireland's sports media.
Gareth Hanna
Gareth Hanna serves as the Chief Audience Editor at the Belfast Telegraph, where he focuses on engaging with the audience and enhancing the reader's experience. His role involves analyzing audience trends and preferences, ensuring that the publication meets the needs of its readers effectively.

Topics Discussed

Michel Martin United Ireland border poll Shared Island Initiative Fianna Fáil unionists republicans Belfast pensioners grooming gang heroin prostitution sentencing vulnerable women far-right loyalism National Front Combat 18 radical right Rory McIlroy Masters victory Augusta National career grand slam Justin Rose playoff Joe Lynskey IRA Disappeared murder County Monaghan DNA remains republican sources

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0:00 39:06

What is Michel Martin saying (or not) about a United Ireland?

Hosts
Ciarn Dunbar
Guests
Michel Martin Sam McBride
Keywords
Michel Martin United Ireland border poll Shared Island Initiative Fianna Fáil unionists republicans

Taoiseach Michel Martin says that he is not planning for a 2030 border poll. Hes currently promoting his Shared Island Initiative which some unionists fear is a trojan horse for Irish unity but others are comfortable with. Republicans have always been distrustful of the Fianna Fil leader. Sam McBride recently sat down with the Taoiseach, producing an interview that has sparked debate, satisfaction, and anger - has Micheal Martin really ruled out unity?


He joins Ciarn Dunbar to interpret what the Taoiseach thinks of a united Ireland. 

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0:00 28:37

‘Every one of them looks like someone’s grandfather’: Belfast pensioners sentenced for running grooming gang

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Ciarn Dunbar
Guests
Allison Morris
Keywords
Belfast pensioners grooming gang heroin prostitution sentencing vulnerable women

Belfast pensioner Oliver MacCormack has been handed a seven-year sentence for exploiting vulnerable young women by plying them with heroin and forcing them to work as prostitutes. Three other men have already been sentenced as part of the same investigation, the oldest of which being 79. Some question whether the sentences handed out to the gang was stiff enough. 


Allison Morris joins Ciarán Dunbar. 

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0:00 31:12

The National Front, Tartan gangs and Combat 18: Loyalism and the far-right

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Ciarn Dunbar
Guests
Aaron Edwards
Keywords
far-right loyalism National Front Combat 18 radical right

How successful were far-right attempts to influence loyalism and how deep do radical right links with loyalism go today? From the National Front to Combat 18, the English far-right has tried to colonise loyalism but how successful were they?  

 

Ciarán Dunbar is joined by Aaron Edwards. 

 

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0:00 36:42

Rory McIlroy achieves sporting immortality with Masters victory

Hosts
Keith Bailie
Guests
Steven Beacom Gareth Hanna
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Rory McIlroy Masters victory Augusta National career grand slam Justin Rose playoff

On Sunday night at Augusta National, Rory McIlroy defeated Justin Rose in a heart-stopping playoff to win the Masters for the first time in his career. The Holywood man has become the sixth person to complete a career grand slam. 


In a special edition of the BelTel, Keith Bailie is joined by the Belfast Telegraph’s Chief Sportswriter Steven Beacom and Chief Audience Editor Gareth Hanna.  


 

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0:00 24:18

Joe Lynskey and Robert Nairac: 'Bodies will never be found’, IRA source admits

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Ciarn Dunbar
Guests
Allison Morris
Keywords
Joe Lynskey IRA Disappeared murder County Monaghan DNA remains republican sources

Joe Lynskey, one of the Disappeared, was murdered by his IRA colleagues in 1972 and his body secretly buried. Remains recently found in a County Monaghan grave were hoped to belong to him, but the DNA says no. The finding leaves a new mystery - who was the extra body in the plot, and if it wasn’t Joe Lynskey - then whose remains are they? What are republican sources saying about the prospects of finding him now?  

Ciarán Dunbar is joined by the Belfast Telegraph’s security correspondent, Allison Morris. 


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4.6 rating 143 reviews

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4.3 ratings 69 reviews

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USA

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