Best Ireland Unsolved Mysteries Podcasts (2025)

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455 - The Bone Wars 2:16:58

12h ago2:16:58

2:16:58

The Bone Wars, also known as the Great Dinosaur Rush, is what a period of intense fossil hunting in the late 19th century came to be called, thanks primarily to the intense and bitter rivalry between two of America's most prominent early paleontologists, Edward Drinker Cope and Othniel Charles Marsh. These two men, who started out as friends, would…

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Episode 214: The Strange Case Of Mateusz Kawecki 0:35

5h ago0:35

0:35

All episodes from 169 onwards are Patreon-only. I explain this on my last public episode. I will continue to update this feed and the website so that people know the Patreon is active. Listen to all episodes 169 and beyond in the Patreon feed. Join the Patreon community from $1 a month here: https://www.patreon.com/unknownpassagepodcast…

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Extra Episode: Listener Q&A with Nules 29:37

1d ago29:37

29:37

Join Nules in a bonus Q&A episode of Ireland Crimes and Mysteries, where she pulls back the curtain on the podcast's creation. Discover how Nules selects gripping cases, balancing between famous and overlooked stories, and the emotional toll of researching sensitive topics. She shares heartfelt feedback from families, revealing the profound impact …

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The Trial of Richard Satchwell Week 3 40:31

4d ago40:31

40:31

Paul reports on all of the evidence from the third week of the murder trial of Richard Satchwell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reach Ireland Podcasts

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Glendalough & The History Tourists Are Never Told 35:00

6d ago35:00

35:00

Glendalough is one of Ireland’s most iconic and picturesque destinations. Its medieval monastery and stunning mountain landscape attract around one million tourists every year. However behind the postcard-perfect scenery lies a history that rarely makes it into the tourist brochures. In this episode, I veer off the well-trodden paths to uncover the…

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454 - The Light of the World Sex Cult 2:49:39

8d ago2:49:39

2:49:39

Have you ever heard of La Luz Del Mundo? a.k.a., LLDM? a.k.a., The Church of the Living God, Pillar and Support of Truth The Light of the World? Naasón Joaquín García, the leader of this church based in Guadalajara, Mexico (that some estimates claim has up to seven million members worldwide) is currently in prison after being found guilty of three …

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The Ice House Horror: Irene Whites Story 1:06:02

9d ago1:06:02

1:06:02

In this episode of Ireland Crimes and Mysteries we delve into the brutal murder of Irene White in 2005. Host Nules recounts the tragic story of a mother of three stabbed 34 times in her Dundalk home. The podcast explores the complex investigation, including anonymous tips from Australia, the eventual arrest of the killer, and the surprising confess…

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The Trial of Richard Satchwell Week 2 46:08

10d ago46:08

46:08

Paul reports to Mick from the second week of the trial of Richard Satchwell, who denies the March 2017 murder of his wife Tina at their home in Youghal, Co Cork. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reach Ireland Podcasts

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Short Suck #33 - The Great Race of Mercy 50:47

11d ago50:47

50:47

Remember when a bunch of dogs saved hundreds of human’s lives in Alaska a century ago? In January of 1925, diphtheria, a deadly disease, swept through the village Nome, Alaska… killing multiple children. The town was frozen in for the winter. No roads in or out. No ships able to break through the ice in the sea around it. No planes able to fly thro…

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A History of Ireland's Last Great Wilderness 30:10

13d ago30:10

30:10

Vast, windswept, and seemingly untouched—the landscape around the Sally Gap in Wicklow is a place where history appears to vanish into the heather and mist. With no houses and few traces of human settlement, this moorland feels like a true wilderness. Yet, the story of this landscape is one forged by ancient forces, human ambition, and exploitation…

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453 - The House of Horrors Killer Gary Heidnik 2:17:06

15d ago2:17:06

2:17:06

Ever heard of Gary Heidnik? Pop culture wise, he's made a much bigger impact than most murderers, but few seem to know his story. This literal genius, who was also schizophrenic, joined the army, became a nurse, made hundreds of thousands of dollars in the stock market, crushed whatever college courses he took, formed his own successful church, and…

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The Trial Of Richard Satchwell So Far 42:03

19d ago42:03

42:03

Paul reports to Mick from the murder trial of Richard Satchwell, who denies murdering his wife Tina at the home they shared in Youghal, Co Cork in March 2017. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reach Ireland Podcasts

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The Mad Gasser of Mattoon 28:52

20d ago28:52

28:52

At the end of summer 1944, the residents of small town Mattoon, Illinois, started reporting strange chemical smells in their homes that led to intense symptoms of sickness. Many also reported seeing a figure outside their home that would flee the scene. This figure became known as the Mad Gasser of Mattoon and for weeks, a terrorized town and polic…

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Breaking Ireland's Bandit Country: The Wicklow Military Road 42:21

20d ago42:21

42:21

In 1800, in the wake of the 1798 Rebellion, the British military began construction of the Wicklow Military Road. Designed to bring control to the so-called “bandit country” of the Wicklow Mountains, this road now winds through some of the most remote and picturesque landscapes in Ireland. Its history is as dramatic as the scenery it traverses. Bui…

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Episode 213 [Part 1 & 2]: Dying To Be Beautiful - Cosmetic Surgery Deaths Abroad 0:35

20d ago0:35

0:35

All episodes from 169 onwards are Patreon-only. I explain this on my last public episode. I will continue to update this feed and the website so that people know the Patreon is active. Listen to all episodes 169 and beyond in the Patreon feed. Join the Patreon community from $1 a month here: https://www.patreon.com/unknownpassagepodcast…

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452 - The Life and Works of Dr. Seuss 2:38:40

22d ago2:38:40

2:38:40

You've undoubtably heard of Dr. Seuss. The author of The Cat in the Hat, How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, Green Eggs and Ham, Horton Hears a Who! The Lorax, and so many other classic works of children's literature. But... how much do you know about Ted Geisel? Ted is the man behind the pseudonym, and he lived a very interesting life. And he wasn't …

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The Hidden Truth: Elaine O Hara's Story 50:08

22d ago50:08

50:08

In this episode of Ireland Crimes and Mysteries Nules delves into the chilling case of Elaine O'Hara's disappearance and murder in Dublin in August 2012. The disappearance and murder of Elaine O'Hara shocked Ireland. What seemed like a tragic suicide became one of the country's most infamous killings. This case shows how even the most carefully pla…

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Short Suck #32 - The Identical Deaths of the Identical Marcus Twins 54:31

25d ago54:31

54:31

Would you choose to have an identical twin? Someone who looked so much like you, that even your own mother couldn’t always tell the two of you apart? Someone whom friends and even lovers couldn’t distinguish you from? Someone who experienced the world in a way so similar to your own, that no one else could ever possibly be able to relate to you qui…

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Taking down a murderer: the garda who nailed Graham Dwyer breaks his silence 1:53:57

25d ago1:53:57

1:53:57

Recently retired Detective Sergeant Peter Woods, who was central to the investigation into infamous murderer Graham Dwyer reveals all about the case in an exclusive interview with Mick and Paul. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reach Ireland Podcasts

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What happened to Ireland’s Protestant Community after the Revolution? 31:35

26d ago31:35

31:35

Between 1911 and 1926, the Irish Protestant population fell by over 30%. This podcast explores why this happened, as well as how the majority who remained adapted to life in the Free State. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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451 - Panic on the TV! Do Violent Movies Create Violent Children? 2:30:31

29d ago2:30:31

2:30:31

Today we talk about moral panics. Specifically, the "Video Nasty" moral panic that happened in the UK in the early 1980s, and then again in the 1990s, when there was widespread fear that by kids watching horror movies with titles like Cannibal Holocaust, Flesh for Frankenstein, I Spit on Your Grave, and The Last House on the Left, they would litera…

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No leads in Michael Gaine case, Fatal stabbing in Cork, ‘Citizen journalists’ 39:07

1M ago39:07

39:07

Paul and Mick discuss the latest homicide investigations in Donegal and Cork, ‘citizen journalists’, and latest in the baffling disappearance of Michael Gaine - 4 weeks on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reach Ireland Podcasts

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The IRA's Great Escape: Mountjoy Jail, 1925 27:50

1M ago27:50

27:50

In 1925, nineteen IRA prisoners orchestrated a daring escape from Mountjoy Jail in the heart of Dublin. Join me and historian Sam McGrath as we delve into the history of the IRA following the Civil War and uncover the remarkable story behind this audacious breakout. Sound: Kate Dunlea Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory. Hosted…

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450 - Serial Killer Pee Wee Gaskins: Meanest Man in America 2:42:45

1M ago2:42:45

2:42:45

Pee Wee Gaskin's diminutive size of 5'2" tall and 130 pounds soaking wet didn't stop him from brutally killing at least eleven people, and possibly up to 105. The South Carolina serial killer murdered for a lot of reasons: revenge and personal vendettas, fits of rage, but mostly to satisfy a deep-rooted urge to rape, torture, and kill young women. …

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Episode 212 [Part 1 & 2]: Peter Bergmann - Ireland’s John Doe 0:35

1M ago0:35

0:35

All episodes from 169 onwards are Patreon-only. I explain this on my last public episode. I will continue to update this feed and the website so that people know the Patreon is active. Listen to all episodes 169 and beyond in the Patreon feed. Join the Patreon community from $1 a month here: https://www.patreon.com/unknownpassagepodcast Extra episo…

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Beyond Reach: Deirdre Crowley's Story 46:54

1M ago46:54

46:54

A father's love turned deadly. A mother's unwavering hope. The Deirdre Crowley case shook Ireland to its core. In our latest episode of Ireland Crimes and Mysteries, Nules tells the tragic story of 4-year-old Deirdre Crowley, whose disappearance captivated a nation for 20 months. It offers a chilling look at parental abduction, the failures in the …

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Short Suck #31 - Why Do We Do That? 47:05

1M ago47:05

47:05

Today we're we’re gonna tackle a bunch of questions you never knew you needed answering, questions like: Why does the middle finger mean “fuck you”? Why do we blow out candles at birthday parties? Why do we cover our mouths when we yawn? And where does the whole making "bunny ears" with your fingers behind someone's head when they're getting their …

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The Week In Crime And Where Is Michael Gaine? 41:29

1M ago41:29

41:29

Paul and Mick discuss the ongoing case of missing farmer Michael Gaine as it enters its third week, how gardai and prison bosses are fighting back against mob using drones, the outgoing Garda commissioner and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reach Ireland Podcasts

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Stories We Don't Tell: Realities of Surviving the Great Hunger 37:00

1M ago37:00

37:00

The history of the Great Hunger is often recounted through statistics and impersonal narratives. There are many reasons for this, but one significant factor is that many survivors were reluctant to share their stories of survival. In this episode, based on letters from the 1840s, I uncover a challenging chapter in our history. Among the stories rec…

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449 - Russia's Terrifying Cyberwar Against the West 2:58:27

1M ago2:58:27

2:58:27

How much of what you read online has been planted there by Russian propagandists? How many times have you followed a social media account, or reposted information from an account, that's controlled by a Russian Troll Farm? How aware are you of Russia's ongoing (and shockingly successful) attempts to cripple and then topple America from within? This…

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Episode 211: Tami Oldham Ashcraft - Adrift On The Pacific 0:35

1M ago0:35

0:35

All episodes from 169 onwards are Patreon-only. I explain this on my last public episode. I will continue to update this feed and the website so that people know the Patreon is active. Listen to all episodes 169 and beyond in the Patreon feed. Join the Patreon community from $1 a month here: https://www.patreon.com/unknownpassagepodcast…

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No Charges For McGregor, Crowded Prisons, The Family Gang Dismantled 33:50

2M ago33:50

33:50

Paul and Mick discuss the DPP’s decision not to charge Conor McGregor over his tweets around the Dublin riots, the overcrowding crisis in our prisons, the latest on the investigation into ‘The Family’ gang, road deaths, the army search for missing farmer Michael Gaine, and Irish scammers abroad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/…

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448 - The Delphi Murders 2:18:19

2M ago2:18:19

2:18:19

On the afternoon of February 13th, 2017, in the sleepy little 3000(ish) person town of Delphi, Indiana, two local junior high girls and best friends, 13-year-old Abigail Joyce Williams and 14-year-old Liberty Rose Lynn German, went missing nearing an abandoned bridge near the edge of town. Their bloody bodies would be found the next day, but their …

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Belfast's Lost Boy: Noah Donohue 45:34

2M ago45:34

45:34

A 14-year-old boy vanishes without a trace. His body is found in a storm drain six days later. But the mystery only deepens. In our latest episode of Ireland Crimes and Mysteries, we delve into the perplexing case of Noah Donoghue. His disappearance and death in Belfast in 2020 left a community reeling and a mother desperately searching for answers…

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Short Suck #30 - Sherlock Holmes and Spiritualism 47:14

2M ago47:14

47:14

Today we take a peek at the interesting life of author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the man who invented the world's most famous and influential literary detective, Sherlock Holmes. However, Doyle was never really that interested in the fictional creation that made him famous. He was very interested, though, in spiritualism, and took part in hundreds of…

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Leaders of ‘The Family’ gang arrested, missing Kerry farmer mystery 22:13

2M ago22:13

22:13

Paul goes on a solo run to inform you of the week’s crime stories. Gardai have arrested the leaders of Ireland’s biggest mob "The Family," while the mystery of a missing man in Kerry deepens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reach Ireland Podcasts

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Typhoid Mary: Victim or Villain 1:16:00

2M ago1:16:00

1:16:00

Typhoid Mary has inspired books, movies, and even a Marvel character, but the history of the Irish woman behind the name is less well known. Mary Mallon was born in County Tyrone in the late 19th century before emigrating to the US. While she initially enjoyed a successful career as a cook, she became the central figure in a major scandal when she …

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The Disappearance of Tyler Davis 50:13

2M ago50:13

50:13

Tyler Davis was spending the weekend away with his wife to celebrate her birthday. In the early morning hours of February 24, 2019, Tyler walked away from his hotel in the busy Easton Town Center shopping mall outside of Columbus, Ohio. No one has seen Tyler since.By Kristen

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447 - Falun Gong: The Cult Behind The Epoch Times and Shen Yun 3:01:04

2M ago3:01:04

3:01:04

Have you ever been to one of those Shen Yun traveling traditional Chinese dance performances? Have you ever seen one of their blitz marketing campaigns? What about the Epoch Times - is that where you or someone you know get their news? Did you know that both of these companies are directly connect to the Falun Gong, a strange cult that originated i…

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Episode 210: Paul Bellion & Lorraine Glasby - Britons Murdered In France In 1986 0:35

2M ago0:35

0:35

All episodes from 169 onwards are Patreon-only. I explain this on my last public episode. I will continue to update this feed and the website so that people know the Patreon is active. Listen to all episodes 169 and beyond in the Patreon feed. Join the Patreon community from $1 a month here: https://www.patreon.com/unknownpassagepodcast…

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Convicted killer Dave Mahon acquitted of assaulting pensioner 43:31

2M ago43:31

43:31

Paul and Mick discuss convicted killer Dave Mahon’s acquittal of the assault of his pensioner neighbour, his claims about what really happened, the disappearance of Amy Fitzpatrick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reach Ireland Podcasts

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Coffin Ships: What Famine Emigrants Endured [Classic Replay] 45:54

2M ago45:54

45:54

By 1855, over two million Irish people had fled Ireland to escape the devastation of the Great Hunger. The journeys of these emigrants were often harrowing, and the term "Coffin Ship" has become synonymous with their perilous crossings of the Atlantic. While the term evokes images of misery, what was the actual experience like? This episode, origin…

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446 - Who Was The Real Mr. Rogers? 2:15:13

2M ago2:15:13

2:15:13

Today we examine the beloved host of the long-running children's television show, Mr Rogers' Neighborhood. Was Fred McFeely Rogers truly as wholesome as he seemed? Could anyone be that good? Or was it all just an act? When the cameras turned off, did a completely different emerge, and who was that person? Merch and more: www.badmagicproductions.com…

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Beneath the Surface: A Clonroche Tragedy 39:50

2M ago39:50

39:50

A picture-perfect family. A thriving business. A loving marriage. But beneath the surface, darkness lurked. What drove a man with everything to commit an unthinkable act? In the latest episode of Ireland Crimes and Mysteries, Nules delves into the chilling story of the Flood family in County Wexford. This tragic tale shook a small town and left a n…

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Short Suck #29 - Luis Garavito: The World's Most Prolific Serial Killer 1:02:51

2M ago1:02:51

1:02:51

Luis Alfredo Garavito Cubillos was a ruthless, sadistic Colombian rapist and serial killer who became known to the task force searching for him as… The Beast. This sadistic monster would be convicted of sexually torturing and murdering 142 boys. He would confess to 221 murders, and to raping another 200+ children. And after all that, he was nearly …

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A History of Beer in Ireland 30:10

2M ago30:10

30:10

Being hard drinkers is one of the most common stereotypes of Irish people around the world. While Irish consumption of alcohol is nowhere near the highest in Europe, there is no question beer and pubs are deeply ingrained in our culture. In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Christina Wade, who recently published a book on the history of beer in Irel…

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The Threat In Our Skies 1:00:57

2M ago1:00:57

1:00:57

Following the announcement by Tánaiste Simon Harris that he believes the Air Corps needs fighter jets, Mick talks to experts Kevin Phipps and Declan Daly. The pilots, who both served in the Air Corps, tell him what threats Ireland’s airspace is facing - from Russian bombers to South American drugs cartels. And they also explore what jets the Air Co…

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445 - Anders Breivik & the 2011 Neo-Nazi Norway Attacks 2:44:32

2M ago2:44:32

2:44:32

On July 22nd, 2011, Norwegian alt-right gamer Anders Behring Breivik carried out the deadliest attack on Norwegian soil since WW2, when he detonated a car bomb in Oslo and then snuck onto the nearby island of Utoya and opened fire on a large group of teenagers attending a political summer camp. Why did he do this? And how was no one able to stop hi…

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Episode 209: Elijah Snow - American’s Mysterious Death In Mexico In 2021 0:35

2M ago0:35

0:35

All episodes from 169 onwards are Patreon-only. I explain this on my last public episode. I will continue to update this feed and the website so that people know the Patreon is active. Listen to all episodes 169 and beyond in the Patreon feed. Join the Patreon community from $1 a month here: https://www.patreon.com/unknownpassagepodcast…

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Irish woman who accuses Madeleine McCann suspect of rape tells her story 1:13:37

3M ago1:13:37

1:13:37

Warning: This episode contains content about sexual assault. In a wide ranging interview, brave Irish woman Hazel Behan tells of taking Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner to court, what she says she went through at his hands, her continued search for justice - and her incredible work advocating against gender based violence. Learn more ab…

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