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The BelTel

By: Belfast Telegraph
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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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Episodes
  • All-Ireland Football Final 2024: Armagh alive with excitement as ticket scramble continues

    All-Ireland Football Final 2024: Armagh alive with excitement as ticket scramble continues
    Jul 23 2024

    Armagh will face Galway in the Orchard County’s first All-Ireland final since 2003. Armagh only ever won once, back in 2002. Galway's last Sam Maguire was just the year before, in 2001. The excitement is building and the scramble for tickets is intense as pre-match analysis begins.

    Niamh Campbell is joined by Oisín McConville, Jessica Rice and Lee Costello.



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    26 mins
  • Gusty Spence and the brutal beginnings of the modern UVF

    Gusty Spence and the brutal beginnings of the modern UVF
    Jul 21 2024
    Since the UVF’s formation, the paramilitary group has went on to kill over 500 people. Gusty Spence became infamous for leading the organisation and deciding their tactics. The ex-British Army soldier was charged and convicted with the first Catholic victim of the troubles. Aaron Edwards, author of ‘UVF: Behind the mask’ joins Ciarán Dunbar to discuss the origins of the modern UVF, the role of Gusty Spence and the first five years of the organization.

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    26 mins
  • Whitney Hughes jailed – what next for Newry’s ‘Cocaine Queen’?

    Whitney Hughes jailed – what next for Newry’s ‘Cocaine Queen’?
    Jul 18 2024
    31-year-old Whitney Hughes has been handed a 4-year sentence for drug offences. The so called ‘Cocaine Queen’ of Newry took over her father, Mark ‘The Chicken’ Lovell’s crime gang after he was gunned down in December 2022. Hughes admitted seven drug offences relating to possessing and supplying cocaine, MDMA and steroids, two counts of trading in counterfeit goods and one of possessing criminal property. Ciarán Dunbar is joined by Belfast Telegraph reporter Brett Campbell.

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    13 mins
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