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.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
The BelTel
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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.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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Recent Episodes
August 5, 2026
New IRA: Republican terror group active on both sides of the border
<p>The seizure last week of a bomb containing almost 400g of Semtex plastic explosive has put the New IRA back on to the front pages after a lull in violence.</p><p>Two people connected to the political group Saoradh have been charged in relation to the incident. </p><p>The sophisticated device has fuel fears that the group has gained access to fresh stocks of military-grade explosives.</p><p>The New IRA has been long been associated with but the group also has a presence in Dublin.</p><p>Who are the New IRA and what are they capable of? </p><p>Ciarán Dunbar is joined by Robin Shiller, News and Security Correspondent with the Irish Independent.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
August 2, 2026
West Belfast accountant blames office arson on death driver's friends
Sunday Life's John Toner interviews West Belfast accountant Tim Molloy about the arson attack on his business, allegedly linked to associates of Martin Olali Jnr.
July 30, 2026
LucidTalk Polling: DUP's support tanks in Donaldson aftermath
Political editor Suzanne Breen interviews Ciarán Dunbar about new Belfast Telegraph/LucidTalk polling revealing the DUP's support collapse following Jeffrey Donaldson's conviction.
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