The BelTel

The BelTel

Author: Belfast Telegraph Language: English Episodes: 100
For a clear-eyed look at the politics and people shaping Northern Ireland, turn to The BelTel. This podcast moves beyond the headlines, offering context and depth on the stories dominating the conversation. Regular voices include seasoned journalists like Allison Morris, Sam McBride, and Suzanne Breen, who bring their sharp analysis and insider perspectives directly to you. Presented by Ciarán Dunbar, the discussions are timely, informed, and grounded in the region's complex reality. New episodes arrive three times a week, each one serving as an essential briefing that investigates pressing issues, debates differing viewpoints, and informs listeners with nuance. It’s a direct line to the heart of the news from those who know it best. This is a production from the Belfast Telegraph, hosted on Acast.
Episodes
Nama trial: How Frank Cushnahan was cleared of fraud [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:28
A jury has cleared veteran Belfast business figure Frank Cushnahan of wrong-doing. He had been accused of dishonestly failing to disclose he was in line for millions of pounds from the sale of Nama’s Northern Ireland loa…
Noah Donohoe Inquest: Witness saw schoolboy coming off his bike [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:24
An Eyewitness saw Noah Donohoe fall over handlebars of his bike the day he went missing – the inquest in his death has heard. Another witness recalled seeing Noah “with no top on”. Liam Tunney is covering the inquest for…
Noah Donohoe inquest: Jury hears from friends and teachers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:49
The inquest into the death of 14-year-old schoolboy Noah Donohoe is continuing in Belfast. Noah’s remains were found in a storm drain in North Belfast almost six-years ago. He had been missing from his home in south belf…
Carrickfergus UDA enforcer Colin Simms looks for new patch in 'Ards [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:26
Sources say UDA enforcer Colin Simms is offering his services beyond his native South-East Antrim and is trying to get out of Carrickfergus. But UDA brigadiers want £10,000 up front before they take him on – despite Simm…
Derry man gets jail for putting father’s body in fridge [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:48
In a case which shocked the city, a 56-year-old Londonderry man has been jailed for preventing the lawful burial of his father. Bizarrely, John Garrett O'Sullivan of Culmore Road, had kept his father’s body in a fridge f…

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