Hosted by Nules Ní Chlerigh, a former nurse who started recording Ireland Crimes and Mysteries from a converted milking parlour. What began as a passion project has grown into one of Ireland’s biggest true crime podcasts, with millions of downloads and a regular place in the Top 10 of Apple’s Irish true crime charts.
Tuesday, 14th October: GoLoud, the home of Irish podcasting is delighted to announce that Ireland, Crimes and Mysteries has joined the family!
Host Nules has always been fascinated by crime and justice, and noticed many Irish stories weren’t being told or if they were, they were sensationalised and often lost sight of the victim. It was important to her to create something different: a space where Irish cases, solved and unsolved, could be told with empathy and respect. That’s how Ireland Crimes and Mysteries was born.
What Makes the Podcast Unique
The focus of each podcast is always on the victim and their families. Each episode is written in a storytelling, empathetic way, avoiding sensationalism. Nules also highlights Garda tip lines and encourages awareness, so listeners can help if they can as well as feel part of remembering and keeping cases alive. That approach has really connected with audiences, both in Ireland and internationally.
Some of the cases covered in the podcast include –
Shergar (Kildare) : The infamous 1983 kidnapping of the champion racehorse that remains one of Ireland’s greatest unsolved mysteries.
Bridget Cleary (Tipperary) : The tragic 1895 case of a young woman burned to death by her husband, often referred to as “the last witch burned in Ireland.”
Deirdre Jacob : One of Ireland’s most high-profile missing person cases; she disappeared in 1998 and the case remains unsolved.
Elaine O’Hara (Dublin): Her 2012 murder exposed disturbing details about online exploitation and led to Ireland’s first conviction for capital murder without a body.
Irene White (Dundalk) : A mother of three brutally murdered in her home in 2005; a case that spanned years before justice was delivered.
Noah Donohoe (Belfast) : The 14-year-old schoolboy whose 2020 disappearance and death continues to prompt calls for answers and accountability.
Inga Hauser (Antrim) : A young German tourist murdered in Northern Ireland in 1988; a case that still resonates across the island.
Manuela Riedo (Galway) : The Swiss student brutally killed in 2007; her case shocked Ireland and led to her killer who was out on bail at the time being brought to justice.
Ruth Fitzsimons, Director of Digital at GoLoud said “GoLoud is so proud to welcome Nules Ní Chlerigh to our podcast network. Backed by Bauer Media Audio, Ireland’s biggest commercial radio group, GoLoud’s aim is to be the best partner in market for podcast creatives. Our unique offer of production support, marketing, hosting and sales is designed to allow creatives to feel supported and allow them to focus on what they do best – creating incredible podcasts that move and engage Irish audiences.”
Darren Cleary, Head of Digital Audio at GoLoud added “We’re delighted to welcome Nules Ní Chlerigh to the GoLoud team, what she has built with Ireland Crimes and Mysteries is hugely impressive. She’s taken a passion and dedication to victim first true crime narrative and shaped it into one of the most listened to podcasts in Ireland, we’re excited to work with Nules on this next chapter in her story to help bring the podcast to a wider audience, and continue the great work that she has started.”
About GoLoud
GoLoud is the home of Irish podcasts. Part of Bauer Media Audio Ireland, GoLoud is publisher and partner of some of Ireland’s most successful and award-winning podcasts including of Talking Bollox, Hold My Drink and Murder Most Irish. Launched in June 2019 and a first-to-market in Ireland, the GoLoud Player is a singular destination for audio content, providing users with access to all of their favourite podcasts, national and local radio stations (Today FM, Newstalk, 98FM, SPIN 1038, Off The Ball, Red FM, SPIN South West and iRadio), as well as a huge selection of podcasts across a range of categories including entertainment, business, news, culture and sports.
For further information or to arrange an interview, contact: Bríd Walsh, GoLoud Marketing Manager 087 9410348