
MOTH News is an independent Irish news channel and platform that breaks away from the mainstream media’s herd mentality. We believe in open, unfiltered conversations where facts take precedence over agendas.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 18 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Categories | News CommentaryNews | ||||

Ireland is drowning long before COP30 can save it.In this episode, we start in North Kerry, where a homeowner watched floodwater surround her home while hedge-cutting debris piled up in a stream like a “beaver dam.” We use a Futurama clip to explain ... more
MOTH News Live — Friday 20 NovemberThis week: US businessman Jeff Leo faces a High Court grilling over €60 million in disputed assets, unfiled accounts, and a secret stake in an IPAS accommodation centre.Keith breaks down what it means — and why it m... more
Moth News Live returns with a brand new format! Host Keith Walsh, joined by Al and Oscar, leads a high-stakes investigation into three stories the establishment doesn't want discussed.This week, we are asking who is financially benefiting from Irelan... more
Neil Giles of Stop the Traffik says the pattern of trafficking has changed, with more victims from Nigeria and Ghana who are exploited long before reaching Europe. He argues that prevention begins with lived-experience narratives and digital outreach... more
Miriam Moriarty Owens, one of four Boarded‑Out survivors sleeping rough outside Leinster House, discusses the 40‑day hunger strike, the meeting with Taoiseach Micheál Martin, the role of the upcoming mediator, and the demand for a written HAA medical... more
MOTH News Live — Friday, November 7thSurvivors of Ireland’s industrial schools are on hunger strike outside the Dáil — demanding medical cards and pensions they’re already entitled to.Keith Walsh speaks with Miriam Moriarty Owens, whose story of viol... more
If you’ve ever wondered why it’s so hard to get a mortgage in Ireland — even when you’re doing everything right — or why repossessions are still happening over loans taken out during the Celtic Tiger, then this next conversation is one you need to he... more
On today’s MOTH News Live, Keith Walsh is joined by Al for the stories behind the headlines
The latest on Jeff Leo's promised repayments. Will he make it on time and what happens next
Sports journalist Philip O’Connor joins us live from Sweden to ... more










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Focused on the intersection of social issues, activism, and current events, this podcast features a range of discussions that highlight the experiences and challenges faced by marginalized communities in Ireland. It covers pressing topics such as institutional abuse, housing crises, and systemic oppression, providing a platform for voices that often go unheard. The content is likely to resonate with those interested in social justice and reform, as episodes often feature personal stories intertwined with political analysis and advocacy for necessary change.
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Recent guests on The MOTH NEWS Podcast include:
1. John Doherty
2. Miriam Moriarty Owens
3. Philip O'Connor
4. Tom Hoyem
5. Karim Zidan
6. David Mulvaney
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