This is Robert
The Irish SunRobert Delany was 27 when in 2008 he was shot in the head on the orders of a brutal dissident Republican.
The innocent dad’s “crime” was to break up a pub fight involving the wrong man.
Shot in front of his young daughter in their Dublin home, Bob suffered catastrophic brain damage.
For 17 years he has been neither living nor dead.
But his family is refusing to give up hope that the man who orches... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 5 | Founded | 5 months ago |
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| Category | True Crime | ||||
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In 1970s Ireland, the nation's youth were craving an escape - and music was going to provide it.
Over the course of the next few decades, what had been a gigging backwater was transformed into the centre of the live entertainment universe.
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Our visit to Robert in his care home concludes with a chilling reminder of what the people who put him in that condition are capable of.
Parents Terry and Noeleen debate the best time to tell the next generation about what happened to Robert, whose ... more
In episode 2, we join Terry and Noeleen on their almost daily visit to see their son in the care facility where he lives.
The Delany family has spent years making a home for him there, but the photos on the wall provide a haunting reminder of what h... more
ROBERT Delany has endured a living death for 17 years.
The innocent postman, shot on the orders of a psycho dissident Republican in 2008 because he broke up a pub fight, survived the hit - but will never speak, laugh or hug his daughters again.
All... more
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Another excellent production from The Irish Sun. A tragic story told with empathy and kindness.
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An inspiring story well told by a narrator who had me hooked from the word go.
Apple Podcasts5WitchitalinesmanIreland4 months ago - Smart and engaging
About time this story was given the platform it deserves . Production and presentation do the Delaney family justice . Well done !!
Apple Podcasts5yyyyyyyyyi?Ireland4 months ago
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What is This is Robert about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Exploring the harrowing real-life story of Robert Delany, a victim of senseless violence exacerbated by political turmoil, this podcast sheds light on the emotional journey of his family as they navigate the aftermath of his tragic shooting. Robert was shot in 2008 while trying to intervene in a pub fight, leaving him in a vegetative state for over a decade. Through poignant narratives, the series delves into the profound impacts of his condition on his family, particularly his daughters, who grapple with loss and the struggle for justice in a complicated socio-political landscape. Each episode intertwines personal storytelling with broader societal themes, making it not only a recounting of a family's ordeal but also a commentary on commun... more
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