The Making Of A Detective

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  Coming Wednesday: Forever My Boys 05.07.2026 2min

  In July 2013, the discovery of the bodies of two young boys in the back of their father's car sparked a wave of horror in Ireland and overseas.But in the Co Carlow town where the boys lived, the murders left residents questioning themselves, and the very fabric of their own community.The first-ever Child Rescue Ireland alert issued for missing children was less than two hours old when Sanjeev Chada drove a car containing the bodies of his sons Eoghan and Ruairi into a wall in rural Co Mayo.Hundreds of miles away, his wife Kathleen was still expecting the man she loved and the boys she adored to walk through the door at any minute.Sanjeev Chada survived the impact of the crash to tell a tale which has never fully been told.Now, 13 years later, his wife Kathleen is finally ready to talk about the sheer scale of the horror inflicted by a loving dad and community man on his eldest son.Forever My Boys is the story of the lives of two boys who endured unimaginable deaths, of a tormented wife's conflicted love for her husband, and a mother's refusal to ever give up on her sons.Warning: This podcast contains explicit references to suicide, extreme violence and violence against children and will not be suitable for all listeners.Produced by the Irish Sun's Deep Dive team and narrated by Nicola Bardon, the Sound Editor/Designer was Lochlainn Harte. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Retirement Papers | 12 03.03.2022 39min

  Aaron Brady is finally deported back to Ireland, but not for the murder of Adrian Donohoe. Pat hands in his retirement papers before a mammoth 6 month trial begins in Dublin’s Central Criminal Court. There is huge public interest around Aaron Brady’s capital murder trial. Has Pat and his team done enough to prove Brady's guilt? The Making Of A Detective is brought to you by The Irish Sun. This series is hosted and produced by Ian Doyle & UrbanMedia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  The Undercovers | 11 24.02.2022 36min

  Episode 11: After 3 years off the case, Pat finds himself back in the middle of the hunt for Aaron Brady. The NYPD sends two of it’s top undercover officers out to The Bronx, in the hope to find more information on the suspect. Two witnesses come forward with information, will this be enough to move the case forward?The Making Of A Detective is brought to you by The Irish Sun. This series is hosted and produced by Ian Doyle & UrbanMedia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Chest Pains | 10 17.02.2022 31min

  Episode 10: Pat Comes up against his biggest challenge yet, as he fights for his life in ICU. Aaron Brady wastes no time, and plots his getaway stateside. When Pat rejoins the case, things are not quite what he’d hoped. As frustrations come to a head, could this be Pat's last time working on Adrian's case? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  58 Seconds In Lordship | 9 10.02.2022 36min

  Episode 9: The Making Of A Detective returns, as Pat Marry faces his last case working with the Gardaí, leading the largest manhunt Ireland has ever seen. A credit union raid goes wrong and a fellow detective is dead. Can Pat come to terms with the loss of a colleague, while trying to restore justice to Adrian Donohoe’s family?The Making Of A Detective is brought to you by The Irish Sun. This series is hosted and produced by Ian Doyle & UrbanMedia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  “Roid Rage” | 8 09.12.2021 44min

  TW: Some listeners might find content featured in this episode upsetting. If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence safeireland.ieEpisode 8: In August 2012, Pat goes to view a tragic murder scene. A mother of three young kids has been viciously beaten to death, and her husbands drenched in her blood. Their 14-year-old daughter states that intruders killed the woman. How will Pat approach the complicated situation? The Making Of A Detective is brought to you by The Irish Sun. This series is hosted and produced by Ian Doyle & UrbanMedia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Prison Hooch | 7 02.12.2021 37min

  Episode 7: Pat’s career progresses as he is made Detective Inspector for his tenacious work. On his first day on the job, he gets a call telling him a violent assault has taken place against a young man in Dundalk. How can he deliver justice to Niall Dorr’s family?The Making Of A Detective is brought to you by The Irish Sun. This series is hosted and produced by Ian Doyle & UrbanMedia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Howth Head | 6 25.11.2021 38min

  Episode 6: More damning information is uncovered about Colin, as Pat Marry prepares to go to trial. Before the court date approaches, things begin to fall apart. Can a trip to Howth Head help Pat solve this case?The Making Of A Detective is brought to you by The Irish Sun. This series is hosted and produced by Ian Doyle & UrbanMedia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Celtic Tackle | 5 18.11.2021 36min

  Episode 5: As Pat’s career begins to take shape, he receives a call from his superintendent. A young woman has fallen down the stairs and is dead. While in the hospital, a nurse notices a scratch mark across the husband's chest. Could this be more than just a tragic accident?The Making Of A Detective is brought to you by The Irish Sun. This series is hosted and produced by Ian Doyle & UrbanMedia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Wig & Gown | 4 11.11.2021 27min

  Episode 4: Joe’s day in court finally comes, as all of Pat’s hard work is displayed in front of a packed courtroom and attentive jury. Will the realms of circumstantial evidence be enough to convict Joe O’Reilly for the murder of his wife?The Making Of A Detective is brought to you by The Irish Sun. This series is hosted and produced by Ian Doyle & UrbanMedia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  The Most Reliable Witness | 3 11.11.2021 21min

  Episode 3: Pat is keen to grill down Derek Quarney’s witness statement from that day, and brings him in for formal questioning. The cell-phone provider’s have come back with their analysis of Joe’s phone that morning. Will all of Pat’s hard work be enough to get a charge from The DPP? The Making Of A Detective is brought to you by The Irish Sun. This series is hosted and produced by Ian Doyle & UrbanMedia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  “The Tour” | 2 11.11.2021 35min

  Episode 2: Pat looks further into Joe and Nikki’s affair together, and tries to place him at the scene that morning. The public’s interest in the case grows, as Joe makes an appearance on national television to appeal for information on his wife's killer. As he sits alongside Rachel’s mother Rose, will anyone believe his rendition of the grieving husband?The Making Of A Detective is brought to you by The Irish Sun. This series is hosted and produced by Ian Doyle & UrbanMedia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Murder In The Naul | 1 10.11.2021 33min

  Episode 1: Detective Pat Marry receives a call that he will never forget. Rachel Callaly, a devoted young mother has been bludgeoned to death in the bedroom of her North Dublin bungalow. Pat knows the murder scene has been covered-up. Should he go and speak to Joe O'Reilly, the deceased's husband?  The Making Of A Detective is brought to you by The Irish Sun. This series is hosted and produced by Ian Doyle & UrbanMedia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Introducing: The Making Of A Detective 29.10.2021 1min

  What exactly happens on the hunt for a killer? The Making Of A Detective tells the story of 5 of Ireland’s most notorious murder cases, told through the lens of the man who once solved them.In over three decades working in An Garda Síochána, Pat Marry has seen it all. Each episode features a step-by-step account of how justice was ultimately served, with interviews from victims' friends and family, Pat's former colleagues in the force, and The Irish Sun's Stephen Breen to help tell these stories one by one. Pat's Story begins with the tragic death of Rachel Callaly by her husband Joe O'Reilly and finishes with Aaron Brady's historic 2020 capital murder conviction for the shooting of Garda Adrian Donohoe. Follow along as we share the dramatic details of each case, and how they shaped Pat into one of Ireland's greatest detectives, learning the skills that went into solving each case along the way. The Making Of A Detective premiers on November 11th and is brought to you by The Irish Sun. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.