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Lines of Enquiry

Lines of Enquiry

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Former Garda detective John Sweetman presents Lines of Enquiry, a GoLoud Original true-crime podcast examining some of Ireland’s most compelling crimes, uncovering how evidence, chance, and persistence can bring answers, and sometimes only more questions.

Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/linesofenquirypodcast/

Contact: LinesOfEnquiry@goloudnow.com

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  • Philip Cairns: The Lost Boy
    Feb 24 2026

    In October 1986, 13-year-old Philip Cairns became one of the most recognisable faces in Ireland.

    The boy left his home in Dublin to walk back to school after lunch and vanished without a trace. His disappearance gripped the nation, changed how parents viewed their children’s safety, and left a family living with unanswered questions for nearly four decades.

    In this episode of Lines of Enquiry, John revisits one of Ireland’s most haunting missing person cases and asks what really happened to the boy who never came home.

    An Garda Síochána have told us the investigation into the disappearance of Philip Cairns remains active and ongoing. Gardaí are keen to speak to people who may have been young at the time Philip disappeared and not in a position to talk to them, but who may now feel able to come forward.

    Even the smallest piece of information could help investigators. Anyone with information is asked to contact Rathfarnham Garda Station on 01 666 6500, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111. If for any reason, you do not feel comfortable making that contact directly, you can email linesofenquiry@goloudnow.com and we will ensure that any credible information is passed on to investigating Gardaí on your behalf.

    If you might be interested in a Lines of Enquiry live show - Let us know by filling out this survey: bauermediaireland.jotform.com/260255277392057

    We would appreciate if you could please follow the podcast on Instagram here: www.instagram.com/linesofenquirypodcast

    Presented by John Sweetman

    Created by Darren Cleary

    Episode Written by Emma McMenemy

    Script Edited by Darren Cleary

    Produced by Siobhan Walsh

    Produced by Siobhan Maguire

    Executive Produced by Eoin Brennan

    Executive Produced by Ruth Fitzsimons

    Sound Design and Editing by Neil Kavanagh

    Audio Editing Support by Ed Smith

    Marketing Support by Bríd Walsh and Róisín Reilly

    Social Support by Mark Hayes and Robyn Ree

    Artwork and Graphics by Eric Rowntree

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    1 h et 8 min
  • Trevor O’Keeffe: Hitchhiking Into Danger
    Feb 17 2026

    In August of 1987, 19 year old Trevor O’Keeffe embarked his journey home to Ireland after a brief holiday France. He planned to hitchhike across the north of the country, through the vineyards of the world-renowned Champagne province.

    Trevor was unaware of the warnings against hitchhiking that had been made to young men across the region. He had not heard the local rumours about a serial killer stalking the area. He did not know about the 6 other young men already disappeared.

    Trevor’s body was found in a French forest just days after he began traveling. In this episode of Lines of Enquiry, John explores what happens when a serious crime happens in another country. He asks how different laws, languages and police forces affect the search for answers and the fight for justice.

    If you might be interested in a Lines of Enquiry live show - Let us know by filling out this survey: bauermediaireland.jotform.com/260255277392057

    We would appreciate if you could please follow the podcast on Instagram here: www.instagram.com/linesofenquirypodcast/

    Presented by John Sweetman

    Created by Darren Cleary

    Episode Written by Darren Cleary

    Script Edited by Siobhan Walsh

    Produced by Siobhan Walsh

    Produced by Siobhan Maguire

    Executive Produced by Eoin Brennan

    Executive Produced by Ruth Fitzsimons

    Sound Design and Editing by Neil Kavanagh

    Audio Editing Support by Ed Smith

    Marketing Support by Bríd Walsh and Róisín Reilly

    Social Support by Mark Hayes and Robyn Ree

    Artwork and Graphics by Eric Rowntree

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    1 h et 25 min
  • Esther and Jessica McCann: A Deadly Secret
    Feb 10 2026

    On the night of September, the 4th 1992, Esther and Jessica McCann went to sleep and never woke up.

    The 36-year-old mother and her 18-month-old-toddler died when a fire swept through the house. It was a tragic loss of life.

    The young mother had been trying to adopt the little girl she had fostered since her birth. They were inseparable. And it followed a series of events in the home that baffled Esther, her husband, and her family.

    Was there something more sinister at play here?

    In this episode of Lines of Enquiry, John Sweetman takes us through the events leading up to that tragic house fire and how a dark secret from the past lurked in the corner.

    If you might be interested in a Lines of Enquiry live show - Let us know by filling out this survey: bauermediaireland.jotform.com/260255277392057

    We now have an instagram page, we would appreciate if you could please follow the podcast here: www.instagram.com/linesofenquirypodcast/

    Presented by John Sweetman

    Created by Darren Cleary

    Episode Written by Siobhan Maguire

    Script Edited by Eoin Brennan

    Produced by Siobhan Walsh

    Produced by Siobhan Maguire

    Executive Produced by Eoin Brennan

    Executive Produced by Ruth Fitzsimons

    Sound Design and Editing by Neil Kavanagh

    Audio Editing Support by Ed Smith

    Marketing Support by Bríd Walsh and Róisín Reilly

    Social Support by Mark Hayes and Robyn Ree

    Artwork and Graphics by Eric Rowntree

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    59 min
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