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The Uncovered Podcast

The Uncovered Podcast

Written by: Emmett Corcoran
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Series one of Uncovered examines one of the most extraordinary and controversial stories in modern Irish public life: the rise and fall of Seán Quinn and the collapse of the Quinn Group.

Uncovered is a podcast series by journalist and commentator Emmett Corcoran, delving into some of the most fascinating, controversial, and misunderstood stories in Irish public life.

From political scandals and corporate collapses to forgotten histories and contested truths, each episode goes beyond headlines and spin to ask the hard questions and to hear from the people who were there. With a focus on forensic detail, legal rigour, and narrative clarity, Uncovered takes listeners inside the stories others leave half-told.

Thought-provoking, independent, and unapologetically curious; this is podcasting without varnish.

Premieres on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheUncoveredPodcastIE

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Episodes
  • Episode 2 - The Rise of Seán Quinn: From Humble Beginnings

    Episode 2 - The Rise of Seán Quinn: From Humble Beginnings
    Jan 28 2026
    In Episode 2 The Rise of Seán Quinn - From Humble Beginnings. Sean Quinn sits down with Emmett Corcoran for the very first time to discuss his early life, and the growth of his enterprise from a small quarry business employing 8 people in 1973, to 8000 people 38 years later. And much more… Subscribe to the channel: / @theuncoveredpodcastie
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    49 mins
  • Episode 1 - Sean Quinn and The Collapse of the Quinn Group

    Episode 1 - Sean Quinn and The Collapse of the Quinn Group
    Jan 26 2026

    Sean Quinn was once Ireland's richest man, then it all came crashing down. Series one explores the journey of businessman Seán Quinn, from his beginnings in rural Fermanagh to the height of his business empire, and the dramatic events that led to its collapse. Across six episodes, Quinn reflects on the pivotal moments of his career, the financial crash, and what he describes as a concerted effort to dismantle the group he built. The series also includes legal commentary and community reflection, providing a broader context to the social, political and economic fallout of one of Ireland’s most contested business collapses. Episode one Christopher McGettigan – A legal breakdown Solicitor Christopher McGettigan examines the legalities and questionable practices that surrounded the downfall of Seán Quinn and the collapse of the Quinn Group, focusing on the actions of Anglo Irish Bank and the Irish State. Episodes Premiere on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheUncoveredPodcastIE
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    1 hr and 39 mins
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