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GUBU

Episode one: The murder of Bridie Gargan

A killing shocks Ireland and prompts a manhunt that will eventually almost topple the government. 


Episode one of seven.


GUBU is researched, reported and narrated by Harry McGee and edited by Enda O'Dowd.


Sound mix by JJ Vernon


Title music by Orakhal


Graphics by Paul Scott


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  • Bonus episode: Veteran reporters remember the GUBU summer of 1982

    39:46
    Two veteran journalists, Stephen Collins and Joe Joyce, sit down with Irish Times political correspondent Harry McGee to talk about how they remember the shocking events of 1982 that were sparked by murderer Malcolm Macarthur and that impacted Irish politics and the man at its centre, Taoiseach Charles J. Haughey.This bonus episode was recorded to mark the publication of a book that builds on GUBU, the podcast. The Taoiseach and the Murderer by Harry McGee is available now.
  • Episode seven: The trial

    47:39
    Malcolm Macarthur is convicted but the scandal and conspiracy theories continues. What becomes of Malcolm Macarthur, and the two other people drawn into his murders, Charles Haughey and Patrick Connolly? What ultimately motivated Macarthur to do what he did: to kill two young strangers during the sweltering summer of 1982. 
  • Episode six: The fallout

    35:47
    Macarthur’s arrest in the home of the Attorney General creates an international political storm. Episode six of seven.GUBU is researched, reported and narrated by Harry McGee and edited by Enda O'Dowd.Sound mix by JJ VernonTitle music by OrakhalGraphics by Paul Scottirishtimes.com/podcasts/gubu
  • Episode five: The arrest

    28:27
    Malcolm Macarthur seeks refuge in the home of his friend Patrick Connolly. He is driven around in a State car. But gardaí have now established the connection with the Attorney General and move in to arrest him. 
  • Episode four: The hunt

    33:03
    The trail to find the aristocratic killer moves to the south of Dublin City, to the seaside town of Dun Laoghaire. The net closes after a ham-fisted attempt by Malcolm Macarthur to burgle an American diplomat.Episode four of seven.GUBU is researched, reported and narrated by Harry McGee and edited by Enda O'Dowd.Sound mix by JJ VernonTitle music by OrakhalGraphics by Paul Scottirishtimes.com/podcasts/gubu
  • Episode three: The Taoiseach and the murderer

    51:49
    Who was Malcom Macarthur and what was his connection to Charles J Haughey, Taoiseach of Ireland? How did Macarthur befriend Patrick Connolly, Ireland’s top law officer? To understand the story, we need to understand the politics of 1980s Ireland.Episode three of seven.GUBU is researched, reported and narrated by Harry McGee and edited by Enda O'Dowd.Sound mix by JJ VernonTitle music by OrakhalGraphics by Paul Scottirishtimes.com/podcasts/gubu
  • Episode two: Macarthur kills again

    29:15
    Malcolm Macarthur strikes a second time and kills a young farmer in a callous manner. Gardai are puzzled by the well-spoken aristocratic killer and what his motives are. Episode two of seven. GUBU is researched, reported and narrated by Harry McGee and edited by Enda O'Dowd.Sound mix by JJ VernonTitle music by OrakhalGraphics by Paul Scottirishtimes.com/podcasts/gubu
  • Coming soon: GUBU

    01:21
    GUBU: A seven-part series on the notorious 1982 Malcolm MacArthur murders in Ireland and how – through a bizarre coincidence - they almost toppled the Government of Charles J Haughey.  Coming soon from The Irish Times.