The Making Of A Detective
The Irish Sun
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.
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Celtic Tackle | 5
The Making Of A Detective
11/18/21 • 36 min
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.
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The Most Reliable Witness | 3
The Making Of A Detective
11/11/21 • 21 min
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.
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“The Tour” | 2
The Making Of A Detective
11/11/21 • 35 min
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.
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Howth Head | 6
The Making Of A Detective
11/25/21 • 38 min
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.
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“Roid Rage” | 8
The Making Of A Detective
12/09/21 • 44 min
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Episode 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?
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Retirement Papers | 12
The Making Of A Detective
03/03/22 • 39 min
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.
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Prison Hooch | 7
The Making Of A Detective
12/02/21 • 37 min
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.
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58 Seconds In Lordship | 9
The Making Of A Detective
02/10/22 • 36 min
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.
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Murder In The Naul | 1
The Making Of A Detective
11/10/21 • 33 min
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.
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Chest Pains | 10
The Making Of A Detective
02/17/22 • 31 min
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How many episodes does The Making Of A Detective have?
The Making Of A Detective currently has 14 episodes available.
What topics does The Making Of A Detective cover?
The podcast is about True Crime and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on The Making Of A Detective?
The episode title 'Celtic Tackle | 5' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Making Of A Detective?
The average episode length on The Making Of A Detective is 33 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Making Of A Detective released?
Episodes of The Making Of A Detective are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of The Making Of A Detective?
The first episode of The Making Of A Detective was released on Oct 29, 2021.
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