Lines of Enquiry
True crime podcast review — 2026
Reviewed
"Lines of Enquiry is the anthology Irish true crime needs — a Go Loud original covering a different Irish case each episode, with a host who knows the terrain. If you want to go beyond West Cork and explore Ireland's wider criminal history, this is the place to start."
Who is this podcast for?
- ✓Listeners who prefer variety — a new case with every episode
Pros & cons
- +Episodic format — great for both casual listeners and committed fans, start anywhere
About this podcast
A Go Loud original Irish true crime podcast covering a different Irish criminal case each episode — murders, disappearances, and investigations from across Ireland — bringing a home-grown perspective to cases that rarely get the international attention they deserve.
Best episode to start with
Browse for a case from your county or region
Episodic format — episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order
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What is Lines of Enquiry about?
A Go Loud original Irish true crime podcast covering a different Irish criminal case each episode — murders, disappearances, and investigations from across Ireland — bringing a home-grown perspective to cases that rarely get the international attention they deserve.
Is Lines of Enquiry worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Good if Irish true crime interests you". It scores 6/10 on binge factor. A case-per-episode Irish true crime anthology from Go Loud, covering murders, disappearances, and investigations across Ireland with a host who knows the terrain.
Who is Lines of Enquiry for?
Lines of Enquiry is ideal for: Listeners who prefer variety — a new case with every episode.
What is the best episode of Lines of Enquiry to start with?
We recommend starting with Browse for a case from your county or region. Episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order.
Where can I listen to Lines of Enquiry?
Lines of Enquiry is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify. Search for it by name on any of those apps.
What podcasts are similar to Lines of Enquiry?
If you enjoy Lines of Enquiry, you might also like: Canadian True Crime, I Could Murder a Podcast, West Cork, In the Dark. See our full "Podcasts Like Lines of Enquiry" page for more recommendations.
Quick facts
- Format
- Episodic
- Host style
- Solo host
- Style
- Journalistic; grounded; measured
- Episode length
- 30-60 min
- Episodes
- Ongoing
- Binge factor
- 6/10
- Country
- Ireland
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