Beste Crime World podcaster (2025)

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Episode 942: OAP conwoman and insurance fraudster walks free after just 60 days behind bars 24:27

9h ago24:27

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A pensioner who is a serial conwoman and matriarch of a family business involved in frauds against insurance companies has been released from prison - just 60 days into a two-year jail term. 74-year-old Winnie Lawrence has been let out the door of the Dochas Women’s Prison at Mountjoy because of overcrowding despite a massive garda investigation fo…

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Jane Has a Name 26:38

3d ago26:38

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Send us a text Jane Doe had a name, Jaylin Perez. We talk about the road to identification and epidemic affecting San Diego County. We also give updates on the following episodes: If you need refreshers go back and listen to full episode :) Episode 6: Gator has a Vision Episode 37: I don’t like Monday Episode 25: Missing Mom Episode 76: Long Live E…

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Episode 941: 'The Family' gang - More arrests in Ireland and Spain as Ghost hack probe continues 12:55

20h ago12:55

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Irish and Spanish police have now arrested 12 suspects in a major investigation into The Family Organised Crime Group sparked by the Ghost encrypted phone hack. The criminals are suspected of involvement in large-scale drug trafficking, mainly by transporting drugs hidden in vehicles from Spain to Ireland. Nicola speaks to Niall Donald about develo…

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Episode 940: Ian 'Mad Dog' Maloney - the gangster turned poet 'haunted' by gun attack guilt 23:34

1d ago23:34

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He's a former gangster who has told a court that he's turned his back on a life of crime after confessing to a gun attack. Now, Ian Maloney, who was once nicknamed 'Mad Dog', faces a final stretch in jail after admitting his role in a shooting incident at a rival's home. Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about Maloney and his road to Damascus, which …

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Episode 939: Sons of murdered Jason Hennessy Snr end prison hunger strike after less than 24 hours 10:06

2d ago10:06

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Devon Hennessy, a son of Browne’s Steakhouse murder victim Jason Hennessy Snr, has given up his hunger strike after 24 hours missing less than one meal. Hennessy and his brothers Brandon and Jason Jnr are all facing charges in connection with an alleged kidnap and torture of a man who has said that he was branded with a cattle iron and beaten. Henn…

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Episode 938: Three leaders of ‘The Family’ gang arrested in major Ghost hack update 31:39

3d ago31:39

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The three top tier members of The Family - Ireland’s biggest organised crime gang - are in custody after a major operation by gardaí this morning as a direct result of the 'Ghost' hack. Armed with a treasure trove of evidence of drug trafficking and money laundering officers from the Garda Drug and Organised Crime Bureau are now hoping that the Dir…

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Episode 937: Kinahan Cartel ally Edin Gacanin may face extradition after Dubai arrest 22:46

3d ago22:46

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The Kinahan Cartel have been named for a second time by FBI investigators involved in one of the biggest cocaine trials against a Sinaloa Cartel operation that saw cocaine smuggled into the US and Canada. Separately, a business partner of the Kinahans, Bosnian mob boss Edin Gacanin, has been arrested for the second time in Dubai and may now face ex…

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Episode 936: Conor McGregor and his new friends 29:44

6d ago29:44

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He has said he is going to run as President of Ireland, has made false claims about the dangers of Dublin and was invited to the White House on St.Patrick's Day. As Conor McGregor emerges from a sports star to an increasingly far right influencer, Nicola speaks with Niall Donald and Eimear Rabbitte about a week of controversy in Camp McGregor and h…

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Episode 935: Lucky Dip Gang - The crew of teenage burglars causing chaos 18:11

6d ago18:11

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Gardaí have made a series of arrests after launching a major crackdown on a crew of teenage burglars nicknamed the 'Lucky Dip Gang'. The crew have been responsible for hundreds of break-ins and car robberies across Leinster over the last year. Niall speaks to Irish Independent crime correspondent Ken Foy about how the gang earned their nickname and…

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Episode 934: Shady businessman 'The Vet' arrested over major €10.6 million cocaine seizure 14:39

7d ago14:39

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A Del Boy type character nicknamed ‘The Vet’ is at the centre a recent €10 million seizure of cocaine in Kilkenny. Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about the 60-year-old caught with the cocaine in a specially adapted van and his intriguing background in the world of crime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Episode 933: How a €5.7m golden toilet heist is linked to the Kinahan Cartel 26:11

7d ago26:11

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A golden toilet worth almost €5.7 million is stolen during a daring five minute raid. The 18 carat piece of art taken at Blenheim Palace is then melted down and sold into the market as cops struggle to catch up with the gang. Now the case captivating Britain has seen the conviction of Fred Doe, formerly Sines - whose millionaire father has been nam…

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Episode 932: Son of steakhouse murder victim Jason Hennessy Snr goes on hunger strike in prison 12:08

8d ago12:08

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The son of steakhouse murder victim Jason Hennessy Snr has gone on hunger strike in Portlaoise Prison. Devon Hennessy is one of five people on remand in the jail after being charged with falsely imprisoning a man at a property in west Dublin. Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about Hennessy, his failed attempts to win bail, and the restrictions aroun…

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Episode 931: Convicted rapist pleads guilty to threatening three Sunday World journalists 26:45

8d ago26:45

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A convicted rapist threatens three female journalists including crime world host Nicola Tallant. Niall speaks to Nicola about her experience in light of the recent guilty plea by Donegal man Mark McAnaw, who is due for sentencing in the coming months. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Episode 930: Man and woman guilty of murdering Robert Wilkin and dumping body off Sliabh Liag cliff 21:34

9d ago21:34

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A chaotic couple who turned on each other in court have been jailed for life for the murder of a pensioner at Sliabh Liag in Donegal. Alan Vial and his then girlfriend Nikita Burns brutally beat Robin Wilkin to death before pushing his body over a cliff. Niall speaks to Sunday World news editor Eimear Rabbitt about the savage murder of the Co Tyron…

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Episode 929: Head of multi-million euro gang took social welfare to court over €100,000 22:04

9d ago22:04

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He's a Romanian crime boss believed to be behind a 'sex for sale' ring that netted millions of euro in Ireland. But now it has emerged that Ioan Anton, who is facing a murder charge in his native country, also claimed more than €100,000 in social welfare payments while living here and even went to court to have it reinstated when the Department cut…

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Episode 928: Why Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch's public image is at odds with his criminal past 23:33

10d ago23:33

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A comedy sketch where Gerry Hutch meets Donald Trump has gone viral - showing again how 'The Monk' is looked on differently than other criminals. Despite serious findings against him by Irish courts, Hutch continues to enjoy a very different public image than others involved in the Hutch-Kinahan feud. Niall and Nicola discuss why the Monk continues…

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Episode 927: GAA star Kyle Hayes facing possible prison time after latest legal blow 15:21

13d ago15:21

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Limerick hurler Kyle Hayes is facing a possible jail time after losing an appeal against a dangerous driving conviction. The GAA star had insisted in court that his driving was careless but refused to accept it was dangerous. Niall speaks to Sunday World news editor Eimear Rabbitt about how the court’s decision could have big implications for Hayes…

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Episode 926: CAB to auction seized homes of gangland figures Ross Browning and Owen Maguire 26:13

13d ago26:13

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A marble floored mansion, a burnt out cottage, and a boarded up home decorated to the highest standard are all to go under the hammer this month as the Criminal Assets Bureau mop up their spoils. Nicola is joined by Eamon Dillon to speak about the auctions that will see bargain hunters snap up their dream homes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva…

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Episode 925: Businessman admits killing wife after gardaí hack phone and find videos of her murder 11:40

14d ago11:40

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A Dublin businessman has pleaded guilty to stabbing his wife to death after gardaí hacked into his phone and found videos of her murder. Stephen Mooney dramatically changed his plea after it emerged that detectives had used Israeli software to break into his mobile. Niall speaks to Sunday World news editor Eimear Rabbitt about the brutal murder of …

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Episode 924: Ex-Olympian with ties to Kinahan cartel wanted by FBI for role in billion dollar cocaine ring 22:34

14d ago22:34

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A key player in a billion dollar cocaine trafficking ring headed up by an ex-Canadian snowboarder has links to the Kinahan Cartel and did business with them in Dubai, a US prosecutor has said. Officers believe former Olympic star Ryan Wedding is on the run and in hiding in Sinaloa, Mexico. He has also been placed on the FBI’s most wanted list. Nico…

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Episode 923: How Ray Collopy claimed more than €250k in social welfare while part of a drugs gang 21:34

15d ago21:34

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A Limerick man claimed more than €250k in social welfare while being ‘heavily involved’ in the activities of a drugs gang, CAB has claimed. Ray Collopy’s shady past was detailed by the Criminal Assets Bureau as they sought to seize €33k found in a sock. Niall speaks to the Sunday World’s Eamon Dillon about the Collopy brothers and their role in Lim…

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Episode 922: New IRA ceasefire possibility as dissident republican shot 34:49

15d ago34:49

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A ceasefire deal for the New IRA may be on the cards but another dissident grouping has gone to war with the attempted shooting of Sean O’Reilly. Nicola speaks to Allison Morris about the fascinating positions of two different terrorist factions trying to drag Northern Ireland back to its bloody past. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…

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Episode 921: Martin 'The Viper' Foley sued by his wife over ownership of Dublin home 26:54

16d ago26:54

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Veteran criminal Martin Foley is a step closer to losing his home after a court ruled that it can be sold to pay off a tax bill. However, Foley’s wife Sonia is now suing him claiming she owns half the contested Crumlin house. Nicola is joined by Eamon Dillon to untangle the complex Criminal Assets Bureau case against the 72-year-old crook. Hosted o…

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Episode 920: Daniel Kinahan put lean on Conor McGregor to walk boxer into ring, lawsuit claims 21:41

16d ago21:41

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A lawsuit in the US which names Daniel Kinahan as a shadowy promoter of key boxing events claims that he put 'a lean' on Conor McGregor to walk fellow Irishman Michael Conlon to the ring at Madison Square Garden. Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about McGregor and the mob, and the Top Rank lawsuit that is revealing boxings dirty little secrets. Host…

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Episode 919: Mr Big goes on the run as gardaí close in on Robbie Lawlor murder probe 28:07

17d ago28:07

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The criminal known as Mr Big is on the run scared that he could be charged in relation to the murder of Robbie Lawlor. But he has been refused residency in the United Arab Emirates where he hoped he would get sanctuary with his old associate Daniel Kinahan. Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about Mr Big and what the future might hold for him. Hosted …

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Episode 918: Charles Dooher makes miracle recovery while Garda and PSNI hunt those who almost killed him (Part 2) 43:14

19d ago43:14

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In part two of our interview about the brutal attack on 26 year old Donegal man Charles Dooher his mum and sister describe the nightmare that was forced on them on another wise ordinary January day. Annemarie tells how she walked into a scene of horror at the families Donegal home to find her son had been beaten almost to death. And the mum and dau…

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Episode 917: Charles Dooher makes miracle recovery while Garda and PSNI hunt those who almost killed him (Part 1) 26:21

19d ago26:21

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The mother and sister of a young Donegal man who was beaten almost to death speak today about his miracle recovery after the horrendous head injuries he suffered at the hands of a mob paid, they believe, to kill him. Annemarie and Deborah Dooher have kept a bedside vigil at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast since January 20th when 26 year old …

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Episode 916: Four men accused of branding man with cattle iron refused bail in High Court 15:20

20d ago15:20

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Four men who are accused of branding an alleged victim with a cattle iron have been refused bail in the High Court. Brothers Jason and Devon Hennessy as well as Dean and his father Kenneth Fitzsimons are accused of the “planned and organised” torture of a man in west Dublin. Niall speaks to the Sunday World's Eamon Dillon about why a judge decided …

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Episode 915: Nathan McDonnell won't testify against crystal meth plot co-accused James Leen 17:24

20d ago17:24

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Breaking bad dad Nathan McDonnell is back at Portlaoise Prison, where sources say he has put his head down to do his time. But he will not be giving evidence at the trial of co-accused James Leen and his wife Jackie has said she now hopes to make a plan for the future. Nicola speaks to Niall Donald about McDonnell and the ongoing case of Sinaloa Ca…

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Episode 914: Dublin father and son among five arrested over alleged cocaine plot off Cork coast 14:28

21d ago14:28

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A father and son suspected of being key members of one of Ireland's biggest drugs gangs have been arrested over an alleged cocaine trafficking plot. The Dubliners were among five people detained by gardaí this week in connection with a massive drugs conspiracy off the coast of Co Cork last year. Niall speaks to Sunday World news editor Eimear Rabbi…

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Episode 913: The life and crimes of Hughie Irwin 27:16

21d ago27:16

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He was once the Kingpin of a major organised crime gang, but now Hughie Irwin is living without running water or electricity in an impoverished and paranoid world. So who is Irwin and how has he fallen so spectacularly from grace in his native Sligo where he was once a feared force in gangland? Nicola speaks to Niall Donald about the life and crime…

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Episode 912: Student who left apartment with child 'under his arm' pleads guilty 13:24

22d ago13:24

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A student has pleaded guilty to walking out of a Dublin apartment with a 5-year-old child who he didn’t know 'under his arm'. Indian national Visak Leela told the court he had no sinister motives for his actions - describing it as 'drunken horseplay'. Niall talks to Sunday World news editor Eimear Rabbitt about the case and the social media storm a…

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Episode 911: Q&A- Gangland serial killers and catching the Kinahans in Dubai 30:37

22d ago30:37

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Real life Love/Hate, criminal John Gilligan’s family, reporting undercover in Dubai, and career paths into crime journalism... Today in part two of our two-part Q&A special, we answer your questions about crime and the underworld. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 910: Martin 'The Viper' Foley claims he struck secret deal with CAB in last-gasp bid to keep his home 17:32

23d ago17:32

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Martin ‘The Viper’ Foley claimed he struck a secret deal with CAB to be allowed keep his home in exchange for dropping a case against a supergrass witness, a court has heard. The veteran criminal and his wife were in court today in a last-gasp effort to keep their family home from being seized by the State. Niall speaks to Crime World’s Clodagh Mea…

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Episode 909: Lawsuit reveals Daniel Kinahan's secret dealings in Tyson Fury fight 34:59

23d ago34:59

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Daniel Kinahan has been named in a major US court case as a shady figure in backroom dealings for the rights to a Tyson Fury fight. The lawsuit makes a number of explosive claims about Top Rank’s relationship with the Kinahan Cartel chief and has made front page news in the US. So what does this all mean for Kinahan and are boxings dirty little sec…

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Episode 908: Daughter of murdered Marie Kilmartin believes she knows identity of mother’s killer 12:23

24d ago12:23

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The daughter of Marie Kilmartin tells a new documentary that she believes she knows who killed her mother. Marie’s body was found in bog in Co Laois in 1994 - six months after she went missing after receiving a mysterious phone call. Niall speaks to Crime World’s Clodagh Meaney about Aine’s tireless campaign to find out who killed her mother. Hoste…

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Episode 907: Third teen sentenced for assaulting US tourist Stephen Termini 22:21

24d ago22:21

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A third teenager has been jailed for a vicious assault on tourist Stephen Termini which placed the spotlight on Dublin’s north inner city and violence on its streets. The US tourist was left with life changing injuries after the 2023 assault which saw then Justice minister Helen McEntee and Garda Commissioner Drew Harris visit Talbot Street and pro…

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Episode 906: Man found guilty of murdering Lisa Thompson 28:33

26d ago28:33

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Brian McHugh has been found guilty of killing Lisa Thompson at her home in Ballymun in 2022, a gangland killer has his trial for threatening to kill a prison officer moved due to fears he’ll be shot dead by the Hutch Organised Crime Group, and the judge in the trial of Nikita Burns and Alan Vial has begun delivering his charge to the jury. Eimear R…

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Episode 905: Nathan McDonnell sentenced to 12 years in prison for role in Sinaloa cartel crystal meth plot 47:04

27d ago47:04

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Breaking bad businessman Nathan McDonnell has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for his role in a plan to export €32 million worth of crystal meth from Ireland to Australia. The father of three was in court today despite an operation to fix his jaw after he was attacked last weekend at Portlaoise Prison. Nicola speaks to Niall Donald about a gar…

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Episode 904: Q&A - John Gilligan's family life and the real story of Love/Hate 37:14

27d ago37:14

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Real life Love/Hate, criminal John Gilligan’s family, reporting undercover in Dubai, and career paths into crime journalism. Today in part one of our two-part Q&A special we answer your questions about crime and the underworld. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 903: Search of property in Kyran Durnin investigation enters second day 13:38

28d ago13:38

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Gardaí investigating the suspected murder of six-year-old Kyran Durnin searched a home in County Louth this week as they continue in their attempts to find the missing boy. Nicola speaks with Eimear Rabbitte on the latest in the ongoing probe into the missing boy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Episode 902: How an unlikely Blackrock crook got caught up with a Sinaloa cartel drugs plot 24:46

28d ago24:46

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A businessman caught up in a Mexican cartel is exposed during Nathan McDonnell's case in the Special Criminal Court. Nicola speaks to Niall about an unlikely criminal caught up in the story of the Sinaloa cartel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 901: Discount store Mr Price takes cheap swipe at Kinahan cartel 13:28

29d ago13:28

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A discount store advertising cheap fizzy drink with a joke about a murderous drug mafia... Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about Mr Price and its quips about cocaine and the Kinahan Cartel. Funny or bad taste? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 900: Former Drogheda feud chief talks drug intimidation and how to handle it 46:04

29d ago46:04

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He's the former Chief Superintendent who ended his career policing the notorious Drogheda feud, where drug intimidation left communities in terror. Recently retired Christy Mangan joins us today to discuss how parents and families can handle the frightening situation when a loved one has become embroiled in a drug debt and threats and violence foll…

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Episode 899: Crystal meth businessman Nathan McDonnell needs surgery after prison attack 28:26

30d ago28:26

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Breaking Bad businessman Nathan McDonnell is in hospital for surgery on a suspected broken jaw after he was jumped in prison where he has fallen out with a Kinahan hitman. Now, his lawyer wants a security plan for his client and wants the Justice Minister to comment on his predicament. But should McDonnell be treated any different to other prisoner…

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Episode 898: The real Manhunter Colin Sutton and his career catching killers 53:13

1M ago53:13

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True crime fans are in for a treat in the coming months as TV detective Colin Sutton brings his highly anticipated live show The Real Manhunter Live to Ireland for the first time. Sutton will take to the stage in Dublin, Drogheda and Belfast to give the inside story of how he caught notorious serial offenders Levi Bellfield, whose victims included …

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Episode 897: Christy Kinahan Snr's posh protégé Ciaran 'Sam' O'Sullivan again fails to appear for CAB hearing 13:56

1M ago13:56

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A mysterious middle-class drugs smuggler again failed to appear in court as CAB look to seize cash confiscated during a money laundering investigation. Ciaran ‘Sam’ O’Sulllivan, a former protégé of Christy Kinahan snr, has been described in legal papers as being known to 'multiple law enforcement agencies' as a drugs trafficker. Niall speaks to the…

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Episode 896: When will Sean McGovern be extradited from Dubai? 23:52

1M ago23:52

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Kinahan Cartel lieutenant Sean McGovern is running out of time in Dubai where he is in custody facing extradition to Ireland. Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about a possible return date for McGovern and the battle he has faced in the United Arab Emirates against being sent home to face trial for murder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m…

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Episode 895: CAB take proceeds of crime case against 'trusted lieutenants' of Midlands gang 24:57

1M ago24:57

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The Criminal Assets Bureau is looking to seize €100k from a father and son who they claim are 'trusted lieutenants' in a Midlands gang. Patrick and his son Martin Donohoe both denied the cash was the proceeds of crime in court - saying it was from the scrap business, power washing and a lotto win. Niall speaks to Sunday World’s Eamon Dillon about t…

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Episode 894: Kinahan cartel gunman Trevor Byrne loses appeal of 17 year prison sentence 19:17

1M ago19:17

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Gunman Trevor Byrne has lost an appeal against a hefty 17-and-a-half-year sentence he is serving meaning he will have to serve his time as he continues to remain under investigation for the murder of Edward 'Neddy' Hutch. The Kinahan Cartel hitman has tried on a number of occasions to appeal his convictions and sentence but now he has reached the e…

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