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Episode 1244: Inside the assassination of drug lord Malcolm McKeown
28 oktober 2025 · 23 min
Two men found guilty of the murder of Northern Ireland drug kingpin Malcolm McKeown in 2019 will serve more than 50 years in prison. Lees meer
But were killers Jake O’Brien, from Lurgan, and Andrew Martin, from Banbridge, calculated assassins or disposable lackies working for the notorious a notorious organised crime group with firm links to Mr Big?
Nicola and Niall speak with Steven Moore about McKeown, his murder, and the rise of 'The Firm'.
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Episode 1243: Former football star revealed as drug dealer for 'The Family' crime gang
28 oktober 2025 · 22 min
He was a promising footballer who represented Ireland at underage level but now Jamie Geoghegan has been named as one of the leading drug dealers in west Dublin, with links to the notorious mob known as 'The Family'. Lees meer
Eamon Dillon tells us about Geoghegan and the band of young dealers, some as young as 15 that he controls. He also describes the details from the Criminal Assets Bureau case against him.
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Episode 1242: Queen of the Con - How 'Irish heiress' Marianne Smyth swindled €133k from victims
27 oktober 2025 · 46 min
An American woman dubbed 'Queen of the Con' who swindled more than £100,000 from friends in Northern Ireland before fleeing to the US and posing as a fake heiress has been jailed after trial at Downpatrick Court. Lees meer
Fifty-six-year-old Marianne Smyth stole the six-figure sum from clients after befriending them while working as a mortgage adviser between 2008 and 2010.
She then fled overseas to continue conning others, claiming to be on the run from the IRA. But one of her victims was LA producer Johnathan Walton, who has made it his life’s work to investigate her crime — writing a book and even travelling here to see her in the dock.
Nicola speaks to Johnathan about Smyth and her life and crimes.
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Episode 1241: Paratrooper Soldier F found not guilty of Bloody Sunday murders
24 oktober 2025 · 30 min
As the man known as 'Soldier F' is found not guilty of murder on Bloody Sunday in Derry, the judgement of a Belfast court far from exonerates him and his regiment from the atrocities that have marked a generation. Lees meer
British Paratroopers who shot at fleeing and unarmed civilians and who then lied about the circumstances should hang their heads in shame, a Judge remarked.
So what's next for the families of the Bloody Sunday dead and injured? Is it time now to accept they have done their very best to get justice for their loved ones?
Nicola speaks with Allison Morris about a day of no winners.
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Episode 1240: 'Fat' Andy Connors' €3 million mansion ready to hit the market
24 oktober 2025 · 26 min
A trophy home owned by prolific burglary gang boss 'Fat' Andy Connors will go up for sale in coming months - 20 years after the Criminal Assets Bureau first identified it. Lees meer
Nicola speaks with Eamon Dillon about Connors, his vast property portfolio, and his murder which has never been solved.
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Episode 1239: 24 arrested after second night of violence outside Dublin asylum seeker centre
23 oktober 2025 · 23 min
Twenty four people, including five juvenile,s have been arrested after a second night of violence outside a Dublin asylum seekers' centre. Lees meer
The riots outside the Citywest Hotel began on Tuesday hours after a man was charged with sexually assaulting a ten-year-old girl.
Niall speaks to Sunday World news editor Eimear Rabbitt about the clashes and the political reaction.
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Episode 1238: The life and crimes of Ireland's first cocaine cowboy Eamon Kelly (Part 3)
23 oktober 2025 · 31 min
He was gangland’s Capo dei Capi - a mentor and teacher to violent younger criminals and a powerful godfather who held a key position in Ireland’s criminal underworld. Lees meer
In life, he paved the way for others as one of the first bosses on a sophisticated organised crime group. He mixed with paramilitaries and criminals and became the country’s first cocaine cowboy when he was caught trying to set up a mule smuggling route between Miami and Dublin.
And even in death, he holds a unique position in gangland as his murder marked a changing of the guard and a moment when the old order made way for the new.
In Part Three of the Life and Crimes of Eamon Kelly we look at his work as a mentor and the ambitious dissidents who ruined it all.
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Episode 1237: Ruth Lawrence trial hears how she described shooting Dublin man in 2014
22 oktober 2025 · 29 min
A witness has told the court how Ruth Lawrence demonstrated how she shot an alleged drug dealer in 2014. Lees meer
Stacey Symes, described as a significant witness by the prosecution, was in the dock today for the double murder trial.
Niall speaks to Eamon Dillon about the witness' account of the events surrounding the gun murders.
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Episode 1236: The life and crimes of Ireland's first cocaine cowboy Eamon Kelly (Part 2)
22 oktober 2025 · 33 min
He was gangland’s Capo dei Capi - a mentor and teacher to violent younger criminals and a powerful godfather who held a key position in Ireland’s criminal underworld. Lees meer
In life, he paved the way for others as one of the first bosses on a sophisticated organised crime group. He mixed with paramilitaries and criminals and became the country’s first cocaine cowboy when he was caught trying to set up a mule smuggling route between Miami and Dublin.
And even in death, he holds a unique position in gangland as his murder marked a changing of the guard and a moment when the old order made way for the new.
In part two of The Life and Crimes of Eamon Kelly, Nicola and Niall detail the cocaine plot that landed him in jail and the relationships he forged behind bars which would go on to make him a vital underworld elder.
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Episode 1235: Daniel Kinahan - why isn't he in prison?
21 oktober 2025 · 30 min
Daniel Kinahan's ongoing involvement in shipping drugs across the world and his lifestyle in the United Arab Emirates has been put under the microscope by the world's most prestigious and respected publication. Lees meer
And in a deep dive into the Kinahans, their background and their rise to power, journalist Ed Caesar discovers that the Irish mob was exposed in the Encrohat hack after analysts discovered murder accused Sean McGovern's handle.
Today, Nicola and Niall are talking about the Kinahans and their outing in the New Yorker.
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Episode 1234: The life and crimes of Ireland's first cocaine cowboy Eamon Kelly (Part 1)
21 oktober 2025 · 35 min
He was gangland’s Capo dei Capi - a mentor and teacher to violent younger criminals and a powerful godfather who held a key position in Ireland’s criminal underworld. Lees meer
In life, he paved the way for others as one of the first bosses on a sophisticated organised crime group. He mixed with paramilitaries and criminals and became the country’s first cocaine cowboy when he was caught trying to set up a mule smuggling route between Miami and Dublin.
And even in death, he holds a unique position in gangland as his murder marked a changing of the guard and a moment when the old order made way for the new.
In part one of The Life and Crimes of Eamon Kelly, Nicola and Niall discuss his early emergence as a well connected and ruthless criminal whose links to the paramilitaries gave him an extra edge on others.
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Episode 1233: Ruth Lawrence murder trial hears man died from gunshot wounds to head and neck
20 oktober 2025 · 26 min
The trial of Ruth Lawrence, accused of the double gun murder of drug debt collectors Anthony Keegan and Eoin O'Connor has heard forensic details of how they died. Lees meer
Nicola speaks Eamon Dillon who was at the trial today.
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Episode 1232: Inside Groomed - a new Crime World Presents podcast series
20 oktober 2025 · 32 min
A new podcast series tracing the story of the murder of showjumper Katie Simpson and her killer Jonathan Creswell will focus on the coercive control he used to build a cult-like structure around himself in the shadow of the equestrian industry. Lees meer
Niall and Nicola chat about the new Crime World Presents podcast Groomed, which is available wherever you get your podcasts.
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Episode 1231: Mike Gaine suspect drops complaint and TikTok star caught with counterfeit notes
18 oktober 2025 · 28 min
A fisherman has told the trial of Ruth Lawrence how he noticed a 'dreadful smell' coming off an island on Lough Sheelin. Lees meer
The murder case is just one of a number of high profile trials on this week as the courts are back busier then ever.
Niall speaks to Eimear Rabbitt and Eamon Dillon about the influencer caught with counterfeit notes, the Mike Gaine investigation, and an arrest in the Donaghmede stabbing probe.
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Episode 1230: John Gilligan breaks into Spanish villa where he allegedly ran pink cocaine lab
17 oktober 2025 · 16 min
John Gilligan has smashed his way back into a private villa he once shared with girlfriend Sharon Oliver. Lees meer
Now the owners say he is threatening them and has refused to leave while he lives rent free in Spain.
Nicola speaks to Niall Donald about Gilligan and his fun in the sun.
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Episode 1229: Ruth Lawrence trial back on track - court hears from victims' families
16 oktober 2025 · 24 min
The trial of Ruth Lawrence, accused of the double murders of drug debt collectors Anthony Keegan and Eoin O’Connor, has heard how their families became worried for their safety immediately after they stopped answering their phones. Lees meer
The pair were discovered on an island on Lough Sheelin in 2014 after travelling from Dublin to Cavan to collect a €15,000 drug debt, the Central Criminal Court has heard.
Eamon Dillon has been in court to hear the evidence.
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Episode 1228: Arson killer George Turner rang Gerry Ryan to talk about violent fantasies
16 oktober 2025 · 16 min
A man convicted of the arson murder of a Dublin mother previously rang Gerry Ryan to tell how he fantasised about harming woman. Lees meer
George Turner was jailed for life for setting fire to the home of Emma McCroary in 2022.
Niall speaks to the Sunday World's Patrick O'Connell about Turner's life of crime.
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Episode 1227: Mansion owned by crystal meth businessman Nathan McDonnell up for sale
15 oktober 2025 · 18 min
The home of Breaking Bad businessman Nathan McDonnell and his wife Jackie O'Duffy has been put up for sale weeks after she was arrested by gardaí on suspicion of driving under the influence of cocaine. Lees meer
The stunning four-bed mansion at Ballyroe in Tralee is described as magnificent and auctioneers are seeking offers in excess of €750,000 for the property.
Today, Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about McDonnell and his fall from grace.
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Episode 1226: What's next for Jonathan Dowdall as he prepares to enter witness protection?
15 oktober 2025 · 39 min
State witness Jonathan Dowdall is set for release in the coming weeks and will start a fresh life under an assumed identity in an undisclosed location. Lees meer
What will the realities of life after witness protection be and how will Dowdall cope?
Nicola speaks with Ali Bracken about life after the Regency for Dowdall.
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Episode 1225: Ruth Lawrence double murder trial on hold as court hears witness sick
14 oktober 2025 · 9 min
The trial of double murder accused Ruth Lawrence at the Central Criminal Court was told that there is a medical issue with a significant witness and that the jury will return on Thursday morning to hear whether or not it can continue. Lees meer
Lawrence has pleaded not guilty to murdering Anthony Keegan (33) and Eoin O'Connor (32) at an unknown location between 22 April 2014 and 26 May 2014.
The bodies of the two men were found on Inchicup Island on Lough Sheelin on 26 May 2014. They had been shot in the head.
The prosecution has alleged that Ms Lawrence and her boyfriend Neville van der Westhuizen murdered the men and disposed of their bodies before leaving the country a few days later.
Nicola speaks with Eamon Dillon about the latest from the case.
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Episode 1224: The life and death of conman Pat Sheedy aka 'The Gambler'
14 oktober 2025 · 33 min
Serial conman and gambler Pat Sheedy passed away in recent weeks after a cancer diagnosis but he leaves behind a book on his life and of course the podcast made by my co-host Nicola Tallant. Lees meer
Niall speaks to Nicola about 'The Gambler' and his life and tragic death.
Listen to The Gambler here.
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Episode 1223: UVF commander Winston 'Winkie' Irvine's luck runs out as his jail sentence is doubled
13 oktober 2025 · 21 min
Ex-UVF commander Winston ‘Winkie’ Irvine has had his sentence for firearms offences doubled on appeal. Lees meer
Niall speaks with Belfast Telegraph crime correspondent Allison Morris about the case which has sparked major debate about the role of paramilitaries in the North.
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Episode 1222: Ruth Lawrence double murder trial begins after years on the run in South Africa
13 oktober 2025 · 21 min
Ruth Lawrence has gone on trial accused of the gun murder of two men found on an island of Lough Sheelin over a decade ago. Lees meer
Niall speaks to Eamon Dillon about how the prosecution allege Anthony Keegan and Eoin O'Connor were killed after trying to collect a €70,000 debt off Lawrence's boyfriend.
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Episode 1221: Groomed: coercion, control, and cold-blooded murder (Chapter 2)
10 oktober 2025 · 27 min
Nicola's latest book tells the horrifying story of Jonathan Creswell and the rape and murder of 21-year-old showjumper Katie Simpson, who was initially thought to have taken her own life until Creswell's crime was uncovered. Lees meer
Only the persistence of an investigative journalist, suspicious nurses, and Katie's concerned family and friends caused the PSNI to open a case almost five months after her death.
During the resulting trial, Creswell killed himself, while three other women were charged with helping him to conceal his crime, each receiving a suspended sentence due their defence of being under Creswell's control.
Here is the second chapter of the book, which is available in all good book stores now.
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Episode 1220: Groomed: coercion, control, and cold-blooded murder (Chapter 1)
10 oktober 2025 · 35 min
Nicola's latest book tells the horrifying story of Jonathan Creswell and the rape and murder of 21-year-old showjumper Katie Simpson, who was initially thought to have taken her own life until Creswell's crime was uncovered. Lees meer
Only the persistence of an investigative journalist, suspicious nurses, and Katie's concerned family and friends caused the PSNI to open a case almost five months after her death.
During the resulting trial, Creswell killed himself, while three other women were charged with helping him to conceal his crime, each receiving a suspended sentence due their defence of being under Creswell's control.
Here is the first chapter of the book, which is available in all good book stores now.
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Episode 1219: CAB target Mike Nash's partner making massive profits with online shop Virgo Boutique
9 oktober 2025 · 8 min
The glamorous partner of Criminal Assets Bureau target and suspected international drug dealer Mike Nash has turned an online clothes shop into one of Ireland’s most successful. Lees meer
Mairead Connole even models for her Virgo Boutique and today Eamon Dillon tells Nicola about her Midas touch when it comes to business.
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Episode 1218: Kerry crystal meth co-accused says he had 'no connection' to €30m haul
9 oktober 2025 · 29 min
The trial of Kerry man James Leen is adjourned until next year after a court heard that his defence are swamped with data and phone evidence vital to the case. Lees meer
Nicola speaks with Eamon Dillon about the case against Leen and the other suspects who appeared at the Special Criminal Court.
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Episode 1217: Scots gangsters Steven Lyons and Ross McGill deported from Dubai
8 oktober 2025 · 14 min
Five Scottish gangsters have been unceremoniously booted out of Dubai after a spell in a hellhole prison. Lees meer
Ross ‘Miami’ McGill and gang boss Steven Lyons were among the group who flew out of the Gulf State last weekend after getting their marching orders.
Niall speaks to Scottish Daily Express deputy editor Richard Elias about where they are likely to go next.
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Episode 1216: Jim Gavin and the tenant - the truth
8 oktober 2025 · 37 min
It’s the biggest story of the presidential election as former football manager Jim Gavin stands down and the fate of Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin hangs in the balance. Lees meer
While political fallouts are not our normal beat on Crime World, today co-host Niall Donald tells Nicola how he ended up in the eye of the storm.
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Episode 1215: OnlyFans model and wife of John George murder suspect arrested in Spanish drugs bust
7 oktober 2025 · 18 min
An OnlyFans model and wife of John George's murder suspect has been arrested after allegedly being caught with drugs in Spain. Lees meer
Madison Allen has been granted bail after Spanish police seized a kilo of crystal meth, as well as cocaine and cannabis last month.
Niall speaks to Belfast Telegraph crime correspondent Allison Morris about the police investigation into Johnny Smyth's glamorous wife.
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Episode 1214: Miami Showband massacre survivor recalls UVF attack that killed bandmates (Part 2)
6 oktober 2025 · 48 min
Stephen Travers was a young musician with no interest in politics when he travelled to the north for a midweek gig in 1975. Lees meer
But after playing to a packed crowd, he witnessed three of his bandmates being brutally murdered by a UVF death squad.
Today, Stephen tells how the trauma of witnessing the slaughter changed his life, and why he has chosen to write about it now.
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Episode 1213: Miami Showband massacre survivor recalls UVF attack that killed bandmates (Part 1)
6 oktober 2025 · 51 min
Stephen Travers was a young musician with no interest in politics when he travelled to the north for a midweek gig in 1975. Lees meer
But after playing to a packed crowd, he witnessed three of his bandmates being brutally murdered by a UVF death squad.
Today, Stephen tells how the trauma of witnessing the slaughter changed his life, and why he has chosen to write about it now.
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Episode 1211: How gangland murder victim Darren Falsey rose to top of Cork's drugs trade
3 oktober 2025 · 13 min
Gangland murder victim Darren Falsey told a relative he was owed €300,000 shortly before he was shot dead, gardai have revealed. Details of Falsey’s involvement in Cork’s drugs trade were laid bare in documents lodged as part of a Criminal Assets Bureau case. Lees meer
Today, Niall speaks to Eamon Dillon about Falsey’s 2011 unsolved murder and money he had amassed.
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Episode 1212: Former boxer sexually abused by coach as a child now seeking law reform
3 oktober 2025 · 49 min
Former international amateur boxer Simon Byrne is still fighting the hardest battle of his life after confronting his childhood sexual abuse. Lees meer
His attacker Patrick Lowe was his boxing coach when Simon took up the sport at the age of 11 in Manchester.
Lowe, who is now in his 80s, escaped justice after being declared unfit to stand trial because of dementia.
Eamon is joined today by Simon and his wife Maria who are campaigning to have the law changed in the UK so even elderly and frail sex offenders face consequences.
Sign the Simon's Law UK petition here: https://chng.it/BrRqhkzyMT
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Episode 1210: Barbie Kardashian poses for bizarre photoshoot as she walks out of Limerick prison
2 oktober 2025 · 20 min
Barbie Kardashian once again made sure she grabbed the headlines as she posed for photographers after walking out of Limerick prison. Lees meer
The serial offender became one of Ireland’s most infamous prisoners due to the controversy over where transgender inmates should be housed.
Niall speaks to Eamon Dillon about Kardashian’s history of threats and violence.
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Episode 1209: Suspected crime boss still on the run after escaping garda station
1 oktober 2025 · 14 min
A suspect remains on the run after walking out of a garda station while being questioned about directing a crime gang. Lees meer
The alleged crime boss managed to sneak out the door of a Kilkenny station and it is feared he has now fled the country.
Niall speaks to Irish Independent crime correspondent Ken Foy about how the criminal's gang have become major players in the city's drug trade.
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Episode 1208: George Nkencho's sister hopes inquest brings 'systemic change'
1 oktober 2025 · 26 min
The sister of George Nkencho who died after being shot by gardaí has said she hooped an inquest will bring systemic change. Lees meer
The 27-year-old was shot after a stand off with gardaí outside his west Dublin home in December 2020.
Niall speaks to Sunday Independent crime correspondent Ali Bracken about the lengthy investigation into his death.
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Episode 1207: Suspect in Louth triple murder said 'I'm sorry for the screaming and shouting'
30 september 2025 · 13 min
The triple murder of a much-loved couple and their son has caused devastation in a Co Louth community Lees meer
The bodies of Mark and Louise O’Connor - as well as their autistic son Evan - were found on Monday morning by a care worker.
Niall speaks to Eimear Rabbitt about how a 31-year-old man known to the family was arrested close to the scene.
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Episode 1206: Why the family of farmer Liam Farrell believe his death was staged
30 september 2025 · 31 min
The son of an 87-year-old farmer found dead after suffering severe injuries has slammed the original investigation into his death. Lees meer
Liam Farrell’s body was discovered bloody and bruised at the rear of his bungalow home in 2020.
Today, Niall speaks to Liam’s son Peter about how he believes the scene where his father was found dead was staged.
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Episode 1205: Kinahan killers in legal row over Gareth Hutch murder trial
29 september 2025 · 14 min
A pair of Kinahan cartel killers are locked in a legal row over access to transcripts from the trial for the murder of Gareth Hutch. Lees meer
Hitman Johnny Keogh is looking for access to the full transcript of Thomas ‘Nicky’ McConnell’s trial for the feud murder.
Today, Niall speaks to Sunday World news editor Eimear Rabbitt about how McConnell is opposing the move, saying it poses a security risk to him.
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Episode 1204: Ian Bailey trial reimagined on screen as new evidence revealed
29 september 2025 · 45 min
Oscar winner Jim Sheridan stars in his own new movie co-directed by David Merriman and set in a fictional jury room with suspect Ian Bailey on trial for the murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier. Lees meer
Re-Creation has been described as a blend of 12 Angry Men and the exciting beats of a true crime podcast by Variety.
Today, Nicola speaks with Jim and David about the making of a movie that delves right into the dark heart of a murder still unsolved.
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Episode 1203: Sexual abuse survivor Irene Cullen's fight for justice as stepdad set for release (Part 2)
26 september 2025 · 27 min
Noel Foran will be a free man next week after serving 27 months for sexually assaulting his stepdaughter on ten occasions when she was a child. Lees meer
Irene Cullen reported her stepdad to gardaí decades later, but legal proceedings revealed the true extent of Foran’s crimes as she learned that many of the assaults had taken place while she slept in her bed.
Today, Nicola speaks with Irene, who waived her anonymity to bring her abuser to justice.
In part two of the interview, she opens up about her fight for justice in the courtroom and coming face to face with Foran once again.
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Episode 1202: Sexual abuse survivor Irene Cullen's fight for justice as stepdad set for release (Part 1)
26 september 2025 · 28 min
Noel Foran will be a free man next week after serving 27 months for sexually assaulting his stepdaughter on ten occasions when she was a child. Lees meer
Irene Cullen reported her stepdad to gardaí decades later, but legal proceedings revealed the true extent of Foran’s crimes as she learned that many of the assaults had taken place while she slept in her bed.
Today, Nicola speaks with Irene, who waived her anonymity to bring her abuser to justice.
In part one of the interview, she recalls how Foran stole her innocent childhood from her.
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Episode 1201: Home of Kinahan gangster Graham 'The Wig' Whelan raided after threats made against garda
25 september 2025 · 12 min
Armed gardaí have raided the home of veteran mobster Graham 'The Wig' Whelan as part of an investigation into threats issued against an officer. Whelan's house was one of six homes in Dublin, searched after a senior Garda received sinister threats. Lees meer
Niall speaks to Sunday World's Eimear Rabbitt, about Whelan and his many brushes with the law.
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Episode 1200: The life and crimes of veteran drug dealer 'Fat' John McCarthy
25 september 2025 · 20 min
Camera-shy gangster ‘Fat’ John McCarthy was snapped paying his respect to a relative at a funeral in Limerick last week. Lees meer
Unlike some of his flash associates, McCarthy has kept a low profile during his decades at the of the city’s underworld
Niall speaks to Eamon Dillon about the life of crimes of the veteran drug trafficker.
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Episode 1199: Mansion of Kinahan associate Jim Mansfield now being advertised as ‘premium’ student accommodation
24 september 2025 · 14 min
The stunning country mansion of Jim Mansfield is now being advertised as premium student accommodation on social media. Tassaggart House was once the jewel in property model Jim Mansfield’s crown, years before it was raided by gardai investigating money laundering. Lees meer
Today Niall speaks with Eamon Dillon about how the gated property is now available to rent to students.
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Episode 1198: Scottish gangsters Ross McGill and Steven Lyons caged in Dubai hellhole prison
24 september 2025 · 21 min
Scottish gangsters Ross ‘Miami’ McGill and Steven Lyons are being held in a hellhole Dubai jail while they face extradition proceedings. Lees meer
The notorious crime figures were arrested in a crackdown by Dubai officials looking to clean up the Gulf State’s image.
Niall speaks to Deputy Editor of the Scottish Daily Express about the impact of the arrests on the streets of Glasgow and Edinburgh.
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Episode 1197: Gardaí speak to US gamer as part of probe into death of toddler Daniel Aruebose
23 september 2025 · 22 min
Gardai have spoken to a woman in the US who was in touch with Daniel Aruebose’s mother at the time of his death. Lees meer
The woman met Maria Aruebose though their mutual love of gaming and their relationship is believed to have become romantic.
Niall speaks to Sunday Independent crime correspondent Ali Bracken about how the focus of the garda investigation will now change following the discovery of Daniel’s body.
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Episode 1196: Unravelling the life and murder of Gary Hutch 10 years on (Part 3)
23 september 2025 · 38 min
It has been 10 years since Gary Hutch was murdered in Spain - sparking the events that ignited the Kinahan-Hutch feud. In this episode, we look at the life and times of Gary Hutch: who he was, his early years in a changing Dublin, his rise within the Kinahan organisation and his murder which sparked the most brutal gangland feud Ireland has ever seen. Lees meer
In the third of our three part series, Nicola speaks with Niall about how Gary Hutch's relationship began to sour with one-time best friend Daniel Kinahan and the events that led up to his murder.
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Episode 1195: Unravelling the life and murder of Gary Hutch 10 years on (Part 2)
22 september 2025 · 47 min
It has been 10 years since Gary Hutch was murdered in Spain - sparking the events that ignited the Kinahan-Hutch feud. In this episode, we look at the life and times of Gary Hutch: who he was, his early years in a changing Dublin, his rise within the Kinahan organisation, and his murder which sparked the most brutal gangland feud Ireland has ever seen. Lees meer
In the second of our three part series, Nicola speaks with Niall on the rise of Kinahan incorporate - Gary Hutch's role on the organisations management wing and the investment that would turn things sour.
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