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Episode 1094: Q&A - Killer Brian Meehan's big prison day out and the mushroom murder trial
15 juli 2025 · 30 min
Brian Meehan enjoys days out as he gears up for release from prison. So, has the Veronica Guerin killer served his time and should he be entitled to his freedom? Lees meer
Why does Cork escape a lot of gangland violence when so many drugs are supplied there and why do we all like a story about a gangsters moll?
In part one of our listeners' choice, Nicola and Niall answer your questions.
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Episode 1093: Who are Stephen, Danny, and Sandra Vaughan?
14 juli 2025 · 19 min
The controversial brother-in-law of ex-MTK Global chief Sandra Vaughan has died of a heart attack. Lees meer
Stephen Vaughan Sr, who was the first person to fail the FA’s fit and proper person test, was the older brother of boxing trainer and Kinahan loyalist Danny Vaughan.
Niall speaks to Scottish Daily Express deputy editor Richard Elias about the Vaughan’s and their involvement in boxing.
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Episode 1092: Hezbollah and Kinahans funded €157 million cocaine ship
14 juli 2025 · 21 min
Terror group Hezbollah had invested funds and personnel along with the Kinahan Cartel in the scuppered shipment of cocaine by the MV Matthew. Lees meer
Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about the terrorists and the drugs gangs.
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Episode 1091: John George murder fallout, Steven Gerrard's grandchild & Crime World's film debut
11 juli 2025 · 43 min
A cold case murder anniversary sparks calls for help in solving the case of mum-of-two Antoinette Smith, a manslaughter trial hears evidence around the death of popular bachelor Tom Niland, and arrests in Spain as the fallout from the John George murder continues... Lees meer
Nicola speaks to Niall Donald and Eimear Rabbitt as they look back on a week in crime.
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Episode 1090: What happens when CAB seize your assets under its new rules?
11 juli 2025 · 32 min
A radical overhaul of legislation to make the Criminal Assets Bureau more efficient in its work is on the agenda for Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan, he says. Lees meer
But what does that mean and what sort of money and cases are the Bureau taking against those they believe are living off the proceeds of crime?
Nicola speaks with Eamon Dillon about the Bureau and its work.
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Episode 1089: 'The Family' drug mob head to Ibiza
10 juli 2025 · 19 min
Members of Ireland’s top drug gang jetted off to Ibiza for a stag holiday amid an ongoing investigation into their business. Lees meer
Months after gardaí arrested the top-tier leaders of the group and announced that they had hacked their telecommunications system known as Ghost, the group known as 'The Family' are partying on regardless.
Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about the west Dublin gang and what might happen next.
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Episode 1088: Deadly alliance in Sinaloa Cartel threatens flood of fentanyl to Europe
10 juli 2025 · 42 min
A rift in the powerful Sinaloa Cartel brings bloody war to the streets of Mexico - sucking the financial resources of the rival sides. Lees meer
Now, a crackdown by the US and Mexico on fentanyl trafficking has depleted their millions even further, spurring Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzmán’s sons to make a desperate alliance that threatens to transform the criminal underworld across the globe.
Nicola speaks with New York Times journalist Alan Feuer about Sinaloa, a fight for supremacy, and the ripple effects right to our shores.
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Episode 1087: Costa del Crime: Irish nationals arrested in major cocaine crackdown
9 juli 2025 · 9 min
Four Irish arrested on the Costa Blanca with cocaine and cannabis as gardaí cooperate in the takedown of a separate Lithuanian drug mob with ties to Ireland. Lees meer
Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about the new Costa del Crime.
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Episode 1086: How Christy Kinahan's posh protégé Sam O'Sullivan used dirty money to send kids to Swiss school
9 juli 2025 · 24 min
Christy Kinahan’s posh boy protégé jetted around the world to boxing fights and sent his daughters to a finishing school in Switzerland, a court has heard. Lees meer
Ciaran ‘Sam’ O’Sullivan’s decades-long career in the international drugs trade was laid bare by the Criminal Assets Bureau in the High Court.
Niall speaks to Eamon Dillon about how a middle-class Dubliner rose to the top of the criminal ladder.
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Episode 1085: Father-of-two stabbed to death in Dublin gang feud
8 juli 2025 · 14 min
A 34-year-old football club captain and father was stabbed to death as a feud in Dublin spilled into the home of the innocent man. Lees meer
Gangs in west Dublin feuding over personal grievances and control of drug turf claimed their first fatality after months of arson attacks and shooting incidents.
Nicola speaks to Niall Donald about the latest gangland killing.
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Episode 1084: The lavish lifestyle of Thomas 'Bomber' Kavanagh
8 juli 2025 · 30 min
The extravagant lifestyle of Thomas 'Bomber' Kavanagh and his sidekick Gary Vickery are expected to be unveiled when their proceeds of crime cases finally are heard in court. Lees meer
Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about yachts, luxury villas, and a penchant for designer shoes.
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Episode 1083: George Gibney arrested in US on charges related to historic sex abuse in Ireland
7 juli 2025 · 15 min
Former Olympic swimming coach George Gibney has appeared in a US court after being dramatically arrested over historic sex abuse charges. Lees meer
His arrest comes nearly 30 years after he fled the country after a successful Supreme Court case.
Niall speaks with Eimear Rabbitt about how Gibney has led a low profile life in Florida for decades.
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Episode 1082: What was Sean 'Diddy' Combs found guilty of and what happens next?
7 juli 2025 · 34 min
The case against Sean ‘P Diddy’ Combs lies in dust for New York State after the famous rapper beat the most serious charges of racketeering and will now be sentenced on just two lesser charges relating to transportation for prostitution. Lees meer
Nicola speaks with journalist and author Douglas Century after the shock acquittal of the man whose violent and gritty private life was laid bare in a trial watched across the world.
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Episode 1081: Hundreds attend funeral of Scottish mobsters shot dead in Fuengirola
4 juli 2025 · 18 min
The funerals of murdered gangland heavies Ross Monaghan and Eddie Lyons Jnr took place in Scotland yesterday as police doubled down on their insistence that their killing had nothing to do with local feuds. Lees meer
While Spanish police say they have identified and wish to extradite a hitman linked to the rival Daniel’s clan, cops in Glasgow say they have no intelligence to suggest the motive for the murders is the decades old feud.
Nicola speaks with journalist Richard Elias about the deepening mystery around what happened on the Costa Del Sol and how the Kinahan organisation were one of the first to offer their sympathies for the shootings of gang boss Stephen Lyon’s brother and best friend.
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Episode 1080: Eight men jailed for roles in €157M cocaine bust on MV Matthew
4 juli 2025 · 58 min
Eight men who attempted to land Kinahan cocaine into Ireland were jailed today for 129 years after the Special Criminal Court heard the fascinating details of the capture of the MV Matthew and her 2.2 tonne cargo of cocaine. Lees meer
Nicola speaks to Niall Donald about a drama on the high seas that has ended in a hefty prison sentence for career seamen and a sinister Cartel representative who stood to earn monthly wages varying between $1,000 and $4,500.
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Episode 1079: What was Ian Bailey really like?
4 juli 2025 · 41 min
He was the self-professed chief suspect in the murder of Frenchwoman Sophie Toscan du Plantier and the subject of a fascinating film, Murder at the Cottage, which was directed by Jim Sheridan and produced by Donald MacIntyre before his death. Lees meer
A larger than life, dramatic, and overwhelming character who courted the media and wore his role as a suspect like a badge of honour.
But what was Ian Bailey really like and did his mask fall once the cameras stopped rolling?
Nicola speaks to journalist and former colleague Donal MacIntyre, who spent countless hours in his company and who attended a private ceremony near his home in Schull where his ashes were spread.
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Episode 1078: Costa Del Sol double murder - Why were Scottish gangsters shot dead in Irish bar?
4 juli 2025 · 16 min
The bodies of murdered Scottish gangsters Ross Monaghan and Eddie Lyons Jnr are to be repatriated by Spanish police almost a month after the duo were shot dead in a Costa Del Sol bar. Lees meer
Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about the ongoing investigation into the double murder and the theories around it.
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Episode 1077: Could Conor McGregor face prison time over perjury allegations?
3 juli 2025 · 19 min
The Director of Public Prosecutions is set to consider if any criminal offences have been committed amidst the production and then withdrawal of new witnesses by Conor McGregor's side in the appeal against a rape verdict by the civil courts. Lees meer
In a rare move, the three-judge Court of Criminal Appeal said they would send the details of an application made by victim Nikita Hand's lawyers to the DPP after McGregor’s barrister Mark Mulholland KC said he was withdrawing the new evidence in a shock move in court this week.
Nicola speaks to Niall Donald about what will happen next for McGregor.
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Episode 1076: Garda impersonated colleague on fetish site to invite strangers to rape and kill her
3 juli 2025 · 19 min
A former garda impersonated a female colleague on an online fetish site, inviting men to come to her home and rape her. Lees meer
Shane Flanagan, with an address in County Clare, pleaded guilty to a series of charges including reckless endangerment and possession of child abuse images.
The 39-year-old was a friend of the woman who he impersonated online - sharing details of her home address, personal life, and even her jogging route with strangers on the fetish site.
Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about the shocking case.
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Episode 1075: Kilkenny hurler DJ Carey's fake cancer scams
2 juli 2025 · 17 min
Hurling legend DJ Carey has admitted in court for the first time today to pretending to have cancer to defraud people out of money. Lees meer
The five time All-Ireland winner pleaded guilty to ten deception charges in front of a judge in Dublin Circuit Criminal Court.
Niall speaks to Eimear Rabbitt about Carey’s dramatic fall from grace.
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Episode 1074: Why did Conor McGregor drop 'fresh evidence' from Nikita Hand rape appeal?
2 juli 2025 · 29 min
Sensational developments in Conor McGregor’s appeal case against a guilty verdict made by a Civil Court that he raped Nikita Hand. Alleged new witnesses with new evidence pulled in an eleventh hour decision by the fighter’s legal team on what they say is a technicality. Lees meer
So what is going on in Camp McGregor?
Shane Phelan, Legal Affairs Editor at Mediahuis, joins Nicola to explain just what happened this week as the Court of Appeal retires to consider his case.
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Episode 1073: Conor McGregor withdraws claim that Nikita Hand was beaten by ex in rape trial appeal
1 juli 2025 · 13 min
Lawyers for Conor McGregor have dramatically withdrawn a bid to introduce new evidence in the civil rape appeal. Lees meer
Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about the bombshell moment that evidence claiming victim Nikita Hand was beaten up by an ex partner was removed from court proceedings.
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Episode 1072: David Lawler out on day release almost 30 years after brutal murder of Marilyn Rynn
1 juli 2025 · 21 min
Killer David Lawler has been enjoying day release almost 30 years since he raped and murder victim Marilyn Rynn as she walked home from her Christmas office party. Lees meer
Lawler a first cousin of rapist Larry Murphy is one of the longest serving prisoners in the system and is likely to be freed in coming months.
Nicola speaks with Eimear Rabbitte about Lawler and the brutal killing of civil servant Marilyn on a lonely path on a freezing night.
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Episode 1071: Solicitor Herbie Kilcline behind bars over property fraud
30 juni 2025 · 24 min
Solicitor Herbert Kilcline has told a court that he worked with Gardai as a human intelligence source as he was jailed for property fraud. Lees meer
The colourful lawyer who once represented a man who led Detectives to the body of missing teenager Marioara Rostas was jailed for 2 and a half years for his role in a property fraud in recent days revealing that he recently worked as an informant.
Nicola speaks with Niall Donald on the ups and downs of Kilcline and his journey from hero to a cell door.
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Episode 1070: Conor McGregor’s Ibiza crew of stars and gangsters
30 juni 2025 · 18 min
Conor McGregor has been partying in the sun with friends from the world of celebrity and those better known for their links to organised crime. Lees meer
Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about the McGregor and his world of football, celebrity and crime.
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Episode 1069: A fatal stabbing in Dublin, charges brought over Mircea Rostas' death & a posh-boy Kinahan gangster
27 juni 2025 · 16 min
A teenager has been identified by gardai as the chief suspect for the fatal stabbing of James ‘Jake’ Barney. Lees meer
Painter Jake died after being knifed multiple times in his West Dublin home on Wednesday.
Niall speaks with Eimear Rabbitt about this tragic killing and about how a man has been charged over Mircea Rostas' death and a posh boy Kinahan mobster.
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Episode 1068: Mistrial in Boston for Dublin Firefighter Terence Crosbie
27 juni 2025 · 19 min
Dublin firefighter Terence Crosbie could face being locked up in a Boston Prison until next October when a second trial could get underway. Lees meer
The father of two has insisted he is innocent of the rape charges that have been levelled against him and that he has done nothing wrong.
His trial ended when a jury could not agree and a mistrial was declared
A woman who had consensual sex with his room mate and fellow firefighter Liam O’Brien has alleged that she woke up to Crosbie raping her.
However a court has heard his DNA was not found in testing on her body.
Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about the case and what happens next for Crosbie.
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Episode 1067: Partner of Limerick gangster Kieran Keane jnr makes legal bid to stay in family home
26 juni 2025 · 19 min
The partner of Limerick gangster Kieran Keane Jnr is to fight the Criminal Assets Bureau in a bid to stay in her family home. Lees meer
Three properties, three cars and €100,000 in cash owned by Keane Jnr were declared the proceeds of crime in a recent CAB court case.
Niall speaks to the Sunday World’s Eamon Dillon about how Keane’s girlfriend, a beauty salon owner, wants to stay living in one of the houses.
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Episode 1066: A 20 year feud of Scotland’s warring crime families (Part 2)
26 juni 2025 · 22 min
A double murder at an Irish bar on the Costa Del Sol as Scotland’s warring crime families up the ante in a long running feud. Lees meer
But how did the dispute between the Daniels and Lyons clans begin and how have each side aligned themselves to Irish mobs.
Today in part two of our special report on the 20 year feud we are talking to Richard Elias, Deputy Editor of the Scottish Daily Express about deepening tensions in Scotland and how they spilled out onto the Costa Del Crime.
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Episode 1065: Five to stand trial at special criminal court over alleged torture linked to Hennessy home
25 juni 2025 · 17 min
Five men who are accused of waterboarding and branding a man with a cattle rod have been sent forward for trial at the Special Criminal Court. Lees meer
Three sons of murdered Jason Hennessy, shot dead at Browne’s Steakhouse during a Christmas celebration, and a father and son will stand trial for the brutal attack the victim alleged he underwent after calling to the Hennessy family home.
Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about the case.
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Episode 1064: Why hitman Robbie Lawlor shouted “these are from Keith” as he shot gang boss Owen Maguire
25 juni 2025 · 27 min
The shooting of gang boss Owen Maguire by Robbie Lawlor has been linked to the Boylan brothers in a case brought by CAB. Lees meer
Keith and Josh Boylan were named as the leaders of one of Drogheda’s two feuding gangs in a court case last week.
Niall speaks to the Sunday World’s Eamon Dillon about how the Criminal Assets Bureau previously linked them to a wave of feud violence.
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Episode 1063: Tensions high in Balbriggan after young man deliberately mowed down by car as part of simmering feud
24 juni 2025 · 10 min
A young man was killed after being deliberately mowed down by a car last night in Dublin as a simmering feud erupted into violence. Lees meer
The man died after being struck by a car as he walked along Railway Street in Balbriggan at around 9pm.
Niall speaks to Eimear Rabbitt about how gardai have been drafted in to keep order after violent scenes broke out following the fatal crash.
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Episode 1062: Eight men plead guilty to crewing the MV Matthew with cartel cocaine on board
24 juni 2025 · 43 min
Details of the drama and chaos on the MV Matthew after a series of mishaps saw it boarded in 2023 by the Irish Army Ranger wing who discovered 2.2 tonnes of cocaine have played out in an Irish Court. Lees meer
Eight men have pleaded guilty to crewing the boat which crossed the Atlantic with Cartel cocaine on board and bound for the European market.
Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about the MV Matthew and the men who steered it on an its ill fated journey.
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Episode 1061: A dairy farmer turned major cannabis importer appeals eight-year prison sentence
23 juni 2025 · 9 min
An unlikely-looking drugs dealer has launched an appeal against his eight -year sentence for importing €730k worth of cannabis into Ireland. Lees meer
Martin Murray, who runs a dairy farm in Moneygall in Co Offaly, did not look like the typical underworld figure when he was caught with the drugs haul in his truck.
Today, Niall speaks with Eimear Rabbitt about how Murray had previously been jailed over an heroin seizure and had links to a notorious gangland criminal.
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Episode 1060: A 20 year feud of Scotland’s warring crime families (Part 1)
23 juni 2025 · 26 min
A double murder at an Irish bar on the Costa Del Sol as Scotland’s warring crime families up the ante in a long running feud. Lees meer
But how did the dispute between the Daniels and Lyons clans begin and how have each side aligned themselves to Irish mobs.
Today in part one of our special report on the 20 year feud we are talking to Richard Elias, Deputy Editor of the Scottish Daily Express about the beginnings of a long running battle for turf and power.
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Episode 1059: Two brothers named as leaders of feuding Drogheda gang for first time in court case
20 juni 2025 · 18 min
The alleged leaders of one of two feuding gangs in Drogheda have been named for the first time by gardai in a court case. Lees meer
Brothers Josh and Keith Boylan were described as heading up an organised crime gang by gardai in a money laundering case brought against three female associates.
Niall speaks to Sunday World news editor Eimear Rabbitt about the Boylans and the long-running feud in Drogheda.
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Episode 1058: Five members of Jozef Puska's family convicted of obstructing Ashling Murphy’s murder probe
20 juni 2025 · 21 min
Five members of Jozef Puska’s family have been convicted of obstructing the investigation into Ashling Murphy’s murder. Lees meer
Puska’s wife, along with two of his brothers and their wives, all misled gardai by failing to disclose vital information about the savage crime.
Niall speaks to Sunday World news editor Eimear Rabbitt about how Puska’s family knew all along that he was a suspect in a violent attack on a woman
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Episode 1057: Kneecap Star Mo Chara Appears in Westminster Court
19 juni 2025 · 32 min
A carnival of political protestors, fans and rock stars turned Westminster Magistrates Court into a colourful festival this week as Kneecap star MoChara appeared to face charges under the terrorism offences. Lees meer
Nicola speaks with journalist Allison Morris about the case, his A list defence team and her own experience on trains, planes and automobiles to get there.
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Episode 1056: Murder suspect Jonny Smyth marries while on the run
19 juni 2025 · 23 min
Murder suspect Jonny Smyth who was arrested in Portugal after leaving Spain following the murder of Belfast man John George married his girlfriend Madison Allen while on the run and is now enjoying conjugal visits in his prison as he awaits a decision of a magistrate on possible charges. Lees meer
Nicola speaks with reporter Steven Moore about the secret wedding of Smyth and Allen who is standing by her man.
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Episode 1055: Spanish police link Fuengirola killings to Glasgow feud
18 juni 2025 · 13 min
Spanish police have confirmed that the double murder in a Fuengirola bar late last month was a feud related hit linked to the long running clash between two of Scotland’s most notorious crime families. Lees meer
Ross Monaghan and Eddie Lyons Jnr from Glasgow were shot dead at Monaghan’s Bar after watching the Champions League Final.
Scottish police initially said there was no evidence the double assassinations were part of the long running feud but their Spanish counterparts have since confirmed that they victims were targeted by a professional killer from the rival faction.
Nicola and Niall speak to Richard Elias, Deputy Editor of the Scottish Daily Express about the latest update in the double murders.
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Episode 1054: Sean McGovern under protection of notorious hitman
18 juni 2025 · 22 min
Murder accused Sean McGovern has moved wing in Portlaoise Prison and is now under the protection of hitman for hire Thomas Nicky McConnell. Lees meer
Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about the country’s most notorious prisoner as he gets ready to challenge the legality of his extradition.
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Episode 1053: Dublin firefighter Terence Crosbie awaits verdict in Boston court
17 juni 2025 · 9 min
The jury in the trial of Dublin firefighter Terence Crosbie who has been accused of raping a woman in Boston last year have retired to consider their verdict. Lees meer
Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about the evidence which the trial heard.
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Episode 1052: The shameful history of the Kincora Boys' Home (Part Two)
17 juni 2025 · 39 min
Journalist Chris Moore spent his career digging into the details of a story he first came across as a young BBC journalist in the 1980s. Lees meer
His new book Kincora: Britain’s Shame is a culmination of a decades-long investigation which weaves a tangled web of sexual abuse in a boys' home in Belfast with the murky workings of MI5 and the secret activities of Lord Henry Mountbatten.
Today, in part two of Nicola's interview with Chris Moore, they discuss the hidden layers of intrigue and secrets he uncovered as he continued his investigation into the goings-on at Kincora Boys' Home.
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Episode 1051: The shameful history of the Kincora Boys' Home (Part One)
17 juni 2025 · 37 min
Journalist Chris Moore spent his career digging into the details of a story he first came across as a young BBC journalist in the 1980s. Lees meer
His new book Kincora: Britain’s Shame is a culmination of a decades-long investigation which weaves a tangled web of sexual abuse in a boys' home in Belfast with the murky workings of MI5 and the secret activities of Lord Henry Mountbatten.
Today, in part one of Nicola's interview with Chris Moore, they discuss the origins of Kincora Boys' Home and the predators that worked there.
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Episode 1050: Hitman 'Roo' Redmond suspected of ordering prison attack that left inmate fighting for his life
16 juni 2025 · 20 min
Chaotic killer Robert Roo Redmond is suspected of being the man who ordered a brutal prison attack which has left a fellow inmate in critical condition. Lees meer
Stephen Kearney was just weeks from his release date and in the exercise yard in recent weeks when he was set upon by at least three fellow lags and physically beaten almost to death.
Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about Redmond and Kearney both of whom have notorious reputation as violent and volatile men.
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Episode 1049: A pipe bomb attack gone wrong, breakthrough in a decades-long murder case and Niall's new nickname
14 juni 2025 · 51 min
A possible new breakthrough in the case of missing Annie McCarrick focuses police on a theory far from the Dublin mountains where the investigation has previously been centred. A rape trial in Boston hears that DNA from the Irish firefighter accused is NOT identified in profiles taken from the victim. And the greatest criminal hangover of all times sees a man jailed eight years after he was caught with a small quantity of ecstasy. Lees meer
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Episode 1048: P Diddy trial - the horrific evidence we've heard so far
13 juni 2025 · 54 min
Sordid sex parties fuelled by drugs, escorts trafficked into hotel rooms to perform for hours on end, and a hedonistic billionaire with an insatiable appetite for women, violence, and power. Lees meer
This is the world of P Diddy, which a jury has been hearing over the past four weeks as he stands trial for sexual assault and human trafficking.
Nicola speaks with author and journalist Douglas Century as we round up what the jury have heard so far in the world’s most-watched trial.
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Episode 1047: Casino chaos - fake religious visionary caught on slot machines
13 juni 2025 · 22 min
She has been one of Ireland’s most successful visionaries: a housewife who made millions claiming to suffer stigmata and to talk directly to the Virgin Mary. Lees meer
But journalist Alan Sherry recently tracked down the House of Prayer founder Christina Gallagher and caught her playing slot machines in Dublin.
From Achill Island to Dr Quirkey’s Good Time Emporium - a fascinating story of an unlikely guru.
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Episode 1046: Rape trial of Dublin firefighter Terence Crosbie begins in Boston
12 juni 2025 · 10 min
A trial in Boston has gotten underway with a Dublin firefighter standing accused of an alleged rape after a St Patrick’s night out. Lees meer
Terence Crosbie has denied rape and a court heard that under police questioning he denied ever having sex with the woman in March 2024.
Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about the case.
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Episode 1045: Sean McGovern challenges legality of UAE extradition in court
12 juni 2025 · 28 min
Murder accused Sean McGovern has been back before the Irish courts to challenge the legality of his extradition from the United Arab Emirates. Lees meer
McGovern, charged with the Kinahan feud murder of Noel Kirwan, remains in Portlaoise's high security prison on 23-hour lock up as he awaits his case to be heard.
Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about the challenge and about the political statement his extradition has made.
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