Episode 227: The dramatic capture of mafia 'boss of bosses' Matteo Messina Denaro

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.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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

3 Heinä 18min

A former garda impersonated a female colleague on an online fetish site, inviting men to come to her home and rape her.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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

3 Heinä 19min

Hurling legend DJ Carey has admitted in court for the first time today to pretending to have cancer to defraud people out of money.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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2 Heinä 16min

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.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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2 Heinä 29min

Lawyers for Conor McGregor have dramatically withdrawn a bid to introduce new evidence in the civil rape appeal.Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about the bombshell moment that evidence claiming victim Nikita Hand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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 Heinä 12min

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.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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 Heinä 21min

Solicitor Herbert Kilcline has told a court that he worked with Gardai as a human intelligence source as he was jailed for property fraud.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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

30 Kesä 23min

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.Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about the McGregor and his world of football, celebrity and crime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

30 Kesä 17min