Episode 1270: Two men linked to ‘Irish Mafia’ arrested in armed raid in Colombia

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 him off.Today, Nicola speaks with Eamon Dillon about Anton and his criminal network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

18 Maalis 22min

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 to be regarded by some as an ordinary decent criminal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

17 Maalis 23min

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, who is at risk of seeing a suspended sentence activated. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

14 Maalis 15min

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/privacy for more information.

14 Maalis 26min

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 Anna Mooney in June 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

13 Maalis 11min

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.Nicola speaks to Niall Donald about a fascinating story which has seen the Kinahan mob named as customers of the notorious Mexican Cartel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

13 Maalis 22min

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 Limerick’s gangland feud. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12 Maalis 21min

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 information.

12 Maalis 34min