Episode 1272: Mr Big's arrest, Sean McGovern's trial, and the cold case murder of Emer O'Loughlin

The search for the remains of JoJo Dullard in Co Wicklow has come to an end - leaving her family still without answers to her fate.But while nothing of evidential value was discovered, officers are said to believe the dig and the publicity around the case could yet yield promising leads.Niall speaks with Sunday World news editor Eimear Rabbitt about the garda operation and how JoJo's family have fought to keep her memory alive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7 Joulu 202416min

Murder accused Michael Andrecut has asked the Special Criminal Court if he can argue provocation as a partial defence to the charge against him relating to the death of steakhouse gunman Tristan Sherry.Sherry was killed after he assassinated Jason Hennessy Snr at a Blanchardstown restaurant on Christmas Eve last year.Andrecut who is 23 is one of a group of young men before the court accused of overpowering and killing the gunman immediately after the shooting.Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about the ongoing case. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

6 Joulu 202414min

It’s been seen as a safe sanctuary for wanted members of the Kinahan Organised Crime group but the United Arab Emirates has repeatedly insisted that it wants to clean up its image.Now a major investigation has found that a son of its ruler was signed over a real estate company by Italian gangster Raffaele Imperiale as he hid from authorities in his own country in the glittering properties of the desert paradise.So who is in charge in Dubai? And exactly who are the Irish government trying to deal with to see the return of murder accused Sean McGovern and his boss Daniel Kinahan?Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about the shady Shiekh who is in charge of Dubai, his assets in Ireland and the controversies that have surrounded him. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

6 Joulu 202422min

Nikita Hand has won costs against Conor McGregor and won't have to pay his pal James Lawrence’s fees a court ruled today.The hairdresser who gave evidence that she was raped by McGregor during civil proceedings taken against him was vindicated for a second time when Justice Alexander Owens awarded in her favour despite fears she would have a hefty legal bill.The Judge also said he had not yet decided what he was going to do in relation to social media posts by McGregor but that he could begin a proceeding against him for contempt of court if he wanted to.Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about the latest blow to McGregor and vindication for Nikita Hand. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

5 Joulu 202430min

The details of a terrifying murder in a prison cell has highlighted the dangers that prisoners face every day in the high pressure of Irish jails.Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about the murder of Robert O’Connor behind the walls of Mountjoy jail. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

5 Joulu 202412min

The National Crime Agency in the UK which fights serious and organised crime have named the Kinahan organisation as being part of a massive Russian money laundering operation which has been funding espionage.In a statement that rubber stamps the links between the Kinahan group and Putin’s regime, the NCA says a complex system involving cash for cryptocurrency has been smashed.Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about the latest sensational story about the Irish mafia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

4 Joulu 202417min

Costs in the case taken by Nikita Hand against Conor McGregor and James Lawrence are to be decided in the High Court tomorrow.Three legal teams will be awaiting ruling by Justice Alexander Owen’s in the case that was both won and lost by Nikita Hand.McGregor was found liable after a jury in a civil rape case said he assaulted Hand while Lawrence, the jury decided, did not. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

4 Joulu 202424min

The narrow defeat of Gerry ‘The Monk’ Hutch at the polls has dominated Ireland’s general election and the fallout from the huge vote he got has divided the public.So why did unprecedented numbers vote for the Veteran criminal who remains under suspicion for money laundering?Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about the election candidate who stunned politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

4 Joulu 202447min