Episode 1305: Midlands Prison searched after young boy and great aunt killed in arson attack
Gardai have carried out searches in the Midlands Prison as part of the investigation into the double arson murder in Co Offaly.Four-year-old Tadgh Farrell and his grand aunt Mary Holt were killed after their home was firebombed on Saturday night.Niall talks to Eimear Rabbitt about how gardai are investigating if a prison row lead to the attack. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
9 Des 10min
Episode 1304: Conor McGregor fails in Supreme Court bid just hours after a separate US case was dropped
Two civil cases accusing Conor McGregor of sex attacks have both dramatically come to an end after long-running legal battles.The Irish Supreme Court has decided not to grant McGregor a further appeal against the outcome of the Nikita Hand civil rape case.The court's decision came just hours after an American woman formally dropped her case against the UFC fighter in Florida.Niall speaks to Crime World's Eimear Rabbitt about the different outcomes to the two high-profile cases. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
9 Des 11min
Episode 1303: Four men in Hennessy torture trial dramatically change pleas to guilty
The four men charged in the Hennessy torture trial have dramatically changed their pleas and admitted assault causing harm.Jason Hennessy, his brother Devon, as well as Kenneth and Dean Fitzsimons were accused of being involved in a savage attack where a man had the word ‘rat’ branded on his face and body.Niall speaks to Eamon Dillon about why the DPP may have accepted guilty pleas to lesser charges. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
8 Des 23min
Episode 1302: The ex-con dissident republican who now wants immigrants out of Ireland
A dissident republican with firearms convictions has become a key figure in the campaign against immigration.Nathan Hastings, who served a 10-year sentence for weapons offences, was once allied to left-wing political groups.Crime World's Alan Sherry tells Niall about how he is now one of a number of ex-republicans involved in anti-immigration groups. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
8 Des 21min
Episode 1301: Dramatic scenes at the Hennessy torture trial, a sextortionist back in trouble and Nathan McDonnell's tax bill
An alleged victim who has refused to give evidence at the Hennessy torture trial, a notorious female sextortionist was arrested again and crystal meth businessman Nathan McDonnell is targeted by Revenue.Niall speaks to Crime World's Eimear Rabbitt about the crime stories of the week that got our readers talking. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5 Des 33min
Episode 1300: How slain gangster's brother helped dispose of Keane Mulready-Woods' body parts
The brother of feud victim Richie Carberry has become the fifth man convicted over the death of Keane Mulready-Woods.Drug dealer Stephen Carberry plead guilty to helping dispose of the teenager's dismembered body parts.Niall speaks to Eamon Dillon about how Carberry became became involved in the plot months after his brother was killed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5 Des 23min
Episode 1299: UVF chief 'Winkie' Irvine turns to yoga in jail after sentence doubled
Ex-UVF commander Winston 'Winkie' Irvine has taken up yoga behind bars as he looks to cope with having his sentence for firearms offences doubled. Irvine once lived the high life, rubbing shoulders with British and Irish ministers while he negotiated on behalf of loyalists groups. Niall speaks to Belfast Telegraph crime correspondent Alison Morris about how Winkie now spends his days doing the 'downward dog'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
4 Des 13min
Episode 1298: Islamic terror radicalisation - Gardaí making ‘early interventions’ as young people at risk
A senior garda has revealed how they made 10 ‘early interventions’ recently to confront young people at risk of Islamic terror radicalisation.Detective Chief Superintendent Brian Woods, who heads up the Garda Special Detective Unit, made the comments as he described how the policing of terrorism has changed in Ireland.Niall speaks to Crime World’s Ken Foy about how far right groups are also an increasing focus for gardaí. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
4 Des 18min
