Episode 990: (Part 2) Limerick gang wars - the full story
It’s 25 years since the first shots in the Limerick gang wars rang out, marking out a a bloody era of violence and intimidation in the city.Today in part two of our reflection on the drugs wars of Limerick, Eamon Dillon details how violence intensified as the city became a battleground. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
6 Mai 37min
Episode 989: (Part 1) Limerick gang wars - the full story
It’s 25 years since the first shots in the Limerick gang wars rang out, marking out a a bloody era of violence and intimidation in the city.Today in part one of our reflection on the drugs wars of Limerick, Eamon Dillon tells Nicola how it all began. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5 Mai 39min
Episode 988: Conor McGregor's bid to introduce 'bombshell' new evidence in Nikita Hand civil rape case appeal
A neighbour of Nikita Hand has alleged she saw her being assaulted by her ex-boyfriend just hours after she claims she was raped by Conor McGregor.The Court of Appeal today heard details of the witness' claims as part of the ex-UFC star's bid to seek a retrial of last year's civil rape case.However, Ms Hand's legal team branded the claim as lies and said they should not be accepted as part of the appeal.Niall speaks to Sunday World news editor Eimear Rabbitt about Conor McGregor's high-stakes appeal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2 Mai 14min
Episode 987: Why the State has hit convicted drug dealer Alan Boggans with a hefty €50,000 fine
Convicted drug dealer Alan Boggans was once the prime target for the Garda’s drug unit but now he has served a lengthy prison sentence and is home with family in west Dublin.However, Boggans has now been hit with a judgement of €50,000 by the Attorney General and the State.Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about Boggans and his involvement in organised crime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2 Mai 18min
Episode 986: (Day 3) The body under the staircase - Richard Satchwell murder trial
On day three of the trial of murder accused Richard Satchwell, the jury heard interviews he did with media outlets in the year following his wife Tina's disappearance, where he claimed he was an innocent man and how he was hopeful his wife would be found alive.Eimear Rabbitt is joined by Sunday World journalist Eamon Dillon, who has been in court this week to hear all the evidence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1 Mai 38min
Episode 985: Mike Gaine case upgraded to homicide investigation
The investigation into the disappearance of Kerry farmer Michael Gaine has been upgraded to a homicide probe as his wife Janice makes her first appeal.Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about the developments in the baffling case. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1 Mai 11min
Episode 984: (Day 2) The body under the staircase - Richard Satchwell murder trial
Day 2 of the trial of murder accused Richard Satchwell heard interviews he gave to the media begging his wife to come home months after the State says he had murdered her and buried her body under the stairs of their Cork home.Eamon Dillon has been in court. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
30 Apr 36min
Episode 983: Maurice Sines and his links to the Irish Kinahan mafia
He's a named associate of top tier members of the Kinahan Cartel and now, controversial businessman Maurice Sines - aka Fred Doe - is accused of rubbishing his neighbours in posh Eton.So, who is Maurice Sines and what are his links to the Irish mafia? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
30 Apr 45min
