Episode 106: The gangland fall-out from the EncroChat phone hack

Armed gardaí carried out a number of raids last week targeting associates of Anthony ‘Josh’ Fowler, who have gone on the warpath following his murder.The 63-year-old grandfather was knifed to death outside his home in Finglas in November after two men called to his home looking for money.Niall speaks to Irish Independent crime correspondent Ken Foy about how Fowler’s associates have been waging a campaign of terror since his murder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

8 Jan 20min

A young member of a feuding Limerick crime gang is due to be sentenced later this month for a horror car crash that cost a much-loved student his life.Kieran Fogarty was behind the wheel of a BMW when he crashed into Joe Drennan, who was waiting at a bus stop in Limerick.Niall speaks to Eamon Dillon about Fogarty’s links to a violent mob in the city and the stark contrast between his life and the life of his victim. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7 Jan 12min

Criminal John Gilligan has been banged up in Spain again after police raided a property and seized a large quantity of a substance believed to be pink cocaine - the synthetic drug linked to the death of Liam Payne.Gilligan (72) has been in custody in Fontcalent prison in Spain since before Christmas and has yet to raise bail money to win back his freedom.Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about Gilligan and his relentless pursuit of the crime game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7 Jan 32min

Gangland killer Thomas 'Nicky' McConnell will be sentenced to life imprisonment later this month after he was found guilty of the feud murder of Gareth Hutch eight years ago.Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about the life and crimes of a chaotic criminal with 100 previous convictions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

6 Jan 23min

The murder of Belfast man John George in Alicante in the run up to Christmas has left behind a broken hearted family and a web of secrets.So what happened on the Costa Blanca and where might George be buried in an area seeped in gangland crime?Nicola speaks with journalist Allison Morris about her trip the Spanish coast and what she discovered in her investigations into the lifestyles of those who hold the key to his death. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

3 Jan 32min

What was Noel Long like as a child? Nicola talks to Long's sister, Julieanna, about the Cork killer's early days with his family, his time in the British Army, and his first acts of violence against women.Listen to the full series by searching 'Beast The Murder of Nora Sheehan' wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

3 Jan 29min

It’s been a long and relaxing holiday season for many but a series of shocking road deaths, murders and ongoing investigations into the whereabouts of missing people, including a child, have marked Christmas for others.Nicola speaks with Niall Donald and Eimear Rabbitte about the crimes that have dominated the headlines in recent weeks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

3 Jan 39min

He was once a leading soldier for the Kinahan Organisation but now Jamie Griffin is working hard to go straight.Griffin was before the courts recently for an assault but a judge gave him a suspended sentence as a mark of his efforts to reform.Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about Griffin and his story of redemption. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2 Jan 15min