Episode 123: The young guns striking fear on the streets of Dublin

The murder of Robbie Lawlor in the garden of a small terraced home in Ardoyne in Belfast has been one of the most intriguing and significant gangland killings in recent times.Months after he brutally murdered and dismembered teenager Keane Mulready Woods at the height of the Drogheda feud who wanted Lawlor dead and who pulled the trigger.In Nicola's new book Web of Betrayal, she pieces together the information around his death and details the chaotic and violent path he took in life.Niall Donald interviews her about Web of Betrayal as they delve into the dark heart of gangland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

21 Okt 202437min

Gerry ‘The Monk’ Hutch is considering running for election as a TD in the constituency of Dublin Central.One year after he walked free from the Special Criminal Court after he was found not guilty of murder what would that impact be in the hotly contested area where Sinn Fein Leader Mary Lou McDonald has topped the poll?What are the chances of the veteran criminal who is hugely popular in the north inner city getting elected and what would that mean for him?Ali Bracken and Niall Donald join Nicola as they discuss the life and times of Ireland’s most talked about criminal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

19 Okt 202454min

An extradition agreement between Ireland and the United Arab Emirates will be signed into law next week when Justice Minister Helen McEntee flies to Abu Dhabi in a move that is sure to send a chill through the Kinahan Organisation.Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about the latest developments and the ever-bleaker prospects for those seeking shelter in Dubai. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

18 Okt 202415min

Footballer Anthony Stokes was once Ireland’s most promising player but now he is fighting a 15-month jail sentence for cocaine and a high-speed car chase.So how did the 36-year-old go from a glittering career on the pitch to a courtroom.Nicola speaks with Eimear Rabbitte about Stokes and his brushes with the law. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

18 Okt 202421min

A murder investigation is launched as an eight-year-old boy Kyran Durnin is reported missing.Gardai believe he may be dead for some time and are seeking information on any last sightings of him.Nicola speaks to Eimear Rabbitte about the case that has shocked the nation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

17 Okt 20247min

Kinahan Cartel associate Jason ‘Jay’ O’Connor took part in a revenge murder plot after he thought he escaped death himself.Details of the conspiracy for which O’Connor has been jailed for 11 years played out in the Special Criminal Court where messages from encrypted phones were read out.Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about murder and revenge in gangland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

17 Okt 202414min

Eight people have been brought before the District Court on charges related to drugs and money laundering in the Drogheda feud.Almost five years since the worst atrocity of the feud, the murder and dismemberment of Keane Mulready Woods, Gardai are continuing to investigate activities around two gangs who went to war.Nicola speaks to Niall Donald about the charges and those still under investigation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

16 Okt 20248min

Kinahan Cartel lieutenant Sean McGovern awaits his faith at a notorious Dubai prison where up to 20 inmates share a cell and brutal gangs rule with fear.So what is next for McGovern? And how did he go from a lowly drug gang member to the number two in the Kinahan mob and Daniel Kinahan’s top advisor?Nicola speaks to Niall Donald about a secret Twitter account and the making of a murderous friendship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

16 Okt 202425min