Episode 130: The Mammy who helped cover-up for her killer son

Day five of the 'body under the staircase' murder trial of Richard Satchwell has heard that he only became a suspect in his wife Tina’s death when a new garda team took over the case four and a half years after she went missing.Superintendent Ann Marie Twomey and Detective Sergeant David Kelleher gave evidence at the trial and told how they reviewed the investigation files and ultimately concluded that Tina had never left her home at Youghal in Cork alive and that her husband should be considered a suspect.Nicola talks to Eamon Dillon, who is covering the murder trial. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7 Mai 34min

Two violent feuds over crack cocaine turf are soaking up huge garda resources as officers try to avert murder on the streets.Large suburbs like Ronanstown and Finglas are being blighted by groups of young men fighting it out over money, pride, and honour as they flood the streets with the killer drug.Nicola speaks with Ken Foy about the city communities under siege. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7 Mai 27min

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 three of our reflection on the drugs wars of Limerick, Eamon Dillon describes the murder that turned the tide in a city gripped with fear. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7 Mai 41min

Day four of the trial of murder accused Richard Satchwell heard details about the couple’s relationship which he revealed in an enhanced cognitive interview conducted by gardaí four years after his wife Tina went missing.Nicola speaks to Eamon Dillon, who is covering the trial. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

6 Mai 28min

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

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

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

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