Episode 920: Daniel Kinahan put lean on Conor McGregor to walk boxer into ring, lawsuit claims
A lawsuit in the US which names Daniel Kinahan as a shadowy promoter of key boxing events claims that he put 'a lean' on Conor McGregor to walk fellow Irishman Michael Conlon to the ring at Madison Square Garden.Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about McGregor and the mob, and the Top Rank lawsuit that is revealing boxings dirty little secrets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11 Mar 21min
Episode 919: Mr Big goes on the run as gardaí close in on Robbie Lawlor murder probe
The criminal known as Mr Big is on the run scared that he could be charged in relation to the murder of Robbie Lawlor.But he has been refused residency in the United Arab Emirates where he hoped he would get sanctuary with his old associate Daniel Kinahan.Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about Mr Big and what the future might hold for him. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10 Mar 28min
Episode 918: Charles Dooher makes miracle recovery while Garda and PSNI hunt those who almost killed him (Part 2)
In part two of our interview about the brutal attack on 26 year old Donegal man Charles Dooher his mum and sister describe the nightmare that was forced on them on another wise ordinary January day.Annemarie tells how she walked into a scene of horror at the families Donegal home to find her son had been beaten almost to death.And the mum and daughter appeal for help in tracking the gang of five men the north who burst into their home, beating Charles with iron bats, and for information on their paymasters in the Republic who hired their brutal services. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
8 Mar 43min
Episode 917: Charles Dooher makes miracle recovery while Garda and PSNI hunt those who almost killed him (Part 1)
The mother and sister of a young Donegal man who was beaten almost to death speak today about his miracle recovery after the horrendous head injuries he suffered at the hands of a mob paid, they believe, to kill him.Annemarie and Deborah Dooher have kept a bedside vigil at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast since January 20th when 26 year old Charles was airlifted from his Lifford home where he had been attacked following a campaign of sustained intimidation against his family in a dispute fuelled by jealousy and greed.Today in the first of a two part interview Nicola talks with Charles mum and sister about his incredible recovery against the odds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
8 Mar 26min
Episode 916: Four men accused of branding man with cattle iron refused bail in High Court
Four men who are accused of branding an alleged victim with a cattle iron have been refused bail in the High Court.Brothers Jason and Devon Hennessy as well as Dean and his father Kenneth Fitzsimons are accused of the “planned and organised” torture of a man in west Dublin.Niall speaks to the Sunday World's Eamon Dillon about why a judge decided the men must remain in custody. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
7 Mar 15min
Episode 915: Nathan McDonnell won't testify against crystal meth plot co-accused James Leen
Breaking bad dad Nathan McDonnell is back at Portlaoise Prison, where sources say he has put his head down to do his time.But he will not be giving evidence at the trial of co-accused James Leen and his wife Jackie has said she now hopes to make a plan for the future.Nicola speaks to Niall Donald about McDonnell and the ongoing case of Sinaloa Cartel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
7 Mar 17min
Episode 914: Dublin father and son among five arrested over alleged cocaine plot off Cork coast
A father and son suspected of being key members of one of Ireland's biggest drugs gangs have been arrested over an alleged cocaine trafficking plot.The Dubliners were among five people detained by gardaí this week in connection with a massive drugs conspiracy off the coast of Co Cork last year. Niall speaks to Sunday World news editor Eimear Rabbitt about how the drugs gang behind the plot have stayed under the public radar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
6 Mar 14min
Episode 913: The life and crimes of Hughie Irwin
He was once the Kingpin of a major organised crime gang, but now Hughie Irwin is living without running water or electricity in an impoverished and paranoid world.So who is Irwin and how has he fallen so spectacularly from grace in his native Sligo where he was once a feared force in gangland?Nicola speaks to Niall Donald about the life and crimes of Irwin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
6 Mar 27min
