Episode 965: Son of Limerick feud figure Owen Treacy Snr jailed for drug dealing
His father survived a notorious double cross that led to the murder of his former associate Kieran Keane and marked the beginning of a bloody decade of Limerick gang wars.But Owen Treacy Jnr has followed in his father's footsteps into the drug business despite his miracle escape from death on a roadside almost two decades ago.Nicola talks to Eamon Dillon about the Limerick offspring, his recent jailing on drug offences, and his fame as a star of the underworld's favourite sport - sulky racing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
15 Apr 20min
Episode 964: From Birmingham to the heart of the Kinahan Cartel - the story of cocaine kingpin James Mulvey
He has been a key player in the story of the rise of the Kinahan Cartel. Birmingham cocaine kingpin James Mulvey almost got away with a conspiracy to import drugs but his past eventually caught up with him.Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about the life and crimes of the Solihull gangster who counted Thomas 'Bomber' Kavanagh and Daniel Kinahan as his direct bosses. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
15 Apr 36min
Episode 963: Murder and redemption - the tale of notorious killer Robert ‘Roo’ Redmond and his family
Notorious hitman Robert 'Roo' Redmond is serving life in prison but now his sister Rachel is behind bars too for her role in a gangland murder plot. Nicola and Niall look at the troubled upbringing of the Dublin siblings and the redemption of brother Ger, who changed the course of his life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
14 Apr 42min
Episode 962: Gardaí share update on 'challenging' search for missing farmer Mike Gaine
Gardaí have held a press briefing as they appealed for help tracing a Kerry farmer who is now missing for 22 days.Superintendent David Callaghan told reporters that gardaí have still ‘not discovered’ what happened to Mike Gaine despite a huge investigation.Niall speaks to Sunday World news editor Eimear Rabbitt about the case and the speculation around it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11 Apr 14min
Episode 961: The murder of mother-of-three Irene White
The murder of a young mum during a bloody stabbing at her home. A mystery deepens as the months become years and nobody is caught for Irene White’s murder. Finally, two confessions lead gardaí to the door of another person of interest, but still her husband Alan denies anything to do with the death of his former wife.Nicola speaks with author Robin Schiller, whose new book Murder at the Ice House reads like a real-life crime drama with extraordinary twists and turns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11 Apr 50min
Episode 960: Q&A Part 2 - The aftermath of the Drogheda feud and Nicola's biggest fear
An undercover sting on a former Kinahan ally, a delve into the world of a town under siege from a gangland feud, and Nicola's brief career as a Royal Correspondent.Nicola and Niall answer your questions in Part Two of a Crime World special Q&A. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10 Apr 20min
Episode 959: Eric Norton - the gangster pal of Robbie Lawlor and the warrant for his arrest
A warrant has been issued for the arrest of a former feud target who failed to show up in court for sentencing on drug dealing charges.Eric Norton was once threatened by hitman Robert 'Roo' Redmond and had connections with criminals including gang boss Mr Big and the murdered Robbie Lawlor.So, what happened during a chaotic period of gangland when school friends went to war in a variety of feuds which were running in tandem?Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about the modern day cocaine wars and their fallout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
9 Apr 27min
Episode 958: Q&A Part 1 - Doorstepping 'Mago' Gately and James Mulvey's dealings in the Kinahan Cartel
An undercover sting on a former Kinahan ally, a delve into the world of a town under siege from a gangland feud, and Nicola's brief career as a Royal Correspondent...Nicola and Niall answer your questions in Part One of a Crime World special Q&A. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
9 Apr 40min
