Episode 890: Celtic Tiger playboy Marcus Sweeney makes 'nuisance of himself' in court
Celtic Tiger socialite Marcus Sweeney was told to leave a High Court hearing today after he tried to raise a case brought by the Criminal Assets Bureau against his wealth management firm.CAB won the case in January 2023 to have a parcel of land declared the proceeds of crime in which Judge Alexander Owens remarked that Sweeney was 'up to his oxters' in organised crime.Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about Marcus Sweeney and his latest venture into the courts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
19 Feb 18min
Episode 889: Three Hennessy brothers among five charged after man allegedly branded with cattle iron
Details of the abduction and torture of a man by an alleged gang in Dublin were heard in court this week as three brothers and a father and son were charged in relation to the incident in Blanchardstown.The court heard that the victim was branded with irons, hit with a steel rod and had a motorbike roll over him as his phone was taken.Nicola speaks with Niall Donald in relation to the intimidation and about the murder of gunman Tristan Sherry who was killed by a teenage gang after he shot rival Jason Hennessy Snr during a Christmas Eve bloodbath in a Blanchardstown restaurant. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
19 Feb 23min
Episode 888: Sister of Joe Drennan welcomes DPP's decision to appeal killer's sentence
The sister of a journalism student who was knocked down and killed by a gangland criminal has welcomed the DPP’s decision to appeal his sentence.Joe Drennan was waiting for a bus in Limerick when feuding criminal Kieran Fogarty drove into him at high speed while on a drunk and drugs bender.Niall speaks to Joe’s sister Sarah about her family’s shock when Fogarty was given a concurrent sentence in court. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
18 Feb 21min
Episode 887: Ex-special ops soldier convicted of gang rape in Dublin was stripper
A former special-ops soldier convicted of gang rape in Dublin worked as a male stripper while under investigation by gardaí.Fabio Vicente, Anthony Hickey, and Matin Zolfaghari have been found guilty of raping a young woman after a night out in Dublin.Niall speaks with Sunday World news editor Eimear Rabbitt about the background of the seemingly normal three men who now face lengthy prison terms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
17 Feb 22min
Episode 886: The controversy over the court reference given to Hurler Kyle Hayes’ thug brothers
The character references given to the thug brothers of All-Star hurler Kyle Hayes has once again sparked controversy over the practice.Daragh and Cian Hayes are serving jail sentences for a horror assault on a former friend who was beaten with a wrench and a hurl.Niall speaks to Sunday World news editor Eimear Rabbitt about how the brothers were given references by a principal and a GAA club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
15 Feb 22min
Episode 885: Man found guilty of rape and murder of Irish backpacker Danielle McLaughlin
An eight-year long fight for justice for the family of Danielle McLaughlin has finally come to an end today after her killer was found guilty in a court in India.Donegal woman Danielle was brutally raped and murdered by Vikat Bhagat after a Hindu Festival in Goa in 2017.Niall speaks to Sunday World news editor Eimear Rabbitt about how Danielle’s family have fought tirelessly to see justice served in court. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
14 Feb 15min
Episode 884: Protecting content - The fight against 'Dodgy boxes' and illegal streaming
A crackdown on TV dodgy boxes has been launched across Ireland as broadcasters try and shut down the illegal streamers.Dodgy boxes have become big business across the country with criminals making millions of euros every year.Niall and Nicola are joined by Sunday World features editor Daragh Keany and a spokesman for the Federation against copyright theft to discuss the lucrative illegal trade. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
14 Feb 24min
Episode 883: M50 chase woman Gemma Greene pleads guilty in court
A Dublin woman who went viral after she livestreamed gardaí chasing her down the M50 has finally pleaded guilty in court.Gemma Greene became a social media sensation after she taunted gardaí while being pursued down the motorway in 2021.Niall speaks to Sunday World news editor Eimear Rabbitt about how the wheels of justice caught up with Ms Greene this week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
13 Feb 13min
