Episode 1270: Two men linked to ‘Irish Mafia’ arrested in armed raid in Colombia

An allegation of sexual assault during a celebratory holiday for Armagh GAA has resulted in the arrest of a man who was part of a trip to Miami. Eimear Rabbitte discusses the scandal that has hit the All Ireland champions and their county. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Peader Keating was sentenced to four years and eight months at the Old Bailey court yesterday for his role in a gun plot cooked up by his one time boss Thomas ‘Bomber’ Kavanagh. But the Dubliner will be headed back to Portlaoise jail after his brief stint in the UK following his extradition from Ireland. Kavanagh’s son, Jack, has also been sentenced after the court heard he had been drawn into his father’s criminal organisation as he tried to get a reduced sentence for drug crime. Eamon Dillon reports on the cases against the Bomb Squad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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A man and a woman who were previously a couple have been arrested as part of the investigation into the murder of six-year-old Kyran Durnin. Two premises are also being searched in the Drogheda area of County Louth where he was reported missing last August. Nicola talks with Eimear Rabbitte about developments in the shocking case. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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A bungalow at the back of the home of one of the Regency Hotel getaway drivers was advertised on Daft.ie.Jason Bonney may be serving an eight-year sentence for his role in the feud murder, but that didn’t stop the two bedroom home going on the market for €2250 a month rent.Niall speaks to Sunday World news editor Eimear Rabbitt about Bonney’s crime and his property portfolio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Thomas ‘Bomber’ Kavanagh was back in court in the UK today where a judge was asked to slap a Crime Prevention Order on him and his brother-in- law, Liam Byrne.Nicola speaks to Niall Donald about the restrictions the duo will face when they complete their sentence for plotting a weapons ruse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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A smuggling ring used to bring Irish people across the Canadian border into the US has been busted by police.A New York man has been charged after admitting he was paid thousands of dollars to ferry a group of Irishmen into the States.Niall speaks with Eamon Dillon about how Irish citizens are falling foul of people smugglers and US Border Patrol officers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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A police investigation into an alleged ‘serious incident’ during a trip to Miami has plunged Armagh GAA into crisis.The Armagh county board have put up a wall of silence around the incident which is said to have occurred on the team holiday celebrating Armagh’s All Ireland victory.Niall speaks to Sunday World news editor Eimear Rabbitt about the incident and how the GAA have reacted. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Veteran criminal Christy Keane who headed up a warring Limerick gang has been arrested on suspicion of cocaine trafficking.The 63 year old was questioned by Gardai after a seizure of more than euro 500,000 worth of cocaine during raids in the city.Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about Keane and his life of crime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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