Episode 699: Outrage as Kyle Hayes nominated for 'Hurler of the Year'
The nomination of Kyle Hayes for hurler of the year after two high-profile court cases has sparked a million social media comments.Limerick hurler Hayes was recently convicted of dangerous driving just months after being sentenced for violent disorder following a nightclub row. Niall Donald speaks to Sunday World News Editor Eimear Rabbitt about how sport star's off-pitch bad behaviour is treated by the media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
27 Sep 202420min
Episode 698: Gang linked to heroin dealer Greg Lynch targeted by investigators following Ghost hack
A gang linked to convicted heroin dealer Greg Lynch have emerged as a target for Gardai investigating the hacked encrypted phone network, Ghost. Lynch was once a key player in the Kinahan Cartel’s drug distribution network in Dublin’s south inner city. However, he cut ties with the cartel after narrowly surviving being shot in the face outside a pub in Cabra. Niall Donald is joined by Eamon Dillon to discuss how Lynch’s gang have been left exposed by the phone hack. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
26 Sep 202422min
Episode 697: Parental Abduction - Mandy Kelly’s fight to get her sons back from Egypt
Irish mum Mandy Kelly hasn’t seen her young children in nearly three years since they were abducted by their Egyptian father during a family holiday.Today the Dundalk woman who has fought for their return tells Nicola her story and her hopes that she will be reunited soon with her beloved sons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
25 Sep 202440min
Episode 696: Crime World Book Club - Janet Grogan on I’ll Be Gone In The Dark by Michelle McNamara
In episode three of the Crime World Book Club, Clodagh is joined by singer Janet Grogan who you will know from the X Factor, Last Singer Standing and Euro Song.They discuss her favourite true crime book, I'll Be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamara which follows the author's investigation into uncovering the identity of the Golden State Killer.This episode of Crime World was edited by Jason Maleney, with audio and video recording by Neasa Cumiskey and it was produced by Clodagh Meaney. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24 Sep 202428min
Episode 695: Mother of Morris O’Shea Salazar loses drug trafficking conviction appeal
The mother and uncle of Kerry Sinaloa Cartel man Morris O’Shea Salazar have lost appeals against their drug trafficking convictions in Chile where they are jailed on lengthy sentences.Yolanda Salazar who moved to Kilorglin with her young son after her Irish husband died will now have to serve 18 years in a Chilean prison after she was refused leniency by the courts there.So where is her son Morris and what are the family connections to the notorious Joachim El Chapo Guzman and his terrifying Mexican drug cartel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24 Sep 202419min
Episode 694: The Kinahan lieutenants who sold EncroChat phones to French gangs
A secretive Kinahan lieutenant is linked to the French underworld in an investigation probing who sold the doomed Encrochat phones to criminals.Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about CIaran ‘Sam’ O’Sullivan and his sidekick Robert Noctor and their hideaway high in the French alps. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
23 Sep 202433min
Episode 693: The death of accused killer Keith Lee
The inquest into the death of murder accused Keith Lee has heard that he died by suicide in a cell in Mountjoy Jail as he faced charges for killing his wife Joanne Ball whose body lay wrapped in a sleeping bag in the wardrobe of his bedsit for up to six days after she’d been killed.Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about a controlling relationship that ended in tragedy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
20 Sep 202420min
Episode 692: Crooked cop John 'Spud' Murphy's move to open prison
Former Superintendent John ‘Spud’ Murphy has been moved to the open prison Shelton Abbey where he will now have to mix with killers and rapists for the first time.The crooked cop who was caught stashing drugs in his Dublin home is serving a prison term while still under investigation for allegations that he worked with criminal gangs during a high-powered and decorated career.Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about Shelton Abbey and it’s newest guest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
19 Sep 202417min
