Crime World Long Read: Thomas 'Bomber' Kavanagh - from low-level dealer to Ireland's most-feared mob boss (Part 2)

The cell of a notorious gangland criminal has been searched after Gardaí foiled a deadly hit attempt in Dublin.On Wednesday, officers swooped on a car in Clondalkin and arrested two men believed to be on their way to murder a rival.Niall speaks to Sunday World news editor Eimear Rabbitt about the botched hit attempt and how Charles McClean’s cell was searched in a follow up operation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

19 Dec 202414min

A violent criminal who bragged about punching his victim like ‘Conor McGregor’ has been found guilty of murder.Maurice Boland attacked his innocent victim, Cian Gallagher, for no other reason other than he wanted to commit an act of violence.Niall speaks to Eamon Dillon about Cian Gallagher’s family’s moving impact statement and their plea young men to be shown proper role models. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

19 Dec 202410min

A house seized by CAB has become the first asset owned by Daniel Kinahan to be sold off by the State.The stunning mansion in Saggart, Co Dublin was auctioned off for €931k last week - far exceeding the asking price of €550k.Niall speaks to Eamon Dillon about how no gangster’s home is safe from the crime-fighting bureau. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

18 Dec 202421min

A man arrested over the murder of Kyran Durnin has been found dead in a house in Drogheda, Co Louth.The suspect, who was his 30s, was questioned by detectives last week but had been released without charge on Friday. Niall speaks Sunday World news editor Eimear Rabbitt about how Gardaí are not treating the man’s death as suspicious. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

17 Dec 202412min

Martin ‘The Viper’ Foley cut his cloth in the legendary gang ruled by The General, has survived numerous hit attempts, and has made it to the ripe old age of 74 - but now he faces losing his home.Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about the CAB case that just won’t go away. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

17 Dec 202417min

Career criminal Peadar Keating his publicly declared his split from his one time boss Thomas ‘Bomber’ Kavanagh and criticised him for dragging his son into the world of organised crime.In extraordinary statements during last weeks sentencing for his role in Kavanagh’s plot to hand over guns to police for a shorter sentence on drugs offences, Keating made clear that he has cut ties with Bomber for good.Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about Kavanagh, a mob boss who can do the crime but not the time and the bitter rift with Keating. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

16 Dec 202439min

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.

13 Dec 202411min

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.

13 Dec 202428min