Episode 907: Third teen sentenced for assaulting US tourist Stephen Termini
A third teenager has been jailed for a vicious assault on tourist Stephen Termini which placed the spotlight on Dublin’s north inner city and violence on its streets.The US tourist was left with life changing injuries after the 2023 assault which saw then Justice minister Helen McEntee and Garda Commissioner Drew Harris visit Talbot Street and promise change.Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about the street, the assault and the jailing of three teenagers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
3 Mars 22min
Episode 906: Man found guilty of murdering Lisa Thompson
Brian McHugh has been found guilty of killing Lisa Thompson at her home in Ballymun in 2022, a gangland killer has his trial for threatening to kill a prison officer moved due to fears he’ll be shot dead by the Hutch Organised Crime Group, and the judge in the trial of Nikita Burns and Alan Vial has begun delivering his charge to the jury.Eimear Rabbitt joins Clodagh Meaney to discuss the week that was. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1 Mars 28min
Episode 905: Nathan McDonnell sentenced to 12 years in prison for role in Sinaloa cartel crystal meth plot
Breaking bad businessman Nathan McDonnell has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for his role in a plan to export €32 million worth of crystal meth from Ireland to Australia.The father of three was in court today despite an operation to fix his jaw after he was attacked last weekend at Portlaoise Prison.Nicola speaks to Niall Donald about a garden centre, a chance of quick money and the fallout for a McDonnell, his family and his community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
28 Feb 47min
Episode 904: Q&A - John Gilligan's family life and the real story of Love/Hate
Real life Love/Hate, criminal John Gilligan’s family, reporting undercover in Dubai, and career paths into crime journalism.Today in part one of our two-part Q&A special we answer your questions about crime and the underworld. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
28 Feb 37min
Episode 903: Search of property in Kyran Durnin investigation enters second day
Gardaí investigating the suspected murder of six-year-old Kyran Durnin searched a home in County Louth this week as they continue in their attempts to find the missing boy.Nicola speaks with Eimear Rabbitte on the latest in the ongoing probe into the missing boy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
27 Feb 13min
Episode 902: How an unlikely Blackrock crook got caught up with a Sinaloa cartel drugs plot
A businessman caught up in a Mexican cartel is exposed during Nathan McDonnell's case in the Special Criminal Court.Nicola speaks to Niall about an unlikely criminal caught up in the story of the Sinaloa cartel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
27 Feb 24min
Episode 901: Discount store Mr Price takes cheap swipe at Kinahan cartel
A discount store advertising cheap fizzy drink with a joke about a murderous drug mafia... Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about Mr Price and its quips about cocaine and the Kinahan Cartel. Funny or bad taste? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
26 Feb 13min
Episode 900: Former Drogheda feud chief talks drug intimidation and how to handle it
He's the former Chief Superintendent who ended his career policing the notorious Drogheda feud, where drug intimidation left communities in terror.Recently retired Christy Mangan joins us today to discuss how parents and families can handle the frightening situation when a loved one has become embroiled in a drug debt and threats and violence follow.As part of our ongoing deep dive into communities in fear, we hear practical ways that those on the front line of intimidation can reach out for help. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
26 Feb 46min
