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
Episode 882: How the MV Matthew's €157m cocaine seizure was controlled from Dubai
A shipment of cocaine worth €157m seized from the MV Matthew was controlled from Dubai, the Special Criminal Court has heard.The trial of two of the ship’s officers for their alleged role in the importation of more than 2,250 kilos of the drug began this week.Niall speaks to Irish Independent crime correspondent Robin Schiller about how the State claims the men were part of a 'highly professional' trafficking operations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
13 Feb 26min
Episode 881: Fitness guru Jamie Smith says he's learned ‘brutal lesson’ after being jailed for €3.9m cannabis haul
A well-known fitness guru has taken to social media to tell how he has been taught a ‘brutal lesson’ after getting involved in a €3.9m cannabis plot.Jamie Smith was jailed for six-and-a-half years last week after he was caught transporting the huge cannabis haul In a truck.Niall speaks to the Sunday World’s Eamon Dillon about how the popular trainer penned an upbeat social media post before being sentenced. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12 Feb 19min
