Episode 934: Shady businessman 'The Vet' arrested over major €10.6 million cocaine seizure
A Del Boy type character nicknamed ‘The Vet’ is at the centre a recent €10 million seizure of cocaine in Kilkenny.Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about the 60-year-old caught with the cocaine in a specially adapted van and his intriguing background in the world of crime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
20 Mars 14min
Episode 933: How a €5.7m golden toilet heist is linked to the Kinahan Cartel
A golden toilet worth almost €5.7 million is stolen during a daring five minute raid.The 18 carat piece of art taken at Blenheim Palace is then melted down and sold into the market as cops struggle to catch up with the gang.Now the case captivating Britain has seen the conviction of Fred Doe, formerly Sines - whose millionaire father has been named as a close associate of the Kinahan Cartel.Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about Maurice Sines and his criminal son Fred and their links to the intriguing story of the golden jacks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
20 Mars 26min
Episode 932: Son of steakhouse murder victim Jason Hennessy Snr goes on hunger strike in prison
The son of steakhouse murder victim Jason Hennessy Snr has gone on hunger strike in Portlaoise Prison.Devon Hennessy is one of five people on remand in the jail after being charged with falsely imprisoning a man at a property in west Dublin.Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about Hennessy, his failed attempts to win bail, and the restrictions around him within the jail. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
19 Mars 12min
Episode 931: Convicted rapist pleads guilty to threatening three Sunday World journalists
A convicted rapist threatens three female journalists including crime world host Nicola Tallant.Niall speaks to Nicola about her experience in light of the recent guilty plea by Donegal man Mark McAnaw, who is due for sentencing in the coming months. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
19 Mars 26min
Episode 930: Man and woman guilty of murdering Robert Wilkin and dumping body off Sliabh Liag cliff
A chaotic couple who turned on each other in court have been jailed for life for the murder of a pensioner at Sliabh Liag in Donegal.Alan Vial and his then girlfriend Nikita Burns brutally beat Robin Wilkin to death before pushing his body over a cliff.Niall speaks to Sunday World news editor Eimear Rabbitt about the savage murder of the Co Tyrone truck driver. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
18 Mars 21min
Episode 929: Head of multi-million euro gang took social welfare to court over €100,000
He's a Romanian crime boss believed to be behind a 'sex for sale' ring that netted millions of euro in Ireland.But now it has emerged that Ioan Anton, who is facing a murder charge in his native country, also claimed more than €100,000 in social welfare payments while living here and even went to court to have it reinstated when the Department cut him off.Today, Nicola speaks with Eamon Dillon about Anton and his criminal network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
18 Mars 22min
Episode 928: Why Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch's public image is at odds with his criminal past
A comedy sketch where Gerry Hutch meets Donald Trump has gone viral - showing again how 'The Monk' is looked on differently than other criminals.Despite serious findings against him by Irish courts, Hutch continues to enjoy a very different public image than others involved in the Hutch-Kinahan feud.Niall and Nicola discuss why the Monk continues to be regarded by some as an ordinary decent criminal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
17 Mars 23min
Episode 927: GAA star Kyle Hayes facing possible prison time after latest legal blow
Limerick hurler Kyle Hayes is facing a possible jail time after losing an appeal against a dangerous driving conviction.The GAA star had insisted in court that his driving was careless but refused to accept it was dangerous.Niall speaks to Sunday World news editor Eimear Rabbitt about how the court’s decision could have big implications for Hayes, who is at risk of seeing a suspended sentence activated. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
14 Mars 15min
