Episode 1061: A dairy farmer turned major cannabis importer appeals eight-year prison sentence
An unlikely-looking drugs dealer has launched an appeal against his eight -year sentence for importing €730k worth of cannabis into Ireland.Martin Murray, who runs a dairy farm in Moneygall in Co Offaly, did not look like the typical underworld figure when he was caught with the drugs haul in his truck.Today, Niall speaks with Eimear Rabbitt about how Murray had previously been jailed over an heroin seizure and had links to a notorious gangland criminal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
23 Juni 8min
Episode 1060: A 20 year feud of Scotland’s warring crime families (Part 1)
A double murder at an Irish bar on the Costa Del Sol as Scotland’s warring crime families up the ante in a long running feud.But how did the dispute between the Daniels and Lyons clans begin and how have each side aligned themselves to Irish mobs.Today in part one of our special report on the 20 year feud we are talking to Richard Elias, Deputy Editor of the Scottish Daily Express about the beginnings of a long running battle for turf and power. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
23 Juni 25min
Episode 1059: Two brothers named as leaders of feuding Drogheda gang for first time in court case
The alleged leaders of one of two feuding gangs in Drogheda have been named for the first time by gardai in a court case.Brothers Josh and Keith Boylan were described as heading up an organised crime gang by gardai in a money laundering case brought against three female associates.Niall speaks to Sunday World news editor Eimear Rabbitt about the Boylans and the long-running feud in Drogheda. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
20 Juni 18min
Episode 1058: Five members of Jozef Puska's family convicted of obstructing Ashling Murphy’s murder probe
Five members of Jozef Puska’s family have been convicted of obstructing the investigation into Ashling Murphy’s murder.Puska’s wife, along with two of his brothers and their wives, all misled gardai by failing to disclose vital information about the savage crime.Niall speaks to Sunday World news editor Eimear Rabbitt about how Puska’s family knew all along that he was a suspect in a violent attack on a woman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
20 Juni 20min
Episode 1057: Kneecap Star Mo Chara Appears in Westminster Court
A carnival of political protestors, fans and rock stars turned Westminster Magistrates Court into a colourful festival this week as Kneecap star MoChara appeared to face charges under the terrorism offences.Nicola speaks with journalist Allison Morris about the case, his A list defence team and her own experience on trains, planes and automobiles to get there. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
19 Juni 31min
Episode 1056: Murder suspect Jonny Smyth marries while on the run
Murder suspect Jonny Smyth who was arrested in Portugal after leaving Spain following the murder of Belfast man John George married his girlfriend Madison Allen while on the run and is now enjoying conjugal visits in his prison as he awaits a decision of a magistrate on possible charges.Nicola speaks with reporter Steven Moore about the secret wedding of Smyth and Allen who is standing by her man. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
19 Juni 22min
Episode 1055: Spanish police link Fuengirola killings to Glasgow feud
Spanish police have confirmed that the double murder in a Fuengirola bar late last month was a feud related hit linked to the long running clash between two of Scotland’s most notorious crime families.Ross Monaghan and Eddie Lyons Jnr from Glasgow were shot dead at Monaghan’s Bar after watching the Champions League Final.Scottish police initially said there was no evidence the double assassinations were part of the long running feud but their Spanish counterparts have since confirmed that they victims were targeted by a professional killer from the rival faction.Nicola and Niall speak to Richard Elias, Deputy Editor of the Scottish Daily Express about the latest update in the double murders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
18 Juni 12min
Episode 1054: Sean McGovern under protection of notorious hitman
Murder accused Sean McGovern has moved wing in Portlaoise Prison and is now under the protection of hitman for hire Thomas Nicky McConnell.Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about the country’s most notorious prisoner as he gets ready to challenge the legality of his extradition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
18 Juni 22min
