Episode 1157: Ireland's cocaine love affair

A former Sinn Féin party press officer who was convicted of sexually communicating online with accounts he believed were children has been released from prison but has been told he is not welcome back to his native Derry.Michael McMonagle's crimes shocked those who knew him and caused a political fallout in Sinn Féin when it emerged two members had written references for him for another job in a charity as he awaited trial.He got nine months for the offences, but now that he is out, Allison Morris tell Nicola he faces the greatest punishment of his life as he remains friendless, homeless, jobless, and has few family members who still speak to him. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2 Sep 25min

It was a deadly marriage and one which left lives shattered after a seemingly perfect fairytale romance turned into a nightmare.So, what is it about the marriage between the all-American Molly Martens and Limerick man Jason Corbett that continues to fascinate?Today in part two of this interview, Nicola speaks with writer and producer Brian Carroll, whose book A Deadly Marriage has just been published after his Netflix show hit record viewership. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 Sep 40min

It was a deadly marriage and one which left lives shattered after a seemingly perfect fairytale romance turned into a nightmare.So, what is it about the marriage between the all-American Molly Martens and Limerick man Jason Corbett that continues to fascinate?Today in part one of this interview, Nicola speaks with writer and producer Brian Carroll, whose book A Deadly Marriage has just been published after his Netflix show hit record viewership. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 Sep 28min

Killer Richard Satchwell is appealing his conviction for murdering his wife Tina, who was buried for six and a half years under the stairs in their home before her remains were discovered.Nicola speaks to Eimear Rabbitt about Satchwell and his grounds of appeal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

29 Aug 14min

A pensioner paedophile is brutally murdered months after his release from prison.A man is in custody and PSNI detectives have been granted additional time to quiz him about any involvement in the violent killing of 84-year-old Sean Small.Nicola speaks with Allison Morris about a murder victim for whom there is little sympathy and a crime that has to be investigated with rigor by officers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

29 Aug 14min

A drug dealer pal of Mr Flashy is fighting for his life after a scrambler bike collided with a van.So, who is the injured Darragh Collopy and what are his links to Glen Ward?Nicola speaks with Eimear Rabbitt about the incident. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

28 Aug 7min

Jonathan Dowdall and his father Patrick were jailed for their roles in the torture of a man who had tried to buy a motorbike from their home. They insisted he was a fraudster who was trying to trick them out of money but offered no evidence in that regard.Now, the victim at the centre of the waterboard case has pleaded guilty to a string of frauds and money laundering offences.So, who is the real Niall Daly and what has he been up to since he fell foul of Dowdall almost 10 years ago? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

28 Aug 14min

A shooting in Corduff just yards from the Hennessy family home and fears grow that underlying tensions are behind it.Nicola speaks with Eimear Rabbitt about a community in fear. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

27 Aug 10min