Episode 1263: Derek ‘Del Boy’ Hutch admits knocking down Ukrainian woman in Dublin
Derek “Del Boy” Hutch has pleaded guilty to dangerous driving that led to a Ukrainian woman being struck in Dublin city centre three years ago.The nephew of Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch now faces a lengthy sentence in prison.Nicola speaks to Niall Donald about the incident. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10 Nov 16min
Episode 1262: Gardaí arrest Mr Big in gangland probe as net tightens on crime boss
The crime boss as Mr Big remains in custody after his dramatic arrest this week as part of a gangland probe.The Dublin gangster was taken into custody 24 hours after the arrest of a professional woman linked to his rival slain hitman Robbie Lawlor.Niall talks with Sunday World's Eimear Rabbitte about the arrests and the possible links to the Encrochat hack. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
7 Nov 17min
Episode 1261: Gangster, child rapist and predator hotel porter among 23 people deported from Ireland
A child rapist, a crime gang member and a predator were among 23 Romanians deported from Ireland in recent weeks. The criminals were flown out of the country on a one-way charter flight.Niall speaks to Sunday World reporter Patrick O'Connell about the rise in deportation orders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
7 Nov 17min
Episode 1260: Beheaded and burned: the verdict which acknowledged Emer O'Loughlin was murdered
A verdict of unlawful killing was this week returned in a coroner's court, which heard that student Emer O'Loughlin was killed violently before her remains were burned in a fire. Pam O'Loughlin, Emer's sister said the verdict is monumental to her loved ones, as it is the first time that the state have acknowledged that she was murdered.The whereabouts of chief suspect John Griffin remain unknown. But today Pam explains to Nicola why the inquest findings are so important and why she hopes it may ultimately lead gardaí to her killer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
6 Nov 34min
Episode 1259: 88 pages of character references submitted for Firefighter Terence Crosbie as he is sent to Supermax jail
Dublin Firefighter Terence Crosbie has been sent to a Supermax prison in the US - despite 88 pages of character references being handed into a judge at his sentencing hearing.Crosbie was jailed for at least 7 years after a jury found him guilty of rape a woman in a hotel in Boston on St Patrick’s Day weekend last year.Niall speaks to Sunday Independent crime correspondent Ali Bracken about the emotional letters handed in on his behalf as the fireman plans to appeal the verdict. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
6 Nov 20min
Episode 1258: The Dodger: DJ Carey and the great betrayal (Part 2)
The jailing of hurling legend DJ Carey on fraud offences has marked a stunning fall from grace for Ireland’s one time greatest sportsman. But what was going on behind the scenes in Carey’s life an how did he manage to convince so many that he was sick with cancer?Nicola speaks with journalist Eimear Ni Bhraonáin author of a new book The Dodger: DJ Carey and the Great Betrayal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5 Nov 27min
Episode 1257: The Dodger: DJ Carey and the great betrayal (Part 1)
The jailing of hurling legend DJ Carey on fraud offences has marked a stunning fall from grace for Ireland’s one time greatest sportsman. What was going on behind the scenes in Carey’s life an how did he manage to convince so many that he was sick with cancer?Nicola speaks with journalist Eimear Ni Bhraonáin author of a new book The Dodger: DJ Carey and the Great Betrayal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5 Nov 36min
Episode 1256: Ruth Lawrence worked as a ‘tag team’ with boyfriend to murder drug dealer, court told
The jury in the double murder trial of Ruth Lawrence have been hearing the closing statements from the prosecution and the defence which will be directed by the Judge Tony Hunt before they retire to consider their verdict.Lawrence is accused of murdering Eoin O’Connor and Anthony Keegan, described in court as drug debt collectors, after the State say drugs were stolen.Nicola speaks with Eamon Dillon who has been in court. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
4 Nov 26min
