Episode 1272: Mr Big's arrest, Sean McGovern's trial, and the cold case murder of Emer O'Loughlin

A brutal assault on a young teenager by a violent drugs mob known as the Monkey Gang.A land grab by the group in the feud ridden Dublin area of Finglas where their strength and power is growing through intimidation and cost cutting.Today I’m talking with Irish Independent Crime Correspondent Ken Foy about a violent mob who are fast becoming public enemy number one and the shocking assault that will serve as a warning to anyone who would consider crossing them Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

8 Sep 202325min

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris has travelled to the United Arab Emirates, in a move that has raised hopes that the Kinahan top command may be on their way home. However, a file compiled over years by officers at the Garda's Drug and Organized Crime Bureau remains with the director of public prosecution, and it could be months before any charges are directed, and nothing is believed to be imminent around the arrest of father Christy Kinahan Sr and his two sons - Daniel and Christopher Jr. Meanwhile, in Spain criminal John Gilligan smirked as he beat a jail term in a plea deal which saw him walk free from court on gun and drug charges. Today I'm talking with Niall Donald about the criminal kingpins in exile. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

6 Sep 202330min

Nicola is joined by Sean Boyne, the very former News Editor who named the paper. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

4 Sep 202341min

A TV show featuring a lengthy interview with criminal John Gilligan is set to air this week in what is being dubbed the ‘Confessions of a Crime Lord.’But does the Virgin Media show deliver what it says or has it simply given the publicity hungry Gilligan another platform to air his lies?Nicola talks with Niall Donald about the revelations or not of the man who insists he didn’t order the murder of journalist Veronica Guerin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2 Sep 202340min

Nurse Lucy Letby lived an unremarkable, ordinary life before becoming a suspect in one of the most barbaric and heinous crime imaginable – killing seven newborn babies. While working in a UK hospital, the 33-year-old carried went on a killing spree where she attacked and poisoned innocent children as they lay defenceless in hospital. But as she begins her life sentence for murder, Letby’s motive for her shocking and calculated crimes remain a mystery. Nothing in her past or family background appears to explain how Letby would go on to become a serial killer. Niall Donald is joined by psychologist and true crime expert Emma Kenny to talk about female serial killers and what could have driven Lucy Letby to kill. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 Sep 202346min

A video showing a gang of masked men smashing up a halting site with slash hooks and sledge-hammers in Co Clare has gone viral this week on social media. The shocking attack is the latest incident being linked to a long running feud between criminals in the area. But despite the level of violence in the footage, the political reaction to the gang attack has been muted to say the least. Unlike Talbot Street, which was visited by politicians after a US tourist was assaulted, Government Ministers have yet to arrive in Co Clare to reassure the families affected Niall Donald speaks with Sunday World journalist Eamon Dillon about lawlessness in Co Clare and the reaction to it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

31 Aug 202315min

He once headed-up a gang who allegedly specialised in multi-million euro bank heists – but now Stefan Saunders is set to use his skills to launch a new career as a locksmith.Last year, CAB seized two homes, as well as luxury cars from Saunders, after they were declared the proceeds of crime in the High court. Gardai had given evidence of how Saunders was the leader of a notorious gang linked to tiger-kidnappings and bank robberies and had gone on a decade-long spending spree with his wife. But now, it has emerged that the poacher has turned gamekeeper as Saunders is set to launch a new career after his wife set up a locksmith business. Niall Donald is joined by Eamon Dillon to discuss the life and crimes of Stefan Saunders Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

30 Aug 202327min

After a summer of headlines about violence in Dublin, armed Gardai are set to patrol the streets of the city it was announced that armed officers will maintain a visible presence in the city after an outcry about the law-and-order. The new €10 million plan came after business owners met with Gardai to claim there had been a spike in anti-social behaviour in the inner-city. But in a series of interviews, senior Gardai suggested that the figures did not back up the perception that violent crime was on the up. Niall Donald is joined by Irish Independent reporter Robin Schiller about to discuss whether Dublin is a really a lawless city. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

28 Aug 202319min