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Oct 6, 2025 · 51 min
Episode 1213: Miami Showband massacre survivor recalls UVF attack that killed bandmates (Part 1)
Stephen Travers was a young musician with no interest in politics when he travelled to the north for a midweek gig in 1975. But after playing to a packed crowd, he witnessed three of his bandmates being brutally murdered by a UVF death squad. Today, Stephen tells how the trauma of witnessing the slaughter changed his life, and why he has chosen to write about it now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 3, 2025 · 13 min
Episode 1211: How gangland murder victim Darren Falsey rose to top of Cork's drugs trade
Gangland murder victim Darren Falsey told a relative he was owed €300,000 shortly before he was shot dead, gardai have revealed. Details of Falsey’s involvement in Cork’s drugs trade were laid bare in documents lodged as part of a Criminal Assets Bureau case. Today, Niall speaks to Eamon Dillon about Falsey’s 2011 unsolved murder and money he had amassed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 3, 2025 · 49 min
Episode 1212: Former boxer sexually abused by coach as a child now seeking law reform
Former international amateur boxer Simon Byrne is still fighting the hardest battle of his life after confronting his childhood sexual abuse. His attacker Patrick Lowe was his boxing coach when Simon took up the sport at the age of 11 in Manchester. Lowe, who is now in his 80s, escaped justice after being declared unfit to stand trial because of dementia. Eamon is joined today by Simon and his wife Maria who are campaigning to have the law changed in the UK so even elderly and frail sex offenders face consequences. Sign the Simon's Law UK petition here: https://chng.it/BrRqhkzyMT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 2, 2025 · 20 min
Episode 1210: Barbie Kardashian poses for bizarre photoshoot as she walks out of Limerick prison
Barbie Kardashian once again made sure she grabbed the headlines as she posed for photographers after walking out of Limerick prison. The serial offender became one of Ireland’s most infamous prisoners due to the controversy over where transgender inmates should be housed. Niall speaks to Eamon Dillon about Kardashian’s history of threats and violence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 1, 2025 · 14 min
Episode 1209: Suspected crime boss still on the run after escaping garda station
A suspect remains on the run after walking out of a garda station while being questioned about directing a crime gang. The alleged crime boss managed to sneak out the door of a Kilkenny station and it is feared he has now fled the country. Niall speaks to Irish Independent crime correspondent Ken Foy about how the criminal's gang have become major players in the city's drug trade. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 1, 2025 · 25 min
Episode 1208: George Nkencho's sister hopes inquest brings 'systemic change'
The sister of George Nkencho who died after being shot by gardaí has said she hooped an inquest will bring systemic change. The 27-year-old was shot after a stand off with gardaí outside his west Dublin home in December 2020. Niall speaks to Sunday Independent crime correspondent Ali Bracken about the lengthy investigation into his death. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 30, 2025 · 12 min
Episode 1207: Suspect in Louth triple murder said 'I'm sorry for the screaming and shouting'
The triple murder of a much-loved couple and their son has caused devastation in a Co Louth community The bodies of Mark and Louise O’Connor - as well as their autistic son Evan - were found on Monday morning by a care worker. Niall speaks to Eimear Rabbitt about how a 31-year-old man known to the family was arrested close to the scene. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 30, 2025 · 30 min
Episode 1206: Why the family of farmer Liam Farrell believe his death was staged
The son of an 87-year-old farmer found dead after suffering severe injuries has slammed the original investigation into his death. Liam Farrell’s body was discovered bloody and bruised at the rear of his bungalow home in 2020. Today, Niall speaks to Liam’s son Peter about how he believes the scene where his father was found dead was staged. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 29, 2025 · 13 min
Episode 1205: Kinahan killers in legal row over Gareth Hutch murder trial
A pair of Kinahan cartel killers are locked in a legal row over access to transcripts from the trial for the murder of Gareth Hutch. Hitman Johnny Keogh is looking for access to the full transcript of Thomas ‘Nicky’ McConnell’s trial for the feud murder. Today, Niall speaks to Sunday World news editor Eimear Rabbitt about how McConnell is opposing the move, saying it poses a security risk to him. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 29, 2025 · 44 min
Episode 1204: Ian Bailey trial reimagined on screen as new evidence revealed
Oscar winner Jim Sheridan stars in his own new movie co-directed by David Merriman and set in a fictional jury room with suspect Ian Bailey on trial for the murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier. Re-Creation has been described as a blend of 12 Angry Men and the exciting beats of a true crime podcast by Variety. Today, Nicola speaks with Jim and David about the making of a movie that delves right into the dark heart of a murder still unsolved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 26, 2025 · 27 min
Episode 1203: Sexual abuse survivor Irene Cullen's fight for justice as stepdad set for release (Part 2)
Noel Foran will be a free man next week after serving 27 months for sexually assaulting his stepdaughter on ten occasions when she was a child. Irene Cullen reported her stepdad to gardaí decades later, but legal proceedings revealed the true extent of Foran’s crimes as she learned that many of the assaults had taken place while she slept in her bed. Today, Nicola speaks with Irene, who waived her anonymity to bring her abuser to justice. In part two of the interview, she opens up about her fight for justice in the courtroom and coming face to face with Foran once again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 26, 2025 · 27 min
Episode 1202: Sexual abuse survivor Irene Cullen's fight for justice as stepdad set for release (Part 1)
Noel Foran will be a free man next week after serving 27 months for sexually assaulting his stepdaughter on ten occasions when she was a child. Irene Cullen reported her stepdad to gardaí decades later, but legal proceedings revealed the true extent of Foran’s crimes as she learned that many of the assaults had taken place while she slept in her bed. Today, Nicola speaks with Irene, who waived her anonymity to bring her abuser to justice. In part one of the interview, she recalls how Foran stole her innocent childhood from her. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 25, 2025 · 12 min
Episode 1201: Home of Kinahan gangster Graham 'The Wig' Whelan raided after threats made against garda
Armed gardaí have raided the home of veteran mobster Graham 'The Wig' Whelan as part of an investigation into threats issued against an officer. Whelan's house was one of six homes in Dublin, searched after a senior Garda received sinister threats. Niall speaks to Sunday World's Eimear Rabbitt, about Whelan and his many brushes with the law. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 25, 2025 · 20 min
Episode 1200: The life and crimes of veteran drug dealer 'Fat' John McCarthy
Camera-shy gangster ‘Fat’ John McCarthy was snapped paying his respect to a relative at a funeral in Limerick last week. Unlike some of his flash associates, McCarthy has kept a low profile during his decades at the of the city’s underworld Niall speaks to Eamon Dillon about the life of crimes of the veteran drug trafficker. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 24, 2025 · 14 min
Episode 1199: Mansion of Kinahan associate Jim Mansfield now being advertised as ‘premium’ student accommodation
The stunning country mansion of Jim Mansfield is now being advertised as premium student accommodation on social media. Tassaggart House was once the jewel in property model Jim Mansfield’s crown, years before it was raided by gardai investigating money laundering. Today Niall speaks with Eamon Dillon about how the gated property is now available to rent to students. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 24, 2025 · 20 min
Episode 1198: Scottish gangsters Ross McGill and Steven Lyons caged in Dubai hellhole prison
Scottish gangsters Ross ‘Miami’ McGill and Steven Lyons are being held in a hellhole Dubai jail while they face extradition proceedings. The notorious crime figures were arrested in a crackdown by Dubai officials looking to clean up the Gulf State’s image. Niall speaks to Deputy Editor of the Scottish Daily Express about the impact of the arrests on the streets of Glasgow and Edinburgh. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 23, 2025 · 22 min
Episode 1197: Gardaí speak to US gamer as part of probe into death of toddler Daniel Aruebose
Gardai have spoken to a woman in the US who was in touch with Daniel Aruebose’s mother at the time of his death. The woman met Maria Aruebose though their mutual love of gaming and their relationship is believed to have become romantic. Niall speaks to Sunday Independent crime correspondent Ali Bracken about how the focus of the garda investigation will now change following the discovery of Daniel’s body. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 23, 2025 · 38 min
Episode 1196: Unravelling the life and murder of Gary Hutch 10 years on (Part 3)
It has been 10 years since Gary Hutch was murdered in Spain - sparking the events that ignited the Kinahan-Hutch feud. In this episode, we look at the life and times of Gary Hutch: who he was, his early years in a changing Dublin, his rise within the Kinahan organisation and his murder which sparked the most brutal gangland feud Ireland has ever seen. In the third of our three part series, Nicola speaks with Niall about how Gary Hutch's relationship began to sour with one-time best friend Daniel Kinahan and the events that led up to his murder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 22, 2025 · 47 min
Episode 1195: Unravelling the life and murder of Gary Hutch 10 years on (Part 2)
It has been 10 years since Gary Hutch was murdered in Spain - sparking the events that ignited the Kinahan-Hutch feud. In this episode, we look at the life and times of Gary Hutch: who he was, his early years in a changing Dublin, his rise within the Kinahan organisation, and his murder which sparked the most brutal gangland feud Ireland has ever seen. In the second of our three part series, Nicola speaks with Niall on the rise of Kinahan incorporate - Gary Hutch's role on the organisations management wing and the investment that would turn things sour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 22, 2025 · 55 min
Episode 1194: Unravelling the life and murder of Gary Hutch 10 years on (Part 1)
It is 10 years since Gary Hutch was murdered in Spain, sparking the events that led to the Kinahan-Hutch feud. Today we will examine the life and times of Gary Hutch, who he was his early days in a changing Dublin, his rise to the top of the Kinahan organisation and his murder, which led to the most brutal Gangland feud Ireland has ever seen. In the first of our three part series, Nicola and Niall discuss Gary Hutch's childhood. How the IRA hold a firm grip on criminality in the south but Dublin evolves and a new breed of organised crime emerges. His uncle Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch establishes himself and links the old and the new orders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.