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Sep 19, 2025 · 16 min
Episode 1193: Charlotte Mulhall freed, McGregor's court bid and man caught with Viagra en route to Mass
Our weekly roundup features scissor sister Charlotte Mulhall first full night of freedom. Conor McGregor indicates he is headed for the Supreme Court and a midlands cyclist is found with viagra on the way to mass. Today Nicola speaks with Niall about the top stories this week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 19, 2025 · 25 min
Episode 1192: 'Most dangerous Chilean’ cartel ally of Daniel Kinahan due for release
A criminal super cartel ally of Daniel Kinahan is due for release but now Dutch authorities want Ricardo Riquelma Vega also known as El Rico to be prosecuted again so they can keep him in jail. El Rico, who is known as the most dangerous Chilean in the world, made a business arrangement to take over the European Cocaine market with Kinahan and others but was arrested in Santiago not long after the Irish mob bosses wedding in Dubai. Nicola talks with Niall Donald about El Rico, Kinahan and their deadly alliance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 18, 2025 · 9 min
Episode 1191: Kinahan’s Scottish ally Stephen Lyons and gang boss Ross McGill arrested in Dubai
Four of Scotland's most high profile gangland figures have been arrested in Dubai. Steven Lyons, Ross McGill, Stephen Jamieson and Steven Larwood have been taken into custody after Dubai police liaised with Police Scotland. Today Nicola is talking with Niall Donald about these arrests as the situation develops. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 18, 2025 · 11 min
Episode 1190: John Gilligan makes first appearance since €10k prison bail release
John Gilligan has made his first appearance since his latest release from bail and he has cut a lonely and gaunt figure as he signs on as part of his bail. Nicola talks with Niall Donald about Gilligan and his latest clash with the law. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 17, 2025 · 7 min
Episode 1189: Skeletal remains found in search for Donabate boy as gardaí name missing child
Human remains have been discovered in an area of wasteland where gardaí have been searching for a little boy today named as Daniel Aruebose. The mother of the child has told officers he died of natural causes aged two and a half nearly four years ago and that she and her then partner had carried his body 3km to leave him in a field. For the latest on the story of the Donabate searches, Nicola is joined by Niall Donald. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 17, 2025 · 24 min
Episode 1188: Gardaí search devices owned by missing Donabate boy's mother
The search for a little boy missing and presumed dead for years continues in Dublin while investigators have seized a gaming console from his mother. Nicola speaks to Ali Bracken about the child missing and presumed dead in Donabate and about the investigation around it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 16, 2025 · 13 min
Episode 1187: Conor McGregor witnesses released following arrest but perjury probe continues
The couple arrested at the centre of a perjury investigation around the Conor McGregor appeal against his civil conviction for raping Nikita Hand were not living in the house opposite her on the night they claim they saw her beaten up by her then partner. Journalist Ali Bracken fills Nicola in on the latest in the case. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 16, 2025 · 17 min
Episode 1186: Citizen journalists or street agitators? The rise of the far right in Northern Ireland
Far-right activists who have been involved in rioting and violent assaults in Northern Ireland have become very familiar to Belfast Telegraph journalist Allison Morris. Nicola speaks with Allison about the hypocrisy of the far right and the shady backgrounds of those who claim to be 'citizen journalists'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 15, 2025 · 27 min
Episode 1185: Soldier F goes on trial over historic Bloody Sunday murders in Derry
The trial of 'Soldier F' began today where he is accused of two murders and five attempted murders on Bloody Sunday in Derry. The former paratrooper, who is in his 70s, was shielded behind a large black curtain in the courtroom where a large group of the victims' families had gathered to watch. Nicola Tallant of Crime Worrld and Ciaran Dunbar of The Bel Tel converge to discuss a story of a tireless campaign for justice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 15, 2025 · 50 min
Episode 1184: How the Kinahan Cartel is exploiting Ireland's coastline to land cocaine shipments
A new BBC documentary has exposed how the Kinahan Cartel are exploiting Ireland's coastline to land shipments from cocaine motherships. It details how the Kinahans pooled their resources with Iranian criminals and Scottish mobsters to ship 2.2 tonnes of cocaine on the MV Matthew. Niall is joined by the BBC's Darragh MacIntyre and Stephen Dempster who chart the course of Ireland's record drug seizure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 12, 2025 · 23 min
Episode 1183: The life and crimes of Dublin feud target Eric Norton
Notorious criminal Eric Norton is to be sentenced for drug and burglary offences next month after finally showing up to court following several warrants. The north Dublin criminal who has lurched through dangerous feuds, escaped death threats, and spent more than 10 years in the underbelly of gangland is expected to get a hefty prison term taking him off the streets. Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about Norton and his life and crimes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 12, 2025 · 27 min
Episode 1182: Trial of 'Soldier F' charged with murder in relation to Bloody Sunday to begin next week
The trial of a former paratrooper known as Soldier F who murdered James Wray, William McKinney and attempted the murder of five others on Bloody Sunday in Derry is set to get underway next week. 'Soldier F' cannot be named as he has been given anonymity by the courts. How significant will this trial be 53 years after the events which continue to haunt Derry. Nicola speaks with Belfast Telegraph journalist Allison Morris about the trial and the evidence expected to be heard over the course of the coming weeks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 11, 2025 · 15 min
Episode 1181: Couple arrested over ‘new evidence’ claims in Conor McGregor civil rape trial appeal
The couple at the centre of allegations of perjury at Conor McGregor’s civil rape appeal case have been arrested this morning, Samantha O’Reilly and Stephen Cummins are being questioned by officers from ther Garda National Bureau of Criminal Investigation. Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about the arrests and the story behind them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 11, 2025 · 19 min
Episode 1180: Conor McGregor's co-accused James Lawrence sues Nikita Hand over civil case
Conor McGregor’s pal and co-accused in civil proceedings taken by Nikita Hand is now suing the woman a jury found was sexually assaulted by the Irish presidential hopeful. James Lawrence has issued a case for damages against the former hairdresser after he was found not guilty and had an appeal for costs thrown out. Nicola speaks to Niall Donald about the latest chapter in the sordid tale of McGregor and an ill-fated night out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 10, 2025 · 7 min
Episode 1179: How an intruder illegally ran 'Europe's cheapest car park' on school grounds
A man who broke into a Dublin school and illegally turned the grounds into what a judge described as 'Europe’s cheapest car park' escaped jail and paid back a fee for damage. Intruder Jason Walsh showed an entrepreneurial spirit when he embarked on his business venture and a court has heard that he is a recovering addict rebuilding his life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 10, 2025 · 17 min
Episode 1178: Kinahan boxer pal Billy Joe Saunders goes on foul mouthed rant after being caught hare-coursing
A boxer who made headlines for his defence of Daniel Kinahan is back in the news over a foul mouthed rant at police after being caught hare-coursing. Ex-WBO World Champion Billy Joe Saunders told a police officer to ‘go bend your mother over’ after being stopped in Lincolnshire last year. Today, Niall speaks to Eimear Rabbitt about how Billy Joe had previously been Daniel Kinahan’s biggest defender. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 9, 2025 · 18 min
Episode 1177: Gardaí may travel to Brazil to interview dad of missing boy as search continues in Donabate
The gardaí may travel to Brazil to interview the father of a missing boy suspected of being buried in waste ground in Donabate. One week into the search, officers have now brought in a digger as they continue to excavate the site in north Dublin. Today Niall speaks to Eimear Rabbitt about about what we know about the grim and disturbing case. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 9, 2025 · 28 min
Episode 1176: Kinahan Cartel’s Encrochat phone supplier returns to Ireland
He was virtually unknown until he was found in a car with almost €100k and a bundle of Encrochat phones. Now, barman Robert Noctor is back in Ireland and his links with the Kinahans are clear. Nicola speaks with Eamon Dillon about phones and criminals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 8, 2025 · 24 min
Episode 1175: Romance scams: how fraudsters trick lonely hearts into handing over millions
A fraudster who managed to make millions by promising romance and money to lonely hearts has disappeared but left a chunk of money for the Criminal Assets Bureau. Nicola speaks with Eamon Dillon about scams and frauds in the modern world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 8, 2025 · 18 min
Episode 1174: 'Fat' Freddie Thompson's new prison pals include Jonathan Dowdall and Barbie Kardashian
Killer 'Fat' Freddie Thompson has been moved to Limerick prison after falling foul of drug gangs in the Midlands jail. The notorious gangland criminal is now sharing a wing with former state witness Jonathan Dowdall and a transgender prisoner known as Barbie Kardashian. Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about Thompson and his trouble behind bars. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.