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Oct 7, 2023 · 46 min
Episode 385: The former Irish Rugby star helping bring aid to war-torn Ukraine
It’s 20 months since Ukraine was first attacked by Russian forces in a ruthless war that has shocked Europe and left millions displaced.A massive death toll, horrific injuries and untold trauma has followed for the people of the towns and cities under attack while a catalogue of war crimes by Russia are being documented.But amidst the chaos a former Irish rugby star has found a way to help with urgent medical supplies and supports by using his business brain to react to the humanitarian disaster.Nicola speaks with Shane Leahy about his One4Humanity organisation which has brought together friends, contacts and big business from Ireland to deliver millions of euro of medical supplies and supports in a country stunned by war. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 6, 2023 · 48 min
BEST OF CRIME WORLD: Face to face with wife killer Joe O'Reilly
***This episode was originally published in November 2021***When killer Joe O’Reilly bludgeoned his wife Rachel to death at their home in the Naul, Co Dublin, in October 2004 he thought he’d get away with murder.But years after he was convicted to a life sentence for his horrific crime, nobody could have expected that the former advertising executive - who is yet again to be the subject of a new documentary to be screened on RTE - would continue to fascinate the publicSo what is it about Ordinary Joe and his plot to kill seventeen years ago that is rarely far from the headlines? Why do people still want answers to his awful crime?Nicola Tallant talks to journalist Jenny Friel, whose book 'The Suspect' is the definitive account of murder in the Naul. She tells me about her extraordinary meetings with the killer as he protested his innocence, the gruesome murder tours he took her on in his home and how his tall tales and desire for recognition eventually backfired on him in spectacular fashion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 5, 2023 · 43 min
Episode 384: Carl Frampton's involvement with Daniel Kinahan's MTK boxing, and his bitter battle with former manager Barry McGuigan
Carl Frampton has defended his involvement with MTK boxing promotions, the company founded by Daniel Kinahan.The boxer says he has no regrets and enjoyed a life changing pay day after signing up in 2017.But is Frampton being tone deaf when it comes to Kinahan and the dirty funds washed through boxing? Should he recognise that he was inadvertently in bed with the bad guys or is he right to brazen it out as he has?Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about the Late Late Show interview, Frampton’s snubs to the ‘gutter press’ and his unpleasant show of bitterness to his former manager Barry McGuigan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 4, 2023 · 28 min
Episode 383: The jailing of 'wannabe' Kinahan hitman Michael Carroll
A hitman desperate to become part of the Kinahan organisation tried to kill The Monk’s brother John and another relative to pay off a drug debt and ingratiate himself in the mob.Michael Carroll got 22 years in prison this week for the ruthless assassination attempts, one of which was caught on CCTV, despite pleading guilty to his crimes.Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about the tragic death of John Hutch who family and friends blame on the Kinahan organisation and the paranoid existence he was forced to lead in the run up to it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 2, 2023 · 32 min
Episode 382: How do Irish burglary gangs really operate?
A notorious burglary gang headed up by the son of ‘Fat’ Andy Connors have been nabbed again after they were caught with a car load of burglary tools.John Connors who featured on the UK’s crime watch show was arrested with Thomas Wall who both now face more time in prison after their latest run in with police.But how do Irish burglary gangs like Connors outfit remain in business given their reputation and prolonged targeting by Gardai? Are they simply moving jurisdictions in order to stay one step ahead of the law? How do they target households and how quickly can they get in and out with your jewels?Nicola speaks with Eamon Dillon about burglary gangs, crime statistics and why gangland murder rates have dropped. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 30, 2023 · 45 min
Episode 381: The largest cocaine seizure in the history of the Irish state and those behind it
A €500 million cocaine haul on the Waterford Cork coast involving army rangers, customs, Gardai, the Naval Service and Air Corps.The Kinahan cartel and Iranian links to Hezbollah form key parts of the investigation.But what does the hidden haul on the mothership MV Matthew really tell us about the cocaine industry and what people are willing to do to transport it?Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about high drama in Irish waters and those who have come a cropper before. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 29, 2023 · 17 min
Episode 380: The life and crimes of CAB target Dean Russell
Veteran criminal Dean Russell says he is no longer involved in anything more than community work and that he’s now an innocent man.But this week the Criminal Assets Bureau are putting his house up for sale with a euro 300k price tag after he handed them the keys following an 11 year battle against a proceeds of crime case.So who will buy the four bed semi detached which auctioneers say is a bargain.Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about Russell and what the courts say is his deep and prolonged history with criminality. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 29, 2023 · 43 min
BEST OF CRIME WORLD: The dramatic capture of mafia 'boss of bosses' Matteo Messina Denaro
**This episode was first published in January 2023**He was the notorious Cosa Nostra boss who lived in hiding for 30 years and who was responsible for terrorist atrocities against Italy. Matteo Messina Denaro was amongst a group of violent mafia bosses who hit back at Italian magistrates, their families and body guards with lethal bomb attacks during the early 1990s when the brave judges took on the notorious criminal organisation.For decades, he was hunted to no avail, but this month he was dramatically arrested in Palermo as he made his way to a cancer clinic.So who is Denaro and what is the significance of his arrest for the people of Sicily and southern Italy?Nicola Tallant chats with Dr Anna Sergi, a Professor of criminology and organised crime at the University of Essex, the author of a number of books about the mob, including her latest 'Chasing the Mafia'.She describes Denaro's background, his violent life, his incredible capture and the secrets he may take to his grave. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 27, 2023 · 38 min
Episode 379: The secret Garda investigation into Limerick's seedy underbelly of money laundering
Rival gangs in Limerick’s lethal underworld feud dealt with a ‘Board of Governors’ of criminal businessman to launder their cash and make deals.Nicola speaks with journalist Eamon Dillon about the massive secret Garda investigation into the city’s gangland network which has laid bare how - in the underworld - when it comes to money - rivalry doesn’t matter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 25, 2023 · 29 min
Episode 378: James 'Nellie' Walsh's feud with Kinahan lieutenant Peadar Keating
An arson attack on an innocent family home, two sworn enemies locked in a bitter feud and fears that tensions will escalate.Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about the fire in a Clondalkin house in Dublin linked to the 10 year row between gangland hot head Nellie Walsh and jailed Kinahan lieutenant Peadar Keating. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 24, 2023 · 30 min
Episode 376: El Chapo's glamourous wife Emma Coronel and her new life after prison
She is the glamorous wife of caged Sinaloa Cartel boss Joachim El Chapo Guzman and the mother of their two kids and she has just been freed from jail to start her new life without him. Emma Coronel Aispuro sat loyally by his side as her husband was jailed in the US and condemned to a supermax prison for the rest of his life for a litany of violent drug crime and trafficking and a horrendous murder count.So what will the 31 year old do now she is all alone in Los Angeles after serving two years for helping El Chapo distribute billions of dollars worth of drugs in America? Should she have served a longer sentence or was she just a headline for US authorities in their war on drugs?Nicola speaks to journalist and author Douglas Century whose best selling book Hunting El Chapo traces the life of the most famous narco in the world.He tells me about the former beauty queen and how she will now have to cash in on her famous name if she wants the luxury lifestyle she once had. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 23, 2023 · 40 min
Episode 377: Is Russell Brand’s career over following sexual misconduct allegations?
Superstar Russell Brand is the latest celebrity to be hit with claims of sex assault by victims which would have once devastated his career.But what is the likely outcome for the star from the sensational claims by four women who say he assaulted and raped them?Has the media landscape of 2023 changed enough for Brand to survive being cancelled or will he lose his status as an outspoken comedian who is followed by millions?Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about the scandal which has deep implications for Brand and those who employed him. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 20, 2023 · 37 min
Episode 375: Infamous financier Thomas Stray and his connection to Daniel Kinahan
An infamous financial adviser is found to have shared an office with Daniel Kinahan in Dubai where he claimed to have become a money guru for the young and ambitious.But was Norwegian native Thomas Stray, famous in Denmark for his boom and bust lifestyle, really unaware of who he was hot desking with at the Boulevard Plaza really or would a simple google search have alerted him to the background of Ireland’s most wanted?Nicola is joined by Niall Donald to chat about the curious connections between Stray and Kinahan and the cryptocurrency they discussed in the run up to the US sanctions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 18, 2023 · 1 hr 8 min
Episode 374: Sunday World is 50 - Roy Curtis
Nicola is joined by columnist and sports writer Roy Curtis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 16, 2023 · 45 min
Episode 373: How billions of euros of dirty money is being laundered throughout Europe every year
An estimated €188B in dirty money washes around the European economy every year - that’s according to a new EU report on the finances of organised crime.Nicola talks to journalist Eamon Dillon about dirty money and what the criminals are doing with it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 15, 2023 · 36 min
Episode 372: Was Drew Harris' trip to Dubai nothing more than a PR stunt?
Garda Commissioner Drew Harris has appeared in a promotional video for Dubai police but is this a PR stunt for the embattled boss or is it building bridges as the screw tightens on the Kinahan Organised Crime Group?Nicola is joined by Niall Donald and Eamon Dillon to discuss politics and policing and a fall out between Thomas ‘Bomber’ Kavanagh and his sidekick Peadar Keating. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 13, 2023 · 20 min
Episode 371: Brad Hunter talks about the suicide kits posted out by Canadian chef Ken Law
A Canadian former chef is before the courts in Toronto after it was discovered he'd been sending suicide kits out all over the world, resulting in what cops believe is at least 100 deaths. Today, I'm talking with journalist Brad Hunter about Kenneth Law and the 1,200 kits he posted after advertising his wares on the internet. He tells me how tragic deaths in Ireland, England and throughout Europe are being linked to Law who remains in custody as an investigation continues.This episode contains references to suicide. Anyone affected should call the Samaritans helpline on 116123. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 12, 2023 · 40 min
Episode 370: Sunday World is 50 - Daragh Keany
As Crime World continues to celebrate 50 years of the Sunday World, Nicola is joined by Features Editor Daragh Keany. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 9, 2023 · 47 min
Episode 369: How the new TV show 'The Guards' is an eye opener on policing the lawless
A new fly-on-the-wall series following gardai on the beat in one of the country's most troubled neighbourhoods is giving viewers a window into ground zero of the drug crisis. Children groomed by drug gangs, living in stash houses and watching as their parents and grandparents are arrested for open dealing all features on the show, which is an honest-and-brutal portrayal of life in crime black spots forgotten by politicians and by progress. Today, I'm talking with Niall Donald and the Sunday World's Features Editor Daragh Keany on 'The Guards', a gritty new Virgin Media series, which is an eye opener to what it's like policing the lawless. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 8, 2023 · 29 min
Episode 368: How the Kinahan Cartel will be housed in Ireland's maximum-security prison if extradited
IT is the high-security jail where Christy Kinahan snr and his two sons are likely to be held if they are ever extradited to Ireland.Portlaoise Prison is the State’s only maximum security jail and is protected by a detachment of armed soldiers who patrol the complex for 24 hours a day.The Defense Forces were drafted in to guard the prison after a number of escape attempts by IRA members in the 1970s.But now, as well as housing the country’s most dangerous paramilitaries, the prison service may have to cope with the leadership of a well-resourced drugs cartel.I’m Niall Donald and today I’m talking to Eamon Dillon about the security measures in Portlaoise prison and Christy Kinahan snr’s previous say in the jail. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.