Crime World

Today we are letting you set the agenda as we answer your questions about everything from cocaine to the Kinahan Organised Crime Group.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nathan McDonnell was in a 'desperate' financial position when he became involved in a plot to import more than €32m worth of crystal meth from the Sinaloa Cartel. Details of the Co Kerry businessman's money problems were laid bare during a sentencing hearing the Special Criminal Court. Niall speaks to Crime World's Clodagh Meaney about McDonnell's role in the drugs plot and how he must wait a litt...

A documentary about Gerry ‘The Monk’ Hutch is to be aired on RTE tonight as the national broadcaster recognises the public interest in his story. Nicola speaks to Niall Donald the fascination of the public into Hutch head of a family or boss of an organised crime group. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The investigation into the disappearance of Elizabeth Clarke in 2013 has been upgraded to a murder probe.   As Gardai search a home in Navan, Eimear Rabbitt tells Clodagh Meaney the details of the case as well as what happened elsewhere in crime news this week.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Three men have been found guilty of raping a woman who they picked up in a nightclub and assaulted in a car. The men then videoed the attacks and shared the clips between their phones - one of many elements of the case which would help convict them. Nicola speaks to Niall Donald about the case against Anthony Hickey, Fabio Vincente and Matin Zolfaghari all from Dublin who will be sentenced in...

Today we are letting you set the agenda as we answer your questions about everything from cocaine to the Kinahan Organised Crime Group.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A €14 million drug bust sees gardaí target a west Dublin crime outfit linked to the notorious Waldron brothers, who were both subject to proceeds of crime cases by the Criminal Assets Bureau. Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about the relentless pursuit of the big crime gangs and how gardaí plan to dismantle them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A 26 year old is described as a leader of an organised crime gang as a second generation of a prolific burglary mob come before the courts. Nicola speaks to Eamon Dillon about the Wall Berry mob and their predecessors the Cock-Wall gang. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A terrifying firebomb attack near the home of a witness who gave evidence against the Dundon brothers highlights the ongoing issues for Limerick in a gang war that rumbles on. Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about the complex relations and fallouts that have left a legacy in a city that hoped that violence was a thing of the past. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Crystal meth convict Nathan McDonnell is being asked for help with a business plan in Portlaoise Prison, where bosses believe his skills can help them create a viable gardening wing at the high security prison. Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about the former Kerry garden centre owner turned inmate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Criminal Liam Byrne is to have his phones monitored for five years as part of a Serious Crime Prevention Order served on him in the UK. Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about Byrne and his ban from encrypted phones, messaging apps, and even deleting his browsing history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Super cartel super grass Raffaele Imperiale has given detailed information to investigators about Daniel Kinahan's influence in the United Arab Emirates and his role as a director general of some of the world’s biggest crime bosses. Nicola speaks with Eamon Dillon about the latest information which places Kinahan as an underworld boss just beneath Dubai royalty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...

A dad of-seven caught the attention of Gardaí by driving around in a ‘stand-out’ truck - despite being on the dole for all of his adult life. Michael McDonagh attracted the attention of investigators after spending €44k on the Toyota Hi-Lux truck in his hometown of Ennis, Co Clare. Niall speaks to the Sunday World’s Eamon Dillon about how Gardaí believe McDonagh made a small fortune from the drugs...

Hit Disney drama Say Nothing tells the story of radical republican sisters, Marian and Dolours Price, who bombed the Old Bailey and spent years in prison where they were force-fed yet doggedly determined to stand up for their cause.  Towards the end of her life, when Dolours had turned her back on the IRA and its leader Gerry Adams, she picked up the phone and left a message for journalist Al...

This week saw the sons of high-profile criminals, Fat Freddie Thompson and Jason Hennessy Snr, sentenced for their roles in two separate crimes.   Brad Dempsey was handed down 8 years behind bars for a shooting in 2022, while Brandon Hennessy received a suspended sentence for a 2021 drug offence.   Clodagh Meaney speaks to Eimear Rabbitt about growing up around criminality, how the justi...

A 73-year-old grandmother who was jailed for theft and larceny has walked free after just six weeks behind bars. Margaret Bergin claimed over €270,000 from social welfare in the name of her deceased father in law who died in 1993. She was discovered in 2022 when welfare officers came to her home and found her husband in bed, pretending to be the frail 110-year-old. Clodagh Meaney speaks to Eimear...

Criminal John Gilligan’s troubles in Spain intensified today after police there released details on his recent arrest - saying he was caught with an enormous €8 million worth of pink cocaine and components for crystal meth in a home he had turned into a Breaking Bad lab. Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about 72-year-old Gilligan and the lengthy prison term he is likely to now face. Hosted on Acast...

Dissident extortionist Nathan Kinsella is out of jail and driving around in a €30,000 Audi after telling a court that his flash lifestyle is thanks to gifts from a mystery millionaire friend. Nicola speaks with Eamon Dillon about Kinsella’s release from a short prison term for failing to pay taxes on hundreds of thousand of euros that were lodged into three accounts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...

Murder victim John George is to be laid to rest in Belfast this weekend, more than a month after he disappeared, having gone on holidays to Spain.  Nicola speaks with journalist Allison Morris about the murder case, about a funeral, and about the ongoing hunt for a suspect.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2025 looks likely to be the year that the IRA wing in Portlaoise high-security prison is closed for good marking the end of an era and leaving a handful of dissident prisoners with no more privileges or empty cells to call their own. Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about Portlaoise, the army withdrawal, and the 70 empty beds that have made E wing a place of ghosts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...

 A Ukrainian crewman has pleaded guilty to his role in the massive seizure of cocaine aboard the MV Matthew nabbed under a major Garda, coast guard and Army ranger wing operation. Six more men have applied to have the case against them dismissed but a decision will be made on that tomorrow. Nicola speaks to Eimear Rabbitte about the latest on the MV Matthew. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...

The mother of murder victim Gareth Hutch has described the pain of losing her son and the life-changing event that changed her world forever. Vera Hutch made her comments as killer Nicky McConnell became the fourth person jailed for life for his murder. Meanwhile, the DPP has been asked to consider taking charges against Gerry ‘The Monk’ Hutch as part of a massive investigation into Garda corrupti...

Influencer and fitness Shane Flynn’s pleas for mercy from a judge fell on deaf ears as he was jailed for sexual assault of one of his clients. Flynn amassed more than 35,000 followers on Instagram with his mixture of wellness advice and training tips before he was exposed as a predator. Niall speaks to Sunday World news editor Eimear Rabbitt about how Flynn’s booming business fell to dust followin...

MMA star Conor McGregor attended the inauguration of Donald Trump this week and shown his support for far right figureheads Nigel Farage and Tommy Robinson. So what is McGregor doing now and has he any political ambitions after his high profile civil rape trial. Nicola speaks to Clodagh Meaney about McGregor and what will happen next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hitman Imre Arakas has landed another 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to a murder and another attempted murder in court in Lithuania. The Kinahan-linked killer for hire apologised for his crimes and said he was very remorseful. But is he really sorry for his career as an assassin or was he hoping for a lighter sentence? Nicola speaks to Clodagh Meaney about Arakas and a day in c...