Crime World

An unlikely-looking drugs dealer has launched an appeal against his eight -year sentence for importing €730k worth of cannabis into Ireland. Martin Murray, who runs a dairy farm in Moneygall in Co Offaly, did not look like the typical underworld figure when he was caught with the drugs haul in his truck. Today, Niall speaks with Eimear Rabbitt about how Murray had previously been jailed over an he...

A double murder at an Irish bar on the Costa Del Sol as Scotland’s warring crime families up the ante in a long running feud. But how did the dispute between the Daniels and Lyons clans begin and how have each side aligned themselves to Irish mobs. Today in part one of our special report on the 20 year feud we are talking to Richard Elias, Deputy Editor of the Scottish Daily Express about the begi...

The alleged leaders of one of two feuding gangs in Drogheda have been named for the first time by gardai in a court case. Brothers Josh and Keith Boylan were described as heading up an organised crime gang by gardai in a money laundering case brought against three female associates. Niall speaks to Sunday World news editor Eimear Rabbitt about the Boylans and the long-running feud in Drogheda. Hos...

Five members of Jozef Puska’s family have been convicted of obstructing the investigation into Ashling Murphy’s murder. Puska’s wife, along with two of his brothers and their wives, all misled gardai by failing to disclose vital information about the savage crime. Niall speaks to Sunday World news editor Eimear Rabbitt about how Puska’s family knew all along that he was a suspect in a violent atta...

A carnival of political protestors, fans and rock stars turned Westminster Magistrates Court into a colourful festival this week as Kneecap star MoChara appeared to face charges under the terrorism offences. Nicola speaks with journalist Allison Morris about the case, his A list defence team and her own experience on trains, planes and automobiles to get there. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...

Murder suspect Jonny Smyth who was arrested in Portugal after leaving Spain following the murder of Belfast man John George married his girlfriend Madison Allen while on the run and is now enjoying conjugal visits in his prison as he awaits a decision of a magistrate on possible charges. Nicola speaks with reporter Steven Moore about the secret wedding of Smyth and Allen who is standing by her man...

Spanish police have confirmed that the double murder in a Fuengirola bar late last month was a feud related hit linked to the long running clash between two of Scotland’s most notorious crime families. Ross Monaghan and Eddie Lyons Jnr from Glasgow were shot dead at Monaghan’s Bar after watching the Champions League Final. Scottish police initially said there was no evidence the double assassinati...

Murder accused Sean McGovern has moved wing in Portlaoise Prison and is now under the protection of hitman for hire Thomas Nicky McConnell. Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about the country’s most notorious prisoner as he gets ready to challenge the legality of his extradition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The jury in the trial of Dublin firefighter Terence Crosbie who has been accused of raping a woman in Boston last year have retired to consider their verdict. Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about the evidence which the trial heard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Journalist Chris Moore spent his career digging into the details of a story he first came across as a young BBC journalist in the 1980s. His new book Kincora: Britain’s Shame is a culmination of a decades-long investigation which weaves a tangled web of sexual abuse in a boys' home in Belfast with the murky workings of MI5 and the secret activities of Lord Henry Mountbatten. Today, in part two of...

Journalist Chris Moore spent his career digging into the details of a story he first came across as a young BBC journalist in the 1980s. His new book Kincora: Britain’s Shame is a culmination of a decades-long investigation which weaves a tangled web of sexual abuse in a boys' home in Belfast with the murky workings of MI5 and the secret activities of Lord Henry Mountbatten. Today, in part one of...

Chaotic killer Robert Roo Redmond is suspected of being the man who ordered a brutal prison attack which has left a fellow inmate in critical condition. Stephen Kearney was just weeks from his release date and in the exercise yard in recent weeks when he was set upon by at least three fellow lags and physically beaten almost to death. Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about Redmond and Kearney both...

A possible new breakthrough in the case of missing Annie McCarrick focuses police on a theory far from the Dublin mountains where the investigation has previously been centred. A rape trial in Boston hears that DNA from the Irish firefighter accused is NOT identified in profiles taken from the victim. And the greatest criminal hangover of all times sees a man jailed eight years after he was caught...

Sordid sex parties fuelled by drugs, escorts trafficked into hotel rooms to perform for hours on end, and a hedonistic billionaire with an insatiable appetite for women, violence, and power. This is the world of P Diddy, which a jury has been hearing over the past four weeks as he stands trial for sexual assault and human trafficking. Nicola speaks with author and journalist Douglas Century as we...

She has been one of Ireland’s most successful visionaries: a housewife who made millions claiming to suffer stigmata and to talk directly to the Virgin Mary. But journalist Alan Sherry recently tracked down the House of Prayer founder Christina Gallagher and caught her playing slot machines in Dublin. From Achill Island to Dr Quirkey’s Good Time Emporium - a fascinating story of an unlikely guru....

A trial in Boston has gotten underway with a Dublin firefighter standing accused of an alleged rape after a St Patrick’s night out. Terence Crosbie has denied rape and a court heard that under police questioning he denied ever having sex with the woman in March 2024. Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about the case. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Murder accused Sean McGovern has been back before the Irish courts to challenge the legality of his extradition from the United Arab Emirates. McGovern, charged with the Kinahan feud murder of Noel Kirwan, remains in Portlaoise's high security prison on 23-hour lock up as he awaits his case to be heard. Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about the challenge and about the political statement his extra...

Teenage joyriders are using TikTok to brag about how quickly they can rob Japanese imported cars. The teen criminals - including some members of the Lucky Dip Gang - can be seen taking just 30 seconds to hotwire the cars before speeding off. Niiall speaks to Sunday World motoring correspondent Daragh Keany about why the Japanese car models are being targeted. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

Gardaí have issued an alert after a former champion boxer regarded as one of Ireland’s most dangerous prisoners was released. Brendan Cummins was involved in a series of violent attacks in jail - including pouring boiling water on a prison officer. Niall speaks to Eamon Dillon about how a special unit was built in the Midlands Prison to house erratic and dangerous inmates. Hosted on Acast. See aca...

Colin Howell and Hazel Stewart’s forbidden love drove them to commit the near-perfect crime. To onlookers, they were the epitome of respectability – he the successful dentist with a flourishing practice that afforded him a life of luxury; she the glamourous wife of a retired high ranking police officer, regular church goer, pillar of society. For all intents and purposes, they were the most unlike...

Colin Howell and Hazel Stewart’s forbidden love drove them to commit the near-perfect crime. To onlookers, they were the epitome of respectability – he the successful dentist with a flourishing practice that afforded him a life of luxury; she the glamourous wife of a retired high ranking police officer, regular church goer, pillar of society. For all intents and purposes, they were the most unlike...

Killer Hazel Stewart has launched a third appeal claiming she was under coercive control from her lover Colin Howell when they plotted their partners' deaths. Niall is joined by Sunday World reporter Steven Moore, who gives details of the appeal ahead of Part One of our three-part special on the Driller Killer, his mistress, and their grisly double murder. Hosted on Acast. See acast...

Winston ‘Winkie’ Irivine has been giving his marching orders by the UVF for apparently bringing the terrorist group’s reputation into disrepute. Irvine’s conviction on weapons charges has caused a political storm as further details have emerged of his ties to the government on both sides of the border. Niall speaks to Belfast Telegraph crime correspondent Allison Morris about the fallout from Irvi...

Kenmare will come to a standstill tomorrow as farmer Michael Gaine is laid to rest nearly ten weeks after he disappeared without trace. Gardaí continue to follow up leads as the only man arrested, Michael Kelley, insists he is an innocent man in a series of interview. Niall speaks to Sunday Independent crime correspondent Ali Bracken about the case that has shocked the nation. Hosted on Acast. See...

A teenage girl who is one half of a couple dubbed Ireland’s answer to Bonnie and Clyde has been charged following a car crash in Co Monaghan. The 18-year-old and her boyfriend are suspected of a wave of car thefts since he escaped from garda custody in April. Niall speaks to Irish Independent crime correspondent Ken Foy about how gardaí across the country have been tracking the duo. Hosted on Acas...