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Shattered Lives

Shattered Lives is Ireland’s premier crime podcast. It’s hosted by Paul Healy and Michael O’Toole, two of Ireland’s leading crime reporters. It examines gangland feuds, murder investigations, major trials, and the biggest crime stories in Ireland.

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www.spreaker.com

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

Kinahan right-hand man Sean McGovern sentencing hearing 28.04.2026

Paul tells Mick of a dramatic day in the Special Criminal Court, as all of the evidence against Kinahan cartel associate Sean McGovern was laid bare. McGovern pleaded guilty last month to directing a criminal organisation in relation to the cartel's plot to murder Hutch associate James 'Mago' Gately, and to his role in directing the gang during the murder of Noel 'Duck Egg' Kirwan. Learn more abou...

Shattered Lives GRA Special and what’s next for Daniel Kinahan 23.04.2026

Paul and Mick report from a busy GRA conference of rank and file gardai in Westport where Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly gave an update on the arrest of mob boss Daniel Kinahan in Dubai. They also speak to three Gardai of the GRA about the issues affecting their members on the ground. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Daniel Kinahan arrested in Dubai 17.04.2026

In a day many thought would never happen, Mob boss Daniel Kinahan was arrested in the United Arab Emirates on the foot of a warrant issued in the Irish courts. Kinahan is wanted for allegedly directing a crime gang. Paul and Mick break down the major news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shattered Lives: Gardai in court over organised crime investigation. 15.04.2026

Paul and Mick discuss the week’s crime stories - from the son of Gerry Hutch fighting his extradition from Spain, to the tragic death of Scarlett Faulkner. They also discuss four gardai and a former superintendent charged in court in relation to a long running investigation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shattered Lives: Garda Crackdown on Fuel Protest Blockades 13.04.2026

Mick and Paul discuss the exceptional event over the weekend that saw 10 per cent of the Garda force drafted in to remove the blockades on Dublin’s O’Connell Street and other areas such as the Whitegate oil refinery in Cork. The massive operation saw Gardai seize control of the streets again amid an escalating nationwide fuel protest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adch...

Gerry Hutch associate arrested, Jonathan Gill associates damage Garda car 08.04.2026

Mick and Paul discuss the major arrest of a close associate of Gerry ‘The Monk’ Hutch in Spain over a long running corruption probe. They also discuss criminal damage incidents in Darndale, a burglary gang running rampant, and the latest developments with murder accused Jonathan Gill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jonathan Gill ‘instrumental’ in Robbie Lawlor murder, police allege 03.04.2026

In a special podcast, Paul and Mick discuss the High Court case of Jonathan Gill, who the PSNI are seeking for the murder of gangster Robbie Lawlor in Belfast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Garda banned after scrambler chase, Burkes jailed 02.04.2026

Paul and Mick discuss how a Garda was banned from driving over an incident in which he chased two scramblers, the jailing of Martina and Ammi Burke, and a major investigation into the death of a man in the Midlands Prison. They also discuss James Lawrence making a complaint to gardai against Nikita Hand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The end of the Hennessy mob, Nikita Hand writes book 26.03.2026

Paul and Mick discuss the jailing of the Hennessy mob over the torture of a man. They also talk about Nikita Hand, who took Conor McGregor to court, and how she’s written a book about her horrific ordeal, and other important crime stories of the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Second Edenderry fire tragedy, mum fights for life after Tipperary attack 24.03.2026

Paul and Mick discuss the tragic death of Christy ‘Crunchie’ Holt at the same home his sister and grandnephew perished in a petrol bomb attack in Edenderry. They also discuss the horrific attack on young mum Scarlett Faulkner in Tipperary and major arrests over the attempted murder of Alexis Lee Campion in Clondalkin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kinahan right-hand man Sean McGovern pleads guilty 16.03.2026

Paul and Mick discuss the massive development in the Special Criminal Court where key Kinahan cartel member Sean McGovern pleaded guilty to directing a crime gang. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Christy Kinahan at Dubai MMA fight, Chloe Koyce stalker confronted 12.03.2026

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Michael Kelley back in court; Minister refuses meeting with Creeslough families 05.03.2026

Mick and Paul discuss a packed week of crime stories from Michael Kelley back in court to a prisoner being hospitalised after allegedly swallowing a phone. They discuss this and many more of the week’s stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shattered Lives in Court: Michael Kelley charged with Mike Gaine murder 25.02.2026

Paul and Mick report from Tralee Court where American national Michael Gaine appeared, charged with the murder of Kerry farmer Michael Gaine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shattered Lives Special: Dramatic Rearrest of Michael Gaine Suspect 24.02.2026

Paul and Mick are back in Kerry for the major development in the baffling Michael Gaine murder case. Chief suspect Michael Kelley was rearrested in Tralee in an early morning operation conducted by armed gardai - and we were there to photograph the moment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sean McGovern trial in doubt, two men in court over Temple Bar ‘attack’ 23.02.2026

Paul and Mick discuss the case of two men in court over the alleged unprovoked’ serious assault of a man in Temple Bar. They also discuss the interesting development in the case of Kinahan cartel associate Sean McGovern and more important crime stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Savage Temple Bar attack, Larry Murphy burial claims probed 20.02.2026

Paul and Mick discuss the brutal attack of a man in Dublin’s Temple Bar, the latest on a search connected to Larry Murphy in Wicklow, and the rest of the week’s crime stories Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New search for Jo Jo Dullard and Deirdre Jacob 16.02.2026

Mick reports live from a new Garda search of land in connection with the long unsolved disappearance and murders of Jo Jo Dullard and Deirdre Jacob. Paul and Mick also discuss the twist in the Seamus Culleton case, the Hutch Organised Crime Group, and answer some of your questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Face to Face With Gerry ‘The Monk’ Hutch 12.02.2026

Paul tells Mick about coming face to face with Gerry The Monk Hutch at an event this week, and challenging him about the Hutch Organised Crime Group. They also discuss the arrest of a man on suspicion of the murder of Daniel Aruebose. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Top Garda Says the Kinahans Never Saw the Regency Attack Coming 05.02.2026

Former Garda Assistant Commissioner Michael O’Sullivan speaks to Mick and Paul on the Shattered Lives podcast about the Regency Hotel shooting, ten years after the attack that reshaped organised crime in Ireland. In this exclusive interview, Mr O’Sullivan, who led the Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau at the time, defends Garda intelligence before the shooting and says that even the Kinahan cartel,...

Inside the Regency, The Day Gangland Changed 02.02.2026

Ten years on from the Regency attack, Mick and Paul reflect on the day that shocked Ireland and changed the course of gangland violence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Q&A: Was the State wrong to charge The Monk, what laws would we change? 31.01.2026

Mick and Paul answer more of your questions from the Regency shooting to being under threat in the job and what laws would they change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Clampdown on scrambler scourge; Mansfield brothers in court 29.01.2026

Paul and Mick discuss a busy week in the courts with a man charged over the scrambler crash which killed Grace Lynch in Finglas, businessmen Jim and PJ Mansfield charged with money laundering and more. They also discuss the government’s decision to ban scramblers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Girl killed by scrambler, Brian Grendon charged with directing crime gang 26.01.2026

Paul and Mick discuss the court case of Brian Grendon, who is charged with directing an organised crime gang, and about the tragic death of 16 year old Grace Lynch, who was run over and killed by a scrambler in Finglas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What’s next for Enoch Burke, incident at Trump Hotel 24.01.2026

Paul and Mick discuss the continued saga of Enoch Burke, an incident at Trump’s Doonbeg hotel, drone incursions and more in a weekend edition of Shattered Lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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