Reach Ireland Podcasts

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

Tina Satchwell: Dramatic developments as human remains found in search for missing Tina 12.10.2023

Gardai have discovered remains inside the home of missing woman Tina Satchwell. Officers have made the discovery in the house on Grattan Street in Youghal, Co Cork, which has been sealed off and was being searched since Tuesday. It is understood that the State Pathologist is due to arrive at the scene. The remains are understood to have been discovered inside the property following a search of it...

Dramatic developments in the case of missing Tina Satchwell in Co Cork & Budget update 11.10.2023

Paul Healy, live from Youghal in Co Cork, has an update in the latest developments in the Tina Satchwell case. Michael O'Toole joins us live from Government Buildings after the Budget announcement, and how it affects security forces. Shattered Lives is produced for Reach Ireland by Ciaran Bradley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ashling Murphy trial update | Bray boxing club murder | Cocaine boat latest 05.10.2023

On this week's Shattered Lives podcast, crime journalists Michael O'Toole and Paul Healy look at: - The Ashling Murphy murder trial: Jozef Puska is due to go on trial accused of the murder of Ashling Murphy in Co Offaly in January 2022. We discuss the limitations around crime reporting and the broad brushstrokes of reporting on live trials. - Bray boxing club murder trial: Gerard Cervi has pleaded...

22 years for the attempted murder of John Hutch - we hear from the Hutch family 03.10.2023

Michael Carroll was sentenced to 22 years in prison for the attempted murder of Gerry Hutch's brother, John - and two attempts on the life of Eddie Staunton, a Hutch family relative. Ciaran Bradley and Paul Healy discuss the case, and Paul speaks directly to members of John's family about the impact the horrific crime had on them. For regular episodes on Irish true crime, subscribe to the podcast...

Developments in the Cork cocaine boat case as more emerges in €500m drug seizure 29.09.2023

Michael O'Toole and Ciaran Bradley discuss the latest in the €500m cocaine seizure off the Cork coast. Shattered Lives is produced for Reach Ireland by Ciaran Bradley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The cocaine boat: The dramatic €500m seizure explained 27.09.2023

We’ve had Cocaine Bear - and now we have the cocaine boat. On Tuesday, over 2.2 tonnes of cocaine was seized in a joint operation between the Army Ranger Wing, the Irish Navy, the Garda National-Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau and Revenue. In a dramatic operation, they halted the MV Matthew vessel off the Cork coast, in what is a major blow to organised crime. To give us an insight into a stunnin...

The confession of a paedophile | Ireland radicalised? | Garda row updates 21.09.2023

Paul Healy and Michael O'Toole discuss this week's crime stories in Ireland. Shattered Lives is produced for Reach Ireland by Ciaran Bradley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Garda crisis in Ireland after no confidence vote | Kinahans latest | Stephen Termini's GoFundMe 14.09.2023

We discuss the vote of no-confidence results in Garda Commissioner Drew Harris, as well as the latest on the hunt for the Kinahans. Paul and Michael also discuss the Stephen Termini GoFundMe story. Shattered Lives is produced for Reach Ireland by Ciaran Bradley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Not guilty verdicts in robbery that led to murder of Det Garda Adrian Donohoe 11.09.2023

Two men have been found not guilty of direct involvement in the robbery that led to the murder of Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe. The three judges of the Special Criminal Court today found James ‘Jimmy’ Flynn (32) from South Armagh not guilty of direct involvement in the robbery of E7,000 at Lordship Credit Union in Bellurgan, Co Louth. Co-accused man Brendan ‘Benny’ Treanor was also found not gui...

The net closes on the Kinahans 08.09.2023

Michael O'Toole and Paul Healy discuss the week's crime stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Talking to killers: What it likes coming face-to-face with murderers 04.09.2023

Paul Healy and Michael O'Toole sit down to talk about interviewing some of Ireland's most notorious murderers. Shattered Lives is produced for Reach Ireland by Ciaran Bradley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The bombshell John Gilligan interview | Dowdall witness protection update | Ireland's roads 01.09.2023

Paul Healy speaks to Michael O'Toole about a bombshell interview with John Gilligan, one of Ireland's most notorious crime figures. We also discuss the latest on Jonathan Dowdall's witness protection status, and the tragedies on Ireland's roads. Shattered Lives is produced for Reach Ireland by Ciaran Bradley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eric Montalvo: We speak to the man suing Daniel Kinahan 28.08.2023

Paul speaks to lawyer Eric Montalvo in today's episode. Montalvo is suing former boxing firm MTK Global and Kinahan on behalf of promoter Moses Heredia, who is seeking damages of up to $20million (€18.4m) for the alleged poaching of boxer JoJo Diaz. Heredia has already indicated that he intends to give a portion of that money to the families of innocent victims of the Kinahan cartel – and now his...

Major charges to be brought against Daniel Kinahan | Armed gardai on the streets of Dublin? 24.08.2023

Paul Healy is joined by Michael O'Toole to discuss the major charges to be brought against the Kinahan cartel in Ireland. We also discuss the situation around Dublin crime, and the likelihood of armed gardai to be on the city's streets. Shattered Lives is produced for Reach Ireland by Ciaran Bradley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ryan Tubridy and the RTE payments scandal 21.08.2023

Paul Healy and Sandra Mallon discuss the fallout from the RTE payments scandal and what it means for Ryan Tubridy. Shattered Lives is produced for Reach Ireland by Ciaran Bradley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rehousing paedophiles | A survivor speaks about meeting abuser father again | Ireland's ATM mania 18.08.2023

Our 'Week in Crime' episode this week focuses on the thorny issues of rehousing sex offenders after protests against a man jailed for paedophilia in Tipperary. We hear from Fiona Doyle who came face-to-face with her father who sexually abused her as a child. We also discuss Ireland's run on the banks, and the statistics on Dublin's violence. Shattered Lives is produced for Reach Ireland by Ciaran...

Yet more violent Dublin attacks - we speak to locals and representatives about what needs to happen 15.08.2023

With yet more shocking attacks on the streets of Dublin, Paul Healy and Ciaran Bradley discuss what can be done. Paul speaks to a local shop owner about the atmosphere of violence and intimidation in Temple Bar, while the Lord Mayor of Dublin gives his take on why he feels safe in the city. Mannix Flynn also speaks to us. Send us your experiences of Dublin city centre, we want to be able to put yo...

The Kerry drug cartel member | The Patsy Hutch story from a listener | Remembering Det Garda Deirdre Finn 10.08.2023

Paul Healy speaks to Mick O'Toole about the week's crime stories. We start by remembering the late Det Garda Deirdre Finn, who - with her family - is in our thoughts this week. There is the story about Patsy Hutch that came from a Shattered Lives listener. We also hear the extraordinary story of 'Mexican Morris' who live in Co Kerry for years and is now wanted for extradition in relation to member...

The downfall of Kinahan mobster Thomas 'Bomber' Kavanagh 09.08.2023

As Kinahan cartel mob lieutenant Thomas 'Bomber' Kavanagh faces new weapons charges in the UK, Paul Healy talks to the Irish Mirror's John Hand about being in court for the case. We look at what happened, why, and what comes next for the crippled crime cartel. Shattered Lives is produced for Reach Ireland by Ciaran Bradley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The tragic deaths of Kiea McCann & Dlava Mohamed in Monaghan 03.08.2023

Paul Healy and Michael O'Toole discuss reporting from on the ground in Monaghan on the deaths of teenagers Kiea McCann and Dlava Mohamed, who died in a crash on the way to their Debs. We also look at the case of Barbie Kardashian and more rancour in the Gardai ranks. Shattered Lives is produced for Reach Ireland by Ciaran Bradley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoice...

Stephen Termini attack: Is Dublin getting more dangerous? | Garda 'at breaking point' amid ballot 27.07.2023

Paul Healy and Michael O'Toole discuss the recent attack on American tourist Stephen Termini in Dublin city centre and hear directly from Stephen's son, Michael. We look at whether Dublin is becoming more dangerous, and what can be done. We also look at disgruntlement within An Garda Siochana, and much more. Shattered Lives is produced for Reach Ireland by Ciaran Bradley. Learn more about your ad...

The dead man in a Carlow post office: the tragic story of Peadar Doyle 24.07.2023

In early 2022, Ireland was gripped by the case of a dead man being brought to a post office by his nephew to collect his pension. In this episode, we remember Peadar Doyle, and look into the case further - and hear from one of the men responsible directly. Shattered Lives is produced for Reach Ireland by Ciaran Bradley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The week in crime: Dowdall's appeal | RTE crisis | Irene White update | Road traffic accidents 20.07.2023

You're very welcome back to Shattered Lives. Paul Healy and Michael O'Toole discuss this week's Irish crime stories, including Jonathan Dowdall's appeal, updates in the Irene White case and much more. Shattered Lives is produced for Reach Ireland by Ciaran Bradley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mafia: The rise and fall of organised crime and how supergrass may take down Daniel Kinahan 12.06.2023

Michael O'Toole speaks to Anna Sergi, Professor of Criminology at the University of Essex, about the state of organised crime in Italy. We look at the storied history of the fight between the underworld against the Italian state, internecine battles and how Raffaele Imperiale may strike another blow to the freedom of those in the Kinahan cartel. Shattered Lives is produced by Ciaran Bradley for Re...

Liam Byrne's arrest fallout, Dáil Éireann break-in, the state of the Kinahan cartel & encrochat 08.06.2023

Ciaran Bradley speaks to Michael O'Toole about a busy week reporting on Irish crime. We look at the fallout from the arrest of the Kinahan cartel's Liam Byrne, updates on the murder of Catherine Henry, the break-ins by a teenager at Dáil Éireann and the role of encrochat. Shattered Lives is produced for Reach Ireland by Ciaran Bradley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adc...

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