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7 Oct 2026 · 19 minNew
Gangland rapist Thomas O’Neill is recovering in hospital after being shot in the leg in Hyde Road in Limerick which was once the centre of the violent Dundon crime empire. Nicola talks Niall Donald and you are listening to crimeworld a podcast from crimeworld.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
7 Oct 2026 · 22 minNew
He was once known as the Right Honourable Sir Jeffrey Donaldson but is now known as inmate number E5032. Donaldson once proudly walked the corridors of Westminster, ate in fancy restaurants, and commanded media attention. But now he spends his days behind bars in Maghaberry, reading, doing jigsaws and doing art. The home in Dromore, in which he lived in with wife Eleanor, who was found to have aided and abetting child sexual abuse, has appeared on the market for a modest £650,000. Donaldson was convicted of 18 charges concerning child sexual abuse in June. Prosecution lawyers want him to…
7 Oct 2026 · 24 minNew
A convicted killer who was caught boozing by Crime World while on day release from jail has been put back in Mountjoy Prison. Niall speaks to Patrick O'Connell about how murderer Thomas Kennedy has landed himself in hot water with prison officials Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
6 Oct 2026 · 15 minNew
A judge has told lawyers acting for crystal meth accused James Leen that they must resolve a difficulty finding a data specialist to examine devices so the trial can get underway. Ms Justice Caroline Biggs, presiding over the Special Criminal Court wants to hear from Leen’s legal team on Friday about who they have approached with a view of setting the trial date. Mr Leen of Pilgrim Hill, Kilmorna, Listowel, Co Kerry faces five charges including one for directing the activities of a criminal organisation between February 7, 2023 and February 16, 2024. The case relates to the seizure of 564kg…
6 Oct 2026 · 53 minNew
The so-called European Super Cartel has been dismantled in what has been a decade long global fight against organised crime. So who are the next big name criminals in the Netherlands and Ireland and how are they doing business? Nicola and Niall talk to our colleague Jan Meuss of NRC in Amsterdam about the fallout from a cocaine gold rush and what we can expect next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5 Oct 2026 · 12 minNew
Cartel boss Daniel Kinahan gave an inmate CPR and helped save his life in Portlaoise Prison before his appearance at the Special Criminal Court today. The dramatic incident happened last week in the jail as he prepared for a brief appearance via video link. The court was told that Kinahan will attend in person next Monday when his new solicitor will come on record. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5 Oct 2026 · 15 minNew
A trial is due to get underway today in the Special Criminal Court where James Leen will stand accused of his role in a crystal meth plot which saw a Kerry garden centre and the Sinaloa Cartel collide. Nicola speaks with Jenny Friel about Leen and the evidence expected at his trial. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2 Oct 2026 · 24 min
He was once Daniel Kinahan’s biggest fan and a boxer on the brink of global success. But after a fight went wrong, leaving Billy Joe Saunders with a broken eye socket, he ended up involved in a shocking baby shower brawl after turning to drink and gaining a vast amount of weight. Spared jail in a UK court, he is due to make his ring comeback in December. But what were Saunders’ links to Kinahan, and why did he take the reputation of the mob boss so seriously? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2 Oct 2026 · 21 min
Killer brothers Gary and Sean Anderson were virtual unknowns before they were convicted to life behind bars for the murder of a Derry man. But they hit the headlines in recent weeks when one did a runner after getting compassionate release for his father's funeral and the other did a mocking TikTok to Northern Ireland’s Justice Chief Naomi Long from his prison cell. Nicola speaks to Steven Moore about the Andersons and an escape plot that ended in a Donegal caravan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1 Oct 2026 · 13 min
Caged gangster Devon Hennessy’s partner has taken to social media to brand his younger brother Jason ‘a rat' as the fallout between the siblings continues to escalate. Niall speaks to Crime World’s Eimear Rabbitt about how there have been a series of incidents showing how the west Dublin brothers have had a serious split. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1 Oct 2026 · 31 min
The standoff between the Orangemen on Drumcree and the residents of the Garvaghy Road continues in Portadown. Negotiations involving the Secretary of State Chris Bryant, the Orange Order, and Garvaghy Road residents have so far failed to reach an agreement. Garvaghy Road residents' spokesman Breandán Mac Cionnaith confirmed on Wednesday that there was a document on the table. However, both Jamie Bryson and Carla Lockhart said the Portadown district won’t be accepting any deal that sees them walk away from their right to parade down the Garvaghy Road. Sinn Féin's Mary Lou McDonald and First…
1 Oct 2026 · 25 min
A criminal jailed for his role in the abduction and torture of a man has been directly linked to the crime organisation known as 'The Family'. An affidavit presented to the High Court by the Criminal Assets Bureau details the extensive connections between Jamie Geoghegan and Michael Grendon, whose brother Brian is before the courts accused of directing a criminal organisation. Nicola speaks with Eamon Dillon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
30 Sep 2026 · 12 min
Crime godfather Chris Kinahan Snr has left Dubai with his wife Nessy Yildirim two days before his deadline to go. Kinahan Snr had been told his work and residential visas had run out and he was no longer welcome in the United Arab Emirates. Nicola speaks to Niall Donald about the mystery of his current whereabouts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
30 Sep 2026 · 8 min
A mobile cocaine laboratory is discovered in Ireland. Intelligence traces it back to a major new push by South American producers to use liquid cocaine to thwart border patrols. So what is liquid cocaine and how did it come to be imported into Ireland on wooden planks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
29 Sep 2026 · 9 min
A couple who swore affidavits on behalf of Conor McGregor ahead of his civil appeal for the rape of Nikita Hand have been charged with perjury. Samantha O’Reilly (38) and Steven Cummins (39) have appeared before Dublin District Court accused of making statements they knew to be false. Nicola speaks with Niall Donald. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
29 Sep 2026 · 19 min
Chris Kinahan Snr and his wife Nessi Yilidrim could seek refuge in Turkey as they pack up and leave the United Arab Emirates, having lost their visa and residential status. Nicola talks to Niall Donald about Kinahan and the retirement he can now look forward to. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
28 Sep 2026 · 8 min
27-year-old mum of four Geila Ibram was murdered in 2023 while working as a sex-worker n Limerick. The violent attack was committed by Habib Shah Shamel who in recent weeks has been in court for terrorism related offences. The case itself has reignited the call among campaign groups for the decriminalisation of the sex trade in Ireland. But with only 15 convictions for those buying sex between 2017 and 2024 it raises questions around how the sex trade operates in this country. Chloe McPolin is joined by Crime World’s Denise Smith to discuss Ireland’s sex trade and if meaningful change can be…
28 Sep 2026 · 41 min
There is a stalemate in Portadown and deep division in Stormont. On the Orange side, the issue is the rights of a small number of people to march their traditional route – backed by a legal ruling. On the Garvaghy Road, a community feels that march is sectarian harassment - and a relic of another age. This is a local issue, but one which deep historical resonances, and one which many fear has brought Northern Ireland to the political brink. Unionists accuse nationalists of not accepting the rule of law, while nationalists accuse unionists of unnecessarily opening an old wound. Ciarán Dunbar…
28 Sep 2026 · 33 min
'Not the Perfect Victim' is the newly released book by Conor McGregor rape victim Nikita Hand. So what does it tell us about Nikita and her epic battle for truth against one of the richest and biggest celebrities in the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
25 Sep 2026 · 22 min
41-year-old Paul Drew has been charged with the murder of Robbie Lawlor after he was arrested in Liverpool and returned to Belfast this week. Drew, with an address in Dublin, was previously jailed for heroin offences and is believed to be a close associate of the criminal known as Mr Big. During a brief hearing, a court heard that there is a Garda file with the Director of Public Prosecution in the Republic of Ireland in relation to the investigation and that 12 people questioned have yet to be charged. Jonathan Gill continues to fight his extradition to the North on the same murder charge.…
25 Sep 2026 · 22 min
A killer driver caused a horror crash that resulted in the death of a mother-of-two, who worked as a carer, and life-changing injuries for her husband, who was in the passenger seat. Michael Connors, from Ballyfermot in Dublin, had only recently been released from prison and was speeding through a housing estate when he spotted a police car. After the crash, he fled the scene, leaving a third victim - his 16-year-old passenger - with horrific injuries. This week, he was jailed for 13 years in a Welsh courtroom. So who is Connors, and what are his links to the infamous Cock Wall burglary…
24 Sep 2026 · 10 min
Daniel Kinahan’s interview with podcaster James English is set to be released on the day of his next court appearance for directing a criminal organisation. Kinahan will appear in the Special Criminal Court in Dublin on October 5th, the same day English has promised to release part one of his 20-hour tome of chats with the mob boss. Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about the move by Kinahan and what his next court appearance will hold in store. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24 Sep 2026 · 16 min
Kinahan cartel logistics man Stephen Fowler is out of jail and counting the costs of his life of crime as his mob boss Daniel Kinahan prepares to go on trial. The 68-year-old is now separated from his wife, no longer lives at the family home and this year will mark the eighth anniversary of his son Eric’s murder. Nicola speaks with Eamon Dillon about Fowler and his demise. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
23 Sep 2026 · 10 min
A well-known criminal has survived the second shooting in Dublin in the space of 24 hours. Niall talks to Crime World's Eimear Rabbitt about the gun attack and its suspected links to feuding in South Dublin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
23 Sep 2026 · 30 min
Cartel Godfather Chris Kinahan Snr’s time in Dubai is running out as his residency expires at the end of this month. But is it likely that Kinahan will be deported or that he hasn’t already a plan in place of where he will go next? Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about the Dapper Don and his uncanny ability to remain one step ahead of the law. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
22 Sep 2026 · 16 min
The father of an innocent man who was shot in the head has called on South Dublin County Council to pursue a football club over money it is owed. Bluebell United, previously managed by convicted heroin trafficker Andrew Noonan, is back in the news after two judgments were lodged against the club by the council. Niall talks to Crime World’s Alan Sherry about the shooting of Robert Delany and why his father, Terry, once led protests at Bluebell United. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
22 Sep 2026 · 28 min
More than three years after her husband Joe Grogan died of cancer, Lisa Flaherty looks set to finally inherit his €5.5million estate. Last summer’s inquest into Mr Grogan’s death grabbed headlines across the country when the validity of his marriage was called into question by lawyers acting on several of his cousins’ behalf. Lisa Flaherty was quizzed about the history of her relationship with the man she married on the day before he died and questions were raised about the quality of his care during his final weeks. However, friends and neighbours rallied to Ms Flaherty’s support, insisting…
21 Sep 2026 · 22 min
A notorious killer who strangled his young bride for her €500,000 life insurance policy has landed a job as a chef at a training centre for vulnerable people. Colin Whelan is granted day release from an open prison to travel to the centre, where women accessing support services were not told about his horrific past. Niall talks to Crime World’s Patrick O’Connell about Whelan’s brutal murder of his wife, Mary Gough, and coming face-to-face with the killer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
21 Sep 2026 · 55 min
Cover-ups, Garda corruption, secrets and scandals that rocked the Irish State have been brought together in a new book by one of the country’s top investigative journalists. Frank Connolly broke story after story that led to tribunals and inquiries, exposing a culture of bribery, fraud and abuse of power. Nicola is joined by Frank Connolly to talk about his new book, Exposed: Scandals That Rocked the Irish State . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
18 Sep 2026 · 14 min
Limerick veteran Christy Keane has been refused bail as the Director of Public Prosecutions seeks for his case to be heard before the Special Criminal Court. The 65-year-old who is charged with possession of cocaine with intent to supply faces 10 years in prison if found guilty. Nicola speaks with Niall Donald. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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