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Ireland Crimes and Mysteries

With an avid interest in true crime I want to share the stories from my home country of Ireland with you. Let's visit the darker side of the Emerald Isle together. https://facebook.com/irelandcrimesandmysteries https://www.instagram.com/irelandcrimesandmysteries https://twitter.com/IrelandCr

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New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 42 min
Latest: 11 Oct 2026
Language: English

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11 Oct 2026 · 27 minNew

The Night Cian Vanished

On a September night in 2020, 27-year-old Cian Langelaan disappeared in Donegal. Cian was quiet, gentle and deeply thoughtful, with a love of music, gaming and the outdoors. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance appeared to point in one direction. But as the years passed, information emerged that raised an entirely different possibility. What happened to Cian that night? And could the answer lie far from where the search first began? This is the story of Cian Langelaan, the questions left behind and a mother who has never stopped looking for her son. Visit the podcast website at:…

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S4 · E39 · 9 Oct 2026 · 14 min
Weekly Roundup
Weekly Roundup is a new extra episode from Ireland Crimes and Mysteries, bringing you a selection of the most important crime and justice developments from the previous week. That can include new appeals, court updates, inquests, ongoing investigations, unresolved cases and other stories that are worth keeping an eye on. This week, I’m looking at the latest developments following the Noah Donohoe inquest, the decision to reclassify the disappearance of Mark Duffy as a murder investigation, the sentencing hearing following the death of Paula Canty in Cork, the Court of Appeal ruling in the…
S4 · E38 · 4 Oct 2026 · 43 min
Valerie French's Story: Part 2
Nearly four years after Valerie French was murdered, her family finally believed they were about to hear the case against James Kilroy. But the road to a verdict would be anything but straightforward. In Part Two, we follow the trial process, the evidence heard in court, the psychiatric arguments surrounding Kilroy’s state of mind, and the extraordinary delays that kept Valerie’s family waiting for years. We also look at what happened after the criminal case, and the legal battles that continued long after the courtroom emptied. At the centre of it all is Valerie. Her life. Her children. And…
S4 · E37 · 27 Sep 2026 · 52 min
Valerie French's Story: Part 1
In June 2019, 41-year-old occupational therapist and mother of three, Valerie French, was murdered outside her home in County Mayo. But Valerie’s story did not begin on that night. In Part One, we look at the woman she was before her name became associated with a murder case. Her childhood in West Cork, her work, her friendships, her love of nature and learning new things, and above all, the three little boys she adored. We also follow Valerie’s relationship and marriage to James Kilroy, the growing problems those closest to her began to notice, and the events leading up to the night she was…
S4 · E36 · 20 Sep 2026 · 42 min
Lavena Ball: Lost at Sea?
In February 1936, a small Austin car was found wedged against a barrier at Corbawn Lane in Shankill. Its door and sunroof were open to the lashing rain, and inside there was blood, a soaked towel and an envelope addressed to Lavena Ball. But Lavena was nowhere to be found. When Gardaí traced the car back to her home in Booterstown, they began trying to piece together her final day and the events that had taken place inside the house. It would become one of the most extraordinary Irish criminal cases of its time. Visit the podcast website at: 👇🏻 www.irelandcrimesandmysteries.ie Join me over…
S4 · E35 · 13 Sep 2026 · 43 min
Brian Murphy: What Happened Outside Club Anabel?
In August 2000, 18 year old Brian Murphy went to Club Anabel in Dublin for the first time. Hours later, he was found unresponsive outside the Burlington Hotel. What happened that night would lead to a huge Garda investigation, a lengthy trial and one of Ireland’s most complicated and widely debated criminal cases. In this episode, we follow Brian’s final night, the attack outside the club and the difficult search for answers that followed. What happened outside Club Anabel and why did the case become so difficult to resolve? Visit the podcast website at: 👇🏻 www.irelandcrimesandmysteries.ie…
S4 · E34 · 6 Sep 2026 · 37 min
The Last Fare: Eileen Costello O’Shaughnessy
On a Sunday evening in November 1997, Galway taxi driver Eileen Costello O’Shaughnessy collected a passenger and set off towards Claregalway. What happened during the hour that followed has never been fully explained. Eileen’s taxi was seen in several places, a number of unidentified people entered the story, and somewhere along that route, something went terribly wrong. Nearly three decades later, that missing hour remains at the centre of an unsolved murder investigation. A quick apology for my voice in this episode. I have a head cold, so I sound a little different from usual. Thank you…
S4 · E33 · 30 Aug 2026 · 44 min
Days from Home: Orla Benson
In the summer of 1995, 22-year-old Orla Benson travelled from Killarney to Boston for three months of work. She had just completed her degree in biotechnology and was due to return home within days. On Friday, the 22nd of September, Orla joined friends for a night out in South Boston. She never made it home. As detectives tried to establish what happened during the final part of Orla’s night, they uncovered a changing alibi, a violent past and serious failures that reached far beyond one man. This is the story of Orla Benson. Visit the podcast website at: 👇🏻 www.irelandcrimesandmysteries.ie…
S4 · E32 · 23 Aug 2026 · 47 min
93 Injuries: What Happened to Kelly Lynch?
At 4.01am on Saturday, the 16th of March 2024, 23-year-old Kelly Lynch left a short voicemail for her mother. Julieanne believed her daughter sounded hurt and was struggling to breathe. It was the last known contact from Kelly. The following morning, she was found in the Ulster Canal near Horseshoe Bridge in Monaghan. Her death was initially treated as an accident. But when Kelly’s family learned that 93 separate injuries or marks had been documented on her body, they began asking questions. What happened after Kelly was last seen on CCTV? How did she reach the canal? And could one fall…
S4 · E31 · 16 Aug 2026 · 45 min
Poisoning at Shandy Hall
In this week’s episode, Nules looks into a Victorian Irish murder that challenged even the most advanced scientific knowledge of the time. When Mary Laura Cross died after weeks of illness, her death was initially accepted as natural. But the actions of her husband in the weeks that followed called everything people thought they knew into question, leading to an exhumation and a discovery that would place her death at the centre of one of the most closely watched murder trials of the Victorian era. A massive thank you to our sponsor, Revive Active , for supporting this episode. Simplify your…
S4 · E30 · 9 Aug 2026 · 42 min
Noah Donohoe: The Inquest
On 21 June 2020, 14-year-old Noah Donohoe left home in Belfast on his bike to meet friends. He never arrived. Six days later, his body was found in a storm drain in north Belfast. In this episode, I go through the evidence heard at the inquest into Noah’s death, including the CCTV footage, the search for Noah, and what the court heard about his final movements. And six years on, the question at the heart of it is still the same: how did Noah come to be there? A massive thank you to our sponsor, Revive Active , for supporting this episode. Simplify your mornings with their all-in-one health…
S4 · E29 · 2 Aug 2026 · 44 min
The Vanishing Point: Ciara Glennon
In this week's episode Nules looks into the case of Ciara Glennon, a young woman whose disappearance in 1997 still resonates decades later. On a seemingly ordinary night, Ciara left her friends in Perth after a night out to walk the short distance to a taxi rank, only to vanish without a trace, setting off a search and investigation that would span more than twenty years. Her story uncovers a tangled web of crime, forensic breakthroughs, and relentless hope, culminating in a conviction that finally brings her Irish born parents, family and friends some answers. You'll discover how decades…
S4 · E28 · 26 Jul 2026 · 40 min
Murder Born of Delusion?
If you are attending the All Together Now festival over the bank holiday weekend, make sure you come down and see us all at the GoLoud Stage I'll be there at 5pm on Sunday 2nd August chatting about the podcast and all things true crime, So come down and say hello !! In this week’s episode, Nules looks into the case of John O’Grady, a farmer in Ireland whose violent actions sparked a legal battle that questioned the very nature of sanity and justice. In a time when Ireland was ravaged by famine and desperation, O’Grady’s murders of his wife and servant girl raised darker questions about what…
S4 · E27 · 19 Jul 2026 · 38 min
The Case That Still Won't Close: Philomena Gillane
In this week's episode Nules looks into the case of Philomena Gillane, a woman whose life was torn apart in rural Ireland and whose murder has haunted her family for over three decades. On a quiet morning in 1994, Philomena disappeared, only for her body to be found weeks later in her own car, shot and stabbed in a manner that left so many questions unanswered. Her husband was convicted of soliciting her death, but no one has ever been charged with actually killing her. Nules unravels the story of a secret affair, threatening encounters, and talk of unidentified men near her home that day,…
S4 · E26 · 12 Jul 2026 · 41 min
Fatal Desperation: Helen O’Reilly’s Story
Most Irish women in the 1950s faced impossible choices: a criminalized abortion, the judgment of a society that refused to accept their reality, and a legal system that turned tragedy into murder. But behind the headlines and courtrooms lies a heartbreaking story of a desperate mother, Helen O'Reilly, who trusted the wrong person and paid the ultimate price. Her death wasn't just an accident; it was a reckless act driven by a system that left her with nowhere to turn. Join Nules as we navigate this tragic story. A massive thank you to our sponsor, Revive Active , for supporting this episode.…
S4 · E25 · 5 Jul 2026 · 42 min
The Quarry
In this week’s episode, we talk about the latest digs and what they could mean for the search for answers in the cases of Jojo Dullard and Deirdre Jacob. For the families who have waited so long, every new search brings both hope and heartbreak, and we’ll also briefly go back over each case, looking at where things stand now and what’s been uncovered. Join Nules as we take a closer look at the latest developments and revisit the two cases side by side. Update 03/07/2026 Yesterday the 02/07/2026 gardai concluded the search which began on 15th June 2026. An Garda Síochána said the results of…
S4 · E24 · 28 Jun 2026 · 46 min
The Stranger in the Ford: Una Lynskys Story
A young woman vanishes after stepping off the bus to walk the 15 minute journey home in Co Meath, and the search for answers begins. What follows is a case shaped by fear, pressure, and a community that never got closure. This episode looks at the early investigation, the people pulled in, and the questions that still remain decades later. This is the case of Una Lynsky. A massive thank you to our sponsor, Revive Active , for supporting this episode. Simplify your mornings with their all-in-one health solution. Check them out at ReviveActive.com or at your nearest pharmacy Sign up for your…
S4 · E23 · 21 Jun 2026 · 48 min
Digital Deception: Natalie McNally
Most people believe they know the moment a crime occurs until a chilling truth unravels that everything was staged. When the peaceful life of Natalie McNally was shattered on a quiet December evening, few suspected the meticulous planning behind her brutal murder. Discover how digital deception, an eerie fake live stream, and a calculated alibi kept the truth hidden for weeks until relentless cyber forensics exposed the deadly craftiness of a killer who premeditated everything, including the impossible. Join Nules as she recounts Natalie McNallys story, a case that only very recently came to…
S4 · E1 · 16 Jun 2026 · 1 min
Ireland Crimes And Mysteries Recommends: GoLoud Sleep Sounds
Hi! Nules here. I just wanted to drop in with a recommendation. If you find it difficult nodding off after the show, or just want to relax to the ambient sounds of some of Ireland's most scenic spots, we want to introduce you to GoLoud's latest original stream - GoLoud Sleep Sounds. This specialized series is a calming collection of immersive 10-hour soundscapes, with each episode carefully tailored for anyone looking for a calmer bedtime routine. The long-form, entirely uninterrupted audio is designed specifically to create a soothing, protected environment that can be played through the…
S4 · E22 · 14 Jun 2026 · 37 min
I'll See You Later, Mr Moonlight (Part 2)
In Part 2, we delve deeper into the mysterious death of Bobby Ryan, exploring the forensic evidence and courtroom drama that made this case one of Ireland’s most talked-about trials. After years of waiting for justice, discover how hidden clues and digital secrets played a crucial role in challenging the boundaries of justice and technology. Join Nules as she continues unraveling Bobbys story in Part 2. A massive thank you to our sponsor, Revive Active , for supporting this episode. Simplify your mornings with their all-in-one health solution. Check them out at ReviveActive.com or at your…
S4 · E21 · 7 Jun 2026 · 38 min
I'll See You Later, Mr Moonlight (Part 1)
Most Irish murder trials last a few weeks, but Bobby Ryan's case took almost a decade, culminating in one of the country's longest and most complex court battles. On a quiet June morning in 2011, Bobby, affectionately known as Mr Moonlight, vanished without a trace outside a Tipperary farm. His last known words? A simple "I'll see you later," spoken to his son, but those words would be the final they ever heard from him. What truly happened that day? And why did his own family have to wait over two years before they found out what happened to their beloved father, brother and friend ? Join…
S4 · E20 · 31 May 2026 · 39 min
What would I do without you? Nadine Lott
Nadine Lott was 30 years old, living in Arklow with her six year old daughter, building a life she was proud of. Earlier that year she had told her mother on a holiday to Rome: I'm actually so happy. I don't need anything else. On the 14th of December 2019 she went out with her family to celebrate her aunt's birthday. She never came home. Today we remember Nadine as her family knew her, explore the years she spent trying to protect her daughter from a man she could not get out of her life, and hear how the people who loved her fought to make sure she was never reduced to just a case number.…
S4 · E19 · 24 May 2026 · 43 min
A Life full of Promise:Nicola Furlong
In May 2012, twenty one year old Nicola Furlong was living her dream. A Wexford girl studying in Japan as part of her degree with Dublin City University, she was counting down the weeks until she came home that July. On the 23rd of May she travelled to Tokyo with a friend for the night. She never came home. This is the story of who Nicola was, what happened in Tokyo, and the fight her family carried into a Japanese courtroom thousands of miles from Curracloe. A massive thank you to our sponsor, Revive Active , for supporting this episode. Simplify your mornings with their all-in-one health…
S4 · E18 · 17 May 2026 · 37 min
Marlhill: Two Shots, One Frame (Part Two)
By 1941, two innocent people lay in their graves. The Irish State was finished with them. Their families were not. Join Nules for the second half of one of the most extraordinary cases in Irish criminal history. The campaign. The pardon. And what came after. A massive thank you to our sponsor, Revive Active , for supporting this episode. Simplify your mornings with their all-in-one health solution. Check them out at ReviveActive.com or at your nearest pharmacy Whether you're launching your first business or scaling an established brand, Shopify gives you everything you need in one place.…
S4 · E17 · 10 May 2026 · 47 min
Marlhill: Two Shots, One Frame (Part One)
South Tipperary, November 1940. An unmarried mother of six is found shot dead in a field on a freezing morning. The Gardaí have a suspect within hours. Within months, they have a conviction. But that is not the end of it. That is barely the beginning of it. Join Nules for part 1 of 2 episodes as she takes us inside one of the most extraordinary cases in Irish history. A big thank you to our sponsor, Revive Active, for supporting this episode. Simplify your mornings with their all-in-one health solution. Check them out at ReviveActive.com or at your nearest pharmacy Whether you're launching…
S4 · E16 · 3 May 2026 · 42 min
Marilyn Rynn, A DNA Legacy
Explore the tragic story of Marilyn Rynn, whose life was taken on a cold December night in Dublin. Discover how cutting-edge DNA technology solved the case, reshaping Irish law forever. This episode reveals the relentless pursuit of justice and the groundbreaking forensic breakthroughs that changed everything. Tune in for a story of resilience, science, and the quest for truth. A big thank you to our sponsor, Revive Active, for supporting this episode. Simplify your mornings with their all-in-one health solution. Check them out at ReviveActive.com or at your nearest pharmacy Whether you're…
S4 · E15 · 30 Apr 2026 · 2 min
Nules recommends - A New Day with Gerry Hussey
If you're looking for an uplifitng start to your day, check out GoLoud's latest original podcast - A New Day with Gerry Hussey. New bitesize episodes released every Monday to Friday. Be sure to check it out and hit follow to stay up to date.
S4 · E13 · 19 Apr 2026 · 39 min
The Last Walk Home, Liam Farrell
This week Nules looks at the case of Liam Farrell. An 87-year-old man, a Saturday night, and a walk home that should have taken ten minutes. It is about a family who refused to be told there was nothing to investigate. And it is about an active Garda investigation that, as of April 2026, is hopefully closer to the truth than it has ever been. Someone knows what happened to Liam Farrell. Maybe you do. If you have any information, contact the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111. Let's tell Liam's story. Whether you're launching your first business or scaling an established brand, Shopify…
S4 · E12 · 12 Apr 2026 · 48 min
The Unforgotten, The Missing That Don't Make the Headlines
Some missing persons become household names. Their faces are everywhere, their cases debated on every news channel, their families given national platforms to plead for answers. Others simply vanish from public consciousness. In this episode, I examine four Irish missing persons cases that have received minimal media coverage, not because they didn't matter, but because of factors that had nothing to do with the value of a human life. What determines which disappearances we remember and which we forget? Geography, class, nationality, timing. The systems that decide whose story gets told.…
S4 · E11 · 5 Apr 2026 · 44 min
A House Full of Victims, The McElhill Family
In the early hours of November 13th, 2007, a neighbour in Omagh, County Tyrone, woke to screaming. Flames were tearing through the house next door. He grabbed a ladder and climbed toward an upstairs window, desperate to help. Inside were seven people. Five of them were children. By the time firefighters brought the blaze under control, all seven were dead. This is the story of what happened that night—and the years of warning signs that came before it. It's about a system designed to protect children, and what happens when that system fails. Correction: Early newspaper reports stated Arthur…

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