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Nov 13, 2026 · 45:22
A murder mystery in Spain centres on the Kinahan Cartel, a stroke of luck runs out for the son of burglary kingpin Fat Andy Connors, and Eleanor Donaldson sobs as her name goes…
Nov 13, 2026 · 45:36
A Traveller couple who have become viral stars on TikTok have said their community should not be judged on the basis of the actions of a few bad apples. Kris and Star Stokes have…
Nov 12, 2026 · 39:45
Predator Russell Brand hid in plain sight as he used his celebrity to assault women and to feed his insatiable sexual appetite. As he begins his sentence at Wandsworth Prison,…
Nov 12, 2026 · 58:37
Predator Russell Brand hid in plain sight as he used his celebrity to assault women and to feed his insatiable sexual appetite. As he begins his sentence at Wandsworth Prison,…
Nov 11, 2026 · 16:01
Murderer Wayne Cooney has lost an appeal over his conviction for the murder of 22-year-old Jordan Davis, who was shot dead as he wheeled his newborn baby in a pram. Cooney had…
Nov 11, 2026 · 11:12
Hitman Imre Arakas won a rare victory in the Estonian Supreme Court in recent days when a series of convictions dating back to the 1970's were deemed political acts. Arakas…
Nov 10, 2026 · 13:21
Spanish police have given their first detailed narrative about the disappearance and suspected murder of Darren Hoolahan - the Cartel-linked brother of ex Irish footballer Wes.…
Nov 10, 2026 · 21:15
This week, the PSNI has been sharply criticised yet again for their handling of the investigation and subsequent reviews into the murder of 21-year-old showjumper Katie Simpson.…
Nov 9, 2026 · 12:38
A campaign has been launched to catch a killer who brutally murdered a young woman and two children in an arson attack in County Kildare. Barbara Doyle was just 20-years-old,…
Nov 9, 2026 · 48:52
Colin Whelan was only married to his wife Mary Gough a few months when he carefully and coldly put into action his plan to kill her for their life insurance policy. As Whelan…
Nov 6, 2026 · 16:15
An unsolved gangland murder from 21 years ago has become the subject of a Garda cold case investigation and appeal for information. David Nunan was shot dead after leaving his…
Nov 5, 2026 · 19:48
A horror Waterford arson attack that claimed the lives of four innocent family members was ordered from Spain, gardai believe. Niall talks to Crime World's Ken Foy about how it…
Nov 5, 2026 · 16:17
Limerick gang boss 'Eds' McCarthy has told the Criminal Assets Bureau he cannot leave the UK until 2028 as the State continued to try and seize his assets. Niall talks to Crime…
Nov 4, 2026 · 12:59
A trigger-happy chaotic criminal has been jailed for carrying out surveillance during the gangland murder of Coolock criminal Eoin Boylan. Niall talks to Crime World's Alan…
Nov 4, 2026 · 18:55
A jihadist who stabbed a garda and set fire to Conor McGregor's pub has been jailed for just six and a half years. Niall speaks to the Irish Independent's Robin Schiller about…
Nov 3, 2026 · 13:03
A 53-year-old woman who was caught dealing cocaine as part of a UVF drugs investigation has controversially been nominated for a Volunteer of the Year award. Niall talks to Crime…
Nov 3, 2026 · 17:07
A former girlfriend of exiled hitman James ‘Nellie’ Walsh has claimed she feared for her family’s life after their break up. Walsh was forced to flee Ireland for Scotland in 2023…
Nov 2, 2026 · 13:55
A prisoner needed 120 stitches to his face after being slashed with shivs in his cell in Mountjoy jail. Niall talks to Crime World’s Eimear Rabbitt about how the inmate was…
Nov 2, 2026 · 21:06
Documentary maker Alan Bradley is set to delve into three of Ireland’s biggest and most dramatic drug seizures in a new series, Busted, which begins tonight. Nicola talks to Alan…
Oct 30, 2026 · 38:22
He is one of Scotland’s most notorious gangsters with a colourful yet incredibly violent past. So who was Paul ‘The Wee Man’ Ferris and what has he said about his journey into…
Oct 29, 2026 · 23:02
The story of gangland witness Joey O'Callaghan has made it to the stage where it's already getting rave reviews. Niall speaks to Nicola about Rex Ryan's one-man show, how he…
Oct 29, 2026 · 16:32
Cartel boss Sean McGovern is taking a case against the Irish Prison Service saying the nature of his incarceration is damaging for his mental health. The man described as Daniel…
Oct 28, 2026 · 15:23
James Leen has pleaded not guilty to charges relating to a €32 million seizure of crystal meth at Cork Port. The Kerry native will appear again in court on Monday at the Special…
Oct 28, 2026 · 14:18
A security breach is under investigation in Portlaoise Prison after Daniel Kinahan managed to speak to his former landing mate Ali Mazidi in hospital. Kinahan was in the gym with…
Oct 27, 2026 · 10:05
Three men convicted of raping a woman lured from a Dublin nightclub to a car and later brought to a house in South Dublin are appealing their convictions. Anthony Hickey, Fabio…
Oct 27, 2026 · 33:31
The horrors of Ireland’s last witch trial will be brought to life by former State Pathologist Dr Marie Cassidy in a new documentary to be screened over Halloween. Dr Cassidy goes…
Oct 26, 2026 · 44:29
Sharon Lynn and Brian Gallagher both had their lives turned upside down in a second when they lost a brother to separate, violent, unprovoked one-punch attacks. Today, Niall…
Oct 23, 2026 · 15:23
Veteran criminal John Gilligan is facing more than 11 years in prison for drug and gun charges. An indictment presented to a court in the Costa Blanca heard the 74-year-old was…
Oct 23, 2026 · 27:20
Christa Pike has spent 30 years on Tennessee's death row and last month made international headlines when her execution by lethal injection was botched. Her life is a story of…
Oct 22, 2026 · 16:19
Gregory Fox, who brutally murdered his wife and two sons has been moved to an open prison as he gets one step closer to freedom. Fox, who is originally from Clondalkin in Dublin,…
Oct 22, 2026 · 24:39
A man once branded Ireland’s most dangerous teenager is finally ready to face justice for the murder of a harmless addict committed 16 years ago. Kurt Ryan pleaded guilty in…
Oct 21, 2026 · 13:59
Gangland killer Nicky McConnell has vowed revenge after an innocent female relative was wrongly targeted in a case of drug debt intimidation. McConnell wants to identify who…
Oct 21, 2026 · 9:51
The partner of jailed Hennessey brother Jason Hennessey Jnr has been refused an application to have two motorbikes seized by gardaí returned to her. Kayleigh McEntee claimed the…
Oct 20, 2026 · 29:20
Two people appear in court after Waterford City buries its dead - a family killed as debate rages over the increase in drug debt intimidation. So what is the state of the…
Oct 20, 2026 · 21:16
A woman who stabbed her ex-partner to death while serving a suspended sentence for a pickaxe attack on his partner has been jailed for life. Sabrina Kehoe was free to murder…
Oct 19, 2026 · 19:12
A cheeky TikTok video posted by a convicted murderer behind bars in prison in Northern Ireland mocking the Justice Minister Naomi Long has led to a crackdown on phones behind…
Oct 19, 2026 · 20:17
A former gangster's moll Ciara Mahony has pleaded guilty to her role in the murder of Jamie Tighe-Ennis, admitting that she met and spoke with him on the night he was shot dead.…
Oct 16, 2026 · 15:53
A bail hearing for murder accused Paul Drew has heard that the PSNI case against him will claim he gloated about the shooting of Robbie Lawlor with co-accused Jonathan Gill and…
Oct 16, 2026 · 46:41
It’s three decades since the Criminal Assets Bureau started to follow the dirty money trail into the homes and the pockets of some of Ireland’s most prolific criminals. From old…
Oct 15, 2026 · 16:31
Jeffrey Donaldson received a 15 year sentence in prison for his crimes. He was given 11 years for rape against Victim B and four years for all offences against Victim A, to be…
Oct 15, 2026 · 51:00
It’s three decades since the Criminal Assets Bureau started to follow the dirty money trail into the homes and the pockets of some of Ireland’s most prolific criminals. From old…
Oct 15, 2026 · 1:03:32
It’s three decades since the Criminal Assets Bureau started to follow the dirty money trail into the homes and the pockets of some of Ireland’s most prolific criminals. From old…
Oct 14, 2026 · 50:43
In July 2025, Maureen Slough travelled to Switzerland to end her own life, leaving her devastated family searching for answers. But what safeguards are in place at assisted dying…
Oct 14, 2026 · 24:01
Gardai have carried out a series of raids targeting a drugs gang suspected of being involved in the horror arson attack that cost four lives in Waterford. Niall talks to Crime…
Oct 14, 2026 · 15:32
A violent feud has broken out between two West Dublin gangs after a massive haul of cocaine was stolen from a stash house. The dispute has seen arson attacks, shootings, savage…
Oct 13, 2026 · 17:21
Four innocent people including two children have been killed after their Waterford home was firebombed in the early hours of the morning. Niall talks to Crime World's Eimear…
Oct 13, 2026 · 1:31:06
He has been described as the most important man in Northern Ireland, an unelected influencer whose tentacles have gone all the way to the top of Unionist politics. Accused of…
Oct 13, 2026 · 23:28
Three more members of the so-called Encrochat Eight have been jailed for their roles in organised crime. Darran McConville, Jeffrey McClean, and Desmond Enfield were caught as…
Oct 12, 2026 · 8:30
Daniel Kinahan's new lawyer Darragh Mackin came out fighting today, telling the Special Criminal Court the alleged cartel leader will fully contest the case and plans to apply…
Oct 12, 2026 · 36:51
The trial of American Idol star Caleb Flynn for the brutal murder of his wife has gripped the US for weeks as it revealed details of the dark underbelly of seemingly perfect…
Oct 9, 2026 · 16:24
Jonathan Gill's extradition for the murder of Robbie Lawlor is one step closer after another legal bid was rejected today. Niall speaks to Crime World's Eamon Dillon about how…
Oct 9, 2026 · 44:38
A grandmother who has acted as a decoy for a pedophile hunter group that carries out online stings has hit out at claims they are vigilantes. Niall Donald speaks to Suzanne…
Oct 8, 2026 · 10:33
Former Mr Flashy enforcer Scott Capper has turned Tik Tok influencer since his release from jail posing with a Shetland pony amongst other content he is posting. Nicola talks…
Oct 8, 2026 · 21:01
Encrochat convict Mark Dunford is desperate to make money behind bars as he serves a 10 year and six month sentence for his involvement in organised crime and drug dealing. But…
Oct 7, 2026 · 18:31
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…
Oct 7, 2026 · 21:41
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…
Oct 7, 2026 · 23:51
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…
Oct 6, 2026 · 15:13
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…
Oct 6, 2026 · 52:30
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…
Oct 5, 2026 · 11:57
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…
Oct 5, 2026 · 14:38
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…
Oct 2, 2026 · 23:30
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…
Oct 2, 2026 · 20:43
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…
Oct 1, 2026 · 13:24
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…
Oct 1, 2026 · 30:51
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…
Oct 1, 2026 · 24:41
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…
Sep 30, 2026 · 12:10
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…
Sep 30, 2026 · 8:19
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.…
Sep 29, 2026 · 8:43
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…
Sep 29, 2026 · 18:48
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.…
Sep 28, 2026 · 8:15
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…
Sep 28, 2026 · 41:08
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…
Sep 28, 2026 · 33:27
'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…
Sep 25, 2026 · 22:11
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…
Sep 25, 2026 · 21:36
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…
Sep 24, 2026 · 9:47
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…
Sep 24, 2026 · 15:38
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…
Sep 23, 2026 · 9:47
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…
Sep 23, 2026 · 29:34
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…
Sep 22, 2026 · 16:13
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…
Sep 22, 2026 · 27:59
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…
Sep 21, 2026 · 21:41
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…
Sep 21, 2026 · 55:23
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.…
Sep 18, 2026 · 13:37
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…
Sep 18, 2026 · 17:54
The boss of a Lithuanian mob on the Costa Del Crime is set to go on trial sensationally accused of making hundreds of millions dealing drugs and hiring out a network of hitmen…
Sep 17, 2026 · 17:17
Jailed Bill Chawke is to be transferred to an open prison in coming weeks to serve out his sentence for his part in a hotel brawl. His sister Alison who got 12 months in prison…
Sep 17, 2026 · 19:40
An Irishman has been arrested as part of an investigation into a bizarre assassination plot foiled by an undercover cop who infiltrated a major “violence-as-a-service” network.…
Sep 17, 2026 · 28:13
Murky details of secret meetings, intelligence reports, and allegations that a tip-off on a Regency gunman was ignored have been made by a top solicitor representing a Detective…
Sep 16, 2026 · 25:58
The jury in the inquest into the death of Noah Donohoe has found that the teenager died on the night of his disappearance, meaning that the PSNI’s response to his disappearance…
Sep 16, 2026 · 27:23
A boxing manager linked to Daniel Kinahan for more than two decades took to the ring in Croke Park on the night of Katie Taylor's epic final fight. Anthony Fitzpatrick was named…
Sep 15, 2026 · 24:30
Dutch cocaine kingpin Bolle Jos has been named as Europe’s biggest supplier after being linked to a string of multi-tonne cocaine seizures. Living in Sierra Leone, where he is…
Sep 15, 2026 · 23:44
A UVF hitman has said loyalist death squads were run by MI5, and he is willing to tell a peace and reconciliation process all about it. Paul Beattie was once one of the most…
Sep 14, 2026 · 12:23
Synthetic cannabis vapes are causing a wave of psychiatric problems among Irish teens, including drug-induced psychosis. Niall talks to Crime World's Denise Smith about the…
Sep 14, 2026 · 27:08
A network of narco bosses known as the ‘EncroChat Eight’ were supplying some of the most powerful drug mobs stretching from Dublin to Donegal, proving there is no border when it…
Sep 11, 2026 · 10:33
The son of Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch has been extradited to Ireland and brought before the courts on a charge of facilitating a crime gang. Nicola speaks to Niall Donald about the…
Sep 11, 2026 · 43:25
Further criticism has been piled on police in Northern Ireland in relation to their handling of a case in the run up to the murder of showjumper Katie Simpson where the PSNI…
Sep 10, 2026 · 23:53
The father of a Dublin man killed and dismembered in Amsterdam says two men jailed for his manslaughter had 'no part' in killing his son. Kenneth Brunell and Barry McArdle (41)…
Sep 10, 2026 · 23:34
The murder of DJ Mr Moonlight, Bobby Ryan by Tipperary farmer Patrick Quirke is set to be turned into a major new TV drama. Land, affairs and greed all made the murder trial of…
Sep 9, 2026 · 45:36
Prominent criminal defence solicitor Tony Collier is in studio today to talk to Nicola about the countrywide strike as the profession opposes the new legal aid District Court pay…
Sep 9, 2026 · 18:03
It remains one of politics' biggest shocks - a veteran criminal runs for the Dáil and misses a seat by a hair's breadth. Then, before the dust settles, Gerry ‘The Monk’ Hutch…
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