Spelade
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When Anthony Burnett and Joseph Redmond drove up the M1 in a stolen car in March 2012, they assumed they were in for an easy pay day by selling the Volkswagen to Jason O’Driscoll.
But what they didn’t realise was that the prolific hitman had decided to kill them believing they had cheated him out of a drug deal worth just €1,500.
By the time the friends were unwittingly driving to their deaths in a remote forest on the border with Newry, O’Driscoll had built up a reputation within the underworld as a reliable gun-for-hire.
So who was he and how did gardai link him to the brutal double murders?
Nicola speaks to Robin Schiller about the life and crimes of O’Driscoll, one of gangland’s most prolific guns-for-hire.
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Murder accused Jonathan Gill has been refused bail in the High Court and now awaits a decision around his extradition to Northern Ireland where he is wanted for the murder of Robbie Lawlor.
Nicola talks to Niall Donald about Gill and his extradition challenge the Encrochat evidence that the PSNI say they have against him.
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Gardaí investigating the disappearance and murders of Jo Jo Dullard and Deirdre Jacob have begun a new search in Co Wicklow.
It comes several months after gardaí carried out a search of a disused quarry in Co Wicklow in relation to the two women who disappeared in the Leinster area in the 1990s.
Nicola speaks to Eimear Rabbitt.
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This week on the podcast, Brenda sits down with Rachel Forde for one of the most honest and powerful conversations we've had on the podcast.
Many people may remember the headlines surrounding Rachel several years ago, but few know the story behind them.
What started as an addiction to codeine-based painkillers spiralled into a nightmare that saw Rachel taking up to 90 tablets a day, experiencing drug-induced psychosis, and ultimately finding herself at the centre of a Garda raid on her home.
In this deeply personal conversation, Rachel speaks openly about addiction, motherhood, shame, fear, recovery, and the long road back from rock bottom. She shares the devastating impact addiction had on her life and family, and how she fought her way back when everything seemed lost.
Today, Rachel is rebuilding her life, helping others in recovery, and proving that no matter how far someone has fallen, there is always a way back.
If this story resonates with you, please leave a comment and hit that subscribe button, it really helps.
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A Gucci Gang leader who threatened a woman that he would have her son raped if they didn’t pay up an alleged debt has been jailed for 10 years. Mark Salmon rose to prominence in the notorious north Dublin mob after a number of high profile members were shot dead or imprisoned.
Nicola talks with Eamon Dillon about the ordinary working dad who secretly operated as a monstrous criminal thug.
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Notorious hitman and enforcer Lee McDonnell died in a Garda cell just a week after his last notorious crime. McDonnell is suspected of being the man who stabbed Thomas Griffen who tried to flee for his life by jumping in the Liffey but was later pronounced dead.
Nicola talks to Niall Donald about McDonnell and his notorious criminal past.
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MTK Global gets a major boost when US boxing promoter legend Bob Yalen is announced as their new president.
Nothing is going to stop Daniel Kinahan’s attempt to break America. A bizarre book, rap song and film about the Regency Hotel attack are released that paint the event in a very different light.
For a while it seems to work, MTK sign tournament contracts with Sky Sports and ESPN.
However, Daniel’s connection to the company proves troublesome again.
And then begin whispers about a new BBC documentary in the works, charting Daniel’s ongoing rise in the boxing world and his links to criminality.
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Daniel Kinahan is determined to dominate the boxing world – not even an attempt by a rival gang to assassinate him at The Regency Hotel in Dublin can slow him down. He continues to woo top level boxers onto his books. However, things get too hot on the Costa for the Kinahan brothers, they move to Dubai and eventually intense attention from policing authorities sees Daniel step down as the public face of MGM. But he’s still expanding the business with major signings like Carl Frampton. In the meantime, his cartel business is facing major disruption, by the end of 2018 more than 70 Irish Kinahan associates are convicted or awaiting trial. Daniel doubles down on his propaganda war to sportswash his reputation.
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It’s late January 2021 and Crime World reporter Ken Foy is waiting by his phone for a call from one of Ireland’s most notorious mob bosses. It takes several hours for the call to come through and when it does Foy can’t quite believe that he is talking directly to Daniel Kinahan - head of an international drugs cartel. But Kinahan is not calling to discuss his main business, instead he wants to talk boxing and an upcoming BBC documentary that’s promising to highlight his criminal links. He wants some positive publicity - it’s a propaganda push.
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Sean McGovern, right-hand man of Daniel Kinahan, was handed down a massive 24-year sentence yesterday for his role in a murder and a surveillance plot against a Hutch associate during the Kinahan and Hutch feud.
Noel ‘Duck Egg’ Kirwan was an innocent man who stood beside the Monk as he attended his brother Eddie’s funeral after his murder in February 2016.
That, gardaí have said, was enough to have him assassinated days before Christmas that year as Kinahan killers stalked their prey.
Nicola and Niall speak to Eamon Dillon.
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On this week's Vogue & Amber: Vogue addresses the BAFTA's fued rumours and tells us about her celebrity stalking exploits on the carpet.
Plus, why are celebrities still buying bots? A surprise song made for Amber “with love” (questionable), and a cheating scandal gets exposed the old-school way...
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Topics covered : Sexual abuse, grooming, domestic violence, rape, incest, sexual assault, coercive control, manipulation, gaslighting, guilt, shame, recovery.
Charlene Masterson was subjected to horrific sexual abuse at the hands of her father, David, for over 7.5 years.
The abuse started at 18 and the details of which are truly shocking, but her ability to talk about what she went through, is remarkable.
This summer, she made the brave decision to waive her right to anonymity in the hope of helping others who find themselves in controlling, abusive situations.
Now in her early 30’s she is getting back to what she loves to do and is finding herself again.
And in this conversation we talk about so much, including the bond she has with her mother, the damage of pity and the importance of friendships.
She is a gorgeous person, inside and out and deserves all the best that life can bring her.
To support her, please consider donating here...
https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-charlene-masterson
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Welcome to the first Comeback Confidential, a bonus episode of The Comeback with Brenda Dennehy, where anonymous listener stories are shared in a safe and supportive space.
In this episode, Brenda is joined by Psychotherapist Lauren Golden to explore the reality of loving someone with addiction.
We hear from one woman who survived years of abuse while living with an addict, and another who is currently navigating relapse, heartbreak, and the emotional toll on her family.
Together, they unpack the complexity of addiction, the impact on partners and children, and the balance between compassion and accountability.
A raw and honest conversation about life on the other side of addiction.
🎧 This episode is proudly sponsored by ADHD Now, the online clinic transforming ADHD assessment and care across Ireland. If you are seeking an ADHD assessment or support, visit adhdnow.com today.
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The alleged Dublin crime figure Jonathan Gill who is wanted for the murder of Robbie Lawlor in Belfast in April 2020 discussed ‘stabbing a barrister’ on an Encrochat phone handle the PSNI say was his.
The High Court heard further details of the case against him when he applied for bail today. His mother Catherine and father John Snr gave evidence in relation to surety and bail conditions.
The application was adjourned due to issues with a CAB bill and tax payments and will be decided upon in two weeks. Meanwhile, his challenge to extradition is expected to be heard.
Nicola talks with Robin Schiller who was in court today for the hearing.
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On this week's Vogue & Amber: Gigi wants pink booby pads for her birthday and is absolutely not taking no for an answer, free bleeding is in the headlines but we're not on board and judging the drag show at The George was a genuine bucket list moment for Amber.
Plus, the full Met Gala breakdown including who boycotted, who wore what and Margot Robbie is honestly too pretty, it's just not right. The girls also chat about how Japan is building underground robot bike silos and pocket cancer sniffers while Ireland can't get the DART running on a bank holiday, and Amber is up for Most Stylish Newcomer at the VIP Style Awards! Vote now HERE!
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Listen to our BONUS about the Coldplay Kiss Cam
Wow. What an episode. Wait til you see where this one goes Soul Sisters. A beautiful episode with a sign for us all. We hope you enjoy this.
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Jennifer McCarthy spent years working in high pressure environments as a trauma nurse and later in response policing, supporting others through their darkest moments.
But behind the uniform, Jennifer was facing battles of her own.
Divorce. Betrayal. Critical illness. Medical retirement. Losing her identity. Becoming a single parent. And surviving moments where she genuinely believed she might die.
In this episode, Jennifer speaks openly about losing everything she thought defined her, and the resilience it took to rebuild.
This is a powerful conversation about burnout, survival, identity loss and finding yourself again after life changes forever.
Jennifer is now passionate about resilience, health and wellbeing, and uses her lived experience to support others through change and rebuilding. You can follow her on Instagram @thehealthandwellbeingadvocate to see some of the amazing work she’s doing.
If this episode resonates with you, please follow, rate and share the podcast.
🎧 This episode is proudly sponsored by ADHD Now, the online clinic transforming ADHD assessment and care across Ireland. If you are seeking an ADHD assessment or support, visit adhdnow.com today.
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Lorna Luxe opens up about the love story she shared with her late husband, John - from meeting him by chance on a night out in Brighton to marrying him just a year and a half later. Lorna reflects on their 21-year age gap, why she trusted him instantly, the childhood experiences that shaped what she needed from love, and the moment she realised this relationship felt different to anything she had known before.
She speaks honestly about marriage, loyalty, emotional safety, grief, and why she would choose the same love story all over again.
We're Talking: Love Stories
(00:00) Intro
(00:32) How Lorna and John First Met
(03:02) How Their Relationship Quickly Developed
(08:38) What Friends and Family Really Thought About the Relationship
(10:32) The Truth About Age-Gap Relationships
(12:09) Inside Lorna and John’s Marriage
(16:39) The ‘Father Hunger’ Theory Explained
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Glamour model Katie Price is back in the headlines after her intriguing latest marriage with a businessman Lee Andrews and his stint in a Dubai prison.
Andrews, who spent weeks in the same Al Awir prison where Daniel kinahan is currently being held, has gone to ground after missing an interview with his celebrity wife.
Nicola speaks to journalist Aoife Rooney for the latest on the Katie Price saga.
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The disappearance of Sandra Collins remains one of the most frustrating murder cases on the books of An Garda Síochána.
Aged 28, she was pregnant and planning an abortion when she disappeared on a bitterly cold December night in 2000 from the fishing village of Killala in County Mayo.
Ten years later, her case was upgraded to a murder inquiry and a subsequent trial heard she had been having a relationship with a local married man Martin Earley.
A jury at his trial were ordered to acquit him after five weeks of evidence yet the hunt goes on for the remains of a beloved sister, daughter, and friend.
Nicola speaks with Jenny Friel about our new nine-part subscriber only podcast special Ghost: The Disappearance of Sandra Collins, available now on crimeworld.com.
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