Crime World

Five members of the violent Henessy gang were sentenced today at the Special Criminal Court for the terrifying torture ordeal victim Barry Moore faced as he was branded with a cattle iron, beaten and stabbed. But was justice done or did the Hennessy’s beat the system? Nicola and Niall were there to hear how soon they will be back on the streets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It was a massive dream home built over 500 square metres and complete with landscaped gardens and car ports. But now all that is left is the original field that couple Rose and Chris Murray bought to build a house without planning raised to the ground in recent weeks after a 20 year court battle to retain it. Nicola speaks with journalist Amy Molloy about an extraordinary story of boom and bust for a Celtic Tiger couple. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A body has been found following a fire at the same Co Offaly home where a four year old boy Tadhg Farrell and his great-aunt Mary Holt died in an arson attack in December 2025. Gardaí have so far said the body of an adult man has been discovered and locals are looking for a relative of the family who had been living rough at the house and using candles as there was no electricity working. Nicola talks to Niall about what we know so far about the incident. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The murder of Keane Mulready-Woods was not carried out on an impulse - preparations had been laid well before he was invited to a meeting. In this second part of our five part Crime World subscriber exclusive series we delve into what plan the psychotic killer in mind and the culmination of an ever escalating cycle of violence that had gripped Drogheda over the previous 18 months. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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A woman left in a critical condition after being assaulted in Co Tipperary has been named locally as Scarlett Faulkner - a mother of one in her 20s. Shocking video footage of the aftermath of the attack was shared on social media as cars drove by and witnessed her lying on a roadside in broad daylight. Gardaí believe that Scarlett was attacked by two people on the R494 at Birdhill near the M7 in Tipperary around 5.30pm on Sunday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ireland's only female assassin Rose Lynch has landed a new job as a 'listener' in Limerick Prison. Lynch was jailed for life in 2011 after admitting to pulling the trigger and killing innocent dad-of-two David Darcy. Niall speaks to Eimear Rabbitt about how Lynch showed no remorse for the savage slaying of an innocent man. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dublin firefighter Terence Crosbie has been moved out of a notorious super-max prison in the US to a lower-security jail. Crosbie was sentenced to at least seven years in prison after last year he was convicted of raping a woman in a Boston hotel. Niall talks to Eimear Rabbitt about Crosbie's move and his plans to appeal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two nephews of ageing crime boss John Gilligan were moved to Cork prison due to fears they could be attacked as part of a long-running feud. Luke and Dillon Gilligan are both serving prison sentences for their role in violence linked to the Roananstown feud. Niall speaks to Crime World's Patrick O'Connell about the origins of the West Dublin gang war. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Conor McGregor’s vile rants, men in the Manosphere and an intriguing Dutch criminal. In a two part crime roundup Nicola, Niall and Eimear delve into all things criminal from dating to the underworlds worst kept secrets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Conor McGregor’s vile rants, men in the Mannosphere and an intriguing Dutch criminal. In a two part crime roundup Nicola, Niall and Eimear delve into all things criminal from dating to the underworlds worst kept secrets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

He’s the highest Kinahan Cartel target that Ireland has successfully convicted. Sean McGovern who is Daniel Kinahan’s right hand man extradited from Dubai now faces a likely 20 year sentence before the Special Criminal Court. Who is McGovern and where did he emerge from? How did this unlikely looking criminal rise from street dealer to the highest ranks of the Kinahan Cartel. Nicola talks with Robin Schiller and Niall Donald about the life and crimes of Sean McGovern. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

He’s the highest Kinahan Cartel target that Ireland has successfully convicted. Sean McGovern who is Daniel Kinahan’s right hand man extradited from Dubai now faces a likely 20 year sentence before the Special Criminal Court. Who is McGovern and where did he emerge from? How did this unlikely looking criminal rise from street dealer to the highest ranks of the Kinahan Cartel. Nicola talks with Robin Schiller and Niall Donald about the life and crimes of Sean McGovern. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The father of murdered John George suspect Michael Maly has insisted that his son feared for his life from an ‘Irish mafia’ before he was shot dead on the Costa Blanca in recent weeks. Maly, he says, was giving evidence to police and magistrates against George’s alleged killers who stabbed him in the legs and then shot him before Christmas 2024. Nicola talks with Niall Donald about the latest developments in the case. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The killing of teenager Keane Mulready-Woods, whose body was dismembered and dumped as a message to rivals of gangland psycho Robbie Lawlor, was a seismic event in modern organised crime. It followed the fracturing of a major drug gang where a younger mob took on the older order for control of the drug trade in the town of Drogheda. The feud, which bubbled for months, eventually turned into all out war where the rule of law almost broke own completely. Killing Keane is a new five-part subscriber only podcast special for crimeworld.com. Nicola speaks with Eimear Rabbitte about the new series and stay tuned for a free episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kinahan underboss Sean McGovern has pleaded guilty today to two charges of directing a criminal organisation - one relating to the murder of Noel 'Duck Egg' Kirwan and a second surrounding a plot to kill James 'Mago' Gately. McGovern who is Daniel Kinahan’s right hand man faces up to life in prison but his guilty plea will no doubt be taken as mitigation around his sentencing. Nicola talks to Eimear Rabbitt about McGovern's plea. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A former gangland hardman caught with more than €4,000 worth of pills and magic mushrooms says he's no longer involved in organised crime and was using the drugs for personal use. Noel Boylan was shot in a Lidl supermarket during a chaotic feud seven years ago. Nicola speaks to Niall Donald about his latest offence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two major gangland figures prescribed Ozempic in jail, Kinahan-linked growhouse chief caught again and how a Coolock rioter was identified by his tattoos. Niall talks to Eimear Rabbitt about the stories that caught our reader's eye on crimeworld.com this week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A trafficking gang with links to jailed criminal Lee Cullen was the target of a major garda operation where 27 properties were searched last week. More than €1.7 million worth of drugs were seized in a major blow to one of the country's most prolific organised crime gangs. Niall talks to Crime World's Ken Foy about how the mob is made up of an 'unholy alliance' of Fat’ Andy Connors and Cullen's associates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A stalker has been given a suspended sentence for following influencer Chloe Koyce into a hotel lift. The well-known influencer said “justice” was served after Denis Morris was convicted in Dublin District Court. Niall talks to Eimear Rabbitt about the anti-stalking laws and Morris' excuses. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.