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- Kinahan hitman Imre Arakas has anti-Soviet convictions from 47 years ago overturned · 11 minHitman 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…
- Weapons seized from gang suspected in disappearance of Wes Hoolahan’s brother · 13 minSpanish 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…
- PSNI criticised over omission of relevant details in Katie Simpson murder review · 21 minThis 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…
- Family of Kildare arson victims renew appeal for suspect 39 years on · 13 minA 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…
- How wife killer Colin Whelan almost got away with murder · 49 minColin 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…
- How gangland murder remains unsolved 21 years on despite ‘known suspects’ in case · 16 minAn 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…
- Waterford arson attack was ordered by Spain-based gangster, gardai believe · 20 minA 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…
- Gang boss ‘Eds’ McCarthy not allowed leave UK until 2028 despite jail release · 16 minLimerick 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…
- The life and crimes of born-again criminal Paul Clarke · 13 minA 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…
- Jihadist who stabbed garda and set fire to Conor McGregor's pub jailed · 19 minA 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…
- Coke dealer linked to UVF is nominated for Volunteer Of The Year award · 13 minA 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…
- Hitman James ‘Nellie’ Walsh's ex reveals threats · 17 minA 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…
- Mountjoy inmate slashed with shivs after being blamed for Hennessy gang drone theft · 14 minA 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…
- Busted: the untold story of Ireland’s biggest drug busts · 21 minDocumentary 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…
- Who was 'The Wee Man' Scotland's most notorious gangster Paul Ferris? · 38 minHe 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…
- The Witness brought to life in Rex Ryan's one-man play · 23 minThe 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…
- Sean McGovern says solitary confinement is damaging his mental health · 17 minCartel 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…
- Kerry man charged over €32m crystal meth seizure denies directing criminal organisation · 15 minJames 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…
- Prison launches investigation after Daniel Kinahan put on call to alleged major drug trafficker · 14 minA 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…
- Gang rapists argue victim shouldn't have been allowed to give evidence behind screen · 10 minThree 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…
- Dr Marie Cassidy explores Ireland's last witch trial · 34 minThe 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…
- ‘Coward punch’: Families of one-punch attack victims campaign for sentencing changes · 44 minSharon 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…
- John Gilligan facing over 11 years in prison after allegedly running drug lab in Spanish villa · 15 minVeteran 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…
- Killer Christa Pike and her botched execution · 27 minChrista 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…
- Should family killer Gregory Fox be allowed move to an open prison? · 16 minGregory 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…
- Man pleads guilty over 2010 murder of Lee Slattery who was ‘wrongly singled out’ by gang · 25 minA 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…
- Kinahan hitman goes ‘absolutely ballistic’ after innocent female relative’s car is firebombed · 14 minGangland 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…
- Judge blocks bid to sell motorbikes seized from Hennessey family home for ‘Christmas presents’ · 10 minThe 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…
- Two people appear in court over Waterford arson attack · 29 minTwo 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…
- Carlow woman who stabbed her ex-partner to death had violent history · 21 minA 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…
- Killer branded ‘enemy No1’ by fellow inmates after posting TikTok mocking politician · 19 minA 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…
- The gangster’s moll involved in the feud-linked murder of Jamie Tighe-Ennis · 20 minA 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…
- Dubliner ‘celebrated’ Robbie Lawlor killing, court told · 16 minA 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…
- Dirty Money: Three decades of the CAB (Part 3) · 47 minIt’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…
- Jeffrey Donaldson given 15 years - but will be out in seven · 17 minJeffrey 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…
- Dirty Money: Three decades of the CAB (Part 2) · 51 minIt’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…
- Dirty Money: Three decades of the CAB (Part 1) · 1 h 3 minIt’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…
- Dublin woman criticises Swiss clinic over mum’s assisted suicide · 51 minIn 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…
- Homes of Waterford criminals raided in probe into arson murders of family as gardai seize cars · 24 minGardai 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…
- How alleged theft of cocaine haul led to breakout of latest gangland feud in Dublin · 16 minA 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…
- Couple killed with two children in Waterford house fire were previously targeted by criminals · 17 minFour 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…
- Who is Loyalist activist Jamie Bryson? · 1 h 31 minHe 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…
- Encrochat Eight trio jailed for roles in organised crime · 23 minThree 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…
- Daniel Kinahan to apply for bail as court told he intends to fight crime gang charge · 9 minDaniel 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…
- The American Idol wife killer case and its parallels with the Joe O'Reilly trial · 37 minThe 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…
- Jonathan Gill in last chance saloon after extradition court fail · 16 minJonathan 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…
- Meet the paedo hunting grandmother who vows to keep catching predators · 45 minA 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…
- Mr Flashy enforcer Scott Capper enjoys new-found freedom after prison release · 11 minFormer 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…
- EncroChat kingpin Mark Dunford plots drug empire comeback from behind bars · 21 minEncrochat 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…
- Gangland rapist Thomas O’Neill undergoes surgery to remove bullet from leg after shooting · 19 minGangland 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…
