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Episode 1094: Q&A - Killer Brian Meehan's big prison day out and the mushroom murder trial

Brian Meehan enjoys days out as he gears up for release from prison. So, has the Veronica Guerin killer served his time and should he be entitled to his freedom?


Why does Cork escape a lot of gangland violence when so many drugs are supplied there and why do we all like a story about a gangsters moll?


In part one of our listeners' choice, Nicola and Niall answer your questions.

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