Crime World

A murder in Belfast of gangland’s most wanted man, Robbie Lawlor, uncovers a web of betrayal that spans out across the Irish underworld and beyond. Follow a bloody trail that leads all the way into the heart of one of the worst gang feuds Ireland has ever seen which culminates in the Narco-style dismemberment of a teenage boy, Keane Mulready Woods. And as the curtain is pulled back on the inner workings of the world of organised crime, a cast of ruthless characters take centre stage for their place in a double cross plot that reads like a fast-paced thriller.Nicola Tallant's brand new book 'Web of Betrayal' is available now from all good book stores.

Armed police blocked off roads as part of a major security operation as Thomas 'Bomber' Kavanagh and Liam Byrne were escorted to the Old Bailey courthouse in London today. The Dublin gangland figures were in the dock for their role in a bizarre plot to use a cache of weapons as a bargaining tool to get a reduced jail term for Kavanagh. Niall speaks to Nicola who was in the Old Bailey about how the Kinahan Cartel duo pleaded for mercy from the judge.  

Gerry ‘The Monk’ Hutch is considering running for election as a TD in the constituency of Dublin Central.One year after he walked free from the Special Criminal Court after he was found not guilty of murder what would that impact be in the hotly contested area where Sinn Fein Leader Mary Lou McDonald has topped the poll?What are the chances of the veteran criminal who is hugely popular in the north inner city getting elected and what would that mean for him?Ali Bracken and Niall Donald join Nicola as they discuss the life and times of Ireland’s most talked about criminal.

An extradition agreement between Ireland and the United Arab Emirates will be signed into law next week when Justice Minister Helen McEntee flies to Abu Dhabi in a move that is sure to send a chill through the Kinahan Organisation.Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about the latest developments and the ever-bleaker prospects for those seeking shelter in Dubai.

Footballer Anthony Stokes was once Ireland’s most promising player but now he is fighting a 15-month jail sentence for cocaine and a high-speed car chase.So how did the 36-year-old go from a glittering career on the pitch to a courtroom.Nicola speaks with Eimear Rabbitte about Stokes and his brushes with the law.

A murder investigation is launched as an eight-year-old boy Kyran Durnin is reported missing.Gardai believe he may be dead for some time and are seeking information on any last sightings of him.Nicola speaks to Eimear Rabbitte about the case that has shocked the nation.

Kinahan Cartel associate Jason ‘Jay’ O’Connor took part in a revenge murder plot after he thought he escaped death himself.Details of the conspiracy for which O’Connor has been jailed for 11 years played out in the Special Criminal Court where messages from encrypted phones were read out.Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about murder and revenge in gangland.

Eight people have been brought before the District Court on charges related to drugs and money laundering in the Drogheda feud.Almost five years since the worst atrocity of the feud, the murder and dismemberment of Keane Mulready Woods, Gardai are continuing to investigate activities around two gangs who went to war.Nicola speaks to Niall Donald about the charges and those still under investigation.