Best Nicola Tallant Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 818: Suspect in murder of Kyran Durnin found dead at house in Co Louth 12:49

29m ago12:49

12:49

A man arrested over the murder of Kyran Durnin has been found dead in a house in Drogheda, Co Louth. The suspect, who was his 30s, was questioned by detectives last week but had been released without charge on Friday. Niall speaks Sunday World news editor Eimear Rabbitt about how Gardaí are not treating the man’s death as suspicious. Hosted on Acas…

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Episode 817: Martin ‘The Viper' Foley faces losing his home 17:09

13m ago17:09

17:09

Martin ‘The Viper’ Foley cut his cloth in the legendary gang ruled by The General, has survived numerous hit attempts, and has made it to the ripe old age of 74 - but now he faces losing his home. Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about the CAB case that just won’t go away. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Episode 816: Peadar Keating severs ties with fellow Kinahan associate Thomas ‘Bomber’ Kavanagh 39:12

24h ago39:12

39:12

Career criminal Peadar Keating his publicly declared his split from his one time boss Thomas ‘Bomber’ Kavanagh and criticised him for dragging his son into the world of organised crime. In extraordinary statements during last weeks sentencing for his role in Kavanagh’s plot to hand over guns to police for a shorter sentence on drugs offences, Keati…

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Episode 815: Armagh GAA player arrested after allegation of sexual assault 11:37

4d ago11:37

11:37

An allegation of sexual assault during a celebratory holiday for Armagh GAA has resulted in the arrest of a man who was part of a trip to Miami. Eimear Rabbitte discusses the scandal that has hit the All Ireland champions and their county. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 814: Kinahan gangster Peadar Keating sentenced at the Old Bailey 28:13

4d ago28:13

28:13

Peader Keating was sentenced to four years and eight months at the Old Bailey court yesterday for his role in a gun plot cooked up by his one time boss Thomas ‘Bomber’ Kavanagh. But the Dubliner will be headed back to Portlaoise jail after his brief stint in the UK following his extradition from Ireland. Kavanagh’s son, Jack, has also been sentence…

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Episode 813: Two arrests made in six-year-old Kyran Durnin's murder investigation 11:52

4d ago11:52

11:52

A man and a woman who were previously a couple have been arrested as part of the investigation into the murder of six-year-old Kyran Durnin. Two premises are also being searched in the Drogheda area of County Louth where he was reported missing last August. Nicola talks with Eimear Rabbitte about developments in the shocking case. Hosted on Acast. …

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Episode 812: Regency getaway driver Jason Bonney has put a bungalow in his home up for rent 17:33

5d ago17:33

17:33

A bungalow at the back of the home of one of the Regency Hotel getaway drivers was advertised on Daft.ie. Jason Bonney may be serving an eight-year sentence for his role in the feud murder, but that didn’t stop the two bedroom home going on the market for €2250 a month rent. Niall speaks to Sunday World news editor Eimear Rabbitt about Bonney’s cri…

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Episode 811: Thomas 'Bomber' Kavanagh slapped with Crime Prevention Order 19:16

5d ago19:16

19:16

Thomas ‘Bomber’ Kavanagh was back in court in the UK today where a judge was asked to slap a Crime Prevention Order on him and his brother-in- law, Liam Byrne. Nicola speaks to Niall Donald about the restrictions the duo will face when they complete their sentence for plotting a weapons ruse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat…

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Episode 810: Irish people smuggling ring leader busted by US Border Patrol 18:06

6d ago18:06

18:06

A smuggling ring used to bring Irish people across the Canadian border into the US has been busted by police. A New York man has been charged after admitting he was paid thousands of dollars to ferry a group of Irishmen into the States. Niall speaks with Eamon Dillon about how Irish citizens are falling foul of people smugglers and US Border Patrol…

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Episode 809: Armagh GAA plunged into crisis by alleged 'serious incident' on Miami trip 11:09

6d ago11:09

11:09

A police investigation into an alleged ‘serious incident’ during a trip to Miami has plunged Armagh GAA into crisis. The Armagh county board have put up a wall of silence around the incident which is said to have occurred on the team holiday celebrating Armagh’s All Ireland victory. Niall speaks to Sunday World news editor Eimear Rabbitt about the …

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Episode 808: Crime boss Christy Keane arrested after cocaine seizure in Limerick 17:00

7d ago17:00

17:00

Veteran criminal Christy Keane who headed up a warring Limerick gang has been arrested on suspicion of cocaine trafficking. The 63 year old was questioned by Gardai after a seizure of more than euro 500,000 worth of cocaine during raids in the city. Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about Keane and his life of crime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr…

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Episode 807: Inside the Kinahan linked Russian money laundering operation 19:59

8d ago19:59

19:59

The dismantling of a Russian crime network used by the Kinahan Cartel showed how cryptocurrencies are now king when it comes to money laundering. The multi-billion cash-washing scheme, busted in the UK this week, allowed crime groups to swap their drugs money for a cryptocurrency called Tether Niall speaks with Miles Johnson from the Financial Time…

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Episode 806: JoJo Dullard leads haven’t dried up as ground search ends 16:48

10d ago16:48

16:48

The search for the remains of JoJo Dullard in Co Wicklow has come to an end - leaving her family still without answers to her fate. But while nothing of evidential value was discovered, officers are said to believe the dig and the publicity around the case could yet yield promising leads. Niall speaks with Sunday World news editor Eimear Rabbitt ab…

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Episode 805: Man accused of murdering Tristan Sherry wants to use 'provocation' as legal defence 14:25

11d ago14:25

14:25

Murder accused Michael Andrecut has asked the Special Criminal Court if he can argue provocation as a partial defence to the charge against him relating to the death of steakhouse gunman Tristan Sherry. Sherry was killed after he assassinated Jason Hennessy Snr at a Blanchardstown restaurant on Christmas Eve last year. Andrecut who is 23 is one of …

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Episode 804: Kinahan ally Raffaele Imperiale's shady business dealings with son of Dubai Sheikh 22:23

11d ago22:23

22:23

It’s been seen as a safe sanctuary for wanted members of the Kinahan Organised Crime group but the United Arab Emirates has repeatedly insisted that it wants to clean up its image. Now a major investigation has found that a son of its ruler was signed over a real estate company by Italian gangster Raffaele Imperiale as he hid from authorities in hi…

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Episode 803: Nikita Hand wins costs battle in Conor McGregor civil trial 30:29

11d ago30:29

30:29

Nikita Hand has won costs against Conor McGregor and won't have to pay his pal James Lawrence’s fees a court ruled today. The hairdresser who gave evidence that she was raped by McGregor during civil proceedings taken against him was vindicated for a second time when Justice Alexander Owens awarded in her favour despite fears she would have a hefty…

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Episode 802: The murder of Robert O’Connor in Mountjoy prison 12:39

12d ago12:39

12:39

The details of a terrifying murder in a prison cell has highlighted the dangers that prisoners face every day in the high pressure of Irish jails. Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about the murder of Robert O’Connor behind the walls of Mountjoy jail. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Episode 801: Kinahans named as part of Russian money laundering network busted by UK police 17:05

12d ago17:05

17:05

The National Crime Agency in the UK which fights serious and organised crime have named the Kinahan organisation as being part of a massive Russian money laundering operation which has been funding espionage. In a statement that rubber stamps the links between the Kinahan group and Putin’s regime, the NCA says a complex system involving cash for cr…

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Episode 800: What is set to happen at Conor McGregor's civil trial cost hearing? 24:22

12d ago24:22

24:22

Costs in the case taken by Nikita Hand against Conor McGregor and James Lawrence are to be decided in the High Court tomorrow. Three legal teams will be awaiting ruling by Justice Alexander Owen’s in the case that was both won and lost by Nikita Hand. McGregor was found liable after a jury in a civil rape case said he assaulted Hand while Lawrence,…

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Episode 799: Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch narrowly misses out on Dail seat 47:12

13d ago47:12

47:12

The narrow defeat of Gerry ‘The Monk’ Hutch at the polls has dominated Ireland’s general election and the fallout from the huge vote he got has divided the public. So why did unprecedented numbers vote for the Veteran criminal who remains under suspicion for money laundering? Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about the election candidate who stunned …

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Episode 798: The killing of 8-year-old Malika Noor Al Katib 7:55

14d ago7:55

7:55

Gardai are treating as murder the death of an 8-year-old girl who died from a stab wound after intervening in a row between two adults. Malika Al Katib is understood to have been awoken by a “commotion” at her home New Ross. Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about the terrible tragedy in the heart of a Wexford community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.co…

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Episode 797: Man caught with €1.2m worth of cocaine hidden in car dashboard pleads guilty 24:44

14d ago24:44

24:44

A Moldovan man caught with €1.2 million worth of cocaine hidden in a secret compartment has pleaded guilty in court. Stefan Copiimulti was arrested during a crackdown by the Garda’s drug bureau officers on a large Eastern European grouping believed to be operating here for years. Nicola speaks to Eamon Dillon and Niall Donald about the growth of Ea…

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Episode 796: Inside Conor McGregor's civil trial 50:11

16d ago50:11

50:11

When did Conor McGregor let the ‘mask slip’ as he gave evidence in the recent High Court trial? How did the jury reach their verdict and what was his co-accused like in the witness box. These are just some of the questions we will address today in a special McGregor pod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Episode 795: How did Crime World land an interview with Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch? 45:59

17d ago45:59

45:59

It was the most watched podcast in Ireland, a fascinating insight into the man known as The Monk who agreed to be interviewed on his favourite show Crime World. So how did we land the big interview and what was The Monk really like? Nicola and Niall answer your questions about talking to Gerard Hutch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…

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Episode 794: The death of John ‘Frog’ Ward and the farmer who was acquitted of his manslaughter 17:46

17d ago17:46

17:46

A farmer who became a cause celeb after he shot dead a man who had trespassed on his land has passed away at 81 years of age still being remembered for the incident on his isolated farmhouse in Mayo in 2004. Nicola and Niall speak with Eamon Dillon about Padraig Nally and the case of John ‘Frog’ Ward. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…

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Episode 793: Dee Devlin defends partner Conor McGregor in online rant following civil trial verdict 30:55

18d ago30:55

30:55

Dee Devlin the partner of Conor McGregor has caused her own social media storm after lashing out at assault victim Nikita Hand. So why did Devlin criticise a woman who, a jury believe, was raped by her partner who denied the claim but admitted he had consensual sex without condoms twice in a hotel room with her after a night out? At the time Devlin…

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Episode 792: Seized designer watches, clothes and bags seized to be auctioned off by CAB 22:21

18d ago22:21

22:21

A Chinchilla coat, designer watches and even hardly worn high heels shoes go under the hammer in the coming days as the Criminal Assets Bureau auction off its goodies. Nicola speaks to Eamon Dillon about a busy week for the Bureau and a colourful cast of characters who showed up in court. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Episode 791: Cratloe gang rapist Thomas O’Neill jailed for drug offences 14:31

19d ago14:31

14:31

A gang rapist who married the girlfriend of one of the notorious Dundon brothers is set to go back behind bars after pleading guilty to heroin and cocaine charges. Thomas O’Neill, known as the ringleader of the notorious Cratloe rape, was last week handed down a sentence of two years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Episode 790: The fallout for Conor McGregor following civil trial 29:01

20d ago29:01

29:01

The fallout of the civil case taken against Conor McGregor has seen a huge outpouring of support for plaintiff Nikita Hand who told the High Court she was brutally raped by the sports star. Nicola and Niall speak with Clodagh Meaney about social media slurs, a march of solidarity in Dublin and the future outlook for McGregor. Hosted on Acast. See a…

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Episode 789: The killing of Josh Fowler 12:55

20d ago12:55

12:55

Gardai are investigating the killing of 60 year old Josh Fowler in Finglas in Dublin after a stabbing incident. Nicola speaks to Niall Donald about the shocking killing in the heart of a residential housing estate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 788: How the 'Lady in the Lake' killer almost got away with murder 30:01

21d ago30:01

30:01

A mystery in the Lake District as a mum goes missing without trace. 21 years later divers find a body weighted down and concealed in a canvas bag - but despite the best efforts of police the killer husband of Carol Park remains free for another decade. Now journalist Jeremy Craddock has documented the fascinating story which reads like an Agatha Ch…

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Episode 787: The sinister disappearance of Willie Maughan and Ana Varslavane 27:10

22d ago27:10

27:10

Couple Willie Maughan and pregnant Ana Varslavane were trying to move away from evil gang boss Cornelius Price when they went missing in 2015. Presumed murdered Maughan’s parents Joe and Helen have regularly appealed for information in the face of intimidation by the late Price and his co-horts. Searches last week on land near Price’s Gormanstown c…

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Episode 786: Conor McGregor verdict - Nikita Hand wins civil lawsuit 32:58

25d ago32:58

32:58

Conor McGregor has been ordered to pay damages to a woman who took a civil action against him saying she was raped in a Dublin hotel room in 2018. The jury in the civil trial also said they believe he assaulted NIkita Hand in the penthouse of the Beacon Hotel on the day after her office Christmas party. Today as the verdict was read out MgGregor’s …

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Episode 785: How ‘The Gambler’ Patrick Sheedy turned to a life of crime to feed an unrelenting gambling addiction 31:05

25d ago31:05

31:05

A phone call from a prison cell, a story of redemption and a journey into the unknown. Nicola speaks to Crime World Producer Ian Maleney about our new podcast The Gambler which tells the story of Pat Sheedy a successful businessman drawn into crime by an unstoppable gambling addiction. We discuss our own experience with a man who ended up in a top …

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Episode 784: Man who burnt out Garda car and attacked hostel in Dublin riots jailed for more than six years 11:40

26d ago11:40

11:40

A man who set a Garda car on fire during the Dublin riots has landed a six and a half year jail term despite pleading guilty to arson and criminal damage. Declan Donaghey apologised to the Government but a Judge said she didn’t accept that he acted in a moment of madness. As he was led away the 28 year old shouted scumbags at Gardai and supporters …

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Episode 783: Gardai release 99 images of people they want to ID from Dublin riots 21:19

27d ago21:19

21:19

Gardai have released 99 images of people they want to identify from last years Dublin riots. In an unprecedented move they have collated the CCTV stills of those caught up in the city centre mayhem in the hope of finding out who they are. Nicola speaks with Eimear Rabbitte about the appeal and about her memories of the night the capital was brought…

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Episode 782: Conor McGregor trial Day 9 - Senior counsel for Nikita Hand gives closing statement (Part Two) 21:46

27d ago21:46

21:46

In the second part of our reporting on Day 9 of the case against Conor McGregor and his friend James Lawrence who are accused of rape we hear the closing statements given on behalf of the plaintiff Nikita Hand who says she was raped by both men in a Dublin hotel in 2018. Both have denied the allegations and said they had consensual sex with her. Th…

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Episode 781: Conor McGregor trial Day 9- Senior Counsel for defendants give closing statements (Part One) 34:10

28d ago34:10

34:10

The closing statements have been made to the jury in the case of Nikita Hand who is suing UFC star Conor McGregor and his friend James Lawrence claiming both raped her in the Beacon Hotel in Dublin in 2018. Both deny the allegations and claim they had consensual sex with her. After an almost two-week trial counsel for the pair summed up their cases…

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Episode 780: Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch - The Interview (Part Three) 30:01

28d ago30:01

30:01

In the final part of our interview with election candidate and veteran criminal Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch, we discuss his political ambitions, how he hopes to follow in the footsteps of legendary TD Tony Gregory, and how he wants to shake up business as usual in Leinster House. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Episode 779: Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch - The Interview (Part Two) 31:59

29d ago31:59

31:59

In Part Two of our three-part interview with election candidate and veteran criminal Gerry ‘The Monk’ Hutch, we discuss his childhood in the constituency he now hopes to represent, his first experiences with the criminal justice system, and his transformation from street criminal to the Gardaí's number one target in organised crime. Hosted on Acast…

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Episode 778: Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch - The Interview (Part One) 48:21

1M ago48:21

48:21

In Part One of our three part interview with election candidate and veteran criminal Gerry ‘The Monk’ Hutch, we discuss the roots of the feud, coming face to face with Daniel Kinahan and the moment the gunmen came for him on the island of Lanzarote. As Hutch formally becomes an election candidate, we talk through the turbulent years leading up to h…

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Episode 777: Inside Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch's upcoming Crime World interview 47:30

1M ago47:30

47:30

The big interview with election candidate and veteran criminal Gerry The Monk Hutch has been causing waves both on line and on the campaign trail. With the first of three parts to be released on Crime World podcast platforms and Crime World's YouTube channel on Sunday November 17th, Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about their impressions of Hutch, …

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Episode 776: Conor McGregor trial Day 7 & 8 - James Lawrence gives evidence in his defence (Part 2) 50:28

1M ago50:28

50:28

In the second part of the seventh day of the trial of Conor McGregor and his friend James Lawrence, accused of the rape of hairdresser Nikita Hand following a Christmas party in December 2018, details were heard of Lawrence's claims of what occurred. McGregor and Lawrence have denied rape and said they had consensual sex with Nikita Hand in the Hig…

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Episode 775: Two pilots jailed for role in flying €8m of heroin into Ireland 23:59

1M ago23:59

23:59

Two Hungarian pilots have been jailed for their role in flying €8 million worth of heroin into Ireland. Aradi Ignac a 50 year old father of five and a former Soviet fighter pilot Zoltan Nemeth nicknamed Top Gun in his home country got 10 and 8 years respectively for their parts in a plot orchestrated by the gang known as The Family. The duo pleaded…

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Episode 774: Conor McGregor trial Day 7 - UFC star’s second day in the witness stand (Part One) 29:46

1M ago29:46

29:46

Day 7 of the trial of Conor McGregor and his friend James Lawrence accused of the rape hairdresser Nikita Hand following a Christmas Party in December 2018 has heard details of the UFC stars arrest and how he answered No Comment more than 150 times to police who questioned him about events. McGregor and Lawrence have denied rape and said they had c…

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Episode 773: Investigation into PSNI finds Katie Simpson murder inquiry was 'flawed' 59:20

1M ago59:20

59:20

A police ombudsman investigation has found that PSNI inquiries into the death of showjumper Katie Simpson was failed and flawed. Nicola speaks with journalist Tanya Fowles about those spectacular failures which meant that killer Jonathan Creswell almost got away with the 21-year-old's murder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat…

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Episode 772: Conor McGregor trial Day 6 - DNA and eyewitness evidence (Part Two) 28:46

1M ago28:46

28:46

Day 6 of the High Court trial in Dublin where Conor McGregor and his friend James Lawrence are accused of rape took place today. They both deny the allegations made by hairdresser Nikita Hand and claim they had consensual sex with her instead. Clodagh Meaney was there to report on the evidence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform…

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Episode 771: Conor McGregor takes to the witness stand in civil trial (Day 6 - Part One) 34:57

1M ago34:57

34:57

Conor McGregor took the stand in the High Court in Dublin where he is being sued by hairdresser Nikita Hand who claims she was raped by him and his friend James Lawrence in a Dublin Hotel in 2018. Clodagh Meaney was there to report on his evidence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Episode 770: Daniel Kinahan's Dublin mansion to be sold off by CAB 26:46

1M ago26:46

26:46

A house belonging to Daniel Kinahan and seized by the Criminal Assets Bureau has gone up for sale. Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about the mansion which was used to pay off a debt after a mishap with the Cartel’s dirty money. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 769: Conor McGregor trial Day 5 - Court hears Nikita Hand suffers with PTSD following alleged rape 38:18

1M ago38:18

38:18

A woman who claims she was raped by UFC star Conor McGregor and his friend James Lawrence suffers from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder a court has heard. Clodagh Meaney is covering the civil court trial and today she tells Nicola about evidence relating to Nikita Hand’s medical history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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