Crime World

He 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 dark heart of the Scottish underworld? This episode is produced by Jenny Friel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 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 captures Joey's story, and what inspired her to write The Witness all those years ago. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cartel 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 Kinahan’s number two is taking a judicial review as he believes there is no reason he cannot mix with the general prison population and isn’t happy with where he is currently housed. Nicola speaks with Niall Donald. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James 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 Criminal Court where his trial is soon to get underway. Nicola speaks with Niall Donald. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A 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 Mazidi last month when the Iranian took a heart attack, the alleged Cartel boss helped keep him alive as medical assistance arrived. Nicola talks with Niall Donald about the phone call and how it happened. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.