Episode 1022: Crimes of the Costa Blanca - Irish man shot in the head in tourist hotspot

A woman who had boiling water poured over her before she was attacked with a hammer by her husband of forty years has warned victims not to ignore ‘red flags’. Jackie Twomey shared shocking images of the savage injuries inflicted on her by her husband Noel during an attack last year. Niall speaks to Eimear Rabbitt about how Ireland is suffering from an epidemic of domestic violence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The return of Sean McGovern to Ireland today is the most significant moment in the fight to dismantle the Kinahan cartel since sanctions were levelled against its top command in 2022. Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about the extradition of McGovern and we discuss how he went from being a street dealer to become Daniel Kinahans' right-hand man. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two teenagers convicted of murder were sentenced this week at the Special Criminal Court for their roles in the murder of Christmas Eve gunman Tristan Sherry, who had shot dead Jason Hennessy Snr in a restaurant before he was stabbed to death in front of horrified customers. So, what does the Blanchardstown Steakhouse incident tell us about the state of gangland and the laws we have to fight organised crime? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The criminal known as 'Mr Flashy' brandishes a bicycle saddle during a heated street argument in Dublin. Caught on camera, the frightening scenes have landed him with another 18-month suspended as he continues to serve jail time for a firearm. So, how is Glen Ward serving life in prison and what does the future hold for him? Nicola speaks with Eimear Rabbitte about Mr Flashy's latest antics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A search has got underway in the investigation around the murder of seven months pregnant midlands woman Fiona Pender. Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about the 25-year-old who disappeared almost three decades ago and the shadowy character who has remained as the only suspect in her death. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.