Episode 154: Fear on the streets as Ireland's most notorious rapist Simon McGinley is freed from jail
22 September 2022 - 28 minsHe is Ireland’s most notorious rapist whose first attack sparked the controversial 'C Case' which saw the State pitched against the parents of his 13-year-old victim, who the courts ruled could travel to the UK for an abortion such was the suicide risk.
Brute Simon McGinley went on to carry out another horrendous sexual assault on an elderly woman in her own home and has spent the past two decades in prison.
But this month he was freed from jail and journalist Eamon Dillon was there to witness his release. Today I’m talking to Eamon about McGinley his crimes and the danger he still poses to women.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Episode 1284: Crime World rebrand and Christy Kinahan exclusive series launch
SundayWorld.com is getting a new look, by rebranding to crimeworld.com. As Ireland’s top podcast for 2025 it makes sense to have all of our crime content in one place. crimeworld.com is your one stop shop for all things criminals, drugs and the sins of the underworld, subscribers will get exclusive access to the latest stories and podcasts, starting with a brand new six-part series on the 'Dapper Don' Christy Kinahan senior. Nicola talks to Niall about the rebrand and whats in store for our listeners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
18 mins
25 November Finished
Episode 1283: Gangland hitman ‘Frog Eyes’ took cocaine shortly before prison death
Gangland killer David ’Frog Eyes’ Stanners had cocaine in his bloodstream when he was found dead in Mountjoy Prison, an inquest has heard. Stanners died in the Dublin jail more than 20 years after taking part in one of Limerick’s most infamous feud murders. Niall talks to Eimear Rabbitt about the death of a gangland gunman. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
13 mins
24 November Finished
Episode 1282: Conor McGregor sues Sky News over ‘rapist’ claim
Conor McGregor is suing Sky News for defamation, claiming he was called a rapist by one of their reporters. The case centres around a question posed to the UFC fighter as he walked out of court after losing a civil trial to Nikita Hand. Niall speaks to Eimear Rabbitt about the court hearing and McGregor’s other legal actions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
21 mins
24 November Finished
Episode 1281: Q&A Part 2 - The trial of Sean McGovern and gangland tales from the Celtic Tiger
The crime boss who is Nicola's desert island dream guest, the Kinahans' conversion to Islam ,and Niall's favourite gangster. Nicola and Niall answer your questions in part two of the latest Crime World Q&A. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
33 mins
21 November Finished
Episode 1280: Q&A Part 1 - The Monk's by-election bid and the Kinahans converting to Islam
The crime boss who is Nicola's desert island dream guest, the Kinahans' conversion to Islam, and Niall's favourite gangster. Nicola and Niall answer your questions in part one of the latest Crime World Q&A. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
31 mins
21 November Finished
Episode 1279: Maurice Sines and his links to Thomas 'Bomber' Kavanagh
A jewellery store heist has reportedly put a bounty on the heads of four robbers and now a court has heard that the true owner of the targeted watch shop is none other than notorious caravan park operator and Kinahan associate Maurice Sines. So the question is: did the accused men bite off more than they could chew when they put this plan together? And why, according to their defence team, would Maurice Sines be the secret owner of a business described as a front for money laundering? Nicola talks to Niall Donald to take a closer look at Sines — and his connection to Thomas “Bomber” Kavanagh. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
15 mins
20 November Finished
