Episode 246: Conor McGregor and the childhood friendships with Irish gangland figures
23 February 2023 - 29 minsHe was the shadowy Cartel lieutenant who was rumoured to be out to get UFC star Conor McGregor after a pub brawl at the height of the Kinahan and Hutch feud.
But convicted drug dealer Graham ‘The Wig’ Whelan was this week welcomed into McGregor’s pub and into this family when he was introduced as the new partner of the sports stars sister Aoife.
Nicola Tallant talks to Niall Donald about Conor McGregor and the mob and the childhood friendships which link the world famous fighter with some of the most prominent gangland figures in Ireland.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Series Episodes
Episode 989: (Part 1) Limerick gang wars - the full story
It’s 25 years since the first shots in the Limerick gang wars rang out, marking out a a bloody era of violence and intimidation in the city. Today in part one of our reflection on the drugs wars of Limerick, Eamon Dillon tells Nicola how it all began. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
39 mins
5 May Finished
Episode 988: Conor McGregor's bid to introduce 'bombshell' new evidence in Nikita Hand civil rape case appeal
A neighbour of Nikita Hand has alleged she saw her being assaulted by her ex-boyfriend just hours after she claims she was raped by Conor McGregor. The Court of Appeal today heard details of the witness' claims as part of the ex-UFC star's bid to seek a retrial of last year's civil rape case. However, Ms Hand's legal team branded the claim as lies and said they should not be accepted as part of the appeal. Niall speaks to Sunday World news editor Eimear Rabbitt about Conor McGregor's high-stakes appeal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
14 mins
2 May Finished
Episode 987: Why the State has hit convicted drug dealer Alan Boggans with a hefty €50,000 fine
Convicted drug dealer Alan Boggans was once the prime target for the Garda’s drug unit but now he has served a lengthy prison sentence and is home with family in west Dublin. However, Boggans has now been hit with a judgement of €50,000 by the Attorney General and the State. Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about Boggans and his involvement in organised crime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
18 mins
2 May Finished
Episode 986: (Day 3) The body under the staircase - Richard Satchwell murder trial
On day three of the trial of murder accused Richard Satchwell, the jury heard interviews he did with media outlets in the year following his wife Tina's disappearance, where he claimed he was an innocent man and how he was hopeful his wife would be found alive. Eimear Rabbitt is joined by Sunday World journalist Eamon Dillon, who has been in court this week to hear all the evidence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
38 mins
1 May Finished
Episode 985: Mike Gaine case upgraded to homicide investigation
The investigation into the disappearance of Kerry farmer Michael Gaine has been upgraded to a homicide probe as his wife Janice makes her first appeal. Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about the developments in the baffling case. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11 mins
1 May Finished
Episode 984: (Day 2) The body under the staircase - Richard Satchwell murder trial
Day 2 of the trial of murder accused Richard Satchwell heard interviews he gave to the media begging his wife to come home months after the State says he had murdered her and buried her body under the stairs of their Cork home. Eamon Dillon has been in court. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
36 mins
30 April Finished
