Episode 325: Kirsty Ward murder accused Keith Byrne and his chilling video from behind bars
15 July 2023 - 37 minsThe man suspected of murdering his girlfriend Kirsty Ward in a Spanish hotel has released a selfie video from his prison denying he had anything to do with her death and claiming the truth will out.
But 30 year old Keith Byrne remains under investigation and in custody despite his claims.
Nicola is joined by Niall Donald to talk about the unusual video which has spread far and wide on social media, about the tragic victim at the centre of the case and about separate developments in Spain about a bizarre weapons cache linked to the Kinahan mob.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Series Episodes
Episode 1097: Woman arrested 16 years after Steven O'Meara shot and buried alive over drugs debt
A woman is arrested by officers probing the assassination of Wicklow man Steven O’Meara, who was shot and buried in a shallow grave more than ten years ago. Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about a gangland murder and those suspected of being behind it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
7 mins
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Episode 1096: IPAS centre businessman named in CAB case against feuding gang leaders
A businessman whose company was paid €10m to house asylum seekers was named in a CAB case brought against members of a feuding crime gang. Ben O’Brien was named by the Bureau in evidence against Owen and Brendan Maguire in a case in 2022. Niall speaks to Eamon Dillon about how Mr O’Brien has said he has no connection to any organised crime gang. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
20 mins
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Episode 1095: Q&A - Reigniting the Hutch/Kinahan feud and Mr Flashy prison update
Is Daniel Kinahan an informer, what does Sean McGovern look like since his return from Dubai, and do criminals play poker? In part two of our listeners' choice, Nicola and Niall answer your questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
28 mins
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Episode 1094: Q&A - Killer Brian Meehan's big prison day out and the mushroom murder trial
Brian Meehan enjoys days out as he gears up for release from prison. So, has the Veronica Guerin killer served his time and should he be entitled to his freedom? Why does Cork escape a lot of gangland violence when so many drugs are supplied there and why do we all like a story about a gangsters moll? In part one of our listeners' choice, Nicola and Niall answer your questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
30 mins
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Episode 1093: Who are Stephen, Danny, and Sandra Vaughan?
The controversial brother-in-law of ex-MTK Global chief Sandra Vaughan has died of a heart attack. Stephen Vaughan Sr, who was the first person to fail the FA’s fit and proper person test, was the older brother of boxing trainer and Kinahan loyalist Danny Vaughan. Niall speaks to Scottish Daily Express deputy editor Richard Elias about the Vaughan’s and their involvement in boxing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
19 mins
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Episode 1092: Hezbollah and Kinahans funded €157 million cocaine ship
Terror group Hezbollah had invested funds and personnel along with the Kinahan Cartel in the scuppered shipment of cocaine by the MV Matthew. Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about the terrorists and the drugs gangs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
21 mins
14 July Finished
