Episode 427: Criminals turned debt-collectors Martin 'The Viper' Foley and Jonathan Gill
20 November 2023 - 22 minsCAB target Jonathan Gill and veteran criminal Martin ‘The Viper’ Foley have been photographed together on a debt collection mission which throws into the spotlight the lack of regulation in Ireland around the industry.
The duo, who are well known to Gardai, were snapped together at a location in midlands where they had called to a property and where officers are now investigating allegations of intimidation.
So how can a convicted criminal and a man described in court as one of the country’s top ten criminals operate as private money men and what laws need to be brought in to prevent them from calling to anyone’s door?
Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about the Viper and his sidekick and t...
Series Episodes
Episode 1306: How 'callous' Ruth Lawrence laughed about committing a double murder
The families of Ruth Lawrence's two victims have hit out at the tattoo artist killer for laughing about their murder. Anthony Keegan and Eoin O’Connor's relatives spoke out after Lawrence was handed two life sentences in court this week. Niall talks to Crime World’s Eamon Dillon about Lawrence's cold hearted attitude to murder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
22 mins
10 December Finished
Episode 1305: Midlands Prison searched after young boy and great aunt killed in arson attack
Gardai have carried out searches in the Midlands Prison as part of the investigation into the double arson murder in Co Offaly. Four-year-old Tadgh Farrell and his grand aunt Mary Holt were killed after their home was firebombed on Saturday night. Niall talks to Eimear Rabbitt about how gardai are investigating if a prison row lead to the attack. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10 mins
9 December Finished
Episode 1304: Conor McGregor fails in Supreme Court bid just hours after a separate US case was dropped
Two civil cases accusing Conor McGregor of sex attacks have both dramatically come to an end after long-running legal battles. The Irish Supreme Court has decided not to grant McGregor a further appeal against the outcome of the Nikita Hand civil rape case. The court's decision came just hours after an American woman formally dropped her case against the UFC fighter in Florida. Niall speaks to Crime World's Eimear Rabbitt about the different outcomes to the two high-profile cases. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11 mins
9 December Finished
Episode 1303: Four men in Hennessy torture trial dramatically change pleas to guilty
The four men charged in the Hennessy torture trial have dramatically changed their pleas and admitted assault causing harm. Jason Hennessy, his brother Devon, as well as Kenneth and Dean Fitzsimons were accused of being involved in a savage attack where a man had the word ‘rat’ branded on his face and body. Niall speaks to Eamon Dillon about why the DPP may have accepted guilty pleas to lesser charges. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
23 mins
8 December Finished
Episode 1302: The ex-con dissident republican who now wants immigrants out of Ireland
A dissident republican with firearms convictions has become a key figure in the campaign against immigration. Nathan Hastings, who served a 10-year sentence for weapons offences, was once allied to left-wing political groups. Crime World's Alan Sherry tells Niall about how he is now one of a number of ex-republicans involved in anti-immigration groups. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
21 mins
8 December Finished
Episode 1301: Dramatic scenes at the Hennessy torture trial, a sextortionist back in trouble and Nathan McDonnell's tax bill
An alleged victim who has refused to give evidence at the Hennessy torture trial, a notorious female sextortionist was arrested again and crystal meth businessman Nathan McDonnell is targeted by Revenue. Niall speaks to Crime World's Eimear Rabbitt about the crime stories of the week that got our readers talking. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
33 mins
5 December Finished
