Episode 440: The ill-fated Lucky Day and the cocaine incident at Dunlough Bay
2 December 2023 - 34 minsThe fate of the crew of the MV Matthew will be played out in court in the coming years as the State makes moves to seize the highly valuable ship.
But those who organised the doomed cocaine plot should have considered an earlier plan to use Ireland’s coastline - and one that went spectacularly wrong?
Nicola speaks to Eamon Dillon and Niall Donald about the infamous undoing of the crew of the Lucky Day and a bit of bad luck on Dunlough Bay.
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Series Episodes
Episode 1928: Arson killer George Turner rang Gerry Ryan to talk about violent fantasies
A man convicted of the arson murder of a Dublin mother previously rang Gerry Ryan to tell how he fantasised about harming woman. George Turner was jailed for life for setting fire to the home of Emma McCroary in 2022. Niall speaks to the Sunday World's Patrick O'Connell about Turner's life of crime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
16 mins
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Episode 1927: Mansion owned by crystal meth businessman Nathan McDonnell up for sale
The home of Breaking Bad businessman Nathan McDonnell and his wife Jackie O'Duffy has been put up for sale weeks after she was arrested by gardaí on suspicion of driving under the influence of cocaine. The stunning four-bed mansion at Ballyroe in Tralee is described as magnificent and auctioneers are seeking offers in excess of €750,000 for the property. Today, Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about McDonnell and his fall from grace. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
17 mins
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Episode 1926: What's next for Jonathan Dowdall as he prepares to enter witness protection?
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38 mins
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Episode 1925: Ruth Lawrence double murder trial on hold as court hears witness sick
The trial of double murder accused Ruth Lawrence at the Central Criminal Court was told that there is a medical issue with a significant witness and that the jury will return on Thursday morning to hear whether or not it can continue. Lawrence has pleaded not guilty to murdering Anthony Keegan (33) and Eoin O'Connor (32) at an unknown location between 22 April 2014 and 26 May 2014. The bodies of the two men were found on Inchicup Island on Lough Sheelin on 26 May 2014. They had been shot in the head. The prosecution has alleged that Ms Lawrence and her boyfriend Neville van der Westhuizen murdered the men and disposed of their bodies before leaving the country a few days later. Nicola speaks with Eamon Dillon about the latest from the case. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
8 mins
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Episode 1924: The life and death of conman Pat Sheedy aka 'The Gambler'
Serial conman and gambler Pat Sheedy passed away in recent weeks after a cancer diagnosis but he leaves behind a book on his life and of course the podcast made by my co-host Nicola Tallant. Niall speaks to Nicola about 'The Gambler' and his life and tragic death. Listen to The Gambler here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
33 mins
14 October Finished
Episode 1923: UVF commander Winston 'Winkie' Irvine's luck runs out as his jail sentence is doubled
Ex-UVF commander Winston ‘Winkie’ Irvine has had his sentence for firearms offences doubled on appeal. Niall speaks with Belfast Telegraph crime correspondent Allison Morris about the case which has sparked major debate about the role of paramilitaries in the North. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
21 mins
13 October Finished
