
Episode 547: The mysterious disappearance of Marion Barter
19 April 2024 - 41 minsWhen news editor Alison Sandy began investigating the sinister disappearance of Marion Barter for a podcast series she did not know where the story would take her.
The mother of two sold her home, quit her job and made plans to move to Europe, but when her family stopped hearing from her it was soon discovered that she had changed her name.
Working with the missing woman’s daughter Sally Leydon and journalist Bryan Seymour, the hit Australian podcast ‘The Lady Vanishes’ led to the mysterious case unravelling in real-time, as a listener found a key piece of information that would blow the case right open.
Clodagh Meaney speaks to Alison Sandy about the podcast and how the team managed to h...

Episode 873: Q&A - The Monk’s special requests, luxury watches, and sympathy for criminals
Today we are letting you set the agenda as we answer your questions about everything from cocaine to the Kinahan Organised Crime Group. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
45 mins
7 February Finished

Episode 872: Gang linked to Waldron brothers targeted by Gardai after €14 million drug seizure
A €14 million drug bust sees gardaí target a west Dublin crime outfit linked to the notorious Waldron brothers, who were both subject to proceeds of crime cases by the Criminal Assets Bureau. Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about the relentless pursuit of the big crime gangs and how gardaí plan to dismantle them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
16 mins
6 February Finished

Episode 871: Thomas Wall named as young leader of prolific burglary gang
A 26 year old is described as a leader of an organised crime gang as a second generation of a prolific burglary mob come before the courts. Nicola speaks to Eamon Dillon about the Wall Berry mob and their predecessors the Cock-Wall gang. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
36 mins
6 February Finished

Episode 870: Home of witness who gave evidence against Dundon brothers firebombed in Limerick
A terrifying firebomb attack near the home of a witness who gave evidence against the Dundon brothers highlights the ongoing issues for Limerick in a gang war that rumbles on. Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about the complex relations and fallouts that have left a legacy in a city that hoped that violence was a thing of the past. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
17 mins
5 February Finished

Episode 869: Portlaoise Prison bosses ask Nathan McDonnell to help with gardening project
Crystal meth convict Nathan McDonnell is being asked for help with a business plan in Portlaoise Prison, where bosses believe his skills can help them create a viable gardening wing at the high security prison. Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about the former Kerry garden centre owner turned inmate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
18 mins
5 February Finished

Episode 868: Liam Byrne's phone and internet history to be tracked for next five years
Criminal Liam Byrne is to have his phones monitored for five years as part of a Serious Crime Prevention Order served on him in the UK. Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about Byrne and his ban from encrypted phones, messaging apps, and even deleting his browsing history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12 mins
4 February Finished