Episode 580: Derek ‘Dee Dee’ O’Driscoll’s building site money racket
27 May 2024 - 24 minsA racket as children as young as 12 vandalise building sites. Contractors forced to pay protection money to senior career criminals Derek Dee Dee O’Driscoll and his enforcer David Reilly. And a county council holding the public purse string stuck in the middle.
Now a report says nobody is to blame but has yet to be published in full.
Nicola talks to Niall Donald about the sensation story uncovered after the Criminal assets Bureau delved into payments to two of Ireland’s best known criminals.
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The killer driver and member of Cock-Wall gang who poured bleach on elderly woman
A killer driver caused a horror crash that resulted in the death of a mother-of-two, who worked as a carer, and life-changing injuries for her husband, who was in the passenger seat. Michael Connors, from Ballyfermot in Dublin, had only recently been released from prison and was speeding through a housing estate when he spotted a police car. After the crash, he fled the scene, leaving a third victim - his 16-year-old passenger - with horrific injuries. This week, he was jailed for 13 years in a Welsh courtroom. So who is Connors, and what are his links to the infamous Cock Wall burglary gang? Nicola speaks to Eamon Dillon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
21 mins
25 September Finished
Daniel Kinahan's podcast with James English due out on same day as next court appearance
Daniel Kinahan’s interview with podcaster James English is set to be released on the day of his next court appearance for directing a criminal organisation. Kinahan will appear in the Special Criminal Court in Dublin on October 5th, the same day English has promised to release part one of his 20-hour tome of chats with the mob boss. Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about the move by Kinahan and what his next court appearance will hold in store. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
9 mins
24 September Finished
Kinahan gangster involved in 'Mago' Gately murder plot released from prison
Kinahan cartel logistics man Stephen Fowler is out of jail and counting the costs of his life of crime as his mob boss Daniel Kinahan prepares to go on trial. The 68-year-old is now separated from his wife, no longer lives at the family home and this year will mark the eighth anniversary of his son Eric’s murder. Nicola speaks with Eamon Dillon about Fowler and his demise. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
15 mins
24 September Finished
‘Well known’ criminal survives second shooting in just over 24 hours in Dublin
A well-known criminal has survived the second shooting in Dublin in the space of 24 hours. Niall talks to Crime World's Eimear Rabbitt about the gun attack and its suspected links to feuding in South Dublin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
9 mins
23 September Finished
Christy Kinahan Snr's Dubai residence visa cancelled
Cartel Godfather Chris Kinahan Snr’s time in Dubai is running out as his residency expires at the end of this month. But is it likely that Kinahan will be deported or that he hasn’t already a plan in place of where he will go next? Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about the Dapper Don and his uncanny ability to remain one step ahead of the law. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
29 mins
23 September Finished
Father of innocent gun victim calls on football club to pay debts
The father of an innocent man who was shot in the head has called on South Dublin County Council to pursue a football club over money it is owed. Bluebell United, previously managed by convicted heroin trafficker Andrew Noonan, is back in the news after two judgments were lodged against the club by the council. Niall talks to Crime World’s Alan Sherry about the shooting of Robert Delany and why his father, Terry, once led protests at Bluebell United. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
16 mins
22 September Finished