Episode 625: Mob boss Whitney Hughes handed down prison sentence

The crime boss who is my desert island dream guest, the Kinahans' conversion to Islam and Niall's favourite gangster. We answer your questions. This is part one of the latest Crime World Q&A. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A jewellery store heist has reportedly put a bounty on the heads of four robbers and now a court has heard that the true owner of the targeted watch shop is none other than notorious caravan park operator and Kinahan associate Maurice Sines. So the question is: did the accused men bite off more than they could chew when they put this plan together? And why, according to their defence team, would Maurice Sines be the secret owner of a business described as a front for money laundering? Nicola talks to Niall Donald to take a closer look at Sines — and his connection to Thomas “Bomber” Kavanagh. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A US case involving boxer Goran Gogic is heading to trial over allegations he took part in a scheme to smuggle large quantities of cocaine into Europe. The proceedings were delayed after authorities uncovered a plan to bribe a juror with an offer of $100,000. The extraordinary circumstances emerged after three men linked to the mafia were bugged discussing how to get the juror the bribe money. The Kinahan Cartel were believed to be part of the conglomerate who attempted to ship $1 billion worth of cocaine to Europe- this became the load at the centre of the trial. Nicola talks with Niall Donald about the plot which was hatched and botched. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As TD Paschal Donohoe announces his step away from policies and the Dáil, who will seek election to his vacant seat and will Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch return as a candidate? Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about The Monk and a possible second chance at the Dáil. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

They are Ireland’s female lifers - women who have been committed to jail for murder. As Ruth Lawrence settles into her life sentence for the murder of Anthony Keegan and Eoin O’Connor, Eamon Dillon is looking at the women with whom she will be doing porridge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.