Episode 635: Associates of Barry Young's Organised Crime Group jailed
23 July 2024 - 29 minsAssociates of Barry Young have been jailed at Galway Circuit Court for their roles in his organised crime group.
But how big was that grouping and just how international was it? Nicola speaks to Niall Donald and Eimear Rabbitte about the dismantling of a regional crime group.
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Series Episodes
Episode 1317: How a Connemara builder cruelly ripped off an 86-year-old pensioner for €106k
A developer who built Síle Seoige’s dream home in Spiddal has been jailed for stealing €106,000 from an 86-year-old client. Seamus Murphy was led away in handcuffs to a prison van after a judge found he’s acted out of “pure dishonesty and utter greed” by ripping off a trusting pensioner. Niall speaks to Crime World's Patrick O'Connell about the cruel and heartless theft. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
14 mins
17 December Finished
Episode 1316: Ireland's most dangerous prisoner Leon Wright jailed again over terrifying crime spree
Ireland's most dangerous prisoner has been handed another prison sentence for a for terrifying crime spree that ended in a standoff with armed gardaí. Leon Wright is being housed in a special violence reduction wing in Wheatfield Prison after attacking and threatening staff and other inmates during his long stay behind bars. Niall speaks to Crime World's Alan Sherry about why Wright was back before the courts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
22 mins
17 December Finished
Episode 1315: Dad of tragic arson victim Tadhg Farrell becomes fifth person arrested over Midlands Prison row
The father of tragic Tadhg Farrell has been arrested over a prison row which happened hours before the fatal arson attack in Edenderry. Aaron Holt is being questioned by gardai over a jail attack on a suspect whose associates are linked to horror firebombing. Niall speaks to Crime World's Ken Foy about the investigation into the deaths of Tadhg and his grandaunt Mary Holt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
20 mins
16 December Finished
Episode 1314: Gardai step up patrols in Rathkeale as feud tension mount in the town
Gardaí have stepped up patrols in Rathkeale over fears of an outbreak of feud violence in the town over Christmas. A series of raids were carried out in recent weeks as gardaí target feuding crime gangs based in the Co Limerick town. Niall speaks to Eamon Dillon about the history of tensions in Rathkeale over Christmas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
17 mins
16 December Finished
Episode 1313: Gangland rapist Thomas O'Neill released from jail sparking fears of feud violence
Heroin-dealing rapist Thomas O'Neill has been released from prison, heightening fears of an outbreak of feud violence in Limerick. O'Neill - who is married to April Collins, who gave evidence in court against the notorious Dundon brothers - was let out of Cork Prison over the weekend. Niall speaks to Eamon Dillon about how O'Neill was jailed for one of the most notorious rapes in Irish history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
21 mins
15 December Finished
Episode 1312: How a gangster has become the first UVF-linked criminal to be caught in the Encrochat sting
A 'money man' has become the first criminal linked to East Belfast UVF to be convicted as part of the EncroChat phone hack drug busts . Wayne Jones admitted three counts of transferring criminal property – namely cash – which he knew had been obtained through dealing drug dealing last month. Niall talks to Crime World's Steven Moore about how Jones has become the latest gang figure taken down in the North Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12 mins
15 December Finished
