Episode 707: The rise and fall of Sean Quinn
4 October 2024 - 1 hour 3 minsCriminal investigations around corporate sabotage on companies once owned by Sean Quinn are five years underway with no sign that anyone will be charged in relation to offences around arson, property crime or intimidation.
And the probe into the so called paymaster of the late criminal Cyril McGuinness - aka Dublin Jimmy - who Gardai believe directed the kidnap and torture of one time Quinn employ Kevin Lunney may have also reached the end of the road sources say.
So what has five years of high level Garda investigation found and what if any ramifications are there for Quinn, the former billionaire who has admitted that much criminal activity was done in his name but without his consent....
The Girl in the Water: What happened to Kelly Marie Lynch?
Twenty-three-year-old Kelly-Marie Lynch disappeared after a night out in Monaghan on 16 March 2024. The following day, her body was recovered from the Ulster Canal, close to where she had last been seen. At the time, her death received little public attention, and the Garda investigation concluded that there were no foul play involved. But Kelly-Marie's family have never accepted that finding. They say the 93 injuries documented during her post-mortem raise serious questions about what happened in the hours before her death, and they continue to challenge the way the investigation was carried out. Now, a new RTÉ documentary, The Girl in the Water, examines Kelly-Marie's final hours, the conflicting forensic opinions, and her family's ongoing search for answers. Chloë McPolin is joined by the documentary's director and producer, Alan Bradley, to discuss the making of The Girl in the Water and how Kelly-Marie Lynch's death still remains unanswered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
21 mins
12 August Finished
Daniel Kinahan and the inner circle he's left behind (Part 1)
As Daniel Kinahan settles down to day to day life in prison in Ireland, he leaves behind his father, brother, cousin, and best friend in Dubai, all of whom remain sanctioned and under investigation. So what is next for the remainder of the Kinahan inner circle identified and named by the US Treasury as part of a global and murderous drug cartel? Today, in part one of a two-part podcast on the future prospects for Daniel Kinahan’s army of underlings and associates, Nicola speaks with Niall Donald. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
58 mins
11 August Finished
Cash and property linked to infamous ‘Ferrari Fugitives’ brothers seized by CAB
Cash and property linked to one of the world’s biggest boiler room scams run by the so-called ‘Ferrari Fugitives’ has been seized by the Criminal Assets Bureau. The infamous Cartu brothers, who are wanted by US authorities, ran a bogus investors scheme that netted €186m. The cash paid by victims mostly from the United States was then laundered through Irish-registered firms. Nicola talks with Eamon Dillon who explains the story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
18 mins
11 August Finished
Daniel Kinahan's new life behind bars
Daniel Kinahan has been playing chess behind bars and making new friends with cellmates on the A4 landing including triple killer Andy Cash, members of the Hennessey gang, and breaking bad dad Nathan McDonnell. Kinahan has settled down well in Portlaoise prison were he was given fresh bed sheets, six bottles of water, and even the Governor on his arrival. Nicola speaks to Niall Donald about the new life for the billionaire Cartel boss in Ireland’s most secure jail. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
25 mins
10 August Finished
Love Island star Charleen Murphy and other famous victims of violent stalkers
A man who attacked Love Island star Charleen Murphy after sending her text messages on her social media channels is back before the courts having pled guilty to harassing and threats to kill another victim. Murphy is one of a long line of celebrities to become the focus of unwanted stalking attention because of her profile. Nicola speaks with Eimear Rabbitt about stalkers who become obsessed with well known women. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
31 mins
10 August Finished
Daniel Kinahan appears in court in Ireland after extradition
Daniel Kinahan was charged before the Special Criminal Court with directing a criminal organisation after his dramatic extradition from Dubai this weekend. In court, the cartel boss looked pale and shocked but he spoke confidently when he addressed the three Judges and told them ‘we all know I won’t be getting bail.’ The Government jet flew to the Emirates to collect Kinahan this weekend, 10 years after he relocated there after the outbreak of the Kinahan-Hutch feud. Nicola speaks to Niall Donald. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
35 mins
10 August Finished