Episode 752: Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch freed from Spanish prison on bail
4 November 2024 - 11 minsGerry 'The Monk' Hutch has been granted bail from Spanish jail, and friends say he's more determined than ever to run for election.
The Monk remains before the courts in Spain, where an investigation linking him to money laundering continues.
Nicola speaks with journalist Ali Bracken about the latest twist in the tale of the Monk and his increasing political ambitions.
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Series Episodes
Episode 1366: Once-feared Kinahan gunman goes on crime spree stealing €700 bike from carpark
A gangland murder suspect who is once believed to have worked for the Kinahan Cartel went on a crime spree stealing a bicycle from an underground car park and even a package from a delivery man. Paul Beatty who is 39 was once quizzed in relation to the murder of his pal Jason ‘Buda’ Molyneax but last year he went on the spree which has landed him with five years behind bars. Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about the case. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
25 mins
27 January Finished
Episode 1365: Trio jailed over Kevin Lunney kidnap and torture lose appeal against convictions
Three men convicted in relation to the brutal kidnap and torture of businessman Kevin Lunney have failed in their bid to overturn the courts decision. Alan Harte, Alan O’Brien, and Darren Redmond were hired during a campaign of intimidation against directors of former Sean Quinn companies and abducted Lunney, broke his leg, and beat him before branding his chest with the letters QIH or Quinn Industrial Holdings. Defence lawyers working for the men say they will now launch an appeal against the length of their sentences which were 30, 28, and 18 years respectively. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
25 mins
27 January Finished
Episode 1364: Sister of one-punch victim Martin Lynn urges appeal of brother’s killer’s 6-year sentence
Christopher O'Neill was sentenced to six years this week for an unprovoked one-punch attack on innocent Martin Lynn outside his home in Whitehall in July 2023. Chloe McPolin speaks to Sharon Lynn and her husband Anthony about their appeal for the leniency of this sentence and how this attack changed their lives forever. Change.org petition: https://c.org/n8qrgrN7kV Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
29 mins
26 January Finished
Episode 1363: 'The Family' boss Brian Grendon charged with directing organised drug gang
A Dublin man was before the courts in Dublin this morning charged with directing the activities of a criminal organisation involved in the importation of drugs and money laundering. Brian Grendon, who is 48, faces the charges understood to centre on a hack of the Ghost encrypted phone network. Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about his arrest and charge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
14 mins
26 January Finished
Episode 1362: Three homes owned by Limerick mob boss to be seized as he lives it up in Dubai
Houses once belonging to Limerick gangster Kieran Keane Jnr are to go under the hammer as the Criminal Assets Bureau put them up for auction. Keane Jnr, the son of murdered mob head Kieran Keane Snr, is now based in Dubai according to affidavits. Nicola speaks with Eamon Dillon about the case. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
23 mins
26 January Finished
Episode 1361: Havana Syndrome: the mysterious disease targeting the CIA (Part 2)
A mystery syndrome strikes down CIA spies while working in Cuba. But is Havana syndrome real or imagined? What does patient zero have to say about his treatment from the agency he once worked for? Reports this month suggest that the Biden administration purchased an energy weapon suspected of being similar to one which may have caused the series of mystery ailments. But what is fact and what is fiction when it comes to Havana Syndrome and what did podcasters Jennifer Forde and Sam Bungey discover when they too a deep dive into a world of shadows and secrets. Nicola speaks to Jennifer and Sam about their latest series Havana Helmet Club, a fascinating new podcast from the couple behind West Cork. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
30 mins
23 January Finished
