Episode 846: Liam Byrne released from prison after serving 19 months of 5 year sentence
17 January 2025 - 16 minsCriminal Liam Byrne has been released from jail just months after he was sentenced for five years for his role in a gun plot.
Byrne has been freed less than 20 months into a sentence some of which was served on remand as part of the Labour parties plan to deal with a prison overcrowding crises in the UK.
Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about Byrne and what he is likely to do next.
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Series Episodes
Double Cross - North of the Border (Episode 5)
After the murder of Keane Mulready-Woods, Robbie Lawlor heads to Belfast, and a whole new world of trouble. This episode of Double Cross: The Murder of Robbie Lawlor was originally released in January 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
20 mins
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Double Cross - Just A Kid (Episode 4)
Robbie Lawlor's response to the taunting of the teenagers who stole his gym bag could not have been predicted—the murder of Keane Mulready-Woods shocked the world. This episode of Double Cross: The Murder of Robbie Lawlor was originally released in December 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
21 mins
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Double Cross - Chopper (Episode 3)
Robbie Lawlor’s involvement in the burgeoning Drogheda feud sparks fear amongst the gardaí, while his erratic and violent behaviour terrifies those close to him. This episode of Double Cross: The Murder of Robbie Lawlor was originally released in December 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
22 mins
14 July Finished
Double Cross - Loose Cannon (Episode 2)
How did Robbie Lawlor earn his fearsome reputation as a cold-blooded killer? Nicola Tallant looks at his early crimes, and the ruthless murders that made his name. This episode of Double Cross: The Murder of Robbie Lawlor was originally released in November 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
25 mins
13 July Finished
Double Cross - Etna Drive (Episode 1)
When Robbie Lawlor was murdered outside a house in the Ardoyne area of Belfast in April 2020, reporters were left with more questions than answers. What was one of Ireland’s most feared criminals doing in the north? Why had he crossed the border? Who had the audacity to arrange for him to be shot while up there? This episode of Double Cross: The Murder of Robbie Lawlor was originally released in November 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
20 mins
13 July Finished
Update - Double Cross: The Murder of Robbie Lawlor
The murder of Robbie Lawlor in Belfast in April 2020 is sure to be one of the biggest gangland stories of the decade. In an eight part podcast series called Double Cross, Crime World investigated just what happened in the run up to and aftermath of the broad daylight assassination of Ireland’s most wanted. As we run the series over the coming week, Nicola talks to Niall Donald as we update our listeners and viewers on the cases before the courts to date. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
14 mins
13 July Finished
