Episode 846: Liam Byrne released from prison after serving 19 months of 5 year sentence
17 January - 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
Episode 886: The controversy over the court reference given to Hurler Kyle Hayes’ thug brothers
The character references given to the thug brothers of All-Star hurler Kyle Hayes has once again sparked controversy over the practice. Daragh and Cian Hayes are serving jail sentences for a horror assault on a former friend who was beaten with a wrench and a hurl. Niall speaks to Sunday World news editor Eimear Rabbitt about how the brothers were given references by a principal and a GAA club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
22 mins
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Episode 885: Man found guilty of rape and murder of Irish backpacker Danielle McLaughlin
An eight-year long fight for justice for the family of Danielle McLaughlin has finally come to an end today after her killer was found guilty in a court in India. Donegal woman Danielle was brutally raped and murdered by Vikat Bhagat after a Hindu Festival in Goa in 2017. Niall speaks to Sunday World news editor Eimear Rabbitt about how Danielle’s family have fought tirelessly to see justice served in court. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
15 mins
14 February Finished
Episode 884: Protecting content - The fight against 'Dodgy boxes' and illegal streaming
A crackdown on TV dodgy boxes has been launched across Ireland as broadcasters try and shut down the illegal streamers. Dodgy boxes have become big business across the country with criminals making millions of euros every year. Niall and Nicola are joined by Sunday World features editor Daragh Keany and a spokesman for the Federation against copyright theft to discuss the lucrative illegal trade. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24 mins
14 February Finished
Episode 883: M50 chase woman Gemma Greene pleads guilty in court
A Dublin woman who went viral after she livestreamed gardaí chasing her down the M50 has finally pleaded guilty in court. Gemma Greene became a social media sensation after she taunted gardaí while being pursued down the motorway in 2021. Niall speaks to Sunday World news editor Eimear Rabbitt about how the wheels of justice caught up with Ms Greene this week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
13 mins
13 February Finished
Episode 882: How the MV Matthew's €157m cocaine seizure was controlled from Dubai
A shipment of cocaine worth €157m seized from the MV Matthew was controlled from Dubai, the Special Criminal Court has heard. The trial of two of the ship’s officers for their alleged role in the importation of more than 2,250 kilos of the drug began this week. Niall speaks to Irish Independent crime correspondent Robin Schiller about how the State claims the men were part of a 'highly professional' trafficking operations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
26 mins
13 February Finished
Episode 881: Fitness guru Jamie Smith says he's learned ‘brutal lesson’ after being jailed for €3.9m cannabis haul
A well-known fitness guru has taken to social media to tell how he has been taught a ‘brutal lesson’ after getting involved in a €3.9m cannabis plot. Jamie Smith was jailed for six-and-a-half years last week after he was caught transporting the huge cannabis haul In a truck. Niall speaks to the Sunday World’s Eamon Dillon about how the popular trainer penned an upbeat social media post before being sentenced. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
19 mins
12 February Finished
