Episode 885: Man found guilty of rape and murder of Irish backpacker Danielle McLaughlin

The home of Breaking Bad businessman Nathan McDonnell and his wife Jackie O'Duffy has been put up for sale weeks after she was arrested by gardaí on suspicion of driving under the influence of cocaine. The stunning four-bed mansion at Ballyroe in Tralee is described as magnificent and auctioneers are seeking offers in excess of €750,000 for the property. Today, Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about McDonnell and his fall from grace. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

State witness Jonathan Dowdall is set for release in the coming weeks and will start a fresh life under an assumed identity in an undisclosed location. What will the realities of life after witness protection be and how will Dowdall cope? Nicola speaks with Ali Bracken about life after the Regency for Dowdall. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The trial of double murder accused Ruth Lawrence at the Central Criminal Court was told that there is a medical issue with a significant witness and that the jury will return on Thursday morning to hear whether or not it can continue. Lawrence has pleaded not guilty to murdering Anthony Keegan (33) and Eoin O'Connor (32) at an unknown location between 22 April 2014 and 26 May 2014. The bodies of the two men were found on Inchicup Island on Lough Sheelin on 26 May 2014. They had been shot in the head. The prosecution has alleged that Ms Lawrence and her boyfriend Neville van der Westhuizen murdered the men and disposed of their bodies before leaving the country a few days later. Nicola speaks with Eamon Dillon about the latest from the case. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Serial conman and gambler Pat Sheedy passed away in recent weeks after a cancer diagnosis but he leaves behind a book on his life and of course the podcast made by my co-host Nicola Tallant. Niall speaks to Nicola about 'The Gambler' and his life and tragic death. Listen to The Gambler here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ex-UVF commander Winston ‘Winkie’ Irvine has had his sentence for firearms offences doubled on appeal. Niall speaks with Belfast Telegraph crime correspondent Allison Morris about the case which has sparked major debate about the role of paramilitaries in the North. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.