Episode 965: Son of Limerick feud figure Owen Treacy Snr jailed for drug dealing
15 April 2025 - 20 minsHis father survived a notorious double cross that led to the murder of his former associate Kieran Keane and marked the beginning of a bloody decade of Limerick gang wars.
But Owen Treacy Jnr has followed in his father's footsteps into the drug business despite his miracle escape from death on a roadside almost two decades ago.
Nicola talks to Eamon Dillon about the Limerick offspring, his recent jailing on drug offences, and his fame as a star of the underworld's favourite sport - sulky racing.
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Who was the alleged "Irish conman" shot dead in the US?
The murder of 20-year-old Salis Hanrahan in Philadelphia remains under investigation as his family and friends laid him to rest in his native UK. One month after he was shot dead at a home where he was working, and US authorities alleged he was a member of a criminal gang, mystery still surrounds what led up to his death. Nicola talks to Eimear Rabbitt about Salis Hanrahan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10 mins
8 September Finished
Killer Molly Martens' new life as a mum-to-be (Part 2)
In June 2024, Molly Martens and her father Tom walked free from an American jail after serving just four years and three months for killing Limerick man Jason Corbett. In recent weeks, photographs of a heavily pregnant Molly Martens have been published online and it's believed she'll give birth to her first child in late November. Yet again, Jason's children Jack and Sarah have felt compelled to speak out about the abuse they alleged to have suffered when Martens was married to their father and how they fear for any children who might come under her control. Jenny Friel speaks with journalist Lynne Kelleher, who has covered the case since the beginning and produced a television documentary for Virgin Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
21 mins
7 September Finished
Killer Molly Martens' new life as a mum-to-be (Part 1)
In June 2024, Molly Martens and her father Tom walked free from an American jail after serving just four years and three months for killing Limerick man Jason Corbett. In recent weeks, photographs of a heavily pregnant Molly Martens have been published online and it's believed she'll give birth to her first child in late November. Yet again, Jason's children Jack and Sarah have felt compelled to speak out about the abuse they alleged to have suffered when Martens was married to their father and how they fear for any children who might come under her control. Jenny Friel speaks with journalist Lynne Kelleher, who has covered the case since the beginning and produced a television documentary for Virgin Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
39 mins
7 September Finished
Final hours of Irish mum and partner revealed as Spanish police probe jacuzzi malfunction
Authorities are still searching for answers into the tragic death of an Irish woman and her husband in a jacuzzi in a Spanish villa. Thomasina Tobin and her husband Patrick were found dead in the hilltop villa they were renting near Valencia last week. Niall talks to Crime World's Patrick O'Connell about how a phenomenon known as suction entrapment could have caused their deaths. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
15 mins
4 September Finished
Martin 'the Viper' Foley to lose home over €1m debt
The Criminal Assets Bureau will take possession of Martin 'The Viper' Foley's home next week after a long-running legal battle over a €1m debt. Foley, who is now 75-years-old, has spent his life beating the odds after surviving at least five assasination attempts over three decades. Niall Donald talks to Crime World's Ken Foy about how the veteran gangster's luck has finally run out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
21 mins
4 September Finished
Two Irishmen convicted of killing drug dealer in Amsterdam win European court battle
Two Irishmen convicted of killing a Dubliner before dumping his body parts in an Amsterdam canal did not get a fair trial, the European Court of Human Rights has ruled. Kenneth Brunell and Barry McArdle were serving 13-year prison terms for the brutal manslaughter of Keith Ennis in 2009. Niall talks to Crime World's Eimear Rabbitt about why the court said they did not get treated fairly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
13 mins
3 September Finished