Crime World

A golden toilet worth almost €5.7 million is stolen during a daring five minute raid.The 18 carat piece of art taken at Blenheim Palace is then melted down and sold into the market as cops struggle to catch up with the gang.Now the case captivating Britain has seen the conviction of Fred Doe, formerly Sines - whose millionaire father has been named as a close associate of the Kinahan Cartel.Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about Maurice Sines and his criminal son Fred and their links to the intriguing story of the golden jacks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The son of steakhouse murder victim Jason Hennessy Snr has gone on hunger strike in Portlaoise Prison.Devon Hennessy is one of five people on remand in the jail after being charged with falsely imprisoning a man at a property in west Dublin.Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about Hennessy, his failed attempts to win bail, and the restrictions around him within the jail. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A convicted rapist threatens three female journalists including crime world host Nicola Tallant.Niall speaks to Nicola about her experience in light of the recent guilty plea by Donegal man Mark McAnaw, who is due for sentencing in the coming months. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A chaotic couple who turned on each other in court have been jailed for life for the murder of a pensioner at Sliabh Liag in Donegal.Alan Vial and his then girlfriend Nikita Burns brutally beat Robin Wilkin to death before pushing his body over a cliff.Niall speaks to Sunday World news editor Eimear Rabbitt about the savage murder of the Co Tyrone truck driver. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

He's a Romanian crime boss believed to be behind a 'sex for sale' ring that netted millions of euro in Ireland.But now it has emerged that Ioan Anton, who is facing a murder charge in his native country, also claimed more than €100,000 in social welfare payments while living here and even went to court to have it reinstated when the Department cut him off.Today, Nicola speaks with Eamon Dillon about Anton and his criminal network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A comedy sketch where Gerry Hutch meets Donald Trump has gone viral - showing again how 'The Monk' is looked on differently than other criminals.Despite serious findings against him by Irish courts, Hutch continues to enjoy a very different public image than others involved in the Hutch-Kinahan feud.Niall and Nicola discuss why the Monk continues to be regarded by some as an ordinary decent criminal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Limerick hurler Kyle Hayes is facing a possible jail time after losing an appeal against a dangerous driving conviction.The GAA star had insisted in court that his driving was careless but refused to accept it was dangerous.Niall speaks to Sunday World news editor Eimear Rabbitt about how the court’s decision could have big implications for Hayes, who is at risk of seeing a suspended sentence activated. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A marble floored mansion, a burnt out cottage, and a boarded up home decorated to the highest standard are all to go under the hammer this month as the Criminal Assets Bureau mop up their spoils.Nicola is joined by Eamon Dillon to speak about the auctions that will see bargain hunters snap up their dream homes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Dublin businessman has pleaded guilty to stabbing his wife to death after gardaí hacked into his phone and found videos of her murder.Stephen Mooney dramatically changed his plea after it emerged that detectives had used Israeli software to break into his mobile.Niall speaks to Sunday World news editor Eimear Rabbitt about the brutal murder of Anna Mooney in June 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A key player in a billion dollar cocaine trafficking ring headed up by an ex-Canadian snowboarder has links to the Kinahan Cartel and did business with them in Dubai, a US prosecutor has said.Officers believe former Olympic star Ryan Wedding is on the run and in hiding in Sinaloa, Mexico. He has also been placed on the FBI’s most wanted list.Nicola speaks to Niall Donald about a fascinating story which has seen the Kinahan mob named as customers of the notorious Mexican Cartel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.