

Crime World
Crime World
Hit podcast about criminals, drugs and the sins of the underworld - now with further in-depth investigations and exclusive insights at our new website crimeworld.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Feb 18, 2026 • 39min
Ex-UVF man reveals he was also an IRA member
A former UVF man who Mark ‘Hannibal’ Haddock tried to stab to death has claimed in an interview that he is a former member of the IRA.Terry Fairfield, who now runs a bar in the UK, claims he was in both organisations and is adamant that nobody suggested a conflict of interest.Nicola speaks to Steven Moore about Fairfield, his claims and the spectre of Haddock’s return to Belfast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 17, 2026 • 26min
Larry Murphy 'being looked at again' as new search for missing women begins
Suspected serial killer Larry Murphy is being looked at again in relation to the disappearance of Jo Jo Dullard and Deirdre Jacob after searches begin at a quarry near his former Baltinglass home in County Wicklow.Nicola speaks to Eimear Rabbitt about a dig which has followed reports of suspicious activity at the isolated site. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 17, 2026 • 32min
Killer who beat Dublin mum to death with a lump hammer is back on the streets
A cruel killer who beat a Dublin mum to death with a lump hammer before trying to claim provocation has taken his first steps to freedom.John O'Neill has spent the last 22 years in prison for the savage murder of shop owner Rosemary Dowling, but is now getting temporary release to attend an adult education course.Niall speaks to Crime World's Patrick O'Connell about how O'Neill was keeping tight-lipped when we asked him about his crimes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 16, 2026 • 33min
Real IRA thug Nathan Kinsella targeted by CAB over three seized vehicles
The Criminal Assets Bureau have taken a case against former Real IRA thug Nathan Kinsella.The unemployed terrorist who lives in a plush south county Dublin mansion and who spent time in prison for tax offences is being targeted in relation to three cars identified by the Bureau.Nicola speaks with Eamon Dillon about the case. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 16, 2026 • 42min
State Witness Joey O'Callaghan in fear as gangland killer Brian Kenny gets jail release
State witness Joey O’Callaghan is coming under increasing pressure as gangland killer Brian Kenny enjoys temporary release from prison.As a movie about Joey’s life and incredible story gets under way, his success is being overshadowed by the imminent freedom of the man who groomed him as a child and physically and sexually abused him as he schooled him in crime.So where does Kenny go on his days of freedom and how does Joey cope with the mental torture of the ticking clock? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 13, 2026 • 25min
Investigators link major drug seizures to the Waldron Organised Crime group
Investigators link major drug seizures to the Waldron Organised Crime group in the wake of a Criminal Assets Bureau win against brother David and Christopher 'Git' Waldron.So how do gardaí take out a crime group operating for decades and what is the likely outcome for the Waldrons? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 13, 2026 • 25min
Irishman detained by ICE was facing drugs charges in Ireland
An Irishman detained by ICE in the US was allegedly caught with 25 MDMA tablets before leaving the country.Seamus Culleton gained huge sympathy after it emerged he was being held in a detention centre in Texas.But today, Niall speaks to Eimear Rabbitt about how it has also emerged there was a bench warrant out for his arrest in Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 12, 2026 • 43min
Why people love the Flashy gang, The Witness movie adaptation, and live shows update
Ireland’s dumbest criminals, Encrochat’s latest hacking victims landing sentences behind bars, and Crime World’s plans for live shows in 2026.In part two of a Q&A Crime World special, Nicola and Niall answer your queries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 12, 2026 • 43min
Kinahan surveillance, Encrochat and Ireland's stupidest criminals
Ireland’s dumbest criminals, Encrochat’s latest hacking victims landing sentences behind bars and Crime World’s plans for live shows in 2026.In part one of a Q&A Crime World special Nicola and Niall answer your queries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 11, 2026 • 22min
Louth man smuggled assault rifles and pipe bombs from the US to sell to 'Ireland's top criminals'
A Louth man who was part of a criminal organisation that imported military-grade firearms from America was selling them to 'Ireland’s top criminals', with pipe bombs and assault rifles amongst the weapons being smuggled into the State.Nicola talks to Niall Donald about Conor O’Brien, his co-accused Mark McCourt and their enterprise in deadly weapons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


