Crime World

Conor McGregor has been handed down a 5-month suspended sentence and banned from driving for 2 years after being convicted of dangerous driving.

The court heard that the judge was considering sending the MMA fighter to jail as he dressed him down for his appalling driving.

Niall speaks to Eimear Rabbitte about the details of the incident and McGregor's previous brushes with the law.

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5 men have been jailed for the murder of 43-year-old Thomas Dooley who died after being attacked with machetes and sword like weapons while he was attending a funeral in Tralee, Co Kerry.

The men, who are all related to the deceased, were handed down life sentences for the so-called honour killing.

Niall Donald to Eamon Dillon about the tragic case that has ripped a family apart.

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The home of a prison officer has been targeted by a crime gang in frightening arson attack in the early hours of the morning.

The Prison Officers Association has branded it as ‘sinister’ and ‘cowardly’ and criminal linked to the McCarthy-Dundon gang have been identified as the initial suspects.

Niall Donald speaks to Eamon Dillon about the details of the arson attack and the threats faced by prison staff in Ireland.

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A case brought by the Criminal Assets Bureau against four couples has lifted the lid on the drugs business in rural Ireland. 

Jamie Dinnegan settled his long-running legal battle with CAB who claimed he was part of a Longford-based crime gang. 

Niall Donald speaks to Eamon Dillon about how this case showed how crime operates in rural Ireland

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Raids conducted last week on homes linked to the Mr Big organisation and Barry Young’s Sligo grouping were carried out as part of the ongoing investigation into the murder of Robbie Lawlor in Belfast.

But what were Gardai looking for in the 20 premises targeted as part of a joint operation with the PSNI and what did they seize.

Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about the complex web of players around the death of ganglands most wanted Lawlor and what the latest investigations could mean for some of Ireland’s most prolific gangs.

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The drug dealing operation headed up by the Waldron brothers Christopher and David has been hit with a massive seizure of almost €10 million worth of drugs and more than €1 million in cash.

The haul follows a series of raids focused on premises associated with the grouping and the drugs involved included cannabis, cocaine, ketamine and ecstasy.

Nicola speaks to Niall Donald about the Waldrons and the focus of officers on dismantling their hard built empire.

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Meth case accused Nathan McDonnell may plead guilty to charges around the massive drug seizure in Kerry earlier this year.

A court heard this week that the Kerry businessman might be ready to admit to crimes but his solicitor had not been consulted.

The book of evidence has yet to be served on McDonnell and his co accused James Leen.

Nicola speaks to Niall Donald about the unusual development in the case.

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Following the death of a 21-year-old Mountjoy inmate, a nationwide alert for Nitrazene has been sent across the prison service.

A quantity of pills tested positive for the lethal substance after Adam Darcy was found deceased in his cell.

Niall Donald speaks to Eamon Dillon about the drug and its danger.

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A serial jailbird and notorious loyalist is set to marry a Thai bride 50 years his junior.

Terrorist Gormy McMullan, 71, is accused of being the getaway driver on the notorious Loughin Island massacre and has been jailed for a string of terrorist offences.

But now the pensioner has found love and has proudly declared he is headed for the altar.

Nicola speaks to journalist Hugh Jordan about McMullan and the new love of his life.

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Associates of Barry Young have been jailed at Galway Circuit Court for their roles in his organised crime group.

But how big was that grouping and just how international was it? Nicola speaks to Niall Donald and Eimear Rabbitte about the dismantling of a regional crime group.

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