Murder accused Sean McGovern has spent his first night in an Irish jail next door to double murderer Yousef Palani, who stabbed and beheaded two of his victims in a homophobic rage.

But what risks does McGovern really face now as he remains in custody in Portlaoise Prison after five charges including murder were read to him at the Special Criminal Court?

Is it just his freedom he will have to fight for or will he be now seen a real threat to his masters in the Kinahan Cartel?

Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about what's next for Daniel Kinahan’s right hand man.

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A woman who had boiling water poured over her before she was attacked with a hammer by her husband of forty years has warned victims not to ignore ‘red flags’.

Jackie Twomey shared shocking images of the savage injuries inflicted on her by her husband Noel during an attack last year.

Niall speaks to Eimear Rabbitt about how Ireland is suffering from an epidemic of domestic violence.

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The return of Sean McGovern to Ireland today is the most significant moment in the fight to dismantle the Kinahan cartel since sanctions were levelled against its top command in 2022.

Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about the extradition of McGovern and we discuss how he went from being a street dealer to become Daniel Kinahans' right-hand man.

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Two teenagers convicted of murder were sentenced this week at the Special Criminal Court for their roles in the murder of Christmas Eve gunman Tristan Sherry, who had shot dead Jason Hennessy Snr in a restaurant before he was stabbed to death in front of horrified customers.

So, what does the Blanchardstown Steakhouse incident tell us about the state of gangland and the laws we have to fight organised crime?

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The criminal known as 'Mr Flashy' brandishes a bicycle saddle during a heated street argument in Dublin.

Caught on camera, the frightening scenes have landed him with another 18-month suspended as he continues to serve jail time for a firearm.

So, how is Glen Ward serving life in prison and what does the future hold for him?

Nicola speaks with Eimear Rabbitte about Mr Flashy's latest antics.

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A search has got underway in the investigation around the murder of seven months pregnant midlands woman Fiona Pender.

Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about the 25-year-old who disappeared almost three decades ago and the shadowy character who has remained as the only suspect in her death.

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A shooting on the Costa Blanca near where Belfast man John George was last seen alive and where John Gilligan was nabbed in a drugs lab.

As a 21-year-old fights for his life, two men are arrested in the latest incident near popular Orihuela near Alicante.

Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about gun crime and a police crackdown in a tourism hotspot.

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A young man fires a gun randomly from the passenger seat of a speeding car - the latest incident in an ongoing and dangerous feud which set two families at war.

Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about how a broken relationship created a divide within the notorious Dundon gang and turned neighbours and friends into sworn enemies.

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The jury at the murder trial of Richard Satchwell has been told that they will have three options: to convict him of murder, of manslaughter, or to acquit him.

Justice Paul McDermott in his charge to the jury told them they will enter their deliberations as independent people with life experience and they will have to consider the facts without emotion or prejudice. 

Nicola speaks with Eamon Dillon on Day 17 of the trial.

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Jailed drug trafficker John Gilligan hoped to carry out a spectacular double-cross behind bars in a Spanish jail to net himself a much needed nest egg.

Nicola is joined by journalist Steven Moore, who tells her an extraordinary tale of intrigue from gangland.

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