Crime World

Ten years ago this week Ireland’s underworld would change forever with the organised crime spectacular that was The Regency Hotel.

In a new six part series, Crime World has returned to the day that the unmistakable sound of shotgun fire which scattered a crowd at a boxing weigh in and pitched two powerful criminal dynasties against one another.

Today, Nicola and Niall speak about our anniversary subscriber special.

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A lifelong criminal nicknamed 'The Vet' is facing a lengthy sentence after being caught red-handed with €10.6 million worth of cocaine.

Michael Murphy (61) was a key player in organised crime for decades, where he specialised in smuggling and logistics.  

Niall speaks to Crime World's Ken Foy about how he was finally caught by gardaí in a major operation targeting The Family gang.

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Gerry Hutch is spotted back in Dublin meeting with actor and director Rex Ryan who is in final rehearsals for a week long run of his play about the gangland veteran.

Nicola talks with Niall Donald about the play, about Hutch and his plans to run again for election.

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A chaotic career criminal who has made his way up through the ranks of the Gucci Gang and later as an enforcer for the Flashy Mob is before the courts again for offences behind bars.

Nicola speaks to Niall Donald about Scott Capper and his violent and unpredictable criminal career. 

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The unsolved 1947 murder of Elizabeth Short became known as the Black Dahlia case after the young woman's mutilated body was found in Los Angeles, becoming one of Hollywood's most infamous cold cases. 

Chloe McPolin speaks to author William J. Mann about his book The Black Dahlia and the case which continues to mystify the world.

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Brothers Jim and Patrick Mansfield have been charged in relation to money laundering offences after being arrested in Dublin today.

Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about the charges and their appearance at Blanchardstown District Court.

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The first time Gwen Phelan told the gardaí about the savage campaign of violence she was enduring, she had just been beaten while holding her newborn in her arms.

Domestic violence has made headlines this week after a garda officer was given a suspended sentence for a savage attack on his partner.

Niall speaks to Gwen about how difficult it can be leaving an abuser and writing her book The Quiet Place.

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Brian Grendon will be sentenced next week after he pleaded guilty to tax offences on more than €27,000 which gardaí found stuffed in his wardrobe.

Grendon, who is in custody and before the court on unrelated charges, denied he was involved with an organised crime group when questioned under arrests and told officers he liked staying at the station.

Nicola talks to Niall Donald about Grendon and his problems with the Revenue.

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A second man, Glen Bride, has pleaded guilty to his role in the disposal of the remains of Keane Mulready-Woods after his murder and dismemberment by gangland hardman Robbie Lawlor.

Last week Stephen Carberry, the brother of murdered Richie Carberry, pleaded guilty to similar offences.

Nicola speaks with Eamon Dillon about the gruesome murder and those involved.

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A gangland murder suspect who is once believed to have worked for the Kinahan Cartel went on a crime spree stealing a bicycle from an underground car park and even a package from a delivery man.

Paul Beatty who is 39 was once quizzed in relation to the murder of his pal Jason ‘Buda’ Molyneax but last year he went on the spree which has landed him with five years behind bars.

Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about the case.

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