Shattered Lives

Paul and Mick answer more of your questions, and reveal some of their trade secrets. The pair also talk about the impact of social media on crime reporting. They explain why Kinahan mobster Sean McGovern did not get a life sentence while other gang members did. And they talk about some of their most embarrassing moments in the job. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul and Mick discuss the horrific murder suicide of Jady Cristine Pereira Rosa who was stabbed to death at her home in Limerick. Her husband then took his own life in Co Cork. They also discuss the tragic death of an Irish woman and her husband who were found dead in a hot tub in Spain, as well as other crime stories of the week Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul and Mick discuss the public outcry after 5 teen boys died in a crash on the M9 and some of their funerals take place today. A fundraiser has also been launched for the three women and child injured in the incident. Gardai are now investigating further incidents in which teen criminals have driven the wrong way down the motorway even in the wake of this tragedy. Meanwhile Kinahan cartel mobster Sean McGovern is suing Irish Prison Service and Gardai are investigating a suspicions death in Co Cavan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mick and Paul discuss the shocking tragedy on the M9 in Co Kildare which claimed the lives of 5 teenagers and saw a young family on the way to the airport seriously injured in the process. The crash has stunned the country and seen an outcry in terms of how Gardai are allowed police these types of incidents and how the government should respond. They also discuss the murder of a man in Dublin’s Wheatfield Prison and how the suspect has now found himself in further trouble following his arrest over the weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mick and Paul discuss in detail the court appearance of Daniel Kinahan last night and the background to breaking the story over the weekend. They also discuss Kinahan’s first night in Portlaoise Prison and what kind of conditions he is subject to while he awaits trial. Download SAILY in your app store and use our code shatteredlives at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! For further details go to https://saily.com/shatteredlives ⛵ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul and Mick take you through the dramatic late night Special Criminal Court hearing of Daniel Kinahan after he was extradited to Ireland from Dubai. Kinahan was charged with directing a criminal organisation and remanded into custody at Portlaoise Prison. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a special episode Paul and Mick discuss the extradition of mob boss Daniel Kinahan as the government jet makes its way to Dublin from Dubai. The flight is in the air and Kinahan is set to appear before a sitting of the Special Criminal Court tonight. Kinahan is accused of directing a criminal organisation. Download SAILY in your app store and use our code shatteredlives at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! For further details go to https://saily.com/shatteredlives ⛵ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul and Mick discuss the imminent return of mob boss Daniel Kinahan to Irish soil and the massive security operation that has been prepared. The Irish Prison Service have purchased a brand new bullet and bomb-proof van for the occasion, while security has been significantly increased around Portlaoise Prison. Meanwhile Gardai and the Defence Forces prepare to fly Kinahan home in a tight operation in the coming days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul and Mick answer more of your questions from whether Ruth Coppinger TD was right to criticise the media over our coverage of the Jamey Carney murder to where are the main players of the Kinahan Hutch feud now. They also answer questions about the cases of Jonathan Gill, Brian Grendon and Daniel Kinahan, as well as questions about sources and whether they’re writing a book. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul and Mick discuss the cases of Simon O’Donovan and Isobella Perrie Sullivan who are charged in relation to the discovery of a Semtex bomb in a car in Co Monaghan last week. Mr O’Donovan was brought before the Special Criminal Court which heard how it is alleged he stored the bomb in the National Museum in Collins Barracks. Ms Sullivan meanwhile has been granted bail, with her solicitor claiming she was “manipulated” into carrying a black hold-all bag which she did not know the contents of. Mick and Paul also discuss the four road deaths across Ireland over the weekend and how disgraced GAA star DJ Carey ended up in hospital. Download SAILY in your app store and use our code shatteredlives at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! For further details go to https://saily.com/shatteredlives ⛵ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul and Mick discuss the major Garda operation that foiled a dissident bomb plot after a car was intercepted in Co Monaghan. They also discuss the bizarre story of a booking.com rental in which the landlord was discovered behind a wall. Paul spoke to the landlord in question who gave his own version of events. Paul and Mick also discuss the latest events in Waterford this week after a woman was stabbed at a church - and the suspension of a Garda for alleged actions abroad. Download SAILY in your app store and use our code shatteredlives at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! For further details go to https://saily.com/shatteredlives ⛵ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul reports from Tramore Co Waterford where a woman was stabbed as she said prayers before Mass. A man has been arrested over the shocking attack which took place inside the church before 10am. Download SAILY in your app store and use our code shatteredlives at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! For further details go to https://saily.com/shatteredlives ⛵ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul and Mick discuss the latest in the ongoing investigation into the murder of American mother of one Jamey Carney in Kerry. Jamey’s devastated family laid her to rest during an emotional funeral service during the week. It comes as the family of person of interest Ahmad Al-Saqar have released a statement. Meanwhile disgraced soldier Cathal Crotty is about to be released from prison. Download SAILY in your app store and use our code shatteredlives at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! For further details go to https://saily.com/shatteredlives ⛵ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul and Mick discuss the major development in the investigation into the murder of American national Jamey Carney in Kerry. Ahmed Al-Saqar has been arrested by Jordanian police after leaving Ireland in the hours before Ms Carney’s body was discovered. More details have also emerged about Al-Saqar’s asylum seeking status and relationship with Ms Carney. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mick and Paul discuss the murder of American mother of one Jamey Carney in Killarney, Co Kerry. They discuss how the killing has shocked Ireland and how the suspect has now fled the country, complicating the Garda investigation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul and Mick discuss three separate murder investigations after a disturbing weekend of violence in Ireland. Minor criminal Mark Cullen was shot in the leg and died in an incident in Dun Laoghaire on Sunday. It is also the first gun killing in Ireland since 2024. Meanwhile tragic Adina Constantin was found dead at her home in Portlaoise, Co Laois. A man known to her was arrested on suspicion of her murder. The family of Anthony Long have also spoken out after he died in hospital on Sunday following a brutal attack in Mulhuddart, West Dublin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mick and Paul discuss the guilty verdict in the trial of Riad Bouchaker, who stabbed children and a care worker in a terrifying incident in Dublin’s Parnell Square in 2023. Today a jury found him guilty on all eight counts. Mick was in court for the verdict and tells Paul of the moment it was read out and of the reaction of Bouchaker. They also discuss what couldn’t be said during the trial and the first photograph of Bouchaker, who now faces up to life in prison. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mick discusses the major Garda operation to police and protect Ireland’s imminent presidency of the EU - and he analyses Commissioner Justin Kelly’s vow to prevent a repeat of April’s fuel protests when thousands of people blocked roads, airports and ports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul breaks down more of this week’s crime stories. Ali Sohrabi, who was charged with the murder of his former wife Masoumeh Manojan in Clifden, Co Galway, was found dead in the yard of Castlerea Prison on Thursday. New crime stats meanwhile reveal a worrying rise in violence against women. Friday marked the 30th anniversary of the murder of Veronica Guerin. We discuss how the only man convicted of her murder, Brian Meehan, is set to be released soon. Finally the case of Barbie Kardashian has taken another strange turn after she faces eviction from council accomodation over her behaviour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul discusses the week’s crime stories so far - from the extradition proceedings against Sligo crime boss Barry Young for the murder of Robbie Lawlor to Nikita Hand speaking out after Conor McGregor appeared on the Tonight Show in the US Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul and Mick answer more of your questions on a multitude of topics including how do they cultivate sources, is crime on the increase and has there been communication between the Hutch and Kinahan clans to end their bitter feud. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul discusses the revelation that mob boss Daniel Kinahan is set to be extradited to Ireland as early as mid July. He speaks about the major security operation to bring the high profile gang boss home and details what we know will form some of the case against him. Paul also discusses the death of Noreen Daly in Co Waterford and the court case of a man charged with her murder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The fourth day of the trial of Riad Bouchaker has heard from Leanne Flynn, a crèche worker who intervened and tried to stop a man from attacking children. Mr Bouchaker is on trial accused of the attempted murder of three children on Dublin’s Parnell Square on the 23rd of November 2023. Paul tells how Ms Flynn gave evidence today of being stabbed as she tried to stop Bouchaker after he started “jabbing” at the children with a knife. The trial also heard from Deliveroo rider Caio Benicio, who told how he hit Mr Bouchaker over the head with his bike helmet, after intervening in the incident. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul tells Mick about the third day of the trial of Riad Bouchaker who is accused of the attempted murder of three children in Parnell Square in Dublin. A witness described the “chaos” on the scene after children were stabbed and emergency services arrived. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul and Mick report from the second day of the trial of Riad Bouchaker, who is accused of the attempted murder of three children outside a school in Parnell Square East on November 23rd, 2023. Today the court saw a 1 hour long CCTV montage of a man’s movements throughout Dublin city centre, and the moment the children were attacked. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul and Mick discuss the first day of the trial of Riad Bouchaker. Mr Bouchaker (52) of no fixed abode has pleaded not guilty to the attempted murder of two girls and one boy, and assault causing serious harm to a care worker, at Parnell Square East in Dublin City on November 23 2023. He also pleaded not guilty to three counts of assault causing harm to two other young children and a passerby, as well as one count of the production of a knife. Stay connected with the Irish Mirror for the latest Irish news, crime, politics, sport, entertainment and real-life stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sean McGovern, Daniel Kinahan’s closest confidant, has been sentenced to 24 years in prison. Paul tells Mick of a dramatic day in the Special Criminal Court after McGovern was handed two consecutive sentences for his role in directing a crime gang in relation to the murder of innocent Dad of two Noel Kirwan, and the surveillance of Hutch associate James ‘Mago’ Gately. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul and Mick discuss the latest developments in the murder of Qayyum Balogun on Dublin’s Grafton Street after the main suspect fled Ireland on a ferry. His devastated sister Aliyah spoke to us about her loss and called for those responsible to come forward. It comes as footage emerged of the suspect rapping and showing off a knife in the hours after the murder. They also discuss the death of Alex Coughlan and an exclusive interview with his heartbroken mother and sister. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mick and Paul discuss the stab murder of Qayyum Balogun amid a row at a nightclub venue on Dublin’s Grafton Street. The 21 year old Nigerian national was stabbed numerous times and later declared dead in hospital. Campaigners have since called for justice as gardai launch a murder probe. They also discuss the mystery death of Ballyfermot native Thomas Griffin, who is believed to have fled his attackers by jumping into the River Liffey. Meanwhile wife killer Joe O’Reilly has graduated in business from behind bars, much to the outrage of his victim’s family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul and Mick answer the first tranche of your questions about Irish crime, themselves and everything in between. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Shattered Lives, Mick and Paul discuss the death of Alexander Coughlan in Blanchardstown, as well as brutal assault cases in Finglas and Coolock. They also examine a major development in the disappearance and suspected murder of Kyran Durnin in Drogheda, following a significant arrest in the case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this Shattered Lives Special, Paul Healy and Mick O’Toole speak to four Gardaí working in some of the most unique, challenging and high-pressure roles across An Garda Síochána. The episode explores the reality of working as a Garda in Ireland, from gangland encounters and life-threatening incidents to armed support operations, hostage situations, murder scenes, race issues in modern policing, and the hidden chaos of Dublin Airport. A senior Detective Sergeant opens up about dealing with gangland figures and the moment he had to pull a gun during a life-threatening incident. A member of the Armed Support Unit speaks about hostile hostage situations and responding to serious crime scenes. A new recruit discusses confronting race issues within the force, while a Dublin Airport Garda reveals how often officers are called to deal with disruptive passengers and people being physically removed from flights. Shattered Lives goes behind the uniform to reveal the human reality of Garda life, the pressure of the job, and the moments most people never see. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul and Mick discuss the unfolding investigation into the death of Yves Sakila in Dublin’s Henry Street. A post mortem examination has determined no exact cause of death as a vigil is held in his memory and debate around the incident follows. They also discuss other major crime stories of the week, including the sentencing of disgraced former Garda Paul Moody, and the horrific case of a son who murdered his mother and attempted to kill his father in Cavan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul and Mick discuss what was a weekend of violent incidents - from the death of an alleged shoplifter in Dublin’s Henry Street to a man killed after being put in a headlock amid a house row in Artane. They also discuss an attack in Blanchardstown, the father of ‘Tinder rapist’ Patrick Nevin saying his son deserves a second chance, and speculate on what’s next for Daniel Kinahan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mick and Paul speak with Irish Mirror Political Correspondent Ciara O’Loughlin ahead of the Dublin Central by-election, where criminal figure Gerry Hutch is vying for a Dail seat. They also discuss the crime stories of the week, including the tragic passing of murder victim Jastine Valdez’s mother, the so-called ‘Cocaine Highway’ and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul and Mick talk about the grenade attack in Ballymun this week that is part of a concerning escalating gangland feud in the area. They also discuss an investigation into a member of the Defence Forces, the Garda recruitment campaign and the use of the government jet to bring mob boss Daniel Kinahan home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mick and Paul discuss the vast wealth of crime figure turned by-election candidate Gerry ‘The Monk’ Hutch. They also discuss scrambler victim Grace Lynch’s parents receiving horrific abuse online, and comments by a brother of murdered journalist Veronica Guerin on how reporters are under more threat today than even during her time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul and Mick discuss the week’s crime stories - from the latest on Sean McGovern’s sentencing to major arrests in the case of a woman who was deliberately set on fire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a special episode, Paul speaks with legendary journalist Barry Cummins about his encounters with Richard Satchwell and the murder trial that ultimately nailed him. Barry recalls his interviews with Satchwell, who insisted his wife Tina had just gone missing from their home in Youghal, Co Cork in March of 2017. In reality he had killed her and secretly buried her under the stairs of their home, where she remained undiscovered for six and a half years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul tells Mick of a dramatic day in the Special Criminal Court, as all of the evidence against Kinahan cartel associate Sean McGovern was laid bare. McGovern pleaded guilty last month to directing a criminal organisation in relation to the cartel's plot to murder Hutch associate James 'Mago' Gately, and to his role in directing the gang during the murder of Noel 'Duck Egg' Kirwan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul and Mick report from a busy GRA conference of rank and file gardai in Westport where Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly gave an update on the arrest of mob boss Daniel Kinahan in Dubai. They also speak to three Gardai of the GRA about the issues affecting their members on the ground. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a day many thought would never happen, Mob boss Daniel Kinahan was arrested in the United Arab Emirates on the foot of a warrant issued in the Irish courts. Kinahan is wanted for allegedly directing a crime gang. Paul and Mick break down the major news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul and Mick discuss the week’s crime stories - from the son of Gerry Hutch fighting his extradition from Spain, to the tragic death of Scarlett Faulkner. They also discuss four gardai and a former superintendent charged in court in relation to a long running investigation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mick and Paul discuss the exceptional event over the weekend that saw 10 per cent of the Garda force drafted in to remove the blockades on Dublin’s O’Connell Street and other areas such as the Whitegate oil refinery in Cork. The massive operation saw Gardai seize control of the streets again amid an escalating nationwide fuel protest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mick and Paul discuss the major arrest of a close associate of Gerry ‘The Monk’ Hutch in Spain over a long running corruption probe. They also discuss criminal damage incidents in Darndale, a burglary gang running rampant, and the latest developments with murder accused Jonathan Gill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a special podcast, Paul and Mick discuss the High Court case of Jonathan Gill, who the PSNI are seeking for the murder of gangster Robbie Lawlor in Belfast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul and Mick discuss how a Garda was banned from driving over an incident in which he chased two scramblers, the jailing of Martina and Ammi Burke, and a major investigation into the death of a man in the Midlands Prison. They also discuss James Lawrence making a complaint to gardai against Nikita Hand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul and Mick discuss the jailing of the Hennessy mob over the torture of a man. They also talk about Nikita Hand, who took Conor McGregor to court, and how she’s written a book about her horrific ordeal, and other important crime stories of the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul and Mick discuss the tragic death of Christy ‘Crunchie’ Holt at the same home his sister and grandnephew perished in a petrol bomb attack in Edenderry. They also discuss the horrific attack on young mum Scarlett Faulkner in Tipperary and major arrests over the attempted murder of Alexis Lee Campion in Clondalkin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul and Mick discuss the massive development in the Special Criminal Court where key Kinahan cartel member Sean McGovern pleaded guilty to directing a crime gang. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Mick and Paul discuss a packed week of crime stories from Michael Kelley back in court to a prisoner being hospitalised after allegedly swallowing a phone. They discuss this and many more of the week’s stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul and Mick report from Tralee Court where American national Michael Gaine appeared, charged with the murder of Kerry farmer Michael Gaine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul and Mick are back in Kerry for the major development in the baffling Michael Gaine murder case. Chief suspect Michael Kelley was rearrested in Tralee in an early morning operation conducted by armed gardai - and we were there to photograph the moment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul and Mick discuss the case of two men in court over the alleged unprovoked’ serious assault of a man in Temple Bar. They also discuss the interesting development in the case of Kinahan cartel associate Sean McGovern and more important crime stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul and Mick discuss the brutal attack of a man in Dublin’s Temple Bar, the latest on a search connected to Larry Murphy in Wicklow, and the rest of the week’s crime stories Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mick reports live from a new Garda search of land in connection with the long unsolved disappearance and murders of Jo Jo Dullard and Deirdre Jacob. Paul and Mick also discuss the twist in the Seamus Culleton case, the Hutch Organised Crime Group, and answer some of your questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul tells Mick about coming face to face with Gerry The Monk Hutch at an event this week, and challenging him about the Hutch Organised Crime Group. They also discuss the arrest of a man on suspicion of the murder of Daniel Aruebose. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Garda Assistant Commissioner Michael O’Sullivan speaks to Mick and Paul on the Shattered Lives podcast about the Regency Hotel shooting, ten years after the attack that reshaped organised crime in Ireland. In this exclusive interview, Mr O’Sullivan, who led the Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau at the time, defends Garda intelligence before the shooting and says that even the Kinahan cartel, who he claims had stronger criminal intelligence, did not anticipate the attack. He explains why gardaí were not actively surveilling either side and why officers cannot monitor individuals without a clear intelligence purpose. The former senior garda also addresses the attempted murder of Gerry Hutch in Lanzarote, the killing of Gary Hutch in Spain, and reports of an alleged attempt on Daniel Kinahan at the Red Cow Inn in late 2015. He also describes the chaos in the hours after the Regency shooting and the scale of the Garda response on the ground. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ten years on from the Regency attack, Mick and Paul reflect on the day that shocked Ireland and changed the course of gangland violence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mick and Paul answer more of your questions from the Regency shooting to being under threat in the job and what laws would they change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul and Mick discuss a busy week in the courts with a man charged over the scrambler crash which killed Grace Lynch in Finglas, businessmen Jim and PJ Mansfield charged with money laundering and more. They also discuss the government’s decision to ban scramblers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul and Mick discuss the court case of Brian Grendon, who is charged with directing an organised crime gang, and about the tragic death of 16 year old Grace Lynch, who was run over and killed by a scrambler in Finglas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul and Mick discuss the continued saga of Enoch Burke, an incident at Trump’s Doonbeg hotel, drone incursions and more in a weekend edition of Shattered Lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul and Mick discuss an all too common theme in the stories they’ve covered this week: Why are victims feeling repeatedly let down by the Justice system? They speak about the suspended sentence handed to a Garda over an attack on his ex Margaret Loftus, the horrific one punch attack that killed Martin Lynn, and many more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul and Mick discuss terrorist Abdullah Khan admitting to attacking gardai in an incident caught on camera last year, and to setting fire to ‘The Black Forge Inn’ - a pub owned by UFC fighter Conor McGregor. They also discuss the 4th anniversary of the murder of Ashling Murphy and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul and Mick answer all of your questions about covering crime in a special podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mick and Paul discuss the horrific death of 11 year old Oisin O’Reilly who is suspected to have been murdered by his father Wayne. Wayne is suspected to have taken his own life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul and Michael take you on a journey through the biggest crime stories of 2025 in a series of special podcasts. This week they discuss the baffling disappearance and murder of Kerry farmer Michael Gaine, major developments in the long unsolved Annie McCarrick case, the Daniel Aruebose case in Donabate and the ongoing probe into the disappearance of Kyran Durnin. They also discuss the early release of Kinahan cartel mobster Liam Byrne, the probe into 'The Family' gang and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul and Michael take you on a journey through the biggest crime stories of 2025 in a series of special podcasts. This week they discuss the failed appeals of Conor McGregor, the unmasking of gang boss 'Mr Flashy,' the case against the Hennessy brothers, the Citywest riots, the Puska family trial and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul and Michael take you on a journey through the biggest crime stories of 2025 in a series of special podcasts. This week they cover homicides, all the developments with Gerry Hutch, the Kinahans, the release of Jonathan Dowdall and the trial of murderer Richard Satchwell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul and Mick discuss the horrific case of eight year old Malika Al Kattib, who was murdered in front of her own mother in Co Wexford. They also discuss the significant Garda progress on the investigation into the double murders of Mary Holt and Tadhg Farrell in Edenderry, as well as other stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul and Mick discuss the horrific double murders of four year old Tadhg Farrell and his grandaunt Mary Holt in Edenderry, Co Offaly. They also discuss drone incursions and Gerry Hutch facing a possible trial in Spain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mick and Paul discuss the Supreme Court’s decision to throw out UFC fighter Conor McGregor’s bid to appeal a civil jury’s finding that he assaulted Nikita Hand. They also discuss other major crime stories of the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mick and Paul discuss the Monk’s plan to stand for election again. We also look at how gardai searching for teacher Enoch Burke finally got their man. And we talk about animals in the news for two very different reasons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul and Mick discuss a horrific week of violent incidents carried out against women - from a man attempting to murder his ex partner with an axe, to a thug setting fire to a woman in Clondalkin. They discuss how the justice system has affected many victims, including Lauren Boyle Hanney, the daughter of Roddy Collins, who was viciously assaulted by a man who was this week jailed for just over 2 years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Part 2 of our documentary exploring the unsolved murder of Kerry farmer Michael Gaine, Paul and Mick discover the secret woodland campsite of chief suspect Michael Kelley. Paul also speaks to the suspect and puts important questions to him, including about the last time he says he saw Mr Gaine. Locals also paid tribute to the beloved Kenmare based farmer and spoke of their hope that justice will finally be served. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this two-part documentary special, Paul and Mick travel to Kerry and the Kenmare area to investigate the baffling murder of farmer Michael Gaine. Mr Gaine’s dismembered remains were discovered in a tank on his land seven weeks after he vanished on March 20. Paul and Mick attempt to speak with American man Michael Kelley, the main suspect in the case, and also meet his solicitor, who insists he is innocent. Along the way, they speak to locals and revisit the key events that unfolded in the days leading up to Mr Gaine’s disappearance. This investigation is part of our Shattered Lives true-crime series, exploring real cases that have deeply impacted communities across Ireland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mick and Paul discuss the arrest of one of Ireland’s most dangerous criminals - gang boss ‘Mr Big.’ They also discuss two murder investigations, the jailing of DJ Carey and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mick and Paul are joined by reporter Danny De Vaal to discuss the trial and conviction of Terrence Crosbie and his revealing tweets. They also discuss the week’s crime stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mick and Paul discuss the Citywest protests, the jailing of Puska family members and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mick dials in from Lebanon where he’s with Irish UNIFIL troops, Paul discusses the murder of a teenage Ukrainian asylum seeker in Dublin and the release of failed State witness Jonathan Dowdall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul and Mick discuss another packed week of crime stories, from Jozef Puska’s wife facing jail, the mother of missing child Kyran Durnin returning home, to no gun murders this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul and Mick discuss the tragic triple murder investigation in Louth, the murder suicide in Finglas, harassment of former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, the release of dangerous transgender prisoner Barbie Kardashian. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul and Mick discuss 10 years since the murder that sparked the Kinahan Hutch feud, the latest on the investigation into the death of three year old child Daniel Aruebose and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul reports to Mick from the scene in Donabate as gardai find skeletal remains in the grim search for a missing 2 year old boy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mick continues his chat with former Garda detective inspector Noel Browne. They talk about Noel’s time as the Garda liaison officer in South America and how he helped take on drugs cartels like those behind the 2023 plot to smuggle €157 million of cocaine to Ireland on the MV Matthew. That plan was foiled by the Army Ranger Wing in a dramatic operation off the south coast of Ireland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mick has a fascinating in-depth interview with Noel Browne, who spent 41 years as a Garda anti-gang investigator. He tells us the deadly Hutch attack on the Regency Airport Hotel was actually a failure - and the Kinahans’ thirst for revenge over it led to their own downfall. Noel also talks to us about other criminals he has faced down in his career - including how he slapped handcuffs on John Gilligan and brought him home on an Air Corps plane to face trial for the murder of crime reporter Veronica Guerin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The pod is back after a couple of weeks off. Mick and Paul discuss the loss of their friend and colleague Mick O’Neill, and some of this week’s biggest crime stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We gain unprecedented access to the mini prison that sits beneath the country’s largest court building, and get a tour of Cloverhill prison in an exclusive podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Silenced and censored for 3 years, Ryan Casey is finally free to tell his story. He spoke exclusively to us about being labelled ‘far right,’ the horrific murder and loss of Ashling, and how he feels the justice system let him down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul discusses the resolution of a defamation case Ryan Casey, the boyfriend of Ashling Murphy took against the BBC, over criticism of his victim impact statement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul reports from the High Court where UFC fighter Conor McGregor has appealed a decision by a jury that he assaulted Nikita Hand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul speaks about interviewing a brother of the suspect in the Annie McCarrick case who says he too is a suspect, the death of Marcea Rostas, murder of ‘handyman’ Jake Bereney, and 2 attacks on gardai. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul and Mick discuss the massive development of a search in Clondalkin for the body of long missing Annie McCarrick, and why gardai moved to arrest a man who was known to her. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mick talks through last week’s hush hush operation to fly Kinahan boss Sean McGovern back from Dubai to face murder and other charges in Dublin. And he discusses what this means for the Kinahan men themselves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul and Mick break down the case after Richard Satchwell was found guilty of the murder of his wife Tina. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Listen to audio of Michael Gaine murder suspect Michael Kelley as Paul and Mick break down what he had to say, and the state of the investigation to date. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul reports on all of the evidence from the third week of the murder trial of Richard Satchwell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices