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Shattered Lives

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Tragedy, Murder, and Justice  We speak to victims of crime, some solved, some unsolved and some unresolved, and how their lives are forever changed and their continued search for justice.
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Episodes

Nikita Hand wins costs against Conor McGregor

Mick and Paul discuss the costs development in the Conor McGregor case, as well as a recent drug seizure and a murder court appearance in Wexford. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 05, 202422 min

Hutch fails to get elected, McGregor trial fallout.

Paul and Mick discuss the murder of a young girl in Wexford, Gerry Hutch’s failed bid for the Dail, and the fallout of the Conor McGregor civil trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 04, 202444 min

Conor McGregor Verdict: ‘He did it.’

Paul and Mick discuss the bombshell civil case verdict in which Conor McGregor was found to have assaulted Nikita Hand in a rape at the Beacon Hotel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 22, 202434 min

Conor McGregor trial: The closing statements

Paul and Mick discuss the final speeches from both sides in the civil assault case of UFC star Conor McGregor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 19, 20241 hr 7 min

Conor McGregor civil trial day 7

Paul and Mick discuss McGregor and James Lawrence’s evidence on the witness stand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 14, 202448 min

Conor McGregor civil trial day 5

Paul and Mick discuss the fifth day of the McGregor civil trial and how a paramedic described bruising all over Nikita Hand’s body. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 12, 202427 min

Conor McGregor civil trial day 4

In this episode Mick and Paul discuss the fourth day of the civil sexual assault trial of UFC star Conor McGregor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 08, 202441 min

McGregor civil trial day 3

Paul and Mick discuss the third day of the Conor McGregor sexual assault civil trial in which his barrister claimed he had sex with Nikita Hand twice and that she was “sexually excited” by it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 07, 202442 min

Re-upload: Murder suspect Ian Bailey

In recent days gardai seized a copy of this podcast interview with Ian Bailey as they probe what he said to us last year. Have a listen back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 31, 202452 min

Gerry ‘The Monk’ Hutch arrested in Spain, Search for Kyran Durnin

Mick and Paul discuss the bombshell arrest of veteran crime figure Gerry ‘The Monk’ Hutch in Lanzarote on alleged money laundering offences. They also discuss the search for missing child and suspected murder victim Kyran Durnin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 24, 202439 min

Kinahan bosses Liam Byrne and Bomber Kavanagh jailed to 5 and 6 years

Paul is in London for the sentencing of Kinahan cartel mobsters Liam Byrne and Thomas ‘Bomber’ Kavanagh. The pair were jailed today for their roles in a bizarre conspiracy to import firearms in an attempt to get Kavanagh a lesser sentence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 22, 202420 min

Murder in Irish prison, Russian asset in the Oireachtas

Paul and Mick discuss the murder of Martin Salinger in Cloverhill Prison, a Russian agent nicknamed ‘Cobalt’ in the Oireachtas, Defence Forces leave Portlaoise Prison, Jason Bonney and Paul Murphy’s appeal, and Maddie suspect cleared of raping Irish woman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 11, 202451 min

Kinahan right hand man Sean McGovern arrested in Dubai

Paul and Mick discuss the bombshell arrest of top Kinahan cartel member Sean McGovern in Dubai. In what is perhaps the most significant arrest to date, gardai want to extradite McGovern and charge him with murder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 10, 202428 min

Coolock Says No…Comment

Paul and Mick discuss how Coolock protestor Tracey Brougham stayed silent when confronted about her racist comments, how Budget 2025 affects gardai, convicted Hutch Regency drivers appeal, a legal victory against Daniel Kinahan, and the death of respected former senior Garda John O’Driscoll. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 03, 202452 min

Major international op targets Ireland’s new biggest crime gang

Paul and Mick discuss the major international police operation which has shut down the encrypted ‘ghost’ network used by gangs around the world. It saw over €16M worth of drugs seized here and a major operation against four of Ireland’s criminal gangs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 18, 202441 min

Death of ‘Jaws’ Byrne, School abuse scandal

Paul and Mick discuss the death of veteran gangster James ‘Jaws’ Byrne, ahead of his son Liam’s trial next week. They also discuss the shocking Scoping Inquiry report that revealed decades of abuse in Irish religious schools. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 12, 202446 min

Death of Liam Roe, Itseli gang implodes, Killer Joe O’Reilly’s parole

Paul and Mick discuss the week in crime: From the life and crimes of dead Kinahan mobster Liam Roe, to a probation officer complaining of being moved after submitting a ‘positive’ report on wife killer Joe O’Reilly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 05, 202450 min

The thin blue line

It used to be a job for life, but in recent years the number of gardai leaving the force has increased dramatically. Why are so many officers leaving? And what jobs are available to them on civvy street? Today, Mick talks to former garda Stephen Moore who now advises officers on career paths outside the job. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 29, 202456 min

Your questions answered

In this final and lengthy Q&A Paul and Mick answer your questions about whether they live normal lives, what mob boss they’d have on the pod, drug seizures, court reporting and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 15, 20241 hr 1 min

The Coolock protest, threats to politicians

Mick and Paul discuss the shocking scenes of violence in Coolock, a credible death threat against former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and recent chilling threat against Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald and the Garda Commissioner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 18, 202445 min
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