Shattered Lives

State of journalism, Unsolved murder of Philip Cairns, Gangland’s ‘Mr Big.’

08 Aug 2024

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In our second Q&A pod Mick and Paul answer questions like “ is journalism f*cked?” discuss unsolved murders and Ireland’s hidden gangsters. Lear...

Hutch trial fallout, naming criminals, and more

01 Aug 2024

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In the first part of our Q&A pods, Paul and Mick answer your questions about a range of topics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices...

Threat to journalist, killer drug in Irish prisons, Coolock latest

25 Jul 2024

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Paul and Mick discuss threats made to their colleague, the latest in the Coolock protests and Dublin riot arrests and more. Learn more about your ad c...

The Coolock protest, threats to politicians

18 Jul 2024

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Mick and Paul discuss the shocking scenes of violence in Coolock, a credible death threat against former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and recent chilling th...

Holly Willoughby kidnap Irish connection, Cathal Crotty dismissed from the army

11 Jul 2024

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Paul and Mick discuss the link between Irish perv Mark Mulligan and Holly Willoughby kidnap plotter Gavin Plumb. They also discuss the dismissal of sh...

The week in crime: Mob boss John Gilligan denies he’s got cancer, Mago Gately loses home.

20 Jun 2024

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Mick and Paul discuss mob boss John Gilligan denying he’s got cancer, Hutch associate James ‘Mago’ Gately losing his home to CAB, the end of the...

The week in crime: Government set to ban XL Bully dogs; a knife murder in Dublin; Jonathan Dowdall sells his house and an Australian gangster’s links to the Kinahan cartel are exposed.

13 Jun 2024

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In this week’s episode Mick and Paul discuss the government’s plan to ban the XL Bully cross breed following the tragic death of Nicola Morey in L...

The week in crime: Woman killed by XL bully dog, Hutches attack Kinahan thug, Molly Martens released

06 Jun 2024

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In this week's pod Paul and Mick discuss the killing of a woman by her dog, an attack against a Kinahan criminal, Daniel Belling convicted of cruise s...

The week in crime: Hutch tragedy and crime continue, man charged over Parnell Square incident

30 May 2024

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In this week’s episode Paul and Mick discuss the death of Eddie Hutch Jr and the violent actions of his brother Ross behind bars. They also discuss ...

Shattered Lives: Murder of a Detective

23 May 2024

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Paul talks to journalist and author Robin Schiller about his new book Murder at Lordship: Inside the Hunt for a Detective's Killer. The book charts th...

The Week in Crime: Kinahans sell property, Kildare murder probe, threats Ireland faces

16 May 2024

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Paul and Mick discuss the latest plot twist in the hunt for the Kinahans, doorstepping Stardust boss Eamon Butterly, a murder investigation in Kildare...

Shattered Lives: Gangland murder in Dublin, Triple murderer admits guilt, Disgraced Justice official walks free

09 May 2024

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Paul and Mick discuss the week in crime, with the gang murder of Josh Itseli. Triple murderer Andy Cash being jailed for life, and controversy over fo...

The Week in Crime: Is the Kinahan Hutch feud over, death of “King Scum” Tony Felloni

02 May 2024

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In this week’s Shattered Lives Paul and Mick discuss how much tensions have eased in the Kinahan Hutch feud, the death of evil gangster Tony Felloni...

Shattered Lives: Mandy Kelly: A Mother's Fight to Rescue Her Abducted Sons

25 Apr 2024

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In this special episode of Shattered Lives, Mick talks to Irishwoman Mandy Kelly, who has been fighting to rescue her young boys, abducted by their fa...

The Week in Crime: chasing the money

18 Apr 2024

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Mick and Paul discuss the CAB’s targeting of a west Dublin major drug dealer David Waldron- and unmask his extravagant lifestyle. They also focus on...

Listen back-Shattered Lives: Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch: Not Guilty | Trial of the Century

11 Apr 2024

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In one of the most dramatic days in Irish legal history, Gerry Hutch has been found not guilty of the murder of David Byrne at the Regency Hotel in 20...

Crime boss Christy Kinahan’s whereabouts exposed

04 Apr 2024

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Paul and Mick discuss ‘Dapper Don’ Christy Kinahan’s bizarre restaurant reviews, this year’s AGSI conference, and the murder of an Irish woman...

Shattered Lives on the road: The Syria mission

30 Mar 2024

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A special episode of Shattered Lives. Mick reports from his recent trip to Syria, where he met members of the Defence Forces’ 68th Infantry Group he...

The Week in Crime: Death of Garda killer Pearse McAuley | Former Garda jailed | Rapist Murray issues threats | Major break in unsolved case

21 Mar 2024

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In this week’s Shattered Lives, Paul and Mick discuss a packed week of crime stories - from the death of evil Garda killer Pearse McAuley to a drugs...

Listen back-Shattered Lives: The murder of Kenneth Fetherston

18 Mar 2024

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The week in crime: Catching Kinahan, Inside Cork Prison, the Garda bike scandal.

14 Mar 2024

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In this episode of Shattered Lives Mick and Paul discuss the latest developments with the massive case against mob boss Daniel Kinahan, as gardai form...

The Week In Crime: Crystal meth in Cork | Drugs in prisons | Freddie Thompson in court

22 Feb 2024

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Mick and Paul discuss the sensational €33M crystal meth bust in Cork, the arrest of a businessman and former politician’s son, and how the Mexican...

The Week In Crime: Mum charged with murder | Freddie Thompson’s new charges | The Garda search for a missing tourist’s body | A tribute to Jim Callaly

14 Feb 2024

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In the latest episode of Shattered Lives, Eoghan and Mick report on the appearance of Ruth Purcell Healy, charged with the murder of her young son Mat...

The Week In Crime: A murder in Cork | Children who kill | How fit do you need to be a garda?

09 Feb 2024

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In the latest episode of Shattered Lives, Eoghan and Mick discuss the murder of Michael Foley in Cork. They also debate whether children who killed sh...

The Week In Crime: The month’s drugs busts | Dublin riots probe | A murder in Cork | A redoubtable defender of gardai calls it a day.

02 Feb 2024

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Eoghan and Mick covered a lot of topics in this latest episode of Shattered Lives. They detailed all the drugs seizures in January - and revealed how ...

Dwyer's last chance

29 Jan 2024

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In this latest episode of Shattered Lives, Paul and Mick discuss the latest appeal by killer Graham Dwyer. And we reveal that legal experts believe th...

The Week in Crime: the death of Ian Bailey | Garda facing the sack | Hostel bomb | Crèche hero

27 Jan 2024

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In today’s episode of Shattered Lives, Mick and guest host Eoghan Murphy discuss the death of murder suspect Ian Bailey. We examine his three decade...

Mr Nobody – the unsub at the heart of the Kinahan cartel.

22 Jan 2024

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In today’s episode of Shattered Lives, Paul and Mick discuss the secret life of Declan Brady, who was a key cog in the running of Daniel Kinahan’s...

How Tristan Sherry died | Policing protests | Garda recruitment

18 Jan 2024

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Paul and Mick discuss the revelations on how the State says Tristan Sherry died, his funeral, and what happens next in the bitter West Dublin feud. Th...

Corduff feud funerals | The threat of more gang violence | Tackling misinformation

15 Jan 2024

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In the latest episode of Reach Ireland's Shattered Lives crime podcast, Paul and Mick discuss the upcoming funerals of two homicides victims, the thre...

Liam Byrne in court | Corduff feud | Homicides across 2023

09 Jan 2024

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In our first episode of the new year, Paul and Mick discuss mobster Liam Byrne in court, homicides across 2023, and the eruption of the Corduff feud. ...

The Ashling Murphy murder trial: Guilty

09 Nov 2023

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Paul Healy and Michael O’Toole discuss the conviction after a 16 day trial of Jozef Puska for the brutal murder of Ashling Murphy. He had claimed a ...

Ashling Murphy murder trial - day 14: The accused takes to the stand

06 Nov 2023

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Paul Healy and Michael O’Toole discuss day 14 in the trial of Jozef Puska, who is charged with murdering Ashling Murphy in Co Offaly last January. H...

Ashling Murphy murder trial - days 10 and 11: Forensics and medics

01 Nov 2023

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Paul Healy and Michael O’Toole discuss the last two days of evidence in the trial of Jozef Puska, who is charged with murdering Ashling Murphy in Co...

Ashling Murphy murder trial - day 9: Jozef Puska's translator gives evidence on alleged confession

26 Oct 2023

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Paul Healy speaks to Michael O'Toole about the latest in the trial of Jozef Puska, who stands accused of the murder of Ashling Murphy. Mr Puska denies...

Ashling Murphy murder trial - day 8: Garda tells of Jozef Puska saying 'I did it - I'm the murderer'

25 Oct 2023

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Michael O'Toole speaks to Paul Healy from court after a dramatic day of evidence in the murder trial of Jozef Puska, who stands accused of the murder ...

Ashling Murphy murder trial - day 7: Fitbit evidence presented as Gardai tell of Jozef Puska in hospital

24 Oct 2023

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Paul Healy discusses the latest developments in the trial of Jozef Puska, who denies murdering Offaly schoolteacher Ashling Murphy. Paul reports from ...

Ashling Murphy murder trial - day 6: Witnesses allegedly see Jozef Puska & paramedics give evidence on his injuries

23 Oct 2023

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Paul Healy reports from court about the trial of Jozef Puska, on trial for the murder of Ashling Murphy. Michael O'Toole discusses the case with Paul,...

Ashling Murphy murder trial - day 5: Paramedics recall scene & CCTV evidence presented

20 Oct 2023

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Michael O'Toole and Paul Healy discuss day five of the trial of Jozef Puska, who stands accused of the murder of 23-year-old schoolteacher Ashling Mur...

Ashling Murphy murder trial - day 4: Garda evidence presented during trial of Jozef Puska

19 Oct 2023

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Paul Healy reports from court during the trial of Jozef Puska, accused of the murder of Offaly schoolteacher Ashling Murphy. Michael O'Toole discusses...

Ashling Murphy murder trial: Jury hears from witnesses who came across murder scene

18 Oct 2023

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It is day three of the Ashling Murphy murder trial, as Jozef Puska stands accused of the murder of the Offaly schoolteacher on 12th January 2022. Pau...

Ashling Murphy murder trial: Prosecution outlines case against Jozef Puska

17 Oct 2023

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Paul Healy and Michael O'Toole discuss day two of the Ashling Murphy murder trial, as the prosecution lay out the roadmap for their case. Please note ...

Ashling Murphy murder trial - day one: Jozef Puska pleads not guilty

16 Oct 2023

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Michael O'Toole gives us the updates after he was in court for day one of the trial of Jozef Puska, who the State alleges murdered Ashling Murphy. Pau...

Tina Satchwell: Dramatic developments as human remains found in search for missing Tina

12 Oct 2023

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Gardai have discovered remains inside the home of missing woman Tina Satchwell. Officers have made the discovery in the house on Grattan Street in You...

Dramatic developments in the case of missing Tina Satchwell in Co Cork & Budget update

11 Oct 2023

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Paul Healy, live from Youghal in Co Cork, has an update in the latest developments in the Tina Satchwell case. Michael O'Toole joins us live from Gove...

Ashling Murphy trial update | Bray boxing club murder | Cocaine boat latest

05 Oct 2023

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On this week's Shattered Lives podcast, crime journalists Michael O'Toole and Paul Healy look at: - The Ashling Murphy murder trial: Jozef Puska is du...

22 years for the attempted murder of John Hutch - we hear from the Hutch family

03 Oct 2023

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Michael Carroll was sentenced to 22 years in prison for the attempted murder of Gerry Hutch's brother, John - and two attempts on the life of Eddie St...

Developments in the Cork cocaine boat case as more emerges in €500m drug seizure

29 Sep 2023

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Michael O'Toole and Ciaran Bradley discuss the latest in the €500m cocaine seizure off the Cork coast. Shattered Lives is produced for Reach Ireland...

The cocaine boat: The dramatic €500m seizure explained

27 Sep 2023

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We’ve had Cocaine Bear - and now we have the cocaine boat. On Tuesday, over 2.2 tonnes of cocaine was seized in a joint operation between the Army R...

The confession of a paedophile | Ireland radicalised? | Garda row updates

21 Sep 2023

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Paul Healy and Michael O'Toole discuss this week's crime stories in Ireland. Shattered Lives is produced for Reach Ireland by Ciaran Bradley. Learn mo...

Garda crisis in Ireland after no confidence vote | Kinahans latest | Stephen Termini's GoFundMe

14 Sep 2023

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We discuss the vote of no-confidence results in Garda Commissioner Drew Harris, as well as the latest on the hunt for the Kinahans. Paul and Michael a...

Not guilty verdicts in robbery that led to murder of Det Garda Adrian Donohoe

11 Sep 2023

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Two men have been found not guilty of direct involvement in the robbery that led to the murder of Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe. The three judges of ...

The net closes on the Kinahans

08 Sep 2023

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Michael O'Toole and Paul Healy discuss the week's crime stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Talking to killers: What it likes coming face-to-face with murderers

04 Sep 2023

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Paul Healy and Michael O'Toole sit down to talk about interviewing some of Ireland's most notorious murderers. Shattered Lives is produced for Reach I...

The bombshell John Gilligan interview | Dowdall witness protection update | Ireland's roads

01 Sep 2023

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Paul Healy speaks to Michael O'Toole about a bombshell interview with John Gilligan, one of Ireland's most notorious crime figures. We also discuss th...

Eric Montalvo: We speak to the man suing Daniel Kinahan

28 Aug 2023

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Paul speaks to lawyer Eric Montalvo in today's episode. Montalvo is suing former boxing firm MTK Global and Kinahan on behalf of promoter Moses Heredi...

Major charges to be brought against Daniel Kinahan | Armed gardai on the streets of Dublin?

24 Aug 2023

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Paul Healy is joined by Michael O'Toole to discuss the major charges to be brought against the Kinahan cartel in Ireland. We also discuss the situatio...

Ryan Tubridy and the RTE payments scandal

21 Aug 2023

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Paul Healy and Sandra Mallon discuss the fallout from the RTE payments scandal and what it means for Ryan Tubridy. Shattered Lives is produced for Rea...

Rehousing paedophiles | A survivor speaks about meeting abuser father again | Ireland's ATM mania

18 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our 'Week in Crime' episode this week focuses on the thorny issues of rehousing sex offenders after protests against a man jailed for paedophilia in T...

Yet more violent Dublin attacks - we speak to locals and representatives about what needs to happen

15 Aug 2023

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With yet more shocking attacks on the streets of Dublin, Paul Healy and Ciaran Bradley discuss what can be done. Paul speaks to a local shop owner abo...

The Kerry drug cartel member | The Patsy Hutch story from a listener | Remembering Det Garda Deirdre Finn

10 Aug 2023

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Paul Healy speaks to Mick O'Toole about the week's crime stories. We start by remembering the late Det Garda Deirdre Finn, who - with her family - is ...

The downfall of Kinahan mobster Thomas 'Bomber' Kavanagh

09 Aug 2023

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As Kinahan cartel mob lieutenant Thomas 'Bomber' Kavanagh faces new weapons charges in the UK, Paul Healy talks to the Irish Mirror's John Hand about ...

The tragic deaths of Kiea McCann & Dlava Mohamed in Monaghan

03 Aug 2023

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Paul Healy and Michael O'Toole discuss reporting from on the ground in Monaghan on the deaths of teenagers Kiea McCann and Dlava Mohamed, who died in ...

Stephen Termini attack: Is Dublin getting more dangerous? | Garda 'at breaking point' amid ballot

27 Jul 2023

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Paul Healy and Michael O'Toole discuss the recent attack on American tourist Stephen Termini in Dublin city centre and hear directly from Stephen's so...

The dead man in a Carlow post office: the tragic story of Peadar Doyle

24 Jul 2023

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In early 2022, Ireland was gripped by the case of a dead man being brought to a post office by his nephew to collect his pension. In this episode, we...

The week in crime: Dowdall's appeal | RTE crisis | Irene White update | Road traffic accidents

20 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You're very welcome back to Shattered Lives. Paul Healy and Michael O'Toole discuss this week's Irish crime stories, including Jonathan Dowdall's app...

Mafia: The rise and fall of organised crime and how supergrass may take down Daniel Kinahan

12 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Michael O'Toole speaks to Anna Sergi, Professor of Criminology at the University of Essex, about the state of organised crime in Italy. We look at th...

Liam Byrne's arrest fallout, Dáil Éireann break-in, the state of the Kinahan cartel & encrochat

08 Jun 2023

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Ciaran Bradley speaks to Michael O'Toole about a busy week reporting on Irish crime. We look at the fallout from the arrest of the Kinahan cartel's L...

Dramatic scenes as Kinahan associate Liam Byrne arrested in Spain - what this means

05 Jun 2023

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In possibly the most dramatic development in Irish gangland since the US sanctions on Daniel Kinahan, Kinahan associate Liam Byrne has been arrested b...

The life of a criminal barrister: Darren Lalor talks about an extraordinary life from cab driver to the courts

01 Jun 2023

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Michael O'Toole talks to Darren Lalor, an Irish criminal barrister, who has an extraordinary tale. This is a must-listen for anyone interested in cri...

The disappearance of Madeleine McCann: New developments in the case that has gripped the world

29 May 2023

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Michael O'Toole and Paul Healy discuss the disappearance of Madeleine McCann, the police investigation and new leads uncovered by German police. Shat...

The week in crime: Dundalk accident & Louth murder probe, Garda bravery awards & Disneyland story

26 May 2023

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Michael O'Toole and Paul Healy discuss the week's crime stories, as Louth is the centre of unwanted attention. We also discuss the Disneyland Paris ...

The murder of Irene White: murder convictions, but questions remain

22 May 2023

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Michael O'Toole and Paul Healy discuss the murder of Irene White in her home in Dundalk in April 2005. Niall Power and Anthony Lambe have been convic...

The week in crime: Doorstepping Patsy Hutch, the shooting of Gary Carey & Regency fallout

18 May 2023

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Paul Healy and Michael O'Toole all manner of this week's crime stories. Paul talks about doorstepping Patsy Hutch, we look at the Regency sentences f...

'Daniel Kinahan is still involved in boxing': Kieran Cunningham on new podcast & role of Kinahan

15 May 2023

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Kieran Cunningham joins Michael O'Toole to discuss the new podcast 'Untouchable' about Katie Taylor. We also look at the role of Daniel Kinahan in pr...

Gerry Hutch's battle with the State, the threats to his life & the sentencing of Jason Bonney & Paul Murphy

09 May 2023

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Michael O'Toole and Paul Healy discuss the sentencing of Jason Bonney and Paul Murphy after their guilty verdicts in the Regency murder trial. The la...

The week in crime: GSOC officer arrest update, Dowdall prison stay, Sligo murder and Barbie Kardashian rape threats

05 May 2023

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In this week's 'The Week in Crime', Paul discusses the latest updates on his exclusive story about the GSOC officer attending a homecoming for Gerry H...

Combating piracy in Somalia, recovering bodies from sea and training with Prince Andrew: Chris Reynolds tells us his story

01 May 2023

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Michael O'Toole talks to the first Irish head of an EU Mission, head of EUCAP, Chris Reynolds. EUCAP is a civilian crisis management mission that supp...

Donald Trump's trips and trials - the view from New York

27 Apr 2023

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Michael O'Toole talks to Laura Colgan and Ciaran Bradley from our Irish American sister newspaper about the trials and trips of Donald Trump. Mr Trum...

The exclusive story of the GSOC officer at Gerry Hutch's party & winners and losers of the Regency trial

24 Apr 2023

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Michael O'Toole speaks to Paul Healy about his blockbuster story about the GSOC officer allegedly at a Gerry Hutch homecoming party, and we look at th...

Gerry Hutch - Regency trial: Your questions answered (part two)

22 Apr 2023

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On today’s episode, we look at more of your questions in relation to the Gerry Hutch verdict and the Regency trial. The trial had a seismic impact ...

Gerry Hutch - Regency trial: Your questions answered (part one)

21 Apr 2023

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After one of the most dramatic weeks in Irish legal history, we have been left with almost as many questions as answers. Gerry Hutch was found not gu...

Gerry Hutch - a free man: The aftermath of the Regency murder trial

19 Apr 2023

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Gerry Hutch is enjoying his first few days as a free man after he was found not guilty of the murder of David Byrne. Paul Healy and Michael O'Toole d...

Gerry Hutch: Not guilty

17 Apr 2023

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Gerry Hutch: not guilty. In one of the most dramatic days in Irish legal history, Gerry Hutch has been found not guilty of the murder of David Byrne ...

Trial of the century: The case against Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch

13 Apr 2023

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Paul Healy and Mick O'Toole discuss the State's case against Gerry Hutch, with the verdict in the murder trial of David Byrne due on Monday, April 17t...

'I dreaded going to work': A former Garda on why she left - and what it says about the state of the force

10 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Laura Young resigned from An Garda Síochána last year, and was one of 109 to quit the force last year - the highest number in five years. Michael ...

The week in crime: Kinahan whereabouts, the Limerick murder, Kerry Babies case & Garda priorities

07 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Healy and Michael O'Toole bring you the next edition of 'The week in crime'. We look at the whereabouts of the Kinahan cartel, the latest in a m...

A life in crime: Careers in crime reporting, threats to journalists & the most memorable stories

03 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's Shattered Lives, we discuss what it is like to spend a life in crime. Reporting, at least. Michael O'Toole and Paul Healy talk to Ciaran B...

Annie McCarrick, the cold cases of Ireland's missing women & the suspects Gardai believe may have been involved

29 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Last week, Gardai opened a murder investigation into missing New York native Annie McCarrick in Dublin. Today, Paul speaks to the former detective who...

Elaine O'Hara's life, gruesome murder & the failed appeal of her killer Graham Dwyer

27 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Warning: this episode contains graphic evidence from the murder trial of Graham Dwyer. If this is something likely to affect you, this may be an episo...

The Week in Crime: Garda corruption case, Graham Dwyer appeal, Barbie Kardashian & issues housing violent prisoners

24 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of 'The Week in Crime', we discuss a number of cases in Irish law. Michael O'Toole and Paul Healy look at the case of Barbie Kardashi...

Keeping police safe from terrorist attempts: PFNI chief talks John Caldwell and threats to policing in Northern Ireland

20 Mar 2023

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Police Federation for Northern Ireland chief Liam Kelly joins us today to discuss the threats to policing in the north after the attempted murder of J...

The week in crime: The murder of Detective Colm Horkan, sex abuse priest Joe Dunne & the missing Tina Satchwell

16 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's crime stories, Paul Healy and Michael O'Toole discuss the murder of Detective Garda Colm Horkan. 46-year-old Stephen Silver has been s...

Exclusive Ian Bailey interview on Sophie Toscan du Plantier case: 'I am not a danger to women'

13 Mar 2023

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MURDER-accused Bailey has insisted he’s not a danger to women - despite his history of domestic violence. Speaking to ‘Shattered Lives’, Bai...

The week in crime: John Brogan shooting in Mayo, Burke family removed from court and shooting deaths in Ireland

09 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The week in crime looks at the week's crime stories in Ireland, with Paul Healy and Michael O'Toole. We look at the Burke family's removal from a Dub...

Keane Mulready-Woods murder & Drogheda feud: Chilling WhatsApp from Robbie Lawlor & Nicola Donnelly on the drug war in Louth

06 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we look at the Drogheda drug feud that led to the death of Keane Mulready-Woods. We look at the antagonists in Cornelius Price and R...

The week in crime: We speak to victim of Limerick acid attack, Graham Dwyer appeal & covering murders as a journalist

03 Mar 2023

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Paul Healy and Michael O'Toole discuss the crimes they have been working on as journalists this week. Paul speaks to Simone Lee, victim of an acid at...

Busting Christy Kinahan, Dublin Narcos and policing the Hutch-Kinahan feud: Former Assistant Garda Commissioner Mick O'Sullivan on the war on drugs

28 Feb 2023

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Former Assistant Garda Commissioner Mick O'Sullivan joins Michael O'Toole on Shattered Lives today. We discuss a storied career that saw him help rev...

The week in crime: John Caldwell shooting in Omagh, Daniel Kinahan in Dubai, Caitriona Carey arrest and Ballyfermot

23 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Michael O'Toole and Paul Healy discuss the major crime developments from this week in Ireland. Foremost in the minds of most today is the shooting of...

Cornelius Price death: Former Garda Commissioner who thinks him an 'evil psychopath' and emotional testimony from a victim's mother

20 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Cornelius Price, one of Ireland's most notorious gangster, died in a Welsh hospital this weekend. In this episode of Shattered Lives, Michael O'Toole...