Crime World with Nicola Tallant is a weekly podcast about criminals, drugs and the sins of the underworld.
A survivor who suffered years of sexual attacks from her cousin has welcomed the increase in his sentence but says it is still 'unbelievably lenient'.
Sophie Brady was just seven years old when her cousin, David Hamilton, started sexually abusing her on an almost daily basis.
Niall talks to Sophie who describes the horrific abuse she suffered and her fight for a fair prison sentence for abuser David Hamilton.
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A developer who built Síle Seoige’s dream home in Spiddal has been jailed for stealing €106,000 from an 86-year-old client.
Seamus Murphy was led away in handcuffs to a prison van after a judge found he’s acted out of “pure dishonesty and utter greed” by ripping off a trusting pensioner.
Niall speaks to Crime World's Patrick O'Connell about the cruel and heartless theft.
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Ireland's most dangerous prisoner has been handed another prison sentence for a for terrifying crime spree that ended in a standoff with armed gardaí.
Leon Wright is being housed in a special violence reduction wing in Wheatfield Prison after attacking and threatening staff and other inmates during his long stay behind bars.
Niall speaks to Crime World's Alan Sherry about why Wright was back before the courts.
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The father of tragic Tadhg Farrell has been arrested over a prison row which happened hours before the fatal arson attack in Edenderry.
Aaron Holt is being questioned by gardai over a jail attack on a suspect whose associates are linked to horror firebombing.
Niall speaks to Crime World's Ken Foy about the investigation into the deaths of Tadhg and his grandaunt Mary Holt.
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Gardaí have stepped up patrols in Rathkeale over fears of an outbreak of feud violence in the town over Christmas.
A series of raids were carried out in recent weeks as gardaí target feuding crime gangs based in the Co Limerick town.
Niall speaks to Eamon Dillon about the history of tensions in Rathkeale over Christmas.
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Heroin-dealing rapist Thomas O'Neill has been released from prison, heightening fears of an outbreak of feud violence in Limerick.
O'Neill - who is married to April Collins, who gave evidence in court against the notorious Dundon brothers - was let out of Cork Prison over the weekend.
Niall speaks to Eamon Dillon about how O'Neill was jailed for one of the most notorious rapes in Irish history.
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A 'money man' has become the first criminal linked to East Belfast UVF to be convicted as part of the EncroChat phone hack drug busts .
Wayne Jones admitted three counts of transferring criminal property – namely cash – which he knew had been obtained through dealing drug dealing last month.
Niall talks to Crime World's Steven Moore about how Jones has become the latest gang figure taken down in the North
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Gerry Hutch’s money laundering case edges closer in Spain, how a narco boat crew were caught in Cork, and the tragic case of Daniel Aruebose is upgraded to homicide.
Niall speaks to Eimear Rabbitt about the high-profile crime stories of the week and how criminals are risking everything for designer goods.
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Rapist Philip Murphy's half brother has described the moment he looked his abuser in the eye as he read out his victim impact in court.
Philip Murphy was sentenced to 15 years in prison on Monday for sex attacks on three people including his half brother Thomas.
Niall speaks to Thomas about his long battle for justice.
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The gang suspected of ordering the arson attack which killed four-year-old boy and his great aunt have been linked to at least two other murders.
Gardaí released CCTV footage of the ‘murderous’ firebombing in Co Offaly yesterday that lead to the deaths of Tadgh Farrell and Mary Holt.
Niall speaks to Eimear Rabbitt about how an organised crime gang in the Midlands have been linked to the attack.
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Brian Meehan has turned down the chance to apologise for Veronica Guerin's murder when confronted in Dublin last week.
Meehan - nicknamed The Tosser - is the only man ever convicted in connection with the brutal murder of the brave crime reporter.
Niall speaks to Crime World's Patrick O'Connell about how Meeehan would not say sorry when they came face to face in Dublin city centre.
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