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Crime World with Nicola Tallant is a weekly podcast about criminals, drugs and the sins of the underworld.

  • 32 minutes 21 seconds
    Episode 1321: Becoming 'The Monk': Rex Ryan on playing Gerry Hutch on stage (Part 2)

    Rex Ryan used to have a bit of banter with Gerry Hutch outside the local shop when he was just a kid growing up in Clontarf.

    Now more than two decades later, the actor/director is playing the alleged crime boss in his one man show, The Monk.

    Niall speaks to Rex about talking to Gerry Hutch in prison, the controversy over the play and the public's fascination with the Monk.


    Opening clip credits

    Rex Ryan - Director

    John Anderson - Junior av/videography

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    19 December 2025, 5:51 pm
  • 30 minutes 28 seconds
    Episode 1320: Becoming 'The Monk': Rex Ryan on playing Gerry Hutch on stage (Part 1)

    Rex Ryan used to have a bit of banter with Gerry Hutch outside the local shop when he was just a kid growing up in Clontarf.

    Now more than two decades later, the actor/director is playing the alleged crime boss in his one man show, The Monk.

    Niall speaks to Rex about talking to Gerry Hutch in prison, the controversy over the play and the public's fascination with the Monk.


    Opening clip credits

    Rex Ryan - Director

    John Anderson - Junior av/videography

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    19 December 2025, 6:00 am
  • 16 minutes 46 seconds
    Episode 1319: Buying black market Ozempic on the streets of Dublin

    They are the so-called miracle weight loss drugs that taken the celebrity world by storm.

    But it is not just celebs who love Ozempic - Irish black market dealers have spotted a gap in the market and are making a killing selling the drugs.

    Niall speaks to Crime World's Denise Smith about just how easy it was to buy the controlled medication on the streets.

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    18 December 2025, 5:32 pm
  • 48 minutes 9 seconds
    Episode 1318: Survivor abused by her cousin says increased sentence is still 'unbelievably lenient'

    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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    18 December 2025, 6:00 am
  • 14 minutes 52 seconds
    Episode 1317: How a Connemara builder cruelly ripped off an 86-year-old pensioner for €106k

    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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    17 December 2025, 7:19 pm
  • 22 minutes 49 seconds
    Episode 1316: Ireland's most dangerous prisoner Leon Wright jailed again over terrifying crime spree

    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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    17 December 2025, 6:00 am
  • 20 minutes 3 seconds
    Episode 1315: Dad of tragic arson victim Tadhg Farrell becomes fifth person arrested over Midlands Prison row

    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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    16 December 2025, 4:41 pm
  • 17 minutes 47 seconds
    Episode 1314: Gardai step up patrols in Rathkeale as feud tension mount in the town

    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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    16 December 2025, 6:00 am
  • 21 minutes 4 seconds
    Episode 1313: Gangland rapist Thomas O'Neill released from jail sparking fears of feud violence

    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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    15 December 2025, 7:15 pm
  • 12 minutes 44 seconds
    Episode 1312: How a gangster has become the first UVF-linked criminal to be caught in the Encrochat sting

    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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    15 December 2025, 6:00 am
  • 33 minutes 41 seconds
    Episode 1311: Gerry Hutch faces Spanish trial, Cork ‘Narco Boat’ crew jailed and homicide probe launched in Daniel Aruebose case

    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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    12 December 2025, 6:45 pm
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