The Witness: In His Own Words

Yellow Path Productions

In 2005, Joseph O'Callaghan's testimony helped convict two drug-dealing gangsters for murder, and he became the youngest person ever to enter the Witness Protection Programme in Ireland. Now, as the men he put away agitate for release, he t...

  • 25 minutes 55 seconds
    11: The Parole Board

    Joey and his mother, Mary, prepare to meet the parole board for the first time..


    Please be aware that there are references in this podcast to violence, sexual abuse and suicidal thoughts. If you are negatively affected and need help or advice, please contact the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre’s Freephone National 24-Hour Helpline on 1800 77 8888 in Ireland, or call the Samaritans on Freephone 116 123 in Ireland and the UK.


    The Witness: In His Own Words is produced by Ian Maleney and executive produced by Nicola Tallant and Jane Gogan. The sound editor is Brendan Jenkinson and the music is composed by Niamh Corcoran. ©Yellow Path Productions Ltd.


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    23 October 2023, 3:00 am
  • 28 minutes 57 seconds
    A Mother's Story

    Joey's mother, Mary, tells her side of the story.


    Please be aware that there are references in this podcast to violence, sexual abuse and suicidal thoughts. If you are negatively affected and need help or advice, please contact the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre’s Freephone National 24-Hour Helpline on 1800 77 8888 in Ireland, or call the Samaritans on Freephone 116 123 in Ireland and the UK.


    The Witness is produced by Ian Maleney and executive produced by Nicola Tallant and Jane Gogan. The sound editor is Brendan Jenkinson and the music is composed by Niamh Corcoran. Yellow Path Productions Ltd.


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    28 March 2022, 3:00 am
  • 12 minutes 9 seconds
    A Message From Joey
    Joey has something he would like to say to listeners.

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    13 December 2021, 4:00 am
  • 20 minutes 19 seconds
    10: The Letters

    Joey writes to the parole board, and receives a letter from an old friend.


    Please be aware that there are references in this podcast to violence, sexual abuse and suicidal thoughts. If you are negatively affected and need help or advice, please contact the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre’s Freephone National 24-Hour Helpline on 1800 77 8888 in Ireland, or call the Samaritans on Freephone 116 123 in Ireland and the UK.


    The Witness is produced by Ian Maleney and executive produced by Nicola Tallant and Jane Gogan. The sound editor is Brendan Jenkinson and the music is composed by Niamh Corcoran. Yellow Path Productions Ltd.


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    26 July 2021, 2:00 am
  • 31 minutes 9 seconds
    09: The Secret Life

    Struggling with the effects of everything he's gone through, Joey has to leave his family behind and make a new life for himself.


    Please be aware that there are references in this podcast to violence, sexual abuse and suicidal thoughts. If you are negatively affected and need help or advice, please contact the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre’s Freephone National 24-Hour Helpline on 1800 77 8888 in Ireland, or call the Samaritans on Freephone 116 123 in Ireland and the UK.


    The Witness is produced by Ian Maleney and executive produced by Nicola Tallant and Jane Gogan. The sound editor is Brendan Jenkinson and the music is composed by Niamh Corcoran. Yellow Path Productions Ltd.


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    19 July 2021, 2:00 am
  • 32 minutes 35 seconds
    08: The Trial

    Joey gives evidence.


    Please be aware that there are references in this podcast to violence, sexual abuse and suicidal thoughts. If you are negatively affected and need help or advice, please contact the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre’s Freephone National 24-Hour Helpline on 1800 77 8888 in Ireland, or call the Samaritans on Freephone 116 123 in Ireland and the UK.


    The Witness is produced by Ian Maleney and executive produced by Nicola Tallant and Jane Gogan. The Sound Editor is Brendan Jenkinson and music is composed by Niamh Corcoran. Yellow Path Productions Ltd.


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    12 July 2021, 2:00 am
  • 32 minutes 41 seconds
    07: The Lips

    Brian is more violent and controlling than ever, and Joey resolves to find a way out.


    Please be aware that there are references in this podcast to violence, sexual abuse and suicidal thoughts. If you are negatively affected and need help or advice, please contact the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre’s Freephone National 24-Hour Helpline on 1800 77 8888 in Ireland, or call the Samaritans on Freephone 116 123 in Ireland and the UK.


    The Witness is produced by Ian Maleney and executive produced by Nicola Tallant and Jane Gogan. The Sound Editor is Brendan Jenkinson and music is composed by Niamh Corcoran. Yellow Path Productions Ltd.


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    5 July 2021, 2:00 am
  • 25 minutes 50 seconds
    06: The Gun

    Joey witnesses something that shakes him to his core.


    Please be aware that there are references in this podcast to violence, sexual abuse and suicidal thoughts. If you are negatively affected and need help or advice, please contact the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre’s Freephone National 24-Hour Helpline on 1800 77 8888 in Ireland, or call the Samaritans on Freephone 116 123 in Ireland and the UK.


    The Witness is produced by Ian Maleney and executive produced by Nicola Tallant and Jane Gogan. The sound editor is Brendan Jenkinson and music is composed by Niamh Corcoran. Yellow Path Productions Ltd.


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    28 June 2021, 2:00 am
  • 26 minutes 31 seconds
    05: The Break

    A violent new gang emerges, and Joey stands up to Brian.


    Please be aware that there are references in this podcast to violence, sexual abuse and suicidal thoughts. If you are negatively affected and need help or advice, please contact the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre’s Freephone National 24-Hour Helpline on 1800 77 8888 in Ireland, or call the Samaritans on Freephone 116 123 in Ireland and the UK.


    The Witness is produced by Ian Maleney and executive produced by Nicola Tallant and Jane Gogan. The Sound Editor is Brendan Jenkinson and music is composed by Niamh Corcoran. Yellow Path Productions Ltd.


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    21 June 2021, 2:00 am
  • 22 minutes 26 seconds
    04: The Big Time

    After a brush with the law, Brian and Joey meet with one of the most notorious criminals in the city.


    Please be aware that there are references in this podcast to violence, sexual abuse and suicidal thoughts. If you are negatively affected and need help or advice, please contact the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre’s Freephone National 24-Hour Helpline on 1800 77 8888 in Ireland, or call the Samaritans on Freephone 116 123 in Ireland and the UK.


    The Witness is produced by Ian Maleney and executive produced by Nicola Tallant and Jane Gogan. The Sound Editor is Brendan Jenkinson and music is composed by Niamh Corcoran. Yellow Path Productions Ltd.


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    14 June 2021, 2:00 am
  • 29 minutes 46 seconds
    03: The Cottage

    Joey is drawn into the heart of Brian's criminal operation, with terrible personal consequences.


    Please be aware that there are references throughout this podcast to violence, sexual abuse and suicidal thoughts. If you are negatively affected and need help or advice, please contact the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre’s Freephone National 24-Hour Helpline on 1800 77 8888 in Ireland, or call the Samaritans on Freephone 116 123 in Ireland and the UK.


    The Witness: In His Own Words' is produced by Ian Maleney and executive produced by Nicola Tallant and Jane Gogan. It is mixed by Brendan Jenkinson, with music by Niamh Corcoran. Yellow Path Productions Ltd.


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    7 June 2021, 2:00 am
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