Gangland heavy Jay O’Connor is facing a jail sentence after pleading guilty to conspiracy to murder Charlie Cooper - man who was shot eight years ago.

O’Connor who is a grandad has been at the centre of feuding gangs in the Blanchardstown area of Dublin since the turn of the century where he was once part of the notorious Westies gang.

So how has O’Connor lived under threat and at war for almost three decades and can age or a stretch behind bars abate his fighting spirit?

Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about a criminal who has spent a lifetime feuding with rivals.

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Dublin Taxi driver Raymond Shorten, who was convicted of raping two women during the summer of 2022, has now also been convicted of raping a 7-year-old girl.

He was found guilty of two counts of rape and one of sexual assault by a jury, despite denying any wrongdoing.

Crime World producer Clodagh Meaney, who was in court on Monday, tells Niall Donald of the case details.

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A father of 15 is before the High Court where the Criminal Assets Bureau say his home, costly renovations and other assets are the proceeds of crime.

Dermot Calvert has denied claims that a Limerick Property worth almost euro 300k and a sum of cash were paid for through criminal means and instead he used savings from his social welfare to fund his lifestyle.

Nicola speaks with Eamon Dillon about Calvert and the case against him.

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