Johnny ‘Mad Dog’ Adair was on the top of his game.

He was feared by nationalists and ruled the Shankill.

Then he lost it all and was forced to flee in the night by his former comrades. 

The Sunday Life’s Ciaran Barnes tells the story of how Adair lost his power and was banished from Belfast.

This podcast was originally published in October 2022.

The BelTel brings you some of Northern Ireland's top journalists, Allison Morris, Sam McBride and Suzanne Breen to name but a few, giving you the inside stories behind what is in the news. Presented by Ciarán Dunbar, the Bel Tel investigates, debates and informs every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

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