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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Episode 1313: Gangland rapist Thomas O'Neill released from jail sparking fears of feud violence

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

Episode 1320: Becoming 'The Monk': Rex Ryan on playing Gerry Hutch on stage (Part 1)

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.

Episode 1319: Buying black market Ozempic on the streets of Dublin

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.

Episode 1313: Gangland rapist Thomas O'Neill released from jail sparking fears of feud violence

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