Crime World

The murder of Robbie Lawlor in the garden of a small terraced home in Ardoyne in Belfast has been one of the most intriguing and significant gangland killings in recent times.

Months after he brutally murdered and dismembered teenager Keane Mulready Woods at the height of the Drogheda feud who wanted Lawlor dead and who pulled the trigger.

In Nicola's new book Web of Betrayal, she pieces together the information around his death and details the chaotic and violent path he took in life.

Niall Donald interviews her about Web of Betrayal as they delve into the dark heart of gangland.

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Armed police blocked off roads as part of a major security operation as Thomas 'Bomber' Kavanagh and Liam Byrne were escorted to the Old Bailey courthouse in London today.

The Dublin gangland figures were in the dock for their role in a bizarre plot to use a cache of weapons as a bargaining tool to get a reduced jail term for Kavanagh.

Niall speaks to Nicola who was in the Old Bailey about how the Kinahan Cartel duo pleaded for mercy from the judge.

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A murder in Belfast of gangland’s most wanted man, Robbie Lawlor, uncovers a web of betrayal that spans out across the Irish underworld and beyond.

Follow a bloody trail that leads all the way into the heart of one of the worst gang feuds Ireland has ever seen which culminates in the Narco-style dismemberment of a teenage boy, Keane Mulready Woods.

And as the curtain is pulled back on the inner workings of the world of organised crime, a cast of ruthless characters take centre stage for their place in a double cross plot that reads like a fast-paced thriller.

Nicola Tallant's brand new book 'Web of Betrayal' is available now from all good book stores.

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In episode two of the Crime World Book Club, Clodagh is joined by Oisin Feeney, host of The Troubles Podcast. They discuss 'Killing Thatcher' by Rory Carroll which details the IRA’s attempt to assassinate Margaret Thatcher and the investigation that followed.

You can find Oisin on Instagram @thetroublespodcast and listen wherever you get your podcasts.

This episode of Crime World was edited by Jason Maleney, with audio and video recording by Neasa Cumiskey and it was produced by Clodagh Meaney.

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A murder investigation is launched as an eight-year-old boy Kyran Durnin is reported missing.

Gardai believe he may be dead for some time and are seeking information on any last sightings of him.

Nicola speaks to Eimear Rabbitte about the case that has shocked the nation.

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