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Shattered Lives

Shattered Lives

Reach Ireland Podcasts 271 episodes Latest May 29, 2026

Shattered Lives is Ireland's premier crime podcast, hosted by leading crime reporters Paul Healy and Michael O'Toole. It examines gangland feuds, murder investigations, major trials, and the biggest crime stories in Ireland.

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Parnell Square Trial: Jury watch moment of the attack Jun 11, 2026 1079 Paul and Mick report from the second day of the trial of Riad Bouchaker, who is accused of the attempted murder of three children outside a school in Parnell Square East on November 23rd, 2023. Today the court saw a 1 hour long CCTV montage of a man’s movements throughout Dublin city centre, and the moment the children were attacked. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adcho
The Riad Bouchaker trial Day 1 Jun 10, 2026 877 Paul and Mick discuss the first day of the trial of Riad Bouchaker. Mr Bouchaker (52) of no fixed abode has pleaded not guilty to the attempted murder of two girls and one boy, and assault causing serious harm to a care worker, at Parnell Square East in Dublin City on November 23 2023. He also pleaded not guilty to three counts of assault causing harm to two other young children and a passerby,
Kinahan mobster Sean McGovern sentenced to 24 years Jun 8, 2026 1870 Sean McGovern, Daniel Kinahan’s closest confidant, has been sentenced to 24 years in prison. Paul tells Mick of a dramatic day in the Special Criminal Court after McGovern was handed two consecutive sentences for his role in directing a crime gang in relation to the murder of innocent Dad of two Noel Kirwan, and the surveillance of Hutch associate James ‘Mago’ Gately. Learn more about your ad choi
Mother of Alex Coughlan speaks, Qayyum murder suspect on the run Jun 5, 2026 2153 Paul and Mick discuss the latest developments in the murder of Qayyum Balogun on Dublin’s Grafton Street after the main suspect fled Ireland on a ferry. His devastated sister Aliyah spoke to us about her loss and called for those responsible to come forward. It comes as footage emerged of the suspect rapping and showing off a knife in the hours after the murder. They also discuss the death of Alex
Grafton Street murder and River Liffey attack Jun 2, 2026 2078 Mick and Paul discuss the stab murder of Qayyum Balogun amid a row at a nightclub venue on Dublin’s Grafton Street. The 21 year old Nigerian national was stabbed numerous times and later declared dead in hospital. Campaigners have since called for justice as gardai launch a murder probe. They also discuss the mystery death of Ballyfermot native Thomas Griffin, who is believed to have fled his at
QA: Are Gardai going after Christy Kinahan Sr and Jr? May 29, 2026 2840 Paul and Mick answer the first tranche of your questions about Irish crime, themselves and everything in between. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The death of Alexander Coughlan, Kyran Durnin case arrest May 28, 2026 2682 In this episode of Shattered Lives, Mick and Paul discuss the death of Alexander Coughlan in Blanchardstown, as well as brutal assault cases in Finglas and Coolock. They also examine a major development in the disappearance and suspected murder of Kyran Durnin in Drogheda, following a significant arrest in the case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Inside The Garda Jobs Most People Never See May 26, 2026 4294 In this Shattered Lives Special, Paul Healy and Mick O’Toole speak to four Gardaí working in some of the most unique, challenging and high-pressure roles across An Garda Síochána. The episode explores the reality of working as a Garda in Ireland, from gangland encounters and life-threatening incidents to armed support operations, hostage situations, murder scenes, race issues in modern policing,
The complex investigation into death of Yves Sakila on Henry Street May 20, 2026 2599 Paul and Mick discuss the unfolding investigation into the death of Yves Sakila in Dublin’s Henry Street. A post mortem examination has determined no exact cause of death as a vigil is held in his memory and debate around the incident follows. They also discuss other major crime stories of the week, including the sentencing of disgraced former Garda Paul Moody, and the horrific case of a son who m
Henry Street death investigation, man killed in Artane ‘row’ May 18, 2026 2104 Paul and Mick discuss what was a weekend of violent incidents - from the death of an alleged shoplifter in Dublin’s Henry Street to a man killed after being put in a headlock amid a house row in Artane. They also discuss an attack in Blanchardstown, the father of ‘Tinder rapist’ Patrick Nevin saying his son deserves a second chance, and speculate on what’s next for Daniel Kinahan. Learn more abo
Hutch Election Chances, Jastine Valdez Mother Dies May 15, 2026 2269 Mick and Paul speak with Irish Mirror Political Correspondent Ciara O’Loughlin ahead of the Dublin Central by-election, where criminal figure Gerry Hutch is vying for a Dail seat. They also discuss the crime stories of the week, including the tragic passing of murder victim Jastine Valdez’s mother, the so-called ‘Cocaine Highway’ and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com
Shattered Lives: Inside the Ballymun feud May 13, 2026 1967 Paul and Mick talk about the grenade attack in Ballymun this week that is part of a concerning escalating gangland feud in the area. They also discuss an investigation into a member of the Defence Forces, the Garda recruitment campaign and the use of the government jet to bring mob boss Daniel Kinahan home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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