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Weekly Episodes !!!! Shadows of Éire is a serious investigation into Ireland’s most consequential crimes — from the Kinahan-Hutch feud to centuries-old mysteries lost to history. This podcast cuts through tabloid noise and folklore to deliver the facts, the context, and the human cost behind each case in weekly episodes. Bonus series also intertwined chronicling the brave recipients of the Garda Scott Medal for valour. Independent production.
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August 11, 2026
<p>In this episode Shadows of Éire unravels the harrowing case of Barbie Kardashian. From an unprovoked violent assault on a care worker to explicit threats against her own family, this case forced Ireland’s legal, judicial, and correctional systems into uncharted territory. We examine the garda investigation, the Limerick Circuit Court trials under Judge Tom O’Donnell, the fierce public debate surrounding prison placement, and the chilling post-release statements that left a community on edge.</p><p><br></p><p>Listener discretion is strongly advised due to graphic descriptions of violent threats and assault.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>--------------------------------------------------</p><p>🔒 EXCLUSIVE LISTENER OFFER:</p><p>Protect your digital privacy and support the show!</p><p>Get an exclusive NordVPN deal + extra bonus months risk-free:</p><p>👉 https://go.nordvpn.net/aff_c?offer_id=15&aff_id=154687&url_id=902</p><p><br></p><p>(Includes a 30-day money-back guarantee)</p><p>--------------------------------------------------</p><p><br></p><p>DISCLOSURE:</p><p>Some links in these show notes are affiliate links. If you make a purchase or sign up through these links, Shadows of Éire may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.</p>
August 9, 2026
<p>At quarter past three on a freezing December morning, a call comes over the radio: people are in the River Liffey, swept away by a fast, dark current. Among the responding officers on patrol is Colm Finnerty—a 23-year-old student garda whose only official job that night is to watch and learn.</p><p><br></p><p>When the situation at the quay wall rapidly deteriorates, Finnerty is forced to make a split-second decision that tests the absolute limits of human endurance. What begins as a routine placement shift turns into a harrowing struggle against cold, panic, and time itself.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of Shadows of Éire we cover the story of a young trainee who went far beyond the call of duty before his career had even officially begun—and the rare honor that marked his place in Irish policing history.</p>
August 8, 2026
<p>On Halloween 1973, the IRA pulled off one of the most audacious prison breaks in history, landing a hijacked helicopter inside the tiny exercise yard of Dublin’s Mountjoy Prison.</p><p>In this episode, we dive deep into the real story behind the "Up and Away" escape. We separate myth from reality as we explore the mysterious "Mr. Leonard"—the man in the white suit who chartered the flight at gunpoint—and trace the dramatic actions of pilot Captain Thompson Boyes under pressure. Plus, we uncover the wild aftermath inside the prison walls, the explosive Portlaoise breakout, and the dramatic 1975 arrest that brought down IRA figure Kevin Mallon.</p>
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Weekly Episodes !!!!
Shadows of Éire is a serious investigation into Ireland’s most consequential crimes — from the Kinahan-Hutch feud to centuries-old mysteries lost to history. This podcast cuts through tabloid noise and folklore to deliver the facts, the context, and the human cost behind each case in weekly episodes.
Bonus series also intertwined chronicling the brave recipients of the Garda Scott Medal for valour.
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