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"He was a serious, serious thug"

Next month sees the anniversary of the assassination of notorious Dublin criminal, 'The General' ...

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17.55 30 Jul 2019


"He was a serious, serious thug"


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17.55 30 Jul 2019


Next month sees the anniversary of the assassination of notorious Dublin criminal, 'The General' Martin Cahill in Ranelagh, .  His exploits and crimes inspired the films The General and Ordinary Decent Criminal. His life story has fascinated many and he still attracts interest in the public imagination and popular culture.

Well, to find out more about 'The General' and his influence in the Dublin criminal gangland, Richie Oakley was joined in studio by John O’Keeffe, Criminologist & Lecturer in Forensic Psychology.


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Adrian Dunbar Brendan Gleeson Criminologist & Lecturer In Forensic Psychology Dublin Criminal John O’Keeffe Jon Voight Kevin Spacey Martin Cahill Ordinary Decent Criminal Paul Williams Ranelagh Richie Oakley Sean McGinley The General

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