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John Gilligan - The End of The Line

Mon 06 Jan • 47m

Virgin Media News documentary presented by Sunday World Crime Editor Nicola Tallant looking at the recent arrest of crime lord John Gilligan in Spain. In October notorious criminal John Gilligan was arrested on the Costa Blanca in a joint operation involving Gardai and Spanish Police. Once considered one of Ireland’s most successful drug barons, the 68-year-old is now suspected of running a drug trafficking operation from Spain. Virgin Media News, in conjunction with the Sunday World, delve into the history of John Gilligan’s life of crime, his 25 year battle with the Criminal Assets Bureau and his futile attempt to re-establish himself as a player in the international drug trade. With Spanish and Irish authorities closing in on Gilligan. Is this finally the end of the line for one of Ireland’s most notorious criminals?

The Murder Files: The Killing of Jason Corbett

Thu 03 Oct • 1h

In August 2015, Limerick man Jason Corbett was found bludgeoned to death in his perfect, suburban all-American house. Those responsible, his beauty queen wife and her retired FBI agent father, insist that they acted in self-defence. Jason’s family tell a very different version of events - that Molly manipulated her way into the life of a vulnerable widow and killed him when he planned to leave with his kids. Now 4 years after the Marten's murder convictions, the case is being thrown open once again. This one off documentary unfolds the story from multiple perspectives of those closest to the case, featuring exclusive unseen FBI interviews with Molly and Tom Martens.

The Mr Moonlight Murder

Tue 24 Sep • 1h

Examining the gruesome murder of DJ Bobby 'Mr Moonlight' Ryan and the subsequent trial and conviction of Patrick Quirke.

The Group Chat

Season 7 • Fri 18 Apr • 51m

The famous trio are back. The Virgin Media News’ hit podcast returns with a brand-new series as Richard Chambers, Gavan Reilly and Zara King sit down together and discuss the main news stories of the week and the behind the scenes of the job in an extended round-table conversation.

The Search for Michael Gaine

Season 1 • Sat 19 Apr • 23m

Virgin Media News correspondent Zara King investigates one of Ireland’s most high-profile missing persons cases — the disappearance of Kerry farmer, Michael Gaine. This documentary pieces together the mystery that continues to haunt this rural community.

The Tonight Show • Wed, 16 Apr

Season 9 • Fri 18 Apr • 47m

Comment and analysis on the big stories of the day in Ireland and abroad with a panel of guests covering the key issues.

The Tonight Show • Tue, 15 Apr

Season 9 • Thu 17 Apr • 45m

Comment and analysis on the big stories of the day in Ireland and abroad with a panel of guests covering the key issues.

Celtic Cosmos

Thu 27 Mar • 22m

Virgin Media News reporter Paul Quinn travels to the headquarters of the European Space Agency to meet the Irish scientists and technicians shaping the future of space exploration.

Sport Stories: Keith Treacy

Season 2 • Sun 05 Jan • 48m

The former Republic of Ireland midfielder talks about his life in professional football and his battles with addiction.