Paul Murphy

Prime Time

How the Lucky Dip gang is fuelling a car theft crisis

As car thefts in Ireland hit a 12-year high, a loose network of teenage joyriders is at the heart of a growing crime wave

Prime Time • 08 Apr 25

Jack Carey leaving Dublin's Criminal Courts of Justice on Wednesday morning

Ex-hurley maker Jack Carey charged with 14 Companies Act breaches

Jack Carey, a Kilkenny native and former hurley maker, appeared in court on Wednesday charged with 14 offences under the Companies Act. Mr Carey has not yet lodged a plea.

Prime Time • 02 Apr 25

Bertie Ahern said that Donald Trump and Micheál Martin's 'polar opposite' views on Gaza may be a point of contention

'Don't correct unpredictable Trump': Ahern's advice to Taoiseach

Taoiseach Micheál Martin should ignore any untruths told by US president Donald Trump at their meeting tomorrow, advises former taoiseach Bertie Ahern.

Prime Time • 11 Mar 25

Driver shocked as NCT passes dangerous car

When Dubliner Esther Woodley bought a 2017 Volkswagen Polo last September from a garage, she was reassured by two things. She had dealt with the garage before - they had done minor repairs on a previous car - and it had a recent NCT cert.

Prime Time • 05 Feb 25

'Like Mad Max' - Danger, fear as motorbikes tear through Dublin

In order to establish the extent of motorcycle joyriding in Dublin, Prime Time covertly filmed in the Summerhill area of the city. While it's not a new problem, and is not exclusive to the north inner city, locals say it has surged in recent years.

Prime Time • 19 Dec 24

'Like Mad Max' - Danger, fear as motorbikes tear through Dublin

In order to establish the extent of motorcycle joyriding in Dublin, Prime Time covertly filmed in the Summerhill area of the city. While it's not a new problem, and is not exclusive to the north inner city, locals say it has surged in recent years.

Prime Time • 18 Dec 24