Grafton Street murder and River Liffey attack

About this episode

Mick and Paul discuss the recent murder of Qayyum Balogun and the mysterious death of Thomas Griffin, along with the controversial graduation of Joe O’Reilly from prison.

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 attackers by jumping into the River Liffey. Meanwhile wife killer Joe O’Reilly has graduated in business from behind bars, much to the outrage of his victim’s family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Hosts: Mick, Paul

Topics covered

• murder
• crime
• justice
• Dublin
• attacks
• society

Keywords

• Grafton Street
• murder
• Qayyum Balogun
• River Liffey
• Joe O’Reilly
• justice
• crime

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: gardai, Reach Ireland Podcasts

Places: Dublin, Grafton Street, River Liffey

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