Kinahan mobster Sean McGovern sentenced to 24 years

About this episode

Sean McGovern, a key figure in the Kinahan crime gang, receives a 24-year prison sentence for his criminal activities.

Sean McGovern, Daniel Kinahan’s closest confidant, has been sentenced to 24 years in prison. Paul tells Mick of a dramatic day in the Special Criminal Court after McGovern was handed two consecutive sentences for his role in directing a crime gang in relation to the murder of innocent Dad of two Noel Kirwan, and the surveillance of Hutch associate James ‘Mago’ Gately. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Hosts: Paul, Mick

Topics covered

• crime
• sentencing
• gangs
• justice
• true crime
• Irish crime
• court proceedings

Keywords

• Sean McGovern
• Daniel Kinahan
• 24 years
• crime gang
• murder
• Noel Kirwan
• Hutch associate
• James Gately
• Special Criminal Court

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Special Criminal Court

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