The story of Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch (Part 4: Trial of the Century)

THIS is the story of Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch, from his early days as a young hoodlum through to his astonishing acquittal in the Special Criminal Court for the murder of David Byrne at the Regency Hotel.

How did this quiet-spoken man from Dublin's north inner-city become one of the most notorious figures in Irish criminal history?

And how did he end up on trial for murder and why did he walk free?

This is part four of a four-part story about blood bonds, bitter feuds and shocking betrayal. It's a story about the changing face of Dublin, and the pursuit of justice - in the courts and on the streets.

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[seamus]

When they round up those kinahan lads I'm sure that'll become the trial of the century...they must be ragging that Gerry has walked. Love your coverage of this story.

[michaelharrison]

Love this reporter / journalist.. beautiful woman, very intelligent and lovely voice to listen to.

[jackwild]

He has being crowned 👑 the King of Buckingham Street...and now bound for sunny Spain 🇪🇸 😎

[EdwardCLin]

How can the byrne family turn up at court each day, hoping the justice system works for them when they're up to their necks in organised crime and murder themselves.
They despise the legal system when it is prosecuting their family for crime.
Baffling, the neck on them
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[MorticeMary]

Makes me wonder the more i hear about dowdall was it all a set up, hutch is very clever, stranger things have happened

[jamiebutler]

Excellent series, walk free Gerry Hutch...just keep one eye over your shoulder as I'm sure the dubai contingent won't let it lie.

[jamesmowles]

Great work once again. 👍, Evry podcast u do, Av bn listen 2 u recently, N ur on top of ur game, Why not do ur own. 👍🤔, R is tht dwn 2 ur contract with other company, ?? As a dnt gt how u cnt do ur own. As u Smash evryone u do. Realy enjoy ur work. 👍💯%.😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🤛. KEEP UP THE GD WRK. !!

[Irishmush]

These journalists have no shame. Gossip mungers to sell papers.. they.d do anything for recondition..

[paulsutherland]

Will the cartel put a hit on him 🤔? . Kinahan must be feeling it now money don’t last forever and bussiness must be bad . Must be paranoid as fuck now

[patrickjm]

Nichola tallent is a very good woman at her job could listen to any podcasts and interviews with serious people etc etc etc etc, ,

Nichola is a beautiful lady and can get you laughing in minutes I’ve seen her punish her fellow podcast people taking the mic with them and she gets everyone laughing again, ,

Great reporter in every way, ,

God bless Nichola

[derryii]

Why get involved in crime in the first place 😮

[johnbell]

Well done to the monk, hope he just lives a quiet life going forward. As for the other lot well enough said. 🕰️🏃‍♂️out