True Crime Ireland
Ireland's original true crime podcast covering Irish murders, disappearances and criminal history.
Podcasts Like True Crime Ireland
If you loved True Crime Ireland, here are the best podcasts to try next. Matched by case type, storytelling style, and community ratings from our database of Cold Case, Historical Crime shows.
Why listeners love True Crime Ireland
True Crime Ireland is the original Irish true crime podcast, covering cases from the Emerald Isle that receive limited coverage elsewhere. Host Gillian Cawley brings genuine care and thorough research to Irish criminal history.
Binge Factor
8/10
Community-rated compulsive listenability
Format
Serialised
Mix of serialized and standalone episodes
Style
Narrative; immersive
Presentation approach
Episode Length
50-70 min
Typical episode duration
Host Style
Solo host
Presentation format
Verdict
Must listen
Our editorial rating
Recommendations
12 podcasts like True Crime Ireland
Pirate Predator
RTÉ Documentary on One traces Eamon Cooke, a pirate radio DJ turned cult figure who was one of Ireland's most prolific child abusers.
The Nobody Zone
RTÉ's award-winning investigation into Kieran Kelly, believed to be Ireland's first identified serial killer.
West Cork
True crime fans who love atmospheric investigative journalism, Anglo-Irish tensions, and cases that remain unresolved and fiercely contested decades later.
Forgotten Australia
Strange and dark stories from Australian history, including crimes and unsolved mysteries.
Status: Pending
Looks at cases that are unsolved or still raise questions.
A Million Other Choices
A Canadian-hosted, victim-centred true crime podcast covering murder and other criminal cases from around the world, with a particular interest in the Canadian justice system.
Already Gone Podcast
Lesser-known cases from Michigan and the Great Lakes.
CounterClock
CounterClock is an investigative true crime podcast from Audiochuck, hosted by Delia D'Ambra. Each season looks at a different case.
Re-Solved Mysteries: An Unsolved Mysteries Podcast
Updates every segment from the 1990s Unsolved Mysteries TV show.
True Crime DEADLINE
Journalist Matt Johnson covers cold cases, unsolved mysteries and murders.
Unsolved (RTÉ)
A weekly Irish cold-case podcast from RTÉ, presented by crime journalist Barry Cummins and 2FM presenter Katja Mia.
Michigan Monsters
Forgotten crimes and dark history from Michigan, told with some humour.
How they compare
| Podcast | Format | Country | Binge |
|---|---|---|---|
| True Crime Ireland (original) | Serialised | Ireland | 8/10 |
| Pirate Predator | Serialized | Ireland | 7/10 |
| The Nobody Zone | Serialized | Ireland | 8/10 |
| West Cork | Serialized | Ireland | 9/10 |
| Forgotten Australia | Episodic | Australia | — |
| Status: Pending | Episodic | United States | — |
| A Million Other Choices | Episodic | Canada | — |
| Already Gone Podcast | Episodic | United States | — |
| CounterClock | Serialized | — | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What podcasts are similar to True Crime Ireland?
The best alternatives to True Crime Ireland are podcasts that share its Cold Case, Historical Crime focus and serialised format. Our editorial team has hand-picked the most similar shows based on content type, storytelling style, and community ratings.
Why do people love True Crime Ireland?
True Crime Ireland is known for its narrative; immersive approach to Cold Case and Historical Crime. It scores 8/10 on our binge factor rating, reflecting how compulsively listenable listeners find it. It has earned a "Must Listen" rating from our editorial team.
How long are episodes of True Crime Ireland?
Episodes of True Crime Ireland are typically 50-70 min long. The format varies between serialized arcs and standalone episodes.
Where can I listen to True Crime Ireland?
True Crime Ireland is available on Apple Podcasts. You can find it by searching the show name on any of those platforms.
What is the best episode of True Crime Ireland to start with?
New listeners are recommended to start with Episode 1 — best heard in order. Episodes can generally be listened to in any order.