True Crime Ireland
True crime podcast review — 2026
"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."
Who is this podcast for?
- ✓Cold case enthusiasts who love decades-old unsolved mysteries
Pros
- +Rated "Must Listen" by our editorial team
About the host
Gillian Cawley
Host of True Crime Ireland.
About this podcast
Ireland's original true crime podcast, covering Irish criminal cases from the past and present. Hosted by Gillian Cawley.
Best episode to start with
Episode 1 — best heard in order
Episodic format — episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order
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What is True Crime Ireland about?
Ireland's original true crime podcast, covering Irish criminal cases from the past and present. Hosted by Gillian Cawley.
Is True Crime Ireland worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Must listen". The community has rated it 8.0/10 overall. Ireland's original true crime podcast covering Irish murders, disappearances and criminal history.
Who is True Crime Ireland for?
True Crime Ireland is ideal for: Cold case enthusiasts who love decades-old unsolved mysteries.
What is the best episode of True Crime Ireland to start with?
We recommend starting with Episode 1 — best heard in order. Episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order.
What podcasts are similar to True Crime Ireland?
If you enjoy True Crime Ireland, you might also like: Pirate Predator, The Nobody Zone, West Cork, A Million Other Choices. See our full "Podcasts Like True Crime Ireland" page for more recommendations.
Quick facts
- Format
- Serialised
- Host style
- Solo host
- Style
- Narrative; immersive
- Episode length
- 50-70 min
- Episodes
- 80+ episodes
- Country
- Ireland
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