Delve into the dark heart of Ireland’s criminal underworld, and the murders that shatter its sacred code, as award winning investigative journalist, Nicola Tallant, brings her new live show, Omertà, to Monroe’s Live on Friday, May 19. Uncover the real stories, and real people, behind the grisly headlines, as Tallant reaches into the heart of Ireland’s gangland and discloses its secrets and betrayals.
Renowned for her ability to piece together the complex threads of cartels and the chaos of organised crime, Nicola Tallant writes, records, and produces the popular Crime World podcast, alongside her role as journalist and author.
Well versed in the facts of each case, Tallant goes beyond the evidence to seek the humanity within the story, and the devastating impact of a world where human life is viewed as a commodity.
Inspired by the activities of Jonathan Dowdall, and how he broke the silence of gangland to testify against Gerry ‘The Monk’ Hutch, Omertà reveals the possible motivations for friend to turn informer and how the unspoken system can unravel.
Through audio, video and conversation, Nicola dives into Ireland’s criminal underbelly in an informative and entertaining way, as she brings her wealth of experience to the Monroe’s Live stage.
“I’ve been developing the show Omertà since I first watched Jonathan Dowdall step into the witness box to go against The Monk,” Nicola explains.
“I am really excited to be coming to Galway. It’s the absolutely stand out, coolest city in Ireland. I want to deliver a show that is both humorous and interesting.
“I hope the audience will enjoy a live and interactive experience, and come with me as we delve into the concept of secrets and betrayal in a world where a bullet in the head is just another way of doing business.”
As such, Omertà is a unique opportunity to get a glimpse into the disruption, power and money that can lead to the ultimate betrayal, through the eyes of Ireland’s leading crime journalist, Nicola Tallant.
This brand new production takes you behind the scenes to gain a deeper insight into the fascinating world of true crime and the workings of the recent Hutch-Dowdall trial that captured the nation.
Tickets to Omertà, a Crime World Live Show with Nicola Tallant on Friday, May 19 cost €25 and are available from www.monroes.ie
