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Lawless Ireland takes a shocking look at the growing problems of late-night drunken street violence, armed robberies, kidnappings, racist attacks and football hooliganism.

If you've been a victim of crime or want to speak to someone in confidence - ring the Garda Confidential line:1800 666 111

Tune in Monday at 9pm on TV3 and Wednesday 9pm on 3e. 

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Football Hooliganism preview
Brian appeared on Ireland AM to discuss this week's episode which focuses on football hooliganism.

Teenage Kicks
Lawless Ireland charts the rise of football hooliganism amongst Irish soccer fans.

 Human impact:
Mary King talks about her trauma when her husband was attacked  by raiders in his work place tw

Security Breach:
A look at some of Ireland's most daring raids and armed robberies, captured on CCTV.

Bare-Knuckle Boxing
Watch the second part of Brian O'Donovan's hard-hitting documentary series "Lawless Ireland".

Bare knuckle boxing
Brian O'Donovan talks about the underground culture of bare knuckle boxing on Ireland AM.

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Brian O' Donovan is one of the most talented journalists on Irish television.

In keeping with TV3's policy of bringing fresh new talent to the Irish audience from both within and outside of TV3, Brian has proven himself as a gifted reporter with an ability to get to the heart of the story and to communicate it effectively. 

Having worked with TV3 News for the past few years, he has reported extensively on many of the top stories, including the 2007 General Election, the Rachel O'Reilly murder trial, the fishing tragedy in Dunmore East and the Rugby World Cup.  Brian began his career at Red FM in his native Cork.

Brian presented Undercover Ireland:  The Drugs Trade, a TV3 documentary which exposed the shocking truth behind Ireland's growing drug problem.






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Comments
Crime in Ireland could be about to soar with many experts predicting that violence and and robberies will increase as a result of the recession.Do you believe that to be the case?

Yes,people will have no money and will turn to alcohol and violence No,even in the boom years there was violence and public order offences

   
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