Senior Kinahan gang crime figure jailed for 24 years by Dublin court

Sean McGovern was a senior member of the Kinahan gang. Photograph: InterpolView image in fullscreenSean McGovern was a senior member of the Kinahan gang. Photograph: InterpolIreland‘Senior lieutenant’ in Kinahan criminal cartel jailed for 24 years by Dublin courtSean McGovern pleaded guilty to two charges relating to a deadly feud after being extradited from the UAEMatthew Weaver and agenciesMon 8 Jun 2026 10.32 EDTLast modified on Mon 8 Jun 2026 10.47 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleA leader of the notorious Kinahan criminal cartel has been sentenced to 24 years in prison at a Dublin court.Sean McGovern, 40, who has been described as a senior lieutenant in the group, pleaded guilty to two charges of directing the activities of a criminal organisation relating to a deadly feud…

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