The Irish Mob is a website dedicated to archiving the history of organized crime, gangsters, mobsters, bootleggers, gun moll’s, showgirls and more. The majority of the stories published on this website are about the people, places and things connected to The Irish Mob from the Gangs of New York Era through the Prohibition Era right up to recent times.
What is Charles “Lucky” Luciano doing with three Irish gangsters in the photograph above?
In 1926 the Diamond Brothers Gang as they were known, were all brought in for questioning in relation to a Felonious Assault, in connection with was the attempted robbery of Charles Haffman & Albert Levy.
The police line up was Eddie Diamond, Jack “Legs” Diamond, Thomas “Fatty” Walsh & Charles “Lucky” Luciano.
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The Untold Story of the Diamond Brothers Gang
Part One
Intro – Arnold Rothstein – Photo – Eddie Diamond
Part Two
“Legs” Diamond – “Fatty” Walsh – “Lucky” Luciano
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Murder on the Brooklyn Docks
Murder on the Brooklyn Docks is a series about Brooklyns White Hand Gang, an Irish Mob, who were in fact a collection of smaller gangs under one umbrella, the main factions being the Warren Street Red Onion Gang and the Jay Street Gang, who fought among themselves for control of the rackets and docks.
Watch the video series here.
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What Is The Irish Mob?
The Irish mob has had a significant influence on America’s crime world, originating in the early 1800s and spanning across much of the country. One of its first incarnations started as street gangs in New York City, as depicted in 1928 book “The Gangs of New York,” by Herbert Asbury.
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The Untold Story of the Diamond Brothers Gang
This photograph, which was taken in 1926, is quite an unusual police line-up for in 1926 these four were known as the Diamond Brothers gang, headed by the infamous Jack "Legs" Diamond and his younger brother Eddie. Also in the photo is Thomas "Fatty" Walsh, another...
“Dapper Dan” McCarthy – Union Racketeer
“Dapper Dan” McCarthy was one of Dean O’Banions North Side gangsters, along with other such notorious names as Hymie Weiss, “Schemer” Drucci, “Bugs” Moran, “Nails” Morton & Louis “Two Gun” Altierre. Sometimes known as Handsome Dan McCarthy, “Dapper Dan” was mainly...
Kevin Kelly
Kevin Kelly was a member of the Westies who joined the gang in the late 1970's. He worked his way up through the ranks of the gang, starting off as an enforcer and debt collector. He would be used by the older members as muscle to collect their loans. In one instance...
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Early Characters
Read about some of the craziest characters from the days of the Gangs of New York. People like Bill “The Butcher” Poole & John Morrissey, gangs like The Dead Rabbits, Whyos & Plug Uglies, places like Shang Drapers Dive Bar or Billy McGlory’s Armory Hall.
Prohibition Era
Prohibition Era
Notorious Names
About This Site
This website is meant for educational purposes only.
While great care and pain staking effort goes into each one of the stories on this website, all of the information on this website is as accurate and reliable as the sources it came from and not meant to be presented as undeniable facts, as information can change from time to time when new research techniques are being developed
This website can be seen as a resource for helping readers look into the history of the Irish Mob to read about Gangsters, Gunmen, Murder, Mayhem & Riots. All images belong to their respective owners.
From time to time there will be graphic content, such as crime scene’s, murders etc.
About the Author
As a novice writer, learning along the way, I jump into various sources and topics to craft intriguing articles as a hobby. My creative flair extends to web design, 3D art, and digital media. Holding certifications as an Adobe Certified Associate in Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, and Dreamweaver, I’ve also shared my expertise as a lecturer in Web Design at colleges and adult education centers. You can check out my other work here.
I am also a keen gardener, and enjoy spending as much time there as I possibly can.
My fascination with Mafia stories, influenced by iconic films like ‘Goodfellas’, ‘Casino’, and ‘Black Mass’ led me to explore the murky realm of the Irish Mob, with a particular focus on the Roaring Twenties during the Prohibition Era, and notorious figures like James Whitey Bulger. This journey ignited my passion for storytelling, prompting me to research and write about these captivating characters, all of which you can explore throughout this website!
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