Do or Die

The terrifying account of Rita Harling's ordeal at the hands of one of Ireland's most notorious drug dealers and murderers. In 1995 a chance encounter and a friendly gesture turned Rita Harling's world upside down. Charming and friendly, Brian Kenny knew exactly how to gain Rita's trust. Soon the couple were planning their future together. Within no time their dream home became a hive of criminal activity. The isolated cottage on the Meath border was the perfect place for Kenny to build his criminal empire. But Mitchelstown Cottage hid a multitude of sins – including extreme violence. Trapped in the house of horror, surrounded by drugs, guns and stolen cars, Rita's world fell to pieces. Kenny became one of Dublin's most notorious drug dealers and a hired assassin. Fuelled by drugs, his violent temper spiralled out of control. Rita was the frequent victim of his unpredictable and savage attacks – often witnessed by her children. From a happy, stable and loving home...