Men in court over Meath explosives find

Two men appeared before the Dublin District Court today in connection with an explosive find near Kells, Co Meath last Wednesday…

Two men appeared before the Dublin District Court today in connection with an explosive find near Kells, Co Meath last Wednesday.

Emmett Reilly (18), from Kilnaleck, Co Cavan was charged with possession of two-and-half kilos of Semtex contrary to the Explosive Substances Act.

Judge John Coughlan remanded Mr Reilly in custody with consent to bail, which was taken up after the surety was lodged, to appear again at Cloverhill District Court on Tuesday.

He was ordered to sign on three days at week at his local garda station.

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John Fallon (32) from Carrickaboy, Co Cavan, was charged with possessing 500 rounds of ammunition contrary to the Firearms Act, at his home address, on December 18th last.

He was remanded in custody with consent to bail to appear on the same date.