One of two men accused of causing serious harm to a relative, allegedly “flew into a rage” after upsetting things were said about their parents, a jury was told yesterday.

The Special Criminal Court today rejected an application for lawyers for six Dundalk men charged with membership of an illegal organisation and firearms offences for separate trials.

Six Dundalk men charged with membership of an illegal organisation after gardai foiled a punishment beating in the town were further remanded for a fortnight at the Special Criminal Court today.