A Limerick man accused of Real IRA membership was today acquitted by the Special Criminal Court in Dublin.

A Limerick man who was earlier acquitted of firearms charges is a member of the Real IRA, a chief superintendent claimed in the Special Criminal Court in Dublin today.

A 34-year-old Limerick man was jailed for five years by the Special Criminal Court in Dublin today for firearms and ammunition offences.

Two men arrested in Limerick during garda investigations into the activities of the Real IRA were charged with firearms and membership offences at a special sitting of the Special Criminal Court in Dublin tonight.