Accused ‘wore disguises and wigs outside firearms dealer’

The prosecution case has concluded in the trial of a Trinity College graduate and two men who are charged with the possession of firearms and ammunition.

Ursula Shannon, aged 30, who is a prominent member of socialist republican group Eirigi and a Trinity College graduate, and co-accused John McGreal, aged 37, and Colin Brady, aged 24, have pleaded not guilty to the possession of two handguns and 32 rounds of ammunition at Tullybeg, Rahan, Co Offaly on Nov 27, 2012.

They have each pleaded not guilty to the unlawful possession of one 9mm parabellum calibre Taurus PT92 semi-automatic pistol, one magazine suitable for use with the Taurus PT92 pistol, one 9mm parabellum calibre Walther P5 semi-automatic pistol and one ZGJY branded combined stun gun and flashlight.