Limerick man remanded on ammunition charges

A Limerick man has been brought before an out-of-hours sitting of the Special Criminal Court tonight charged with the possession of over 700 rounds of ammunition.

John Costello, aged 59, of Glenashrone, Abbeyfeale, Co Limerick, was arrested in Abbeyfeale yesterday .

Mr Costello is charged with the possession of 450 rounds of .38 special calibre ammunition and 329 rounds of 9mm calibre ammunition at Main St, Abbeyfeale, on February 21.

He is also charged with the possession of three rounds of 9mm calibre ammunition at his home address on February 22.

Detective Garda Michael Herlihy gave details to the three-judge court of Mr Costello’s arrest and caution.

Mr Costello, who appeared before the court wearing a purple jumper, stood as requested when the court registrar read the charge to him.

Dean Kelly, defending, agreed with Liam Mulholland, prosecuting, that the matter be listed for mention and possibly a bail order application next Tuesday, March 1.

Presiding judge Mr Justice Paul Butler remanded Mr Costello in custody until Tuesday.