Waterford man admits sending money to Islamic State in 2015

A 26-year-old man has admitted providing funding from Co Waterford to terrorist organisation Islamic State.

Waterford man admits sending money to Islamic State in 2015
Sat, 13 Jan, 2018 - 00:00
Conor Kane

Hassan Bal, formerly of O’Connell St, Waterford, yesterday pleaded guilty at Waterford Circuit Court to two counts relating to the funding and attempted funding of IS. He has been in custody since April.

His case was adjourned by Judge Eugene O’Kelly to April 10, when a date will be fixed for the case to be finalised and for Bal to be sentenced.

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