Louth man charged with membership of CIRA refused bail

A 31-year-old Louth man charged with membership of the Continuity IRA has been refused bail at a special sitting of the Special Criminal Court.

Barry O'Brien, of Mountain Court, Dundalk, has been in custody since Tuesday April 6, following a search of his home as part of an on-going operation by the Garda Special Branch Unit.

Detective Inspector Liam Hogan told the court of his concern O'Brien would continue to commit serious crime if released on bail.

He was remanded in custody to appear before the court again on May 18.