Man admits part in 'Love Ulster Parade' riots

A west Dublin man has admitted taking part in a riot at the "Love Ulster Parade" in the city centre last year.

Mark Freer, 29, of Russell View, Jobstown, pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to using or threatening to use violent behaviour together with others on O'Connell Street on February 22, 2006.

Judge Katherine Delahunt remanded Freer on continuing bail for sentencing later when evidence in the case will be heard.

Meanwhile, a Westmeath man has been remanded for sentence for his role in a same riot.

John Saunders, 39, Galway Road, Kinnegad pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to using or threatening to use violent behaviour together with others on February 22, 2006 in O'Connell Street.

Judge Katherine Delahunt remanded Saunders on continuing bail for sentencing later when evidence of the offence will be heard.