McKevitt fails terrorism-conviction appeal

The Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal brought by Michael McKevitt against his conviction for organising terrorist activities for the Real IRA.

Michael McKevitt (aged 54) Beech Park, Blackrock, Co. Louth, appealed against his conviction by the Special Criminal Court (SCC) in August 2003 for organising terrorist activities for the Real IRA. He is the first person in the state to be jailed for directing terrorist activities.