Man charged with IRA membership

A Tyrone man was today brought before the Special Criminal Court and charged with membership of the IRA and the possession of a firearm and ammunition.

David Jordan (aged 38) of Donaghmore, Co Tyrone is accused of being a member of an illegal organisation, namely the IRA, and of the unlawful possession of a semi-automatic pistol and eight rounds of 9mm ammunition at St. Martin’s Row, Belturbet, Co Cavan on January 8, 2010.