Man accused of IRA membership denied bail

A father-of-five accused of possessing a firearm and of IRA membership was refused bail today.

The Special Criminal Court, at Dublin’s Parkgate Street, rejected an attempt by Louth man Barry O’Brien to get bail, ruling that it would be “inappropriate” as the 38-year-old is due to go on trial later this year for an alleged offence dating back to 2004.