Wexford man convicted of explosives and firearms possession

A Wexford man, arrested after a garda investigation in to the activity of dissident republicans, has pleaded guilty to explosives and firearms charges.

Nicholas Kendall (aged 21) of Row Street, in Wexford, pleaded guilty to the unlawful possession of an explosive substance at Barntown, Co Wexford on October 8, 2010.

He also pleaded guilty to the possession semi-automatic pistol at Dunleer, Co Louth on October 8, 2008.

Presiding judge Mr Justice Paul Butler remanded Kendall in custody for sentencing on November 23 next.