Firearms duo seek more time to launch Section 29 appeal

The Court of Criminal Appeal has today adjourned an application brought by two Dublin brothers seeking more time to appeal against their Special Criminal Court convictions for firearms offences.

Brian Walsh (aged 24) of Harmonstown Road, Artane had pleaded guilty to the unlawful possession of three Walther 9mm pistols and three magazines suitable for use with the handguns, as well as 26 rounds of .45 ammunition and nine rounds of .22 ammunition at his home on February 1, 2011.