McKevitt begins new appeal against conviction for directing terrorist activities

Michael McKevitt is seeking to have his conviction for organising terrorist activities for the Real IRA declared a miscarriage of justice.

McKevitt (aged 58) Beech Park, Blackrock, Co Louth was convicted by the Special Criminal Court (SCC) in August 2003 for organising terrorist activities for the Real IRA, following a lenghty trial, and was sentenced to 20 years in prison.