Two Limerick men charged with IRA membership

Two Limerick men have appeared before the Special Criminal Court charged with membership of the IRA.

Thirty-four-year-old Noel Noonan, of North Claughan Road, Garryowen and 31-year-old Thomas McMahon, of Ros Fearna, Murroe were arrested on Thursday night in Cahir, Co Tipperary as part of an operation targeting dissident republicans.