Louth man who plotted explosion during Prince Charles visit to be sentenced next month

He is only the second person to be convicted for directing terrorism in the State.

Louth man who plotted explosion during Prince Charles visit to be sentenced next month
Tue, 14 Nov, 2017 - 12:58

A Louth man who plotted an explosion during the State visit of Britain’s Prince Charles will be sentenced next month for directing the activities of a terrorist organisation.

63-year-old Seamus McGrane of Little Road in Dromiskin was arrested after Gardaí bugged a pub in Dublin to listen to his conversations.

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