Social media warning for man bailed on pistol and blank ammunition charges

Accused has not yet indicated how he will plead

The court heard that there had been 'social media commentary in relation to this incident' on Facebook.

A Co Longford man charged over a seizure of a starting pistol and 10 rounds of blank ammunition has been granted bail but warned not to discuss his case on social media.

William O'Connor, aged 42, of Tromra Road in Granard, was arrested at his home at about 3pm yesterday after gardaí performed a traffic stop.