'Loner' accused of threatening to kill Mary Lou McDonald refused bail

Richard McGreevy’s father died when he was a child, and his mother abandoned him when he was aged three

Mr McGreevy is accused of making threats to kill or cause serious harm to Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald (pictured). File picture

A Dublin man described in court as “a loner” has been refused bail after being charged with threatening to kill Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald in a social media video.

Richard McGreevy, 28, of Whitechurch Place, Rathfarnham, appeared before Judge Paula Murphy at Dublin District Court on Friday. Evidence was given about alleged threats against the politician and claims of incitement to violence against Garda Commissioner Drew Harris.