Court refuses bail for Cork man charged in connection with firearms and explosives offences

Judge Dorgan said on the basis of the seriousness of the evidence outlined in court today and that the accused had told gardaí that he was a regular user of cocaine, bail was being refused

Paul Sheehan of Elm Drive, Shamrock Lawn, Douglas in Cork faces a total of four charges. Picture: Eddie O'Hare

The 45-year-old man who was arrested and charged in connection with the discovery of firearms and explosives at a house in Douglas was refused bail on Wednesday when he applied to be released by video link from prison.

Paul Sheehan of Elm Drive, Shamrock Lawn, Douglas, in Cork was remanded in custody by Judge Mary Dorgan at Cork District Court.