2026-07-27 · Carrickmacross, Monaghan
Museum employee charged with possessing bomb tells court he wants to reapply for bail 'at earliest chance'
Simon O'Donovan, a 44-year-old National Museum employee, appeared before the Special Criminal Court at the trial stage, where he was remanded in custody until October 5. O'Donovan is alleged to have knowingly possessed an improvised explosive device on July 22 in Chapelizod, Dublin 10, contrary to the Explosive Substances Act 1883. He remains…