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Man arrested in connection with Newry Courthouse blast charged with IRA membership

Summary

Darren Weldon, aged 43, was arrested by the Special Detective Unit on Tuesday as part of an investigation into the February 22, 2010 bomb attack on Newry Courthouse. The attack involved a large car bomb that exploded outside the courthouse, damaging its gate while police were evacuating the area. Weldon, who lives at Drinadaly, Trim, Co Meath, was charged this morning before the non‑jury Special Criminal Court with membership of the Irish Republican Army (IRA). He appeared in court wearing a grey cardigan and jeans and denied ever being a member of the IRA. The court, presided over by Justice Garrett Sheehan with Justice Deirdre Murphy and Judge Margaret Heneghan, remanded Weldon in custody to appear again on October 21. The case is pending further hearings, with potential applications for bail and legal aid expected.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Man arrested in connection with Newry Courthouse blast charged with IRA membership. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• February 22, 2010 Incident
• October 14 Incident
• October 21 Adjournment
• 2014-10-16 Publication

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Stage Trial

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