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Museum employee charged with possessing bomb tells court he wants to reapply for bail 'at earliest chance'
Summary
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 unrepresented, as his solicitor could not accept instructions due to a legal aid strike. The judge noted that O'Donovan's previous bail application was refused and stated that a second application would require a change of circumstances, such as legal representation. O'Donovan expressed his desire to reapply for bail at the earliest chance. The court indicated that the next procedural step is the service of the book of evidence. In connection with the same investigation, Isobella Perrie Sullivan, a 25-year-old law student, was charged with possession of explosives at a special sitting of Trim District Court. Police alleged that O'Donovan handed a bag containing 394g of Semtex, a timer, and a detonator to Sullivan, who then transported it to Carrickmacross. No plea, finding, or sentence was recorded for either accused at this stage.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Museum employee charged with possessing bomb tells court he wants to reapply for bail 'at earliest chance'. Charges or matters: possession of explosives at a special sitting of Trim District Court in connection with the same investigation. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- July 22 Adjournment
- October 5 Adjournment
- 2026-07-27 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: possession of explosives at a special sitting of Trim District Court in connection with the same investigation (Alleged Or Contested)
Accused
Charges: possession of explosives at a special sitting of Trim District Court in connection with the same investigation (Alleged Or Contested)
Outcome: The judge remanded the accused in custody until October 5, telling him: "In the meantime it is a matter for you to decide what to do next".
Places mentioned
- Special Criminal Court
- High Court
- Trim
- Trim District Court
- Sperrin Road
- Dublin
- Abbeylands Park
- St Laurence's Road
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