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IRA accused breached bail conditions at Wolfe Tone event, court rules
Summary
In a 2016 hearing, the Special Criminal Court found Brian Kenna, 54, breached bail conditions by speaking at a Wolfe Tone commemoration in Sallins, County Kildare. Kenna, who had been charged with membership of the Irish Republican Army, was required not to associate with anyone charged or convicted before the court. At the event, he was observed conversing with Edward McGrath, 33, who is also on bail for murder, firearms and IRA membership. Garda Colm Finnerty reported seeing both men together and taking their names. Kenna denied any conversation with McGrath and claimed he was not in danger of breaching bail. The court, impressed by Finnerty's testimony, ruled that Kenna had indeed breached his bail conditions and directed the matter to be reconsidered for further action.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: IRA accused breached bail conditions at Wolfe Tone event, court rules. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial
When:
- November 21st, 2015 Hearing Or Sentence
- Sunday, July 3rd Hearing Or Sentence
- 2016-07-27 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Accused
Places mentioned
- Special Criminal Court
- Main Street
Topics
Stage Charge Or Pretrial Violent Crime
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