Seamus McGrane convicted of IRA membership and directing terrorism

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Seamus McGrane was convicted of IRA membership and directing terrorism at the Special Criminal Court on 31 October 2017. The charges concerned his alleged membership between 2010 and 2015 and directing an unlawful organisation between April and May 2015.

The court found that recordings captured discussions about explosives, training and an operation linked to the planned visit of Prince Charles. Gardaí also discovered weapons, ammunition and bomb-making components in hides on land adjoining McGrane’s home.

McGrane, of Dromiskin, County Louth, had denied both charges. He was remanded in custody for sentencing on 14 November 2017.