Shane Rowan charged with assault rifle possession

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Shane Rowan was charged with possessing assault rifles and ammunition at the Special Criminal Court, reported on 11 March 2016. The alleged firearms possession was linked to Balrath, Slane, County Meath.

Rowan, of Forest Park, Killygordan, County Donegal, also faced a charge of membership of an unlawful organisation styling itself the IRA.

He was remanded in custody until 16 March, when his case was listed for mention again.

This report covers an earlier stage of the case. Later developments are not reported here.