Two Sligo men remanded over IRA membership

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Damhan McFadden and Julian Flohr were remanded in custody at the Special Criminal Court until 19 August. Justice Tony Hunt chaired the court alongside Judge Sinéad Ní Chúlacháin and Judge William Hamill. The case was listed for mention, with both men due to appear by videolink.

Each man faced a charge alleging membership of an unlawful organisation styling itself the Irish Republican Army on 14 August. Both were from county Sligo. The proceedings were reported on 17 August 2016.

The court heard that neither man replied when cautioned. Garda Kieran Staed said Damhan McFadden also gave no response after being shown his charge sheet at court. The report said Garda Eamon McDonnell showed Julian Flohr his charge sheet at court and explained it in ordinary language.