William Burns jailed for explosives possession in Louth

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William Burns was sentenced to seven years, with three suspended, for possessing explosives at the Special Criminal Court, reported on 30 July 2016.

The offence involved an adapted 50-litre Guinness keg, homemade explosive and other improvised components at Kilcurry Church, County Louth.

The court heard the device could have caused serious injury or loss of life within 80 metres. Burns had pleaded guilty and was accepted as having a comparatively minor role.