Real IRA leader is found guilty of directing terrorism

Seamus McGrane plotted an explosion during State visit of Prince Charles two years ago

Tue, Oct 31, 2017, 13:08

Diarmaid Mac Dermott

The court found that Seamus McGrane (63) discussed an operation involving explosives in the run-up to the State visit of Prince Charles two years ago.

The court found that Seamus McGrane (63) discussed an operation involving explosives in the run-up to the State visit of Prince Charles two years ago.

A Real IRA leader who plotted an explosion during the State visit of Britain’s Prince Charles two years ago has been found guilty by the Special Criminal Court of directing the activities of a terrorist organisation.

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