Man in court over firearms find

A 38-year-old man has appeared before Dublin District Court today in connection with a firearms find in Dublin on Thursday.

A 38-year-old man has appeared before Dublin District Court today in connection with a firearms find in Dublin on Thursday.

Christopher Dowling was charged at a house on Oranmore Road in Ballyfermot following the seizure of two sawn-off shotguns, ammunition and an air pistol.

Mr Dowling was released on his own bail of €300 and an independent surety of €900.

He is due to appear before the court again on 23 November.

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