Ninth man on `Real IRA' charge

A ninth man was charged at the Special Criminal Court in Dublin yesterday with taking part in a "Real IRA" training camp in Co…

A ninth man was charged at the Special Criminal Court in Dublin yesterday with taking part in a "Real IRA" training camp in Co Meath in October.

Mr Alan Ryan (19), unemployed, of Grange Abbey Drive, Donaghmede, Dublin, was charged with participating in drilling in the use of firearms at Herbertstown, Stamullen, Co Meath, on October 20th last year. He was also charged with having an assault rifle, a pistol and sub-machine gun and a quantity of ammunition. He was remanded in custody until February 22nd, when all nine will appear in court.

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