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Case No. 4864Terrorism-related conspiracy · Co. Galway · 4 Nov 2025

Sinn Féin expels member after partner arrested in far-right terrorism inquiry

Gardaí searched the home of a Sinn Féin member and arrested her partner in an investigation into an alleged far-right plot to attack Galway Mosque. Sinn Féin expelled the member for failing to notify the party of the search.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court13 Nov
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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  • whatGardaí searched the home of a Sinn Féin party member and her partner was arrested. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereTwo men were detained in Portlaoise, Co Laois, on the night of Tuesday 4 November. (irishtimes.com)
  • causeThe investigation concerns an alleged plot by a far-right group to attack Galway Mosque. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationThe far-right group is named the Irish Defence Army. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationGardaí are also investigating threats by the group to run a terror campaign against migrants. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationGardaí seized items allegedly related to explosive devices from a car in Co Laois. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationSimilar items and incendiary-type devices were found at a property in Co Down searched by the PSNI. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationA video made by four masked men indicated an intention to take violent action against migrants. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeTwo men have appeared in court and are charged with explosives offences linked to the alleged conspiracy. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceThe partner was released without charge on Thursday evening. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherSinn Féin expelled the member after learning her home had been searched and she had not told the party. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe partner was detained under section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act at a Garda station in the midlands. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 13 Nov2025
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Sinn Féin expels member whose partner was arrested in far-right terrorism inquiry

    Reports the expulsion of a Sinn Féin member after her home was searched, her partner's arrest and release without charge, and the charging of two men with explosives offences in the far-right terrorism investigation.

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