Wednesday 28 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 4749Possession of explosive substances · Co. Louth · 22 Oct 2026

Two men charged with explosives offences in Co Louth further remanded

Two men charged under Section 4 of the Explosive Substances Act 1883 over explosives found at South Commons, Carlingford, Co Louth, were further remanded in custody at Dundalk District Court. The article reports that James McCormack intended to apply for bail and that Cillian McCormack had no legal advice.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court28 Oct
    2 reports
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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22 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe alleged offence took place at South Commons in Carlingford, Co Louth. (rte.ie)
  • whereThe explosives were found at South Commons, Carlingford, Co Louth. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offence occurred on 22 October 2026. (rte.ie)
  • whenThe offence is alleged to have occurred on 22 October at South Commons. (irishmirror.ie)
  • weaponThe seized items were military and commercial detonators and 333 grams of Semtex high explosives. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe two men were arrested after the Special Detective Unit, assisted by sister units, uncovered a location in Co Louth. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe Defence Forces' Explosive Ordnance Disposal team examined the items on the Friday morning. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeBoth men are charged under Section 4 of the Explosive Substances Act 1883. (rte.ie)
  • chargeThe men are accused of knowingly having under their control an explosive substance, including 333 grams of Semtex, and military and commercial detonators. (rte.ie)
  • chargeBoth men were charged under Section Four of the Explosive Substances Act 1883. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe men were brought before a special sitting of the District Court on the Saturday evening after the charges. (rte.ie)
  • courtThe men appeared before Dundalk District Court. (rte.ie)
  • courtJames McCormack's defence counsel sought an adjournment of one week. (rte.ie)
  • courtJames McCormack was remanded in custody to appear by video link the following week. (rte.ie)
  • courtCillian McCormack was remanded in custody to appear by video link the following week. (rte.ie)
  • courtThe pair were remanded in custody and appeared again at Dundalk District Court on 28 October. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtJames McCormack's bail application will not go ahead this week and is expected to be made on 4 November. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtCillian McCormack said he was not ready to apply for bail because he had no legal advice and solicitors were on strike. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtJudge Nicola Andrews remanded both men in custody to appear by video link next week for their bail applications. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThere was no application for legal aid. (rte.ie)
  • otherCillian McCormack said he had no legal advice and did not wish to make a bail application until he received it. (rte.ie)
  • otherCillian McCormack said he did not want to apply for bail until he had proper legal advice. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 28 Oct2026
    In courtirishmirror.ie, follow-up
    Pair charged with explosive offences to make bail applications next week

    Adds the defendants' ages and addresses, the specific items seized (military and commercial detonators and 333 grams of Semtex), the arrest and Defence Forces EOD examination, that James McCormack's bail application was deferred to 4 November, and that Cillian McCormack said he had no legal advice because solicitors were on strike.

    accused, James McCormack, 58, male, named, irish (judged from name)James McCormackaccused, Cillian McCormack, 24, male, named, irish (judged from name)Cillian McCormack
  2. 28 Oct2026
    In courtrte.ie, first report
    Men charged with explosives offences further remanded

    Reports the first court appearances after the charge and the further remand of both men in custody. Adds the charge details, the court and the bail position.

    accused, James McCormack, 57, named, irish (judged from name)James McCormackaccused, Cillian McCormack, 24, named, irish (judged from name)Cillian McCormack

Changed after publication

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rte.ie, 28 Oct 2026: Men charged with explosives offences further remanded

  • AddedA man is now named as Cillian McCormack, aged 24, of Church Hill in Dunlavin, Co Wicklow, who appeared before Dundalk District Court.