Real IRA trial

Michael McKevitt has been found guilty on counts of directing terrorism and of being a member of the Real IRA by Dublin’s Special Criminal Court – Details and background inside.

I’ll list any good related pieces here

BBC’s Kevin Connolly on how the conviction will affect the Real IRA

The Press Association examines McKevitt’s career, and the lengths he was willing to go to to achieve his aims

Omagh relatives express their delight at the verdict

Thursday – This does a good job of wrapping up the coverage


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