Museum Worker Charged With Explosive Device | Belfast News

A National Museum employee, Simon O’Donovan, faces serious charges after an explosive device—described as military-grade Semtex with a timer—was found in his car in County Monaghan. Denied bail and currently in custody, he’s navigating the legal system without a solicitor, a complication amplified by an ongoing criminal legal aid strike. The prosecution plans to serve him with a book of evidence in October, and the judge strongly urged him to secure legal representation, noting it could be crucial for any future bail applications. Authorities fear the device could have caused catastrophic damage and worry O’Donovan might interfere with the investigation if released. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1f90e1cfd55f418b