Museum Worker Granted Bail With Strict Conditions | Limerick News

A National Museum of Ireland employee, Simon ODonovan, 44, a father of two, has been granted bail after being charged with possessing a deadly Semtex bomb — but under strict conditions. The explosive, found in a distinctive bag at his workplace, weighed 394 grams and came with a timer and detonator. Authorities fear he’s linked to dissident republican group Saoradh and the New IRA, citing CCTV footage of him leaving work with the bag. Despite garda objections over potential ongoing threats, the High Court approved bail requiring a €10,000 personal deposit, €30,000 surety, passport surrender, daily check-ins, curfew, and a ban on contact with co-accused and witnesses. He claims it’s harassment for his political affiliation. 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/c6589a8410636313