Law student and museum employee remanded on explosives

A law student and a museum employee have been remanded in custody on explosives charges following the interception of a bomb in a car near the Irish border. The two individuals, Isobella Perrie Sullivan and Simon O'Donovan, faced separate court hearings on Monday, July 27, 2026, as authorities continue their investigation.

Isobella Perrie Sullivan, 25, appeared via videolink from the Dochas Centre women's prison before Monaghan District Court. She was charged with possession of explosives at a special sitting of Trim District Court on Friday, July 24, after the device was discovered. Her defense solicitor previously stated that she had been asked to transport a bag "to the north" and was unaware of its contents, claiming she had been manipulated. Although bail with strict conditions was granted last week, including a 15,000-euro independent surety and a prohibition on contact with the Saoradh political party or the New IRA, she remained in custody on Monday. Judge Raymond Finnegan noted the court had not received an application to approve the surety, and a Garda officer said inquiries were ongoing. Perrie Sullivan, a law student, told the judge, "I thought I was getting out...