A 25-year-old woman who has been charged with possession of an explosive device in Co Monaghan last week is set to re-appear at Monaghan District Court later this morning.
Isobella Perrie Sullivan with an address in Abbeylands Park, Clane in Co Kildare appeared before a special sitting of Trim District Court on Friday night in relation to the alleged charge.
Gardaí described the bomb as one of the most significant car bombs recovered in the south since the Good Friday Agreement.
The device, containing military-grade explosives, was discovered in a car stopped in Carrickmacross last Wednesday afternoon on the N2 which resulted in the road being closed for hours along with homes being evacuated.
Following a contested bail application Ms Perrie Sullivan was granted bail under strict conditions and she’s to appear in front of Judge Raymond Finnegan in Monaghan District Court this morning.
Meanwhile, a 44-year-old man who has been charged with possession of explosives in connection with the investigation into the alleged car bomb.
Simon O'Donovan, with an address at Sperrin Road in Drimnagh, has been remanded in custody after his application for bail was refused and he is due to appear before the Special Criminal Court again today.
