GALWAY TD DEFENDS RELEASE OF FORMER IRA MAN

Date Published: 04-Feb-2013

Galway West Fianna Fail T.D. Eamon O Cuiv has defended his attendance at a homecoming party for former IRA man Gerry McGeough.

Mr. McGeough was released from prison last week after being sentenced to 20 years in 2011 for attempted murder.

The 54 year old was convicted of trying to kill part-time UDR soldier Sammy Brush 30 years previously.