Simon O'Donovan
IrelandcriminalMaleb. 19823.5Global Dominance: 0.00%Simon O'Donovan, a 44-year-old man from Dublin, is currently facing serious legal charges for possession of an explosive substance linked to a car-bomb discovery in County Monaghan. He was arrested during an ongoing investigation and has appeared in the Special Criminal Court, where the details of his charge were outlined. O'Donovan has expressed difficulty understanding the charges against him and is seeking bail.
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Simon O’Donovan is charged with possession of an explosive substance related to a bomb interception in Dublin.
Law student back in court over Monaghan bomb find – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-08-07
Simon O’Donovan, an employee at a Dublin museum, was charged with possession of an explosive substance and denied bail.
Bail approved for law student charged over alleged Co Monaghan bomb – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-28
Simon O'Donovan is charged with possession of an explosive device after a bomb was discovered in a car.
National Museum employee (44) remanded in custody after bomb charge – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-27
Simon O'Donovan has been charged with possession of an explosive substance in connection with a car bomb discovery.
Man charged with possession of explosive substance following Monaghan car-bomb discovery – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-26