Two Derry men to stand trial over alleged IRA meeting support

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 2 Nov, 15:22 · Archive

Two men from Derry are to stand trial in January 2027 charged with arranging a meeting in support of the IRA.

Fergal Gerald Melaugh, 68, and Thomas Joseph Moore, 57, both from Derry, appeared at Belfast Crown Court on Monday charged with a joint terrorist offence. They are accused of arranging, managing or assisting in arranging or managing a meeting on 21 April 2025 which they knew was to support the Irish Republican Army, a proscribed organisation.

Both men pleaded not guilty to the charge. Mr Justice Fowler ordered that the trial will commence on 18 January 2027 and is expected to last between one and two weeks. The judge said he would review the case at the start of next month.

Melaugh and Moore were both released on continuing bail.

How it is being reported

• Derry pair to stand trial accused of having hand in arranging meeting in support of IRABelfast Telegraph · 2 Nov, 14:47
• Two Derry men to stand trial over alleged involvement in IRA meetingFergal Gerald Melaugh and Thomas Joseph Moore were both released on continuing bailBelfast Live · 2 Nov, 14:20

In this story: Fergal Gerald Melaugh · Thomas Joseph Moore · Derry · Belfast Crown Court · Irish Republican Army

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