Trainee lawyer 'caught with car bomb bound for Northern Ireland' had 'spent time in Syria'

Isobella Perrie Sullivan, 25, was arrested near the Irish border this week. 17:04, Sat, Jul 25, 2026 Updated: 17:12, Sat, Jul 25, 2026 Isobella Perrie Sullivan leaving after she appeared before a special sitting of Trim District Court (Image: Damien Eagers/PA Wire)A trainee barrister who was allegedly caught driving a car bomb towards Northern Ireland had previously spent time in Syria and was a member of a “political group”, a court has been told. Isobella Perrie Sullivan, 25, was arrested following the “extremely significant seizure” on Wednesday, with police saying the bomb could have caused serious damage.The Garda’s special detective unit launched an operation and stopped a vehicle near the Irish border at Carrickmacross, County Monaghan. Get the day's biggest headlines in UK and World news and more Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy PolicyA man in his 40s was also arrested as part of the investigation.Isobella Perrie Sullivan allegedly spent time in Syria (Image: Dam...