Irishmen freed after 34 months in Colombian jail

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"Three Irishmen acquitted on terrorism charges but convicted of using false passports had their first full day of freedom today after 34 months in prison -but may not return home soon.

Niall Connolly, James Monaghan and Martin McCauley - all linked to the IRA -sped out of Bogota's La Modelo prison late last night in two green off-roaders.

A court document that authorised their release also said the trio must stay in Colombia until the state's appeal of the not-guilty verdicts on charges that they trained Colombian rebels in terrorist bombings was heard."

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"The Colombian government said last week it was willing to let them return to Ireland during the appeals process - if the court agreed and if Irish authorities guaranteed they would be brought back to Colombia if ultimately found guilty. The court has not said yet whether it would accept such a deal."

[MikeG]

1. And BOY are they THIRSTY!!!