Northern Ireland: PSNI in joint operation with Gardaí after suspected IED found in Co Louth

A man has been arrested by the PSNI’s terrorism unit as part of a joint operation involving Gardaí. The PSNI says that a suspected IED was found in Co Louth and that as part of a joint operation a number Read More …

Ireland: Garda swoop uncovers makeshift ‘bomb-making’ factory in Drogheda

Gardaí investigating feuding gangs in Drogheda have uncovered a makeshift bomb-making factory in a house in the town. Two pipe bombs, gun powder and a large quantity of firearms ammunition were seized in a house in the Rosevale Estate late Read More …

Ireland: Gardaí seize firearms and explosive components in Kerry

Gardaí have arrested two men for questioning following the discovery of arms, ammunition and components for explosive devices during a search of two houses in Co Kerry early today. Members of the Special Detective Unit backed up by uniformed members Read More …

Ireland: Controlled explosion on grounds of St James’ Hospital after ‘explosive’ chemical discovered

The Defence Forces has carried out a controlled explosion on the grounds of St James’ Hospital in Dublin 8 this morning after chemical material was discovered. Following a request from An Garda Síochána, an Army Bomb Disposal Team were tasked Read More …

UK security sources warn New IRA ‘still dangerous’ after MI5 operation

Security sources in the UK have warned that the dissident republican grouping known as the New IRA is ‘still dangerous’ despite the efforts of a targeted MI5 operation. In August, eight men and two women were arrested as part of Read More …

Dublin residents evacuated from households as suspicious device discovered

Residents of a Dublin area have been forced to temporarily evacuate their homes following the discovery of a suspicious device in the area. The device was discovered in the garden of a home in the Cushlawn area of Tallaght before Read More …

Residents in Dublin area evacuated after improvised explosive device discovered

Residents in an area of Dublin were forced to evacuate their homes after an improvised explosive device was discovered. Locals near the entrance of Rafter’s Avenue in Crumlin, Dublin 12 evacuated and traffic diversions were implemented. Gardai are now appealing Read More …

Ireland: Gardaí and Army Bomb Disposal Unit remove suspicious device from premises in Ballinasloe

Galway Bay fm newsroom – A suspicious device found at a premises in Ballinasloe this afternoon has been deemed non-viable by army experts Gardaí and the Army Bomb Disposal Unit removed the suspicious device from the premises in Hymany Park Read More …

Ireland: Man in his 30s arrested in possession of explosives in Kilkenny

A man in his 30s was arrested in possession of explosives in Kilkenny. Gardai arrested the man at a property on Church Lane, Kilkenny at around 7pm on Friday night. Gardaí were alerted to unusual activity at the property and Read More …