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09/07/2015
Viable Bomb Made Safe In Co Kildare
An investigation has been launched following the discovery of a bomb in Kildare.
Defence Forces called for an army bomb disposal team at about 01:30 on Thursday morning.
A number of homes in the Bothar Bui area of Athy were evacuated while the army examined the device.
It is understood that the device was made safe without the use of a controlled explosion.
The device was removed by the army for examination. It will then be passed to gardaí who will investigate the incident.
(MH)
Defence Forces called for an army bomb disposal team at about 01:30 on Thursday morning.
A number of homes in the Bothar Bui area of Athy were evacuated while the army examined the device.
It is understood that the device was made safe without the use of a controlled explosion.
The device was removed by the army for examination. It will then be passed to gardaí who will investigate the incident.
(MH)
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