Army bomb squad evacuate homes in Athy and defuse suspicious device

Earlier today, an Army Bomb Disposal Team rendered safe a viable Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in Athy.

The Defence Forces deployed the Army Bomb Disposal Team on request from gardai after a suspect device was found on Church Road.

The Army Bomb Disposal Team arrived at 12.45pm and rendered the device safe at the scene.

The scene was declared safe at 1.45pm. The device was then removed to a secure military location for further examination.

Material which may become evidence will be handed over to gardai to assist them with their investigation.