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13/08/2013
Limerick Device Made Safe By Army Disposal Unit
The Army bomb disposal unit has made safe a device in County Limerick.
The War of Independence grenade was discovered by a man while he was gardening.
Nearby houses were evacuated at around midnight while explosive experts carried out a safe and controlled explosion.
At around 1am the scene was declared safe.
(CD/JP)
The War of Independence grenade was discovered by a man while he was gardening.
Nearby houses were evacuated at around midnight while explosive experts carried out a safe and controlled explosion.
At around 1am the scene was declared safe.
(CD/JP)
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