04/10/2007
Controlled Explosion Carried Out At Crumlin Hospital
A controlled explosion was carried out by army bomb disposal experts at Crumlin Children's Hospital in Dublin on Thursday morning.
The explosion, which was conducted on a reportedly 'unstable substance' found in one of the hospital's laboratories on Wednesday evening, was carried out at 6:30am on Thursday.
(KMcA)
The explosion, which was conducted on a reportedly 'unstable substance' found in one of the hospital's laboratories on Wednesday evening, was carried out at 6:30am on Thursday.
(KMcA)
Related Irish News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
13 February 2015
Viable Explosive Device 'Made Safe'
A viable explosive device has been made safe in Co Cork. According to reports, a controlled explosion was carried out on the device on Friday (13 February). The object was discovered outside a house in the Knocknaheeney area at around 10am this morning. A number of nearby homes were evacuated and roads were closed.
Viable Explosive Device 'Made Safe'
A viable explosive device has been made safe in Co Cork. According to reports, a controlled explosion was carried out on the device on Friday (13 February). The object was discovered outside a house in the Knocknaheeney area at around 10am this morning. A number of nearby homes were evacuated and roads were closed.
15 August 2008
Suspect Devices Found In Dublin And Offaly
Two suspect devices have been uncovered in Dublin and Offaly. The first of the finds - on Thursday - were made at a public park in Clondalkin in Ballyowen Park at around 9.15pm. After members of the Army Bomb Disposal Unit carried out a controlled explosion at around 11.
Suspect Devices Found In Dublin And Offaly
Two suspect devices have been uncovered in Dublin and Offaly. The first of the finds - on Thursday - were made at a public park in Clondalkin in Ballyowen Park at around 9.15pm. After members of the Army Bomb Disposal Unit carried out a controlled explosion at around 11.
13 August 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.
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.
04 December 2014
Aer Lingus Reports Fall In Passenger Numbers
Aer Lingus has reported a fall in passenger numbers for the month of November when compared to the same month in 2013. In total, the airline carried 702,000 passengers last month, which is down by 3.6% from November last year. The company said the figures were in line with a planned reduction in its short-haul capacity.
Aer Lingus Reports Fall In Passenger Numbers
Aer Lingus has reported a fall in passenger numbers for the month of November when compared to the same month in 2013. In total, the airline carried 702,000 passengers last month, which is down by 3.6% from November last year. The company said the figures were in line with a planned reduction in its short-haul capacity.
13 April 2012
38 Million Cigarettes Intercepted At Dublin Port
Dublin Port customers officers have seized 38 million cigarettes with a retail value of €14.7m. The cigarettes filled four 40-foot shipping containers and represented a potential loss to the Exchequer of €13.1m. Each container carried around 9.
38 Million Cigarettes Intercepted At Dublin Port
Dublin Port customers officers have seized 38 million cigarettes with a retail value of €14.7m. The cigarettes filled four 40-foot shipping containers and represented a potential loss to the Exchequer of €13.1m. Each container carried around 9.
-
Ireland WeatherToday:Scattered showers of rain, sleet and, over hills, snow in the morning with sunny spells, the best of these in the south. The showers dying out this afternoon with increasing amounts of sunshine. Occasionally fresh westerly or northwesterly winds easing. Maximum temperature 6 °C.Tonight:Clear start with a fairly widespread frost developing. Increasing cloud brings occasionally heavy rain overnight, preceded, especially over western hills, briefly by snow. Occasional southeasterly gales, severe near coasts, developing. Minimum temperature -2 °C.