Balbriggan Garda station closed after 'historical' device handed in by public

The device was handed in to the station on Wednesday afternoon
Balbriggan Garda station closed after 'historical' device handed in by public

Michael Bolton

Balbriggan Garda station has been closed after a device found at a nearby location was handed in by a member of the public.

The device, which is believed to be historical in nature, was brought to the station on Wednesday afternoon.

Gardaí confirmed the Defence Forces' explosive ordinance disposal team has been request to attend the scene and the station has been closed as a precaution.

A statement from Gardaí said no further information is available at this time.

More in this section

Irish Coast Guard and RNLI joint training exercise Body found in search for missing fisherman (50s) in West Cork
Arrest warrant issued for Moroccan man who arrived under name 'unknown unknown' Arrest warrant issued for Moroccan man who arrived under name 'unknown unknown'
Mental health assessment to be carried out on teenage boy charged with murder Mental health assessment to be carried out on teenage boy charged with murder

Sponsored Content

CS ESB Networks Oct 2026 Got a smart meter? Time to unlock its value with an ESB Networks online account
 ‘I don’t feel like myself any more’. Why Irish women are missing the signs of menopause ‘I don’t feel like myself any more’. Why Irish women are missing the signs of menopause
New build, renovation or replacement? Seven window and door decisions to make before comparing quotes in Ireland New build, renovation or replacement? Seven window and door decisions to make before comparing quotes in Ireland
Contact Us Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited

Add Echolive.ie to your home screen - easy access to Cork news, views, sport and more