Dundalk courthouse evacuated following bomb hoax

Gardaí said they are currently at the scene of an incident on Magnet Street in Dundalk, Co Louth.
Dundalk courthouse evacuated following bomb hoax

Michael Bolton

Dundalk courthouse was evacuated following reports of a bomb in the building.

Gardaí said they are currently at the scene of an incident on Magnet Street in Dundalk, Co Louth.

In a statement, gardaí have now said the alert is deemed to be a hoax.

"Gardaí were made aware of a security alert at a premises at Crowe Street, Dundalk, Co Louth, earlier this morning, Tuesday, 14th January 2025.

"Following further enquiries, An Garda Síochána is satisfied that the alert has been deemed to be a hoax and the area was declared safe."

Gardaí say investigations are ongoing.

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