Mystery surrounds target of bomb found on road

MYSTERY surrounds the intended target for a pipebomb which was discovered on a busy road in Cork.

Gardaí were alerted after a member of the public spotted the bomb at the Old Mallow Road near Blackpool last Saturday morning.

When gardaí arrived they found the device lying on the road between the old Garda station and a nearby bridge, and removed it to Mayfield Garda Station.