Controlled explosion carried out on hoax device in Kildare

A controlled explosion was carried out by the Army Bomb Disposal Team on a device in Athy, Co Kildare overnight.

Controlled explosion carried out on hoax device in Kildare
Sat, 11 Feb, 2012 - 13:26

A controlled explosion was carried out by the Army Bomb Disposal Team on a device in Athy, Co Kildare overnight.

It happened at between 1am and 3am in the Rheban Manor estate in the town.

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