Limerick bridge reopens after object - thought to be grenade - found in River Shannon

Latest: An army bomb disposal have made safe an explosive device found underneath Thomond Bridge, in Limerick, earlier today.

Limerick bridge reopens after object - thought to be grenade - found in River Shannon
Wed, 05 Jul, 2017 - 15:13

By David Raleigh

Update 8.45pm: An army bomb disposal have made safe an explosive device found underneath Thomond Bridge, in Limerick, earlier today.

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CourtsHeathrowPlace: Limerick bridgePlace: River ShannonPlace: Thomond BridgePlace: LimerickPlace: Poor Man's KilkeePlace: Henry StreetPlace: CorkPerson: David RaleighPerson: SuperintendentPerson: Derek SmartEvent: First World WarEvent: World War IOrganisation: EODOrganisation: Limerick Marine Search and Rescue ServiceOrganisation: LMSRSOrganisation: GardaOrganisation: AA RoadwatchOrganisation: Explosive Ordnance DisposalOrganisation: Defence Forces
<p>The operation, which began on Sunday, is being coordinated by local gardaí and the Garda Water Unit.</p>

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