Army bomb squad called to North Cork home after devices discovered

It is understood that the "historical ordnance" devices were found during construction work at the site

After arriving at the scene at 10.20am, the EOD examined the devices before safely removing them from the area. File Picture: Dan Linehan

The Defence Forces' bomb squad wascalled to a house in Co Cork on Tuesday after suspected explosives were found during construction work.

The Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team responded to a call for assistance from gardaí after the devices were discovered at a home in the Newmarket area.