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Case No. 6298Possession of an explosive device (under investigation) · Co. Galway

Gardaí cordon off Galway area after explosive device found in Kilconnell

Gardaí in Galway found an explosive device in Kilconnell, County Galway, after a local spotted it partly covered beside a roadside hedge. The scene was cordoned off on the Wednesday before the report, and the army explosive ordinance disposal unit was called in to make the device safe. The device was taken to Garda barracks in Athlone, and the report of 15 March 2024 described it as an incendiary explosive device. No arrest or charge has been reported, the offence under investigation is possession of an explosive device, and gardaí have asked the public to contact Ballinasloe Garda Station with information.

  1. Reported15 Mar
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A civilian discovered an explosive device.
Where
  • The device was found in Kilconnell, County Galway.
  • The device was left on a popular walking route for locals in the town.
Cause
A local spotted the partly covered device after walking past a hedge on the roadside and alerted gardaí.
When
Gardaí cordoned off the scene on the Wednesday before the report, which was published on 15 March 2024.
Weapon
  • Gardaí described the device as an incendiary explosive device, while the article headline calls it a pipe bomb.
  • Gardaí believe the device could have caused serious injury or may have been fatal had it detonated.
Investigation
  • The army explosive ordinance disposal unit was called in and made the device safe.
  • The device was taken to Garda barracks in Athlone.
  • It is not known who placed the device there or how long it was there.
Charges
No arrest or charge has been reported; the offence under investigation is possession of an explosive device.
Other details
Members of the public are asked to contact Ballinasloe Garda Station with any information.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA civilian discovered an explosive device. (galwaybeo.ie)
  • whereThe device was discovered in Kilconnell. (galwaybeo.ie)
  • whereThe device was left on a popular walking route for locals in the town. (galwaybeo.ie)
  • whenGardaí cordoned off the scene on the Wednesday before the report. (galwaybeo.ie)
  • causeA local spotted the device after walking past a hedge on the roadside. (galwaybeo.ie)
  • weaponGardaí described the device as an incendiary explosive device capable of causing serious injury or death. (galwaybeo.ie)
  • investigationThe army explosive ordinance disposal unit was called in. (galwaybeo.ie)
  • investigationThe device was made safe and taken to Garda barracks in Athlone. (galwaybeo.ie)
  • investigationIt is not known who put the device there or how long it was there. (galwaybeo.ie)
  • investigationMembers of the public are asked to contact Ballinasloe Garda Station with information. (galwaybeo.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 15 Mar2024
    Reportedgalwaybeo.ie, first report
    Gardai cordon off Galway area after pipe bomb found as warning issued

    First report of the discovery. The article gives no exact date beyond 'last Wednesday' and does not say who placed the device.