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Case No. 14021Hoax security alert · Co. Louth · 8 Apr 2025

Gardaí say Dundalk security alert was a hoax

On the morning of Tuesday 8 April 2025, gardaí were alerted to a security alert at a building on Crowe Street, Dundalk, Co Louth, which led to the area around the Market Square and the Courthouse being cordoned off for a time. The Dundalk Democrat reported that the courthouse was evacuated for a time that morning. Following further enquiries, gardaí said the alert was deemed to be a hoax and the area was declared safe. Gardaí said investigations are ongoing, and no arrest or charge is reported in the sources.

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Key facts

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What happened
A security alert was raised at a building on Crowe Street, Dundalk, Co Louth.
When
The alert was raised on the morning of Tuesday 8 April 2025.
Where
The area around the Market Square and the Courthouse in Dundalk was cordoned off for a time.
Other details
  • The courthouse was reportedly evacuated for a time that morning.
  • Gardaí said the area was declared safe.
Cause
Gardaí said the alert was deemed to be a hoax following further enquiries.
Investigation
Gardaí said investigations are ongoing.
6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe security alert was at a building at Crowe Street, Dundalk, Co Louth. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whereThe area around the Market Square and the Courthouse was cordoned off for a time. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whenThe alert was raised on the morning of Tuesday 8 April 2025. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • investigationGardaí said investigations are ongoing. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • otherGardaí said the alert was deemed to be a hoax and the area was declared safe. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • otherThe courthouse was reportedly evacuated for a time that morning. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 8 Apr2025
    Reporteddundalkdemocrat.ie, first report
    Gardaí confirm security alert in Dundalk was a hoax

    Report of a security alert at a Crowe Street building in Dundalk that led to the Market Square and Courthouse area being cordoned off. Gardaí say the alert was a hoax and that investigations are ongoing. The courthouse was reportedly evacuated for a time.