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Case No. 13270Attempted explosive devices · Co. Limerick

Man arrested over two attempted explosive devices in Limerick and Monaghan

A man in his 40s was arrested in connection with the discovery of two attempted improvised explosive devices, one near Foynes, Co Limerick, and one in Castleblayney, Co Monaghan. The arrest followed an operation involving gardaí and the PSNI, and the man is being held under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested7 Jul
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man has been arrested over the discovery of a number of attempted improvised explosive devices. (rte.ie)
  • whereAn unexplained device was found at a premises near Foynes in Co Limerick. (rte.ie)
  • whereA similar incident occurred in the Muckno Street area of Castleblayney, Co Monaghan. (rte.ie)
  • whenThe Foynes device was found on a Friday afternoon. (rte.ie)
  • whenThe Castleblayney incident happened on a Tuesday evening. (rte.ie)
  • investigationGardaí and the Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit attended the Foynes scene. (rte.ie)
  • investigationA man in his 40s was arrested in connection with the discovery of both devices. (rte.ie)
  • investigationThe operation involved national garda units, local gardaí in Co Monaghan and PSNI officers. (rte.ie)
  • investigationGardaí continue to liaise with the PSNI and the operation is ongoing. (rte.ie)
  • otherThe Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit spent almost five hours on site in Castleblayney before the device was rendered safe. (rte.ie)
  • otherThe man is held at a garda station in the northwestern region under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act. (rte.ie)
  • otherThe man can be questioned for up to 48 hours, excluding potential rest periods. (rte.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 7 Jul2025
    Arrestedrte.ie, first report
    Man arrested after discovery of two explosive devices

    Reports that a man in his 40s was arrested in connection with two attempted explosive devices found near Foynes, Co Limerick, and in Castleblayney, Co Monaghan, and gives details of the detention and the joint operation with the PSNI.

    suspect, 40s, male