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Case No. 2196Suspected explosive device · Co. Clare · 1 Mar 2025

Suspect device found in car in Shannon, Co. Clare

A suspect device was discovered in a car at Sli an Sionnaigh, Shannon, Co. Clare, on Saturday 1 March 2025, prompting the deployment of Gardaí and the Defence Forces Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit. The device was deemed non-viable and the vehicle was removed for further examination while investigations remain ongoing.

  1. Reported2 Mar
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA suspect device was found in a car at Sli an Sionnaigh, Shannon, Co. Clare. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred on Saturday evening, 1 March 2025. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí and the Defence Forces Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit were deployed to the scene. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationA cordon was put in place at the scene. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe vehicle was removed for further examination. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationInvestigations are ongoing and no further information is available. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe device was deemed non-viable after assessment by the EOD team. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe road was temporarily closed and has since reopened. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 2 Mar2025
    Reportedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Gardaí and Army bomb squad called in after discovery of 'suspect device' in car

    Initial report of the incident; no one has been identified or charged, and the device was found to be non-viable.