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Case No. 3644Public order (suspect device) · Co. Dublin · 6 Mar 2026

Suspect pipe bomb found in field on Marigold Avenue, Coolock, Dublin 17

A suspect device, understood to be a pipe bomb, was found lying in a field on Marigold Avenue in the Coolock area of Dublin 17 at approximately 8:30am on 6 March 2026. Gardaí cordoned off the area and the Defence Forces Explosive Ordnance Disposal team attended the scene.

  1. Reported6 Mar
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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  • whatA suspect device was found on Marigold Avenue in Dublin 17. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whatThe suspect device is understood to be a pipe bomb. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whatMembers of the public came across the device in the middle of the grass. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whereThe pipe bomb was found lying in a field in North Dublin. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whenThe device was found at approximately 8:30am on 6 March 2026. (dublinlive.ie)
  • investigationA cordon was put in place around the area. (dublinlive.ie)
  • investigationThe Defence Forces Explosive Ordnance Disposal team was requested and attended the scene. (dublinlive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 6 Mar2026
    Reporteddublinlive.ie, first report
    Army bomb squad and gardaí at scene of suspect device in north Dublin

    Initial report of a suspect pipe bomb found by members of the public in a field in north Dublin; Gardaí and Defence Forces EOD team responded and cordoned the area.