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Case No. 7531Explosive device · Co. Cork · 18 Jun 2026

Witness appeal after explosive device found in Bandon

On Thursday 18 June 2026 an explosive device was discovered in Bandon, Co Cork. Homes in the area were evacuated while the Army Explosive Ordinance Disposal unit removed the device, and no injuries were reported. Residents were able to return shortly after 10pm, and a technical examination of the scene has been conducted. No suspect is named and no arrest or charge is reported in the sources. On 20 June 2026 gardaí launched a witness appeal for anyone in the Laurel Walk, Allen Square or North Main Street/Dunmanway road areas of Bandon Town between 2:50pm and 3:30pm on 18 June, and the investigation is ongoing.

  1. Reported20 Jun
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Key facts

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What happened
  • An explosive device was discovered in Bandon, Co Cork, on Thursday 18 June 2026.
  • Homes in the area were evacuated while the Army Explosive Ordinance Disposal unit removed the device.
  • The device was successfully removed.
  • No injuries were reported.
Where
  • The incident took place in Bandon Town, Co Cork.
  • Gardaí appealed for witnesses who were in the Laurel Walk, Allen Square and North Main Street/Dunmanway road areas of Bandon Town.
When
  • Residents were able to return shortly after 10pm on 18 June 2026.
  • The relevant time window for the witness appeal is 2:50pm to 3:30pm on 18 June 2026.
Investigation
  • A technical examination of the scene has been conducted.
  • The investigation is ongoing.
  • Anyone with information can contact Bandon Garda Station on 023-8852200.
Other details
  • The sources report no suspect, arrest or charge in the case.
  • The witness appeal was reported by the Irish Mirror on 20 June 2026.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatAn explosive device was discovered in Bandon, Co Cork, on Thursday 18 June 2026. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatHomes in the area were evacuated while the Army EOD unit removed the device. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe device was successfully removed. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatNo injuries were reported. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenResidents were able to return shortly after 10pm. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe relevant time window for the appeal is 2:50pm to 3:30pm on 18 June 2026. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationA technical examination of the scene has been conducted. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe investigation is ongoing. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí appealed for witnesses in the Laurel Walk, Allen Square, North Main Street/Dunmanway road areas of Bandon Town. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí can be contacted at Bandon Garda Station on 023-8852200. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 20 Jun2026
    Reportedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Gardaí launch appeal as homes evacuated after 'explosive device' discovered

    Adds details of the witness appeal, specific areas (Laurel Walk, Allen Square, North Main Street/Dunmanway road), the time window (2:50pm–3:30pm), the evacuation of homes, confirmation that the Army EOD unit removed the device, and that residents returned shortly after 10pm with no injuries.