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

Witness appeal launched after explosive device found in Bandon, Co Cork

An explosive device was discovered outside a home in Bandon, Co Cork, on Thursday 18 June 2026. Homes in the area were evacuated while the Army's Explosive Ordinance Disposal unit removed the device, and residents were able to return shortly after 10pm. No injuries were reported. A technical examination of the scene has been conducted and the investigation is ongoing. Gardaí have appealed for witnesses who were 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.

  1. Reported20 Jun
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Key facts

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What happened
  • An explosive device was discovered outside a home in Bandon, Co Cork, on Thursday 18 June 2026.
  • Homes in the area were evacuated while the Army EOD unit removed the device.
  • The device was successfully removed and no injuries were reported.
When
Residents were able to return to their homes shortly after 10pm on 18 June 2026.
Investigation
  • A technical examination of the scene has been conducted.
  • The investigation is ongoing.
  • Gardaí appealed for witnesses in the Laurel Walk, Allen Square, and North Main Street/Dunmanway road areas of Bandon Town.
  • The relevant time window for the appeal is 2:50pm to 3:30pm on 18 June 2026.
  • Gardaí can be contacted at Bandon Garda Station on 023-8852200.
13 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)
  • whatAn explosive device was discovered outside a home in Cork. (extra.ie)
  • whereThe device was found outside a home in County Cork. (extra.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)
  • investigationGardaí have appealed for information about the discovery. (extra.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 20 Jun2026
    Reportedextra.ie, first report
    Garda appeal for information after explosive device discovered outside Cork home

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  2. 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.