Irish Defence Forces carry out controlled explosion on Dublin beach

It came during an operation by the Defences Forces in Dublin following a security alert.

A controlled explosion has taken place on an Irish beach after a historical device was discovered.

It came during an operation by the Defences Forces in Dublin following a security alert.

It is understood that a device "historical in nature" was found.

A spokesperson for the Garda (Irish police) said they were alerted to the discovery of a device at a premises on the Pigeon House Road on Tuesday afternoon.

"The services of the Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) were requested and a controlled explosion was carried out," they said.

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