Gardai and bomb squad race to North Strand in Dublin after suspicious device found

Gardai are currently at the scene. (Image: Niall Carson/PA Wire)Gardai and the bomb squad have raced to the north inner city in the capital after a suspcious device was found, this evening.The road between Newcommen Bridge and the Five Lamps in the North Strand in Dublin remains closed.After arriving on the scene, the Gardai requested the Army EOD Unit who are "currently conducting an examination of the scene."A Garda spokesman said: "Gardaí and emergency services are currently attending at North Strand Road, Dublin 1, following the discovery of a suspicious device this evening, Friday 7th November 2025.Sign up to our new Crime Ireland newsletter and get exclusive content from Michael O'Toole and Paul HealyThe Irish Mirror's Crime Writers Michael O'Toole and Paul Healy are writing a new weekly newsletter called Crime Ireland. Click here to sign up and get it delivered to your inbox every week"The services of the Army EOD Unit were requested and they are currently conducting an examination of the scene."The road is currently closed from the 5 Lamps Junction to the North Strand Road (Newcomen) Bridge. Local diversions are in place."No further information is available at this time."Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news from the Irish Mirror direct to your inbox: Sign up here.
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