Explosive device found in Leitrim

Gardaí are investigating the discovery of an explosive device in a field near Kildorragh, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim.

Gardaí are investigating the discovery of an explosive device in a field near Kildorragh, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim.

The device, which was discovered yesterday afternoon, was made safe by army bomb disposal experts early this morning.

A garda spokesman said initial investigations reveal the device was at the location for a considerable period of time.

The scene is still preserved and investigations are on-going.