Grenade from War of Independence discovered in Dublin

A live grenade discovered by a homeowner in north Dublin today has been made safe by the Army.

The Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team was deployed to the scene at around 1.20pm following a request from gardaí after the device was discovered while excavation work was being carried out at a house in Grace Park, Drumcondra.

The device was confirmed to be a grenade, dating from the 1920s, around the time of the War of Independence.

A cordon was erected and traffic restrictions were put in place, while a number of nearby houses were evacuated. The device was made safe on site without the need for a controlled explosion. The scene was declared safe at 2pm.

The grenade was taken to a safe military location for disposal.