Suspect device found in Pearse St pub

A area around Trinity College has been sealed off this evening following the discovery of a suspect device in a pub on Pearse…

A area around Trinity College has been sealed off this evening following the discovery of a suspect device in a pub on Pearse St.

After gardai were called, shortly before 8 p.m., a suspect device was found in Mahaffy's Pub close to the entrance of the Pearse St Dart Station.

The army bomb disposal unit is currently at the scene and diversions are in place.

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