Old mortar shell that still contained explosive material found in Limerick city

It’s understood the shell dates from the War of Independence era.

THE ARMY BOMB Disposal Team were called out to make a device safe in Limerick city this afternoon.

The historical mortar shell was found by a member of the public on the banks of the Shannon.

It’s understood the shell dates back to the War of Independence era.

However – despite the age of the device and its poor condition – it still contained explosive material and posed a potential threat to the public.

A team arrived on the scene at 2:25pm and gardaí cordoned off the immediate area near O’Callaghan’s Strand.

It’s now being brought to a secure military area where it will be destroyed by a controlled explosion.

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