Bomb disposal experts on way to defuse West Cork grenade

Army bomb disposal experts are on their way to West Cork to defuse a hand grenade discovered by a child.

Army bomb disposal experts are on their way to West Cork to defuse a hand grenade discovered by a child.

The grenade, described as "very volatile and extremely dangerous", was discovered by the child while playing on a football pitch in Goleen, West Cork.

It is believed the grenade dates back to the War of Independence.

Gardai are also at the scene.

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