Latest: Suspect device in Dublin pub was a hoax
A suspect package found at a pub in Dublin this afternoon was a hoax.
Gardaí sealed off Drimnagh Road after being called to the scene near Walkinstown earlier.
Diversions have now been lifted, and Dublin Bus routes are back running as normal.
Update: Drimnagh Road has now re-opened.
— An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) February 21, 2018
Diversions are still in place near Walkinstown in Dublin after a suspect device was found at a pub.
It's understood to be a pipe bomb, and was discovered in a building on Drimnagh Road this afternoon.
Dublin Bus is diverting local services, and drivers are being told to take a different route.
Garda incident on Drimnagh rd . Closed in both directions. Inbound divert to walkinstown rd. outbound divert to Errigal rd. expect delays.
— Traffic Management Centre (@DCCTraffic) February 21, 2018
A suspect device has been found at a pub in Walkinstown.
Gardaí are at the scene and Drimnagh Road is closed in both directions.
It is believed a pipe bomb was found this afternoon.
Inbound traffic is being advised to divert to Walkinstown Road, while outbound drivers are being told to divert to Errigal Road.
