Update: Kilkenny‘s city centre has been declared safe after army bomb disposal experts confirmed that a suspicious device found this morning was a hoax. Gardaí sealed off High Street and Ciaran Street in the city after a suspect device was reported to the emergency services. Earlier: 'Suspect device' closes High Street in KilkennyHigh Street in Kilkenny has been closed off this morning following the discovery of a suspicious device. Gardaí have confirmed that army bomb disposal experts are on their way to the scene and that a "suspect device" is at the location. Cordon tape has been placed around sections of High Street to prevent cars from moving in or out of the area affected.

Source: Irish Examiner May 16, 2019 06:58 UTC