Explosives Seized in Carrickmacross | Cork News

Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 24, 2026 · 1m

A woman in her early twenties, reportedly training to be a solicitor, was stopped by Gardaí carrying what’s believed to be military-grade explosives near Carrickmacross — a seizure deemed “extremely significant” by top officials. Intelligence from Garda Security, PSNI, and MI5 led to the swift, safe neutralization by Army EOD teams. While the New IRA is suspected, officials stress security remains fully intact despite Ireland’s EU presidency. This follows a spike in their attacks, including recent police station bombings. Authorities commend the rapid response and acknowledge the troubling…