'Real IRA' hideout found near Dundalk

A "Real IRA" underground hide was discovered by garda∅ yesterday morning

A "Real IRA" underground hide was discovered by garda∅ yesterday morning. Inside it they found bomb-making equipment and bullet-proof vests.

The indications are that the hide had not been in place for very long and garda∅ are satisfied it was the work of dissident republicans. It was concealed in Claremont Park wood, less than two miles south of Dundalk.

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