Army bomb disposal experts were called in today after an explosive device was found in Tullamore, Co Offaly.
Garda called the army team after a device was found at Arden View.
They arrived at the scene at about 3.10pm, a Defence Forces spokesman said.
"No controlled explosion was carried out.
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The bomb disposal officer declared the all-clear at 4pm, after examining the improvised explosive device (IED) at the scene.
"The remains were taken away for further examination and will be handed over to gardai for investigation into the incident," the spokesman added.