Gardaí investigations ongoing in Mayo after 'suspicious' discovery

Gardaí investigations are ongoing in Mayo following the discovery of a suspicious device in the Castlebar area.

It has been confirmed that gardaí and the Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit (EOD) were called to a premises in the county town yesterday evening following the discovery of a suspicious device.

A spokesperson added: "The Army EOD removed the device and later carried out a controlled explosion.

"Investigations are ongoing."