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# Bomb Squad

Last month
October 2023
Springboks bravely roll the 7/1 dice for biggest game of all
There are obvious risks involved but Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber like the potential upside.
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Oct 26th 2023, 12:00 PM
Springboks' scrum delivers again as Bomb Squad make impact
RG Snyman scored a try off the bench as the South African scrum power told in the end.
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Oct 21st 2023, 10:49 PM
This year
2023
Springboks' imposing new 7/1 bench was risky and frightening
The South Africans dismantled the All Blacks with their two forward packs.
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Aug 28th 2023, 5:25 PM
Etzebeth captains imposing Springboks team for All Blacks clash
Munster lock RG Snyman is included on an impressive South African bench.
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Jul 11th 2023, 9:51 AM
All time
'There was probably a little more niggle... it was personal for us'
Lood de Jager was superb as part of South Africa’s excellent bench.
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Aug 2nd 2021, 2:06 PM
The Lions and Boks' changes indicate another brutal, heavyweight Test
The South Africans have reverted to a 6/2 bench as the Lions reshuffle their XV.
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Jul 28th 2021, 7:00 PM
Vunipola's impact a boost for Lions as Jones remains doubtful for second Test
The 30-year-old was bemused by Rassie Erasmus’ accusations of dangerous play.
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Jul 26th 2021, 4:21 PM
Nienaber explains why Springboks have ditched famed 6/2 bench split for first Lions Test
South Africa named their team for Saturday’s opening Test earlier today.
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Jul 20th 2021, 4:33 PM
Finishers versus the Bomb Squad: The World Cup final game within a game
Both Eddie Jones and Rassie Erasmus have stressed the importance of their benches.
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Oct 31st 2019, 6:01 AM
Bomb squad called to Lurgan graveyard after police searching for drugs find 'suspicious object'
The object was then taken away for further forensic examination.
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Jun 18th 2019, 7:39 AM
Defence Forces' bomb disposal team makes device safe at Clare recycling plant
Gardaí did not say whether any offences had been committed.
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Dec 22nd 2018, 7:07 PM
Army bomb squad called to An Post sorting office after discovery of 'suspicious package'
The device was later declared a hoax and handed over to gardaí for further investigation.
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Oct 16th 2018, 8:26 AM
A building site was evacuated after an artillery shell was found in Dublin's Liberties today
It’s the second time in a week that the bomb squad has been called to an incident in Dublin.
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Apr 5th 2018, 3:47 PM
Two viable explosives found in Drogheda housing estate
The devices were made safe at the scene.
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Nov 3rd 2017, 9:48 AM
Houses evacuated as bomb squad makes explosive device safe in Limerick
The alarm was raised just before midday.
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Oct 18th 2017, 5:31 PM
Hand grenade from nearly 100 years ago destroyed in controlled explosion near American embassy
The incident unfolded in Ballsbridge in south Dublin city earlier this afternoon.
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Aug 28th 2017, 3:35 PM
Hand grenade 'used during War of Independence' found during renovations
The Mills 36 hand grenade was made safe and disposed of by the Defence Forces.
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Apr 24th 2017, 7:17 PM
Defence Forces defuse two suspect devices in Cork city
A cordon was set up in the Mayfield area of Cork this afternoon.
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Feb 21st 2017, 10:02 PM
Bomb squad called after device found in Dublin housing estate
The scene was declared safe at 1.40pm.
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Jun 15th 2016, 3:06 PM
Man United v Bournemouth rescheduled for Tuesday evening after 'bomb scare'
The postponement complicates United’s FA Cup final preparations slightly.
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May 15th 2016, 9:10 PM
Bomb squad deployed to Tallaght to make 'legacy device' safe
The device was spotted by a member of the public in a river in the Dodder Valley.
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Dec 30th 2015, 5:50 PM
Viable bombs found buried in ground near Limerick village
Two army teams were involved in this morning’s search in the Roxboro area of Co Limerick.
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Dec 3rd 2015, 3:43 PM
A dangerous military flare washed up on a Wexford beach
An army bomb disposal team was called in to make the device safe.
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Nov 5th 2015, 8:33 AM
Boy (15) arrested after explosive made safe by bomb squad
The IED was found at a house in Corduff Gardens.
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Oct 31st 2015, 2:06 PM
Appeal for information about bomb found outside garda's home
The under-vehicle improvised explosive device was found outside a Garda’s front door in Co Leitrim.
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Oct 30th 2015, 2:45 PM
Meet the newest recruit to a police bomb squad in Australia
Boxer is joining New South Wales police.
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Oct 27th 2015, 11:00 AM
"A scumbag": Alan Kelly had a thing or two to say about that threatening package
The army bomb squad was called out to deal with a package delivered to the minister’s constituency office on Friday.
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Aug 31st 2015, 2:10 PM
Bomb squad called out after pipe bomb left outside house
Houses were evacuated and road closures put in place.
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Jul 9th 2015, 9:47 AM
Army called after bomb found outside a house in Dublin
This was the 74th call out so far this year.
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Jun 17th 2015, 11:56 AM
The Army has stopped a bomb going off in Offaly
The Bomb Disposal Unit rendered safe an Improvised Explosive Device (IED).
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Apr 30th 2015, 6:07 PM
Coolock residents evacuated from homes after viable explosive found
The bomb squad was called out and they made the device safe without the need for a controlled explosion.
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Apr 26th 2015, 5:37 PM
Army bomb squad disarm grenade in the Phoenix Park
The device was historic, but viable.
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Apr 4th 2015, 5:23 PM
Buses stopped leaving depot as army makes bomb equipment safe
The incident occurred this afternoon in Dublin.
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Jan 22nd 2015, 5:58 PM
Homes evacuated as bomb squad called to apartment block in Dún Laoghaire
The discovery was made at about 8.40pm last night.
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Jan 14th 2015, 7:56 AM
Viable homemade explosive device found at Mullingar house
It was the first viable device which the Defence Forces have dealt with this year.
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Jan 13th 2015, 2:00 PM
Mrs Brown, tourists, and the Luas: The week in numbers
Plus: What was the lowest temperature in Ireland this week?
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Jan 3rd 2015, 7:30 PM
Three arrested after explosives found in cars in Meath
The men were arrested for membership of an unlawful organisation and possession of explosives.
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Dec 16th 2014, 10:08 PM
Homes evacuated after viable homemade bomb found in Bray house
A bomb disposal team dismantled the device and confirmed it was viable.
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Sep 20th 2014, 9:30 AM
Bomb squad tasked to investigate suspicious device in Belfast
The Westlink is closed in both directions between Broadway and Clifton Street.
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Sep 1st 2014, 12:48 PM
The army has responded to 82 bomb threats this year
And 30 were viable.
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Aug 20th 2014, 6:55 AM
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