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Civil War grenade found in Malahide and made safe

# Defence Forces

Civil War grenade found in Malahide and made safe

Jul 26th 2019, 7:23 PM 21,072 Views 30 Comments

An Army Bomb Disposal Team arrived at the scene shortly after noon today.

Irish Civil War grenade discovered near house in north Dublin

# Clontarf

Irish Civil War grenade discovered near house in north Dublin

Jun 22nd 2019, 6:06 PM 18,903 Views 21 Comments

The Army Bomb Disposal Team investigated the device and arrived on the scene at 2.35pm.

Yellow Vest protester's hand 'blown off' during violent clashes in Paris

# Grenade

Yellow Vest protester's hand 'blown off' during violent clashes in Paris

Feb 9th 2019, 7:09 PM 31,387 Views 81 Comments

Witnesses said the injured man was photographing the protest.

Man tackled to ground after throwing grenade at Ethiopian prime minister

# Addis Ababa

Man tackled to ground after throwing grenade at Ethiopian prime minister

Updated Jun 23rd 2018, 3:15 PM 10,376 Views 5 Comments

One person was killed and more than 80 others were injured in the incident.

Limerick homes evacuated as Army Bomb Disposal Team explode grenade found in the area

# Explosives

Limerick homes evacuated as Army Bomb Disposal Team explode grenade found in the area

Oct 17th 2017, 10:45 AM 12,392 Views 6 Comments

The grenade was discovered in the vicinity of a private residence on the Pennywell Road.

Man stole police helicopter to hurl grenades at Supreme Court, Venezuela says

# Protest

Man stole police helicopter to hurl grenades at Supreme Court, Venezuela says

Jun 28th 2017, 6:10 PM 20,473 Views 65 Comments

President Nicolas Maduro has ordered the country’s entire armed forces to respond.

Policeman injured after grenade thrown at French embassy in Athens

# Greece

Policeman injured after grenade thrown at French embassy in Athens

Nov 10th 2016, 10:25 AM 5,140 Views 4 Comments

The grenade left a tennis ball-sized hole in the pavement, and shrapnel marks on the embassy gate and guard post.

Investigation after hand grenade found on waste ground in Dundalk

# O'hanlon Park

Investigation after hand grenade found on waste ground in Dundalk

Jul 17th 2015, 9:29 PM 6,753 Views 4 Comments

Gardaí were alerted to the grenade this afternoon.

Army bomb squad disarm grenade in the Phoenix Park

# Bomb Scare

Army bomb squad disarm grenade in the Phoenix Park

Apr 4th 2015, 5:23 PM 17,162 Views 30 Comments

The device was historic, but viable.

Second historic grenade in three days made safe by bomb disposal team

# Rosslare Strand

Second historic grenade in three days made safe by bomb disposal team

Jan 27th 2015, 10:23 PM 9,594 Views 14 Comments

A controlled explosion of the device was carried out on a beach in Wexford.

Grenade found during building work could have been there for 100 years

# Controlled Explosion

Grenade found during building work could have been there for 100 years

Jan 26th 2015, 7:24 AM 8,426 Views 1 Comment

The alarm was raised after the device was found at a home in Aghada, Cork, last evening. It was blown-up at a nearby green area.

'Historic yet viable' grenade rendered safe in Wexford

# BOMB Disposal Team

'Historic yet viable' grenade rendered safe in Wexford

Oct 9th 2014, 9:50 PM 10,493 Views 9 Comments

The device was from the early 20th century.

Army called in after old grenade found in building work on Cork home

# Explosive

Army called in after old grenade found in building work on Cork home

Jun 3rd 2014, 6:48 PM 10,514 Views 3 Comments

The Defence Forces said the grenade dates back to the 20th century but was still considered dangerous.

Army conducts 'painstaking' search for explosives at derelict building

# Dangerous

Army conducts 'painstaking' search for explosives at derelict building

May 13th 2014, 4:04 PM 9,361 Views 9 Comments

A “volatile” War of Independence grenade has already been found at the Dublin location and it is believed there may be a number of dangerous devices there.

Grenade made safe in Galway dates from the War of Independence

# Explosion

Grenade made safe in Galway dates from the War of Independence

Apr 26th 2014, 8:41 AM 8,522 Views 12 Comments

The grenade was found during building works in the area.

Fears of further political violence mount after two die in Bangkok grenade attack

# Thailand

Fears of further political violence mount after two die in Bangkok grenade attack

Feb 23rd 2014, 5:15 PM 5,923 Views 0 Comments

It comes a day after dozens were injured in an attack at an anti-government rally.

Army renders safe third historic grenade in last seven days

# Explosive

Army renders safe third historic grenade in last seven days

Feb 7th 2014, 5:19 PM 9,849 Views 5 Comments

This time the device was found at a commercial premises in Roscommon.

# Dangerous

"Very dangerous" early-20th century grenade found in Co Cork

Jan 31st 2014, 10:49 PM 13,443 Views 19 Comments

The item was made safe by the army bomb disposal squad.

# Pakistan

Six Pakistani children killed while playing with hand grenade

Jan 26th 2014, 1:58 PM 7,733 Views 10 Comments

The children, aged seven to twelve, were playing near their home when the grenade exploded.

Man finds live War of Independence grenade while gardening in Limerick

# Bomb Disposal

Man finds live War of Independence grenade while gardening in Limerick

Aug 13th 2013, 10:00 AM 7,324 Views 25 Comments

The device was made safe with a controlled explosion.

# News Fix

Here's What Happened Today: Sunday

Jul 21st 2013, 8:00 PM 11,418 Views 0 Comments

Everyone’s talking about water safety, Anglo emails and Irish sporting exploits.

# Grenade

Home owner finds grenade from War of Independence in garden

Jul 21st 2013, 3:43 PM 9,721 Views 19 Comments

A number of homes were evacuated in Drumcondra as the device was made safe.

The Lions are cheats, just like every other New Zealand side -- Bob Dwyer

# Grenade

From The42

# Grenade

The Lions are cheats, just like every other New Zealand side -- Bob Dwyer

Jun 14th 2013, 8:16 PM 5,772 Views 3 Comments

“You don’t have to be smart to cheat, you just have to be a cheat,” says Dwyer (possibly) while stirring a pot Down Under.

Grenade filled with nails would have caused 'serious injury or death'

# Northern Ireland

Grenade filled with nails would have caused 'serious injury or death'

May 17th 2013, 2:32 PM 7,374 Views 11 Comments

The PSNI said the grenades had been intended to attack police.

Amsterdam wants end to Hells Angels civil servants

# Hells Bells

Amsterdam wants end to Hells Angels civil servants

Jan 21st 2013, 5:41 PM 17,157 Views 54 Comments

The mayor of Amsterdam says he doesn’t believe its possible to be a member of Hells Angels while working in public service.

Live grenade from the Civil War found at recycling centre in Clare

# Bomb Squad

Live grenade from the Civil War found at recycling centre in Clare

Dec 13th 2012, 4:11 PM 4,929 Views 12 Comments

An Army bomb disposal team carried out a controlled explosion on the live grenade.

VIDEO: Someone in Iran threw a grenade on a football pitch JUST before it blew up

# Boom!

From The42

# Boom!

VIDEO: Someone in Iran threw a grenade on a football pitch JUST before it blew up

Sep 20th 2012, 5:47 PM 3,072 Views 4 Comments

One player bent down to pick up the grenade and throw it off the field and it went off just seconds after he let go.

# Grenade

Grenade from Irish War of Independence made safe in Rathmines

Sep 4th 2012, 10:07 PM 9,641 Views 23 Comments

The grenade was found in Rathmines in south Dublin earlier tonight.

# Kenya

Grenade and gun attacks on Kenyan churches kill 10

Jul 1st 2012, 10:56 AM 3,727 Views 3 Comments

Two churches were targeted in what officials believe were attacks mounted by Somali militants.

# Kenya

Three killed in grenade attack on bar in Kenya

Jun 25th 2012, 12:09 PM 1,592 Views 2 Comments

US Embassy in Nairobi had warned its citizens on Friday of threat of “imminent” terrorist attack in Mombasa.

Toy grenade sparks evacuation of building near Ground Zero

# Security Scare

Toy grenade sparks evacuation of building near Ground Zero

Apr 12th 2012, 9:33 PM 5,123 Views 16 Comments

A fake explosive was intercepted by mailroom staff – mounted on a plaque that read “Complaint department: Take a number”.

WWI-era grenade discovered in Leitrim garden

# Explosives

WWI-era grenade discovered in Leitrim garden

Mar 15th 2012, 9:43 AM 2,504 Views 4 Comments

The grenade had to be destroyed in a controlled explosion.

# Daily Fix

The Daily Fix: Thursday

Feb 9th 2012, 7:49 PM 6,504 Views 4 Comments

All the day’s big stories – plus any bits and pieces you may have missed…

Army defuse WW1-era grenade found on Laois farm

# Bomb Squad

Army defuse WW1-era grenade found on Laois farm

Feb 9th 2012, 3:23 PM 3,201 Views 23 Comments

The grenade was found during excavation work at the farm in Emo.

WATCH: Chinese soldiers pass around a live grenade

# Hot Potato

From The Daily Edge

# Hot Potato

WATCH: Chinese soldiers pass around a live grenade

Jan 24th 2012, 3:05 PM 5,433 Views 32 Comments

Don’t try this one at home…

Unexploded grenades discovered at Sligo house

# Grenade Find

Unexploded grenades discovered at Sligo house

Jan 17th 2012, 5:17 PM 3,558 Views 5 Comments

The two grenades, dating from the early 20th century, had to be destroyed in a controlled explosion.

# Grenade

10-year-olds escape injury as dissident grenade fails to explode in Derry

May 10th 2011, 3:02 PM 1,347 Views 0 Comments

PSNI officer was talking to two children when the bomb “fell at his feet” but failed to detonate.

Former soldier guilty of trying to kill pregnant wife with grenade

# Britain

Former soldier guilty of trying to kill pregnant wife with grenade

Feb 18th 2011, 2:12 PM 1,020 Views 0 Comments

Nicholas Fabian, 33, has been sentenced to life for attempting to murder his wife, who was seriously injured in an explosion outside their home.

Bomb disposal expert on trial for attempted murder using grenade

# Britain

Bomb disposal expert on trial for attempted murder using grenade

Feb 8th 2011, 12:35 PM 413 Views 0 Comments

The accused’s pregnant wife received serious leg injuries when the device exploded underneath her car in March 2010.

# PSNI

PSNI officer and family forced to leave home after grenade discovered

Dec 23rd 2010, 10:02 AM 286 Views 0 Comments

A police officer and his family were forced to flee their Fermanagh home after a grenade was discovered on their property.

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