Gardaí believe a disused mine in County Carlow was being used by the Irish Republican Army (IRA) to train their members in the use of a heavy duty anti-aircraft gun.

Report shows Gardaí and detective, who is armed with an Uzi sub-machine gun, outside the mine.

Entrance to the Rossmore Colliery.

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