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Man detained in connection with bombing of Nelson's Pilla

Gardaí have detained a man for questioning in relation to the bombing of Nelson's Pillar on O'Connell Street in Dublin in 1966. The man, who is from Walkinstown, is being held under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State act. He is being questioned at Store Street garda station and can be held for up to 24 hours.