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Two suspected explosive devices found in Sligo

Two suspected explosive devices were discovered in Sligo last night.

The first was found in a wooded area near the Holy Well on the outskirts of Sligo town by gardaí, who alerted the Army's Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit.

The Army subsequently discovered a second device in the area.

The devices were taken to Garda Headquarters in Dublin for analysis.