'Extremely significant' bomb in car intercepted on way to NI, Irish police say

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'Extremely significant' car bomb intercepted near Irish border

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BBC Published 24 July 2026

'Extremely significant' bomb in car intercepted on way to NI, Irish police say

Sky Published 24 July 2026

'Extremely significant' car bomb intercepted near Irish border

An "extremely significant" car bomb has been intercepted by Irish police near the border with the Northern Ireland.

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