Councillor says bomb hoax was a traumatic experience for evacuated residents

A number of residents in Castleisland were evacuated from their homes last night.

It came following the discovery of a device in the town.

The Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit of the army was requested at Castleisland Garda Station following the discovery and a security cordon was put in place.

The device was later found to be non-viable.

Castleisland councillor Bobby O’Connell says it was a traumatic experience for the residents.