A file photo of the bomb squad at work
The Army Bomb explosive device team made safe two devices found in a ditch in Athy on Tuesday, May 9 around lunch time.
The devices were located in the Castlemitchell area of the town.
The explosive device team were dispatched to the area and the devices were made safe a few hours later.
The bombs were located as part of a routine garda operation, according to a spokesperson.
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