Bomb squad gives all clear for Lahinch beach

Members of the Army Bomb Disposal Unit were called to examine what appeared to be a suspicious military device washed up at Lahinch Beach last Saturday night.
A member of the public had reported having seen what he believed to be a suspicious device on the beach to Ennistymon gardaí, who in turn contacted the Army Bomb Disposal Unit at about 9pm.
According to a spokesman for the Irish Defence Forces, the unit arrived from Cork to examine the object at Lahinch Beach at 11.30pm.
Doolin Coast Guard was also tasked to assist Ennistymon gardaí and Ennistymon Fire and Rescue Service at the Northern end of the Beach and cordoned off the area.
The Doolin Coast Guard quad bike was used to transport some army equipment and lighting to the site.
The Army Bomb Disposal Unit examined what proved to be an industrial gas cylinder. A short time later, they performed a controlled explosion to ensure no gas would escape.
Having been in the water for some time, an Irish Defence Forces spokesman explained members of the disposal unit were unsure if the cylinder was leaking or not.
The entire operation took about an hour and the unit left the area at about 12.30pm.