IrelandA man in his 40s has been charged in connection with a bomb discovery in a car on the N2 near Carrickmacross, County Monaghan. The bomb was found during an intelligence-led search on Wednesday, and the Army Bomb Disposal team secured the device before forensic examination. The suspect is set to appear before the Special Criminal Court later that evening. Separately, a 25-year-old woman, Isobella Perrie Sullivan, was charged with possession of explosives after being asked to transport a bag to the north, unaware of its contents. She was granted bail with strict conditions including a 15,000-euro surety, passport surrender, curfew, and daily check-ins. Authorities continue investigating the incident involving the stopped vehicle on July 22, 2026.
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