Pair arrested over dissident Republican activity in Dundalk released without charge

The two men who were arrested in Dundalk earlier this week as part of an investigation into dissident Republican activity in the area have been released without charge.

A man in his 40s was arrested on Tuesday during a planned operation in the Point Road area. Members of the Regional Support Unit stopped and searched a car and recovered a rifle as part of their search.

A second man in his 50s was later arrested during a follow up search at a nearby house.

Both men were detained under Section 30 of the Offences against the State Act, 1939 at Dundalk Garda Station but have now been released.

A file on the matter has been sent to the Department of Public Prosecutions.

Pair arrested in Dundalk as part of investigation into dissident Republican activity

The pair are being held at Dundalk Garda Station

Two men were arrested in Dundalk yesterday morning as part of a Garda investigation into dissident Republican activity in the area.

A man in his 40s was arrested during a planned operation in the Point Road area yesterday morning. Members of the Regional Support Unit stopped and searched a car and recovered a rifle as part of their search.

A second man in his 50s was later arrested during a follow up search at a nearby house.

Both men are currently detained under Section 30 of the Offences against the State Act, 1939 at Dundalk Garda Station, and enquiries are ongoing.

Shots fired at house in Knockbridge

This area of the village is closed off as a result of this evening’s incident

A Garda investigation is underway after shot were fired at a house in Knockbridge this evening.

A number of shots were reportedly fired at the house around 7.30pm.

An adult and a child were inside at the time, however no one was injured during the incident.

The Garda Armed Response Unit were quickly on the scene and have preserved the scene pending an examination.

Diversions are in place as a result of the incident, with cars travelling on the R171 from both Dundalk and Louth Village directions unable to access the area in front of Brodigan’s shop, St Mary’s Church and St Mary’s NS.

Traffic coming are being diverted via the N52 Ardee to Dundalk Road before turning off in the direction of Stephenstown Pond.