A Dublin school was evacuated today after a viable improvised explosive device was found.

An Army bomb disposal team was called to the school on Aughavannagh Road, Crumlin this morning after the device was discovered in a remote area on the school grounds.



The team arrived on scene at 10.05 am and students in the school were moved to a safe location during the operation. A cordon was also put in place for public safety.



The device was rendered safe in situ without the need for a controlled explosion, a Defence Forces spokesman said.



It was later moved to a secure military location for further technical examination and testing.



The scene was declared safe at 11.25 am. The device has now been confirmed as a viable improvised explosive device and gardaí have begun an investigation into the incident.