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Two hospitalised following explosion in Co Clare pub

Incident occurred shortly before 1pm with investigations ongoing

'Two people were taken to Limerick University Hospital as a precaution,' a garda spokeswoman said. Photograph: Press 22
'Two people were taken to Limerick University Hospital as a precaution,' a garda spokeswoman said. Photograph: Press 22
Mark Hilliard
Mon Sept 25 2023 - 20:20

Two people have been brought to hospital following an explosion at a pub in Co Clare.

The incident occurred at Walsh’s Bar in Killaloe shortly before 1pm.

“Gardaí and emergency services responded to a report of an explosion and subsequent fire at a licensed premises in Killaloe, Co Clare,” a spokeswoman for An Garda Síochána said.

“Two people were taken to Limerick University Hospital as a precaution. Units from Nenagh, Scarriff and Killaloe Fire Services attended the scene and brought the fire under control.”

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Investigations are ongoing.

Footage shared on social media shows black smoke billowing out of the premises as onlookers gather behind fire and rescue vehicles.

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Mark Hilliard

Mark Hilliard

Mark Hilliard is a reporter with The Irish Times