Roads around Christchurch Cathedral have re-opened following a security alert.
Gardai and the army bomb squad were called in this afternoon, amid reports a suspicious device was found.
A firework in "strange packaging" has been removed from the scene.
The scene has since been declared safe, and has re-opened to pedestrians and traffic.
The Army Bomb Disposal Team says it was tasked to carry out "a post-blast analysis".
It found "the presence of firework remnants in suspicious wrapping".
People had been told to stay away from the area, and diversions were in place for a number of hours.
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Gardaí and the Defence Forces say the scene has been declared safe, and roads have re-opened.
There are expected to be some traffic delays for the next short while.
The Defence Forces has asked the public who come across suspicious items, or hazardous substances to keep their distance and to alert Gardai.
