UPDATE: Man loses arm in explosion

A MAN is believed to have lost most of his arm after an explosion that occurred at a house in Tallaght on Wednesday morning.

It is understood that a pipe bomb detonated accidently as the man went to handle it in the house in the Killinarden area.

Gardai seized a number of items from the property.

The man in his 50s was rushed to Tallaght University Hospital and treated for non-life threatening injuries.

The Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) and the Garda Technical unit attended the scene on Wednesday.

Gardai confirmed the incident to The Echo on Wednesday saying: “Gardaí and emergency services are crrently attending the scene of an explosion that occurred at a residence in Tallaght, Dublin 24, on Wednesday 26th March 2025.

“A man, aged in his 50s, has been removed from the scene to Tallaght Hospital to be treated for injuries believed to be serious but non-life threatening.

“The Army EOD Unit and the Garda Technical Bureau are currently examining the scene.