A firework in a bin led to one of the country's busiest roads being locked down.
Dublin experienced traffic chaos today after an alarm was raised over a "suspect device" at Christchurch Place.
The Defence Forces EOD team rushed to the scene at around 1.30pm and a robot was deployed to help inspect a bin where the device was sitting.
Major traffic delays were felt across the city while the church was evacuated, Dublin Live reports .
Many of those cleared out watched on, filming from behind the cordon.
The area was declared safe again at around 3.20pm and it's now believed the device in question was a firework.
A spokesperson for the Irish Military said: "This afternoon, following a request from An Garda Siochana, an Army Bomb Disposal Team was tasked to conduct a post-blast analysis at a premises in Christchurch, Dublin 8.
The team arrived on scene at 2.07pm.
On arrival a cordon was established and the scene was assessed. The post-blast analysis established the presence of firework remnants in suspicious wrapping. The team departed the scene at 3.27pm.
"Should members of the public encounter suspicious items, or hazardous substances, they are advised to maintain a safe distance and inform An Garda Siochana."
Many residents were unable to leave their apartments while shoppers were barricaded in while the operation took place.
Traffic delays are now expected to knock-on into the evening as a result of the incident.
