Army and gardaì at scene of suspect device in Ballina

AN area of Ballina is sealed off this morning after the discovery of a suspect device.

Gardaì have confirmed that members of the army's explosive ordnance disposal unit are at the scene at Mount Assumpta in the town.

A number of residents have been evacuated as a result of the situation.

Traffic is being diverted from the area by An Garda Siochana.