The Army bomb disposal squad has made safe a War of Independence-era grenade in Co. Limerick.

The device was found by a man in Janesboro while he was gardening.

Explosives experts arrived on the scene at midnight and a number of nearby houses were evacuated.

The grenade was taken to a safe location where it was made safe by a controlled explosion.

The device was confirmed to be a Mills Type Grenade dating back to the 1920s.

The Defence Forces deployed the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team after gardaí requested their assistance. 

The scene was declared safe shortly before 1am.