Gardaí in Anglesea Street have recovered a firearm, which was discovered hidden in a field in Clogheen today
A search was conducted in the area this morning at approximately 8.30am and a sawn-off double barrel shotgun was discovered concealed behind a water trough on private property.
The firearm was confirmed safe by Detective Gardaí and brought to Gurranabraher Garda Station.
Gardaí are following a definite line of inquiry in relation to this incident and investigations are continuing.