Police in Ireland Stop a Powerful Bomb, Raising Questions About Who Made It

Irish police found a powerful, ready-to-use bomb in County Monaghan on July 22, 2026, meant to be hidden under a car in Northern Ireland. It was far more advanced than the simple homemade bombs dissident republicans — groups opposed to Northern Ireland's peace process — have used before. Sources wonder if old weapon stashes were reopened or new suppliers appeared. One source said internet-radicalised individuals, not organised armed groups, may be responsible.