File photo via Irish Defence Forces
The Irish Defence Forces carried out a major military training exercise at the Whitewater Shopping Centre in Newbridge.
The operation occurred on Thursday evening, explaining a heavy presence of Army personnel and vehicles in the town.
A similar operation took place at Whitewater Shopping Centre in June.
An official statement from the Defence Forces said about Thursday evening's exercise: "Óglaigh na hÉireann wish to inform the general public in the vicinity of the Whitewater Shopping Centre (WWSC), Newbridge, Co. Kildare that they are conducting a routine mission readiness exercise.
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