Sri Lanka's prime minister says he strongly condemns 'cowardly attacks' that have killed nearly 140 people
More than 400 others are injured following six simultaneous blasts at churches and hotels - it's not yet known who's behind them.
The Reuters news agency has spoken to hospital officials and police in Colombo after hotels and churches were targeted on Easter Sunday.
The Embassy is aware of reports of explosions at numerous locations in #SriLanka this morning- if you require consular assistance please call Embassy New Delhi at +911149403200 #SriLankaBlasts @dfatravelwise
— Irish Embassy India (@IrlEmbIndia) April 21, 2019
The Irish Embassy in New Delhi in India says it is aware of the reports, and if consular assistance is required the embassy there can be contacted, as well as the Honorary Consulate in Columbo.
It is also advising people the Department of Foreign Affairs in Dublin can be contacted at 01- 408 2000.
