Louth schools among those to receive bomb threat

Schools in Louth have received the same bomb threats which were emailed to national and secondary schools across the country both north and south.

A message sent to parents at one local school, seen by Louth Live, said it had been advised there was no credible threat and that the school would stay open following a check of the premises.

It said: “As with many other schools nationwide, we received a threatening email.

“The school contacted An Garda Síochána on receipt of this email.

“Following their assessment the school was advised that there was no need to evacuate the school building.

“As a precautionary measure a search was conducted of the school building, all areas were checked and found to be secure.

“Classes have continued as normal throughout the school day.”

Education Minister Hildegarde Naughton said the threats were being treated as “not credible”.

“The safety and well-being of students, staff and school communities remains our highest priority and my department will continue to work closely with An Garda Síochána on this matter,” she said.

“An Garda Síochána have advised my department and are advising schools that they assess this threat as not credible and there is no need for schools to evacuate.”

A Garda spokesperson said the force was “aware of a generic communication that has been sent to a number of educational establishments” .

The spokesperson said: “An Garda Síochána assess this threat as not credible and is not advising any educational establishment to evacuate.

“Gardaí are engaging with a number of educational establishments.”