Gardaí are investigating a communication sent to educational establishments in Co Carlow on Wednesday May 27, 2026. Three schools reportedly received threatening emails and chose to close for precautionary reasons. A Garda spokesman stated the force is aware of the communication and is currently assessing its contents and credibility. Senior Garda leadership has contacted the affected educational establishments. No additional information is available at this time, with further updates expected.
"Gardaí are probing the credibility of a communication which caused a number of schools in Co Carlow to close this morning. Three schools have reportedly received a threatening email, and took the decision to close as a precaution."
"A garda spokesman said the force is "aware of a communication that has been sent to a number of educational establishments in Co Carlow today, Wednesday May 27, 2026". "Gardaí are currently assessing the contents and credibility of that communication," they said."
""Senior garda leadership have opened communication with the affected educational establishments." "No further information is available at this time.""
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