Overview
- An anonymous message warning of a ‘mass shooting’ was sent to a number of primary schools in County Carlow and prompted reports to An Garda Síochána.
- Several schools, including Scoil Mhuire gan Smál and Scoil Mhuire Lourdes, opted to remain closed while other schools opened and informed parents directly.
- Gardaí have launched an investigation, opened direct lines with affected schools, and increased visible patrols in the area.
- Police are assessing the credibility of the email and currently say they suspect it may be an elaborate hoax since the sender remains unidentified.
- Local leaders said similar hoax threats have occurred before, the closures disrupted school activities, and parents were urged to follow official school communications and avoid sharing unverified reports.