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Bomb threats targeting Irish schools
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More than 150 primary and secondary schools across Ireland, including locations in Dublin, Kildare, and Donegal, received threatening emails warning of potential attacks. An Garda Síochána is investigating the source and assessing the credibility of the communications. The Department of Education has advised school boards to report any such messages to emergency services immediately, noting that schools may ‘operate as normal’ unless police provide specific instructions to the contrary. Recent developments indicate that the threats in Ireland expanded to include counties such as Carlow, Cork, and Laois. Some messages contained claims of being sent by Hamas militants and included specific details regarding the use of vacuum-sealed explosive devices. While many institutions continued to operate under police guidance, some schools in Donegal and other regions delayed opening or closed as a precaution. Authorities are currently investigating whether the incident is an ‘elaborate hoax’.
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- 2026-10-15 18:59 UTC Bomb threats targeting Irish schools
- 2026-10-14 20:11 UTC Bomb threats targeting Irish schools
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