BREAKING: Major security alert forces closure of multiple schools in neighbouring county
Gardaí are currently assessing the contents and credibility of that communication
A security threat has led to the sudden closure of multiple schools in Clare, with gardai investigating the credibility of the danger posed.
An email was sent at 2am to a number of schools in Clare purportedly from a man who identifies himself and gives his address in county Clare.
In the email, which Limerick Live has seen, there is a mention of firearms.
Limerick Live contacted Sixmilebridge NS which confirmed they are closed today. Parents of Knockanean NS in Ennis received a text message this morning to say: “Due to exceptional circumstances the school will remain closed today.”
It is understood that it is schools in the Shannon, Ennis and Sixmilebridge areas.
A garda spokesperson said they are aware of a communication that has been sent to a number of educational establishments in county Clare thus Tuesday, February 11.
"Gardaí are currently assessing the contents and credibility of that communication.
"Gardaí are engaging with the affected educational establishment with regard to this ongoing incident. Any senior management of these establishments with concerns are advised to make contact with Ennis Garda station.
"No further information is available at this time," said a garda spokesperson.
More to follow…