Gardai probe ‘credibility’ of communication sent to schools in Co Carlow

Gardai are probing the credibility of a communication which caused a number of schools in Co Carlow to close on Wednesday 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”.

“Gardai 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.”