School in Roscommon region received bomb threat amid public sector strike

Gardaí investigated the scene at the secondary school, but found no evidence to support the threat.

A secondary school and a primary school in the Roscommon region received bomb threats by email earlier on Wednesday, it has been reported.

No pupils are attending the schools due to the ongoing public sector strike, but a number of teachers are picketing outside the premises.

Gardaí investigated the scene at the secondary school, but found no evidence to support the threat.

According to a teacher at the scene, more than 120 schools nationwide were included in the email containing the threats.

An ASTI spokesperson confirmed that, as of lunchtime on Wednesday, the union was not aware of the threats.