Gardaí carry out sweep of Athlone school after threatening email

Gardaí have carried out a sweep of an Athlone school after it received a "threatening email" this morning (Wednesday).

The Longford and Westmeath Education and Training Board (LWETB) sent out a notification to parents of students at Athlone Community College at 11am on Wednesday, November 11 informing them of the email.

"An Garda Síochana were contacted and are aware of the matter. They have visited the school amd carried out a sweep of the whole building.

"The school has been advised there is no threat and will continue to operate as normal."

The school added that the safety and well-being of students and staff "remains our priority".