Gardai were rushed to a school in Co Galway after a shooting scare.
Threats were made online on Thursday evening at St Raphaels College in Loughrea.
A message was sent to parents of students warning them about the situation.
It is believed the threat was made against the school on social media.
Gardai are investigating the incident but no arrests have yet been made.
A garda spokesman said: "Gardaí are investigating online threats made towards an educational institution in the Loughrea area that occurred on October 17 at approximately 7:30pm.
"Several patrols of the area have taken place today. Nothing suspicious detected. Investigations are continuing."
