Donegal school evacuated after suspected explosive device discovered

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Donegal School Evacuated After Suspected Explosive Device Discovered
Dozens of pupils at Milford National School were evacuated from their classrooms following the incident on Monday afternoon. Photo: Google Maps
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Stephen Maguire

Pupils at a primary school in Co Donegal were evacuated on Monday after a suspected explosive device was found.

Dozens of pupils at Milford National School were evacuated from their classrooms following the incident on Monday afternoon, with the pupils sent home as a precaution.

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The Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Unit was called, and it is understood they are en route to the scene.

Concern was raised after wires were found at a construction site at the school.

A Garda spokesperson confirmed the incident is ongoing.

"Gardaí received a report of exposed wires at a construction site on Convent Road, Milford, Co Donegal at approximately 1.50pm this afternoon.

"A cordon has been established and the services of the Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Unit have been requested.

"No further information is available at this time."

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