Gardaí called to scene of evacuated college in Ballaghaderreen - report

REPORTS are emerging this morning that students and staff of St. Nathy's College, Ballaghaderreen, have been evacuated from the building.

Mid West Radio has confirmed that gardaí in Castlerea were called to the scene, but no further details are available at this time.

A spokesperson for the college told the radio station that due to unforeseen circumstances, the building was evacuated.

UPDATE: The issue which caused the school to be evacuated has been resolved and a statement is expected to be issued by the college this afternoon. The school remains closed for the rest of the day.