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Gardai, firefighters, paramedics and army personnel at Castletroy College I PICTURE: Brendan Gleeson
EMERGENCY services are currently at the scene of an incident at Castletroy College this Thursday afternoon.
A Defence Forces Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team, gardai, firefighters and paramedics with the National Ambulance Services have all responded. Limerick Live understands that it relates to “potentially hazardous material”.
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There have been no reports of any injuries to students at this time.
Limerick Fire and Rescue Service received a report at 3.50pm and three appliances responded.
A message from the school to parents reads: "Please note that there will be no afterschool study this evening 09/10/25 due to unforeseen circumstances."
Gardai, Limerick City and County Council, Castletroy College and the Defence Forces have all been contacted for comment.
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