Schools in Donegal were targeted by fake bomb threat emails sent to hundreds of institutions across the north of Ireland. The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) confirmed the messages were a hoax, with no real danger posed to students or staff. The emails, which appeared to be from a local school, were sent early Monday morning, causing alarm among educators and parents. Authorities quickly identified the threat as a prank, with no evidence of any actual explosives or malicious intent. The PSNI is investigating the origin of the emails to determine if they were sent by an individual or group. No arrests have been made, and the situation remains under review. The incident highlights the ongoing challenge of dealing with false security threats in educational institutions. Schools in the area have been advised to remain vigilant but are not currently under any real threat. The PSNI has not released further details about the source of the emails or the individuals involved.