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# Arson

This month
April 2024
Four people treated for smoke inhalation after arson attack on home in Omagh
3 Apr
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February
February 2024
Man charged over series of arson attacks on shops in Cork city centre last weekend
28 Feb
10.3k
Better communication won't do anything to change mind of someone intent on committing arson - O'Gorman
9 Feb
3.8k
Three people released without charge after being arrested in connection with arson attack in Dublin
9 Feb
7.9k
Taoiseach fears arson attacks could lead to death or injury as gardaí probe Leixlip fire
Garda Superintendent Georgina Grey said a “major investigation” is now underway into the incident in Leixlip.
Updated 8 Feb
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Gardaí investigate arson attack at Kildare house that was focus of rumours around refugee housing
The fire broke out at the vacant building on the Celbridge Road, Leixlip, Co Kildare at 1.30am this morning.
Updated 7 Feb
45.3k
How arson attacks on properties linked to asylum seekers have escalated over the last six years
The fire at a building in Co Wicklow at the weekend is the latest in a pattern of attacks.
Updated 6 Feb
20.0k
Formal Garda examination to be carried out of scene of fire at former nursing home in south Dublin
Updated 5 Feb
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This year
2024
Japanese court sentences man to death for arson attack at anime studio that killed 36
25 Jan
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Varadkar says arrests will be made over recent arson attacks around the country
There have been a number of arson attacks at properties earmarked for asylum seeker accommodation in recent months.
18 Jan
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How arson attacks on properties linked to asylum seekers have escalated over the last six years
6 Feb
McEntee asks public to inform Gardaí on 'upcoming' threats in wake of Galway hotel arson attack
6 Jan
'Someone could be killed': Fears grow as gardaí probe 'worrying trend' of arson attacks
4 Jan
Debunked: Planning files do not show that Ringsend building was to be used for asylum seekers
13 Jan
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'Someone could be killed': Fears grow as gardaí probe 'worrying trend' of arson attacks
No arrests have been made to date but a number of investigations are ongoing.
The Irish Network Against Racism has expressed concern that the issue will only be taken seriously if someone is badly injured or killed
There have been around 20 arson attacks, or attempted attacks, on properties earmarked to house international protection applicants
Multiple garda investigations into the Ringsend, Rosscahill and other arson attacks around the country are ongoing
4 Jan
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Last year
2023
Three men arrested over arson attack on house where body of Ger Curtain previously found outside
13 Dec 2023
15.6k
Greek police arrest 140 on suspicion of arson as firefighters struggle to contain blazes
23 Aug 2023
12.3k
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Investigation launched into suspected arson attack on caravan in Derry
2 Aug 2023
7.9k
Police say that arson attack could have had 'catastrophic' consequences
30 Jul 2023
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Arson attack at building earmarked to house Ukrainian refugees condemned as 'attack on community'
Updated 28 Jul 2023
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Investigation launched after cars damaged in arson attack in Co Wexford
6 Jul 2023
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PSNI investigating after petrol bomb thrown at property in Newtownards
21 May 2023
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Man arrested over suspected arson attack on two 19th century red brick houses in Limerick
5 Apr 2023
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Gardaí to probe links between blaze at Dublin building and claims it would house asylum seekers
Updated 31 Jan 2023
17.3k
Investigation underway into possible arson attack at building in inner city Dublin
30 Jan 2023
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All time
Man in court for homeless hostel arson attack that left victim 'in living hell' in hospital
20 Dec 2022
11.4k
Family flee from house after arson attack as Antrim police investigate hate crime
8 Jul 2022
9.3k
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Serial arsonist jailed for killing uncle in revenge blaze
25 Jan 2022
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Homeless man charged with setting fire to Christmas tree at Fox News HQ
8 Dec 2021
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Gardaí probe arson attack on Dundalk house
26 Aug 2021
14.3k
5
Man appears in court charged with criminal damage of two garda cars in Dundalk
19 Aug 2021
14.3k
Man arrested after two garda cars set on fire at Dundalk Garda Station
Updated 18 Aug 2021
22.3k
Man jailed for eight years over death of 'vulnerable pensioner' in house fire
23 Jul 2021
10.8k
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Boy (13) accused of arson after house gutted by fire
7 Jul 2021
20.4k
Man arrested after an hour long spree of arsons, break-ins and criminal damage in Tipperary
17 Jun 2021
23.3k
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Drogheda criminal has arson sentence reduced after appeal
26 May 2021
12.4k
Gardaí launch investigation into cause of fire on MV Alta 'ghost ship'
30 Apr 2021
17.5k
Three men arrested after car set alight in driveway of house in south Dublin
13 Apr 2021
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Man charged over fire at Co Monaghan garda station in 2019
25 Mar 2021
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Man (20s) charged over suspected arson incident in Cork
6 Oct 2020
16.7k
Police in the North investigate arson incident at Tyrone convent
25 Jul 2020
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Two men (20s) arrested over house fire in Dundalk released pending file for DPP
Updated 13 Jul 2020
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Teenager released without charge after arrest over suspected arson attack in Dundalk
Updated 14 Jun 2020
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