Ireland Arson at home in Holycross area of Bruff, Limerick
A fire, believed to have been started deliberately, damaged a residential property in the Holycross area of Bruff, County Limerick, at approximately 5.25pm on Thursday, 1 October 2026. The homeowner, a man in his 40s, was in the house at the time and was alerted to smoke by a passer-by. Gardaí are appealing for information and dash-cam footage.
- Reported8 Oct
2 reports - Arrested
- Charged
- In court
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
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- whatThe incident was reported as criminal damage by fire at a residential property. (limerickleader.ie)
- whatA man in his 40s was at home but at the rear of the property at the time of the fire. (limerickleader.ie)
- whatA passer-by alerted the homeowner to smoke coming from the front of the house. (limerickleader.ie)
- whatA man in his 40s was at the rear of the property when a passer-by alerted him to smoke coming from the front of the house. (limerickpost.ie)
- whereThe property is in the parish of Bruff, Grange, Meanus. (limerickleader.ie)
- whereThe fire occurred at a residential property in the Holycross area of Bruff, County Limerick. (limerickpost.ie)
- whenThe fire happened around half past five on Thursday, 1 October 2026. (limerickpost.ie)
- causeGardaí believe the fire may have been started deliberately. (limerickpost.ie)
- investigationGardaí are appealing for the passer-by who alerted the homeowner to make contact with them. (limerickleader.ie)
- investigationGardaí are asking motorists who travelled through the Holycross area of Bruff between approximately 4.30pm and 5.30pm on 1 October to provide dashcam footage. (limerickleader.ie)
- investigationGardaí are investigating and appealing for information from anyone who could assist. (limerickpost.ie)
- investigationGardaí asked motorists who travelled through the Holycross area of Bruff between approximately 4.30pm and 5.30pm on 1 October to provide dash-cam footage. (limerickpost.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 13 Oct2026Gardaí probing arson at home near Bruff
Gardaí are appealing for information, specifically from the passer-by who alerted the homeowner and from motorists with dash-cam or mobile phone footage from the Holycross area of Bruff between 4.30pm and 5.30pm on 1 October 2026.
victim, 40s, male - 8 Oct2026Gardai investigate broad daylight arson attack on a house in rural Limerick
Gardaí are specifically appealing for the passer-by who alerted the homeowner to make contact, and for dashcam footage from motorists who travelled through the Holycross area of Bruff between approximately 4.30pm and 5.30pm on 1 October 2026.
victim, 40s, male