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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 0793Arson, criminal damage by fire · Co. Limerick · 17 Jun 2026

Arson attack on house in Ballinacurra Weston, Limerick city

An arson attack, classified as criminal damage by fire, was carried out at a domestic residence in Ballinacurra Weston, Limerick city, at approximately 2:15 am on Wednesday, 17 June 2026. No injuries were reported. Gardaí and emergency services, including Limerick Fire Brigade, attended the scene, and a technical examination was conducted. No suspect has been identified, and investigations are ongoing as of the latest reporting.

  1. Reported17 Jun
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
An arson attack, classified as criminal damage by fire, occurred at a domestic residence in Ballinacurra Weston, Limerick city.
When
The attack took place at approximately 2:15 am on Wednesday, 17 June 2026.
Cause
The fire was determined to be criminal damage by fire, indicating arson.
Investigation
  • Gardaí and emergency services, including Limerick Fire Brigade, attended the scene.
  • A technical examination of the scene was conducted.
  • Investigations are ongoing.
Other details
No injuries were reported.
6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatAn arson attack occurred at a domestic residence in Ballinacurra Weston, Limerick city. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe attack occurred at approximately 2:15 am on Wednesday, 17 June 2026. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí and emergency services, including Limerick Fire Brigade, attended the scene. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationA technical examination of the scene was conducted. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherNo injuries were reported. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 17 Jun2026
    Reportedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Gardao launch investigation after early morning arson attack on house

    Initial Gardaí press release confirming the arson attack, attendance of emergency services, technical examination of the scene, and ongoing investigation.