Ireland Case No. 13441Attempted arson · Co. Donegal · 11 Jun 2025
Attempted arson at Carndonagh housing estate under construction
Two men broke into a council housing estate under construction in Carndonagh, Co Donegal, on 11 June 2025, damaged the entrance fence and left two cans of petrol behind as they fled. Gardaí are investigating an attempted arson attack on council homes for mica tenants, which is believed to be racially motivated.
- Reported17 Jun
- Arrested
- Charged
- In court
- Verdict
- Sentenced
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Key facts
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- whatTwo men broke into the site and caused damage to the entrance fence. (donegallive.ie)
- whatAfter getting through the entrance, the men could not reach the main part of the site because of security fencing. (donegallive.ie)
- whereThe incident took place at a housing estate under construction in Barrack Hill, Carndonagh, beside the town's boxing club. (donegallive.ie)
- whenThe incident occurred on Wednesday 11 June 2025 between 3.20am and 3.30am. (donegallive.ie)
- causeThe incident is believed to be racially motivated. (donegallive.ie)
- investigationAn Garda Síochána is investigating an attempted arson attack to burn down council homes for mica tenants in North Inishowen. (donegallive.ie)
- otherThe men were carrying two cans of petrol, which they dropped and left behind as they fled. (donegallive.ie)
- otherCouncillor Martin McDermott said CCTV shows the men intended to light the timber frame homes that were already erected. (donegallive.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 17 Jun2025Attempted arson attack on Carndonagh homes for mica tenants
Reports the incident, its timing and location, the petrol cans left behind, and a councillor's comments on CCTV and the incidents. No arrests are reported.
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