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Case No. 12363Arson (criminal damage by fire) · Co. Limerick · 17 Oct 2025

Camper van set alight on Thomas Street, Rathkeale, Co Limerick

Gardaí are investigating an arson attack on a camper van on Thomas Street in Rathkeale, Co Limerick, on Friday 17 October 2025. The fire was extinguished and no injuries were reported.

  1. Reported18 Oct
    2 reports
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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14 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí are investigating an arson attack on a camper van in Rathkeale. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereThe blaze broke out on Thomas Street in the town. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whereThe camper van was on Thomas Street in Rathkeale. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe fire started shortly after 9pm on Friday 17 October 2025. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whenGardaí received a report of the fire at around 9.10pm on 17 October 2025. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whenThe report was received for about 9.10pm on Friday, October 17, 2025. (limerickleader.ie)
  • causeGardaí are looking at a motive that may include links to tensions between rival local groups. (limerickpost.ie)
  • investigationGardaí said they are investigating the attack. (limerickpost.ie)
  • investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThe arson attack took place a short distance from Rathkeale Garda Station. (limerickpost.ie)
  • otherThe fire was extinguished by Limerick Fire and Rescue and no injuries were reported. (limerickpost.ie)
  • otherLocal councillor Adam Teskey has called for additional Garda resources in Rathkeale. (limerickpost.ie)
  • otherThe fire was extinguished by Limerick Fire and Rescue. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherNo injuries have been reported. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 19 Oct2025
    Reportedlimerickleader.ie, first report
    ‘Reckless in the extreme’: Gardai probe camper van torched in middle of Limerick town

    Original report. Adds the street location, the time of about 9.10pm, that the fire was extinguished by Limerick Fire and Rescue, that no injuries were reported, and local reaction including a councillor's call for more gardaí.

  2. 18 Oct2025
    Reportedlimerickpost.ie, follow-up
    Calls for extra Gardaí for Rathkeale after arson attack

    Adds the time of the fire (about 9.10pm per gardaí), that the fire was extinguished by Limerick Fire and Rescue, that gardaí are looking at a possible motive linked to rival local groups, and the location near Rathkeale Garda Station. Also reports a councillor's call for more gardaí, which is not a crime fact.