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Case No. 14290Arson · Co. Limerick · 6 Mar 2025

Car firebombed in Garryowen, Limerick

Gardaí are investigating the firebombing of a car in Garryowen, on the outskirts of Limerick City, at around 11pm on Thursday 6 March 2025. No injuries were reported, and the sources name neither a victim nor a suspect. Gardaí are probing whether the arson is linked to violent feuding between rival groups in Limerick, as reported on 8 March 2025. As of that report, investigations were ongoing and no arrest or charge had been reported.

  1. Reported8 Mar
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Gardaí are investigating the firebombing of a car on the outskirts of Limerick City.
Where
The arson occurred in Garryowen, Limerick.
When
The arson happened at around 11pm on Thursday 6 March 2025.
Weapon
The car was damaged by fire in a firebombing.
Cause
Gardaí are probing whether the arson is linked to violent feuding between rival groups operating in Limerick.
Investigation
  • Gardaí are pursuing several lines of enquiry, including a possible link to feuding between rival groups.
  • Garda sources say violent incidents among feuding groups in Limerick have increased lately, including firebombs, pipebomb attacks, shootings and stabbings.
  • Investigations were ongoing as of the 8 March 2025 report.
Other details
  • The Defence Force's Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit has responded to several IED incidents in Limerick City over the past several months.
  • No injuries were reported in the arson.
  • No victim or suspect is named in the reporting.
Charges
No arrest or charge is reported in the sources.
5 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí are investigating a firebombing of a car on the outskirts of Limerick City. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whereThe car arson occurred in Garryowen. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whenThe arson happened at around 11pm on Thursday 6 March 2025. (limerickpost.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are examining whether the arson is linked to violent feuding between rival groups. (limerickpost.ie)
  • otherNo injuries were reported and investigations are ongoing. (limerickpost.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 8 Mar2025
    Reportedlimerickpost.ie, first report
    Gardaí concerned at violent feuding after car firebombed in Limerick

    Gives the Garryowen location, the time, and the line of enquiry linking the attack to feuding. No suspect or victim is named.