Wednesday 28 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 4066Arson (criminal damage by fire) · Co. Limerick · 19 Jan 2026

Car set on fire in St. Mary's Park, Limerick

A car was set on fire in the St. Mary's Park area of Limerick city at approximately 6am on 19 January 2026. No injuries were reported and Gardaí launched an investigation into the criminal damage by fire.

  1. Reported20 Jan
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA car was set on fire in a Limerick housing estate. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe vehicle was damaged by the fire. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatNo injuries were reported. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe fire occurred at approximately 6am on Monday 19 January 2026. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí launched an investigation into the incident. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeThe incident was reported as criminal damage by fire. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 20 Jan2026
    Reportedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Gardai launch investigation after car set on fire in housing estate

    Initial Gardaí report of the arson incident; investigation launched.