Deliberate arson attack on Ryanair workers' homes in Swords
In the early hours of Tuesday 23 June 2026, vandals moved wheelie bins against the front doors of six houses in Fosterstown Place, Swords, Co Dublin, and set them on fire in a deliberate arson attack. The homes were occupied by young Ryanair cabin crew and staff, and four Spanish residents were among those affected. A Spanish couple had to hide behind a bed while a couple jumped over fences to escape, and no injuries were reported. The attack was reported to An Garda Síochána and Dublin Fire Brigade, and Gardaí are canvassing the area for witnesses and CCTV footage. No arrests or charges have been made as of the latest reporting.
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Vandals moved wheelie bins against the front doors of six houses and set them on fire.
- The homes were occupied by young Ryanair cabin crew and staff members, and significant damage was done to the front of some of the homes.
- Ryanair stated the attack was on seven of its properties with damage limited to burns on front doors, while witnesses described melted bins and completely melted front doors.
- A Spanish man and his partner were woken by banging at their door and had to hide behind a bed, while a man and his partner jumped over fences through the back garden to escape.
- None of Ryanair's employees were harmed and no injuries were reported.
- Where
- The attack took place at Fosterstown Place in Swords, Co Dublin.
- When
- The attack occurred in the early hours of Tuesday 23 June 2026.
- Investigation
- The attack was reported to An Garda Síochána and Dublin Fire Brigade responded.
- Gardaí are canvassing for witnesses and CCTV in the area to identify the culprit.
15 statements extracted from the articles
- whatVandals moved wheelie bins against the front doors of six houses and set them on fire. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe homes were occupied by young Ryanair cabin crew and staff members. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatSignificant damage was done to the front of some of the homes. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe properties are rented to Irish and EU young people who work for Ryanair Inflight, Engineering, and at the Swords Head Office. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatA Spanish man and his partner were woken by banging at their door and had to hide behind the bed. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatA melted bin was found outside every door and the front door was completely melted and burned. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatA Mexican man and his partner jumped over fences through the back garden to escape and warn neighbours. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatRyanair stated the attack was on seven of its properties and damage was limited to burns on front doors. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatNone of Ryanair's employees were harmed. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatNo injuries were reported at the time. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe attack took place at Fosterstown Place in Swords, Co Dublin. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe attack occurred in the early hours of Tuesday 23 June 2026. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe attack was reported to An Garda Síochána and Dublin Fire Brigade responded. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí are canvassing for witnesses and CCTV in the area to identify the culprit. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí and emergency services responded to a report of criminal damage by fire at a domestic location in Swords. (irishmirror.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 24 Jun2026Video shows moment fire attack begins outside Ryanair workers' homes
First report of the arson attack with video footage, witness accounts from occupants, Ryanair's statement condemning the attack, and Gardaí's initial response. No suspects identified yet.
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