Ireland Case No. 4195Arson (criminal damage by fire) · Co. Meath · 2 Jan 2026
Eight cars destroyed by suspected arson in Duleek, Co. Meath
Eight cars were destroyed by fire in the car park to the rear of a licensed premises off Main Street in Duleek, Co. Meath, at approximately 10:50pm on Friday 2 January 2026. Gardaí are investigating the suspected arson and appealing for witnesses and video footage.
- Reported3 Jan
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- Charged
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Key facts
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- whatEight cars were destroyed by fire in a car park (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe incident occurred at a car park to the rear of a licensed premises off Main Street in Duleek, Co. Meath (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe alarm was raised at approximately 10:50pm on Friday 2 January 2026 (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe scene was held for a technical examination to be carried out (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí are appealing for video footage including dash-cam from anyone in the vicinity of Main Street between 10:00pm and 11:15pm on 2nd January (irishmirror.ie)
- otherFire crews from both Drogheda and Navan responded to the scene (irishmirror.ie)
- otherStaff, customers and people staying in accommodation at the premises were safely evacuated (irishmirror.ie)
- otherNo injuries were reported (irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe public can contact Ashbourne Garda Station on 01 801 0600 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 (irishmirror.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 3 Jan2026Gardai investigating suspected arson after cars damaged by fire in pub car park
Initial Gardaí report on the suspected arson; no injuries, no arrests, scene held for technical examination.