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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 4503Criminal damage (fire) · Co. Dublin · 16 Nov 2025

Fire destroys benches at Howth community garden, Dublin

Gardaí are investigating criminal damage after a fire destroyed benches at the Howth Community Garden in Grace O'Malley Park on the night of 16 November 2025. Enquiries are ongoing and Fingal County Council has appealed for information.

  1. Reported25 Nov
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí are investigating a report of criminal damage to a community garden in Howth. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whereA fire destroyed benches at the Howth Community Garden in Grace O'Malley Park. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whenThe incident took place on the night of 16 November 2025. (dublinlive.ie)
  • investigationGardaí said enquiries are ongoing. (dublinlive.ie)
  • investigationAnyone with information is urged to contact Gardaí or the Council. (dublinlive.ie)
  • otherFingal County Council is working with the community to restore and protect the garden. (dublinlive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 25 Nov2025
    Reporteddublinlive.ie, first report
    Gardaí investigating 'criminal damage' fire at Howth community garden

    Adds Garda confirmation of the investigation, Fingal County Council's statement on the damage and appeal for information, and community reaction. Other park and playground fires are mentioned only as background and are not part of this case.