Ireland Case No. 9127Fire · Co. Limerick · 26 May 2026
Gardaí appeal for witnesses after Rathkeale house fire
A fire was reported at a derelict house in Ballywilliam, Rathkeale, County Limerick, after gardaí were alerted at about 1pm on Tuesday 26 May 2026. The articles do not state how the fire started. On 12 June 2026, about two weeks later, gardaí in Rathkeale appealed for anyone in the Ballywilliam area at the time who may have seen anything unusual to contact Rathkeale Garda Station. No suspect has been named, no arrest or charge is reported, and investigations are ongoing.
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- A fire broke out at a derelict house.
- Where
- The fire was at a derelict house in Ballywilliam, Rathkeale, County Limerick.
- When
- Gardaí were alerted to the fire on Tuesday 26 May 2026 at about 1pm.
- Cause
- The articles do not state how the fire started.
- Investigation
- Gardaí are investigating the fire and investigations are ongoing.
- On 12 June 2026 gardaí in Rathkeale appealed for anyone in the Ballywilliam area at the time who may have seen anything unusual to contact Rathkeale Garda Station.
- Other details
- No suspect has been named and no arrest is mentioned in the reporting.
4 statements extracted from the articles
- whereThe fire was at a derelict house in Ballywilliam, Rathkeale. (limerickleader.ie)
- whenGardaí were alerted to the fire on Tuesday 26 May at about 1pm. (limerickleader.ie)
- investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (limerickleader.ie)
- investigationGardaí in Rathkeale are appealing to anyone who was in the Ballywilliam area around that time to come forward. (limerickleader.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 12 Jun2026Limerick gardai issue witness appeal after house fire
Witness appeal published 12 June 2026, about two weeks after the fire. No suspect or arrest is mentioned.