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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 3189Murder · Co. Offaly · 6 Dec 2025

Gardaí confirm man in 20s charged over Edenderry fatal house fire

A man in his 20s has been charged in connection with the fatal house fire in Castleview Park, Edenderry, Co. Offaly, on 6 December 2025, and is due to appear before Tullamore District Court on 1 May 2026. Four other males arrested in connection with the incident remain in custody.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged6 Dec
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe fire occurred at a domestic residence in Castleview Park, Edenderry, Co. Offaly. (garda.ie)
  • whenThe fire occurred on Saturday 6 December 2025. (garda.ie)
  • investigationA male in his 20s was arrested as part of the investigation into the fatal house fire. (garda.ie)
  • investigationFour other males arrested in connection with the incident remain in custody. (garda.ie)
  • chargeThe man has been charged. (garda.ie)
  • courtHe is due to appear before Tullamore District Court at 5:00pm on Friday 1 May 2026. (garda.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 6 Dec2025
    Chargedgarda.ie, follow-up
    Update (13) - Court Appearance, Fatal House Fire, Edenderry, Co. Offaly – 6th December 2025

    Garda press release (Update 13) confirming the man in his 20s has been charged and will appear before Tullamore District Court at 5:00pm on 1 May 2026; four other males remain in custody.

    suspect, 20s, male