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Case No. 10578Fire under investigation · Co. Louth · 9 Mar 2026

Gardaí investigate early morning fire at Dundalk McDonald's

A fire broke out at a commercial premises on Stapleton Drive, Dundalk, Co Louth, which is the site of a McDonald's, shortly after 5.30am on Monday 9 March 2026. Units from Dundalk Fire Service attended, the area was sealed off for a time, and the fire was extinguished by the fire services, with no injuries reported. No cause has been given and no suspect has been named. No arrest or charge has been reported, and Gardaí say investigations are ongoing.

  1. Reported9 Mar
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Gardaí are investigating a fire at a McDonald's restaurant on Stapleton Drive.
Where
The fire was at a commercial premises on Stapleton Drive, Dundalk, Co Louth.
When
The fire occurred shortly after 5.30am on Monday 9 March 2026.
Other details
  • Units from Dundalk Fire Service attended the scene and extinguished the fire.
  • The area was sealed off for a time and motorists were asked to avoid it.
  • No injuries were reported.
Cause
The articles do not state a cause for the fire.
Investigation
Dundalk Town Gardaí say investigations are ongoing, and no suspect has been named.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí are investigating a fire at McDonald's at Stapleton Drive. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whereThe fire was at a commercial premises on Stapleton Drive, Dundalk, Co Louth. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whenThe fire occurred shortly after 5.30am on 9 March 2026. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • otherFire service units from Dundalk attended the scene. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • otherThe area was sealed off for a time and motorists were asked to avoid it. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • otherThe fire was extinguished by the fire services. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • otherNo injuries were reported. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 9 Mar2026
    Reporteddundalkdemocrat.ie, first report
    Gardaí investigate early morning fire at Dundalk McDonald’s

    First report of the fire. The article gives the location, time and fire service response, and says investigations are ongoing. It does not state a cause or name any suspect.