Ireland Gardaí investigate fire at Kilmallock GAA grounds
Vandals broke into the Kilmallock GAA grounds in County Limerick and lit a fire in the early hours of Sunday 21 May 2023, according to the club and Gardaí. The fire destroyed two sections of fencing, damaged part of the pitch and burnt seating in one stand. Gardaí at Bruff confirmed an investigation into criminal damage, and no suspect has been named or charged in the reports. In the latest development, reported on 23 May 2023, Gardaí said investigations were ongoing and asked anyone with information to contact them.
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Gardaí are investigating an incident of criminal damage by fire at a sports ground in Kilmallock.
- Two sections of fencing were destroyed, part of the pitch was damaged, and the seating in one stand was burnt.
- Where
- The fire was at the Kilmallock GAA grounds in County Limerick.
- When
- The fire occurred in the early hours of Sunday 21 May 2023, which Gardaí said was understood to be the time.
- Cause
- The club said vandals broke into the grounds and lit a fire.
- Investigation
- Gardaí at Bruff commenced an investigation into the fire.
- Gardaí told the Limerick Post on 23 May 2023 that investigations were ongoing.
- Other details
- The club posted a photo and video of the damage on its Facebook page.
- The club stated that this was not the first incident at the grounds.
- Anyone with information is asked to contact Gardaí at Bruff.
15 statements extracted from the articles
- whatVandals broke in and lit a fire on the club's grounds. (limerickleader.ie)
- whatTwo sections of fencing were destroyed, the field was damaged and the stand seating was burnt. (limerickleader.ie)
- whatFire damage was caused to the stand. (limerickleader.ie)
- whatThe fire caused damage to seating in one of the stands, part of the pitch and two sections of fencing. (limerickpost.ie)
- whatFire damage was caused to part of a stand in the grounds. (limerickpost.ie)
- whereThe fire was at the Kilmallock GAA grounds in County Limerick. (limerickleader.ie)
- whereThe incident took place at the Kilmallock GAA grounds in County Limerick. (limerickpost.ie)
- whenThe fire occurred in the early hours of Sunday 21 May 2023. (limerickleader.ie)
- whenThe incident is understood to have occurred in the early hours of Sunday 21 May. (limerickpost.ie)
- investigationGardaí confirmed they are investigating an incident of criminal damage at the sports ground. (limerickleader.ie)
- investigationGardaí said investigations are ongoing. (limerickleader.ie)
- investigationGardaí at Bruff have commenced an investigation into the fire at a sportsground in the Kilmallock area. (limerickpost.ie)
- investigationGardaí confirmed to the Limerick Post that investigations are ongoing. (limerickpost.ie)
- otherThe club shared a photo of the damage on its Facebook page. (limerickleader.ie)
- otherAnyone with information is asked to contact Gardaí at Bruff. (limerickpost.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 23 May2023Gardaí investigating fire at Limerick GAA grounds
Adds the Limerick Post report, the club's Facebook post describing the damage, the Bruff Garda investigation and the appeal for information. No existing case covers this incident.
- 21 May2023WATCH: Gardai investigate another arson incident at Limerick GAA grounds
Adds the club's account of the damage (fencing, pitch and stand seating), the garda confirmation to Limerick Live, and the club's statement that this is not the first incident at the grounds.