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Case No. 18850Criminal damage by fire · Co. Galway · 16 Dec 2023

Gardaí investigate fire at Ross Lake House, Rosscahill, Galway

A fire broke out at around 11:35pm on Saturday 16 December 2023 at the Ross Lake House hotel in Rosscahill, Galway, and fire services brought it under control. Gardaí confirmed no one was inside the building and are investigating the fire as criminal damage by fire. The hotel was due to house 70 asylum seekers from the following week, and locals had been told on the Friday before the fire. No arrests or charges have been reported, and gardaí have appealed for information to Clifden Garda Station or the Garda Confidential Line.

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Key facts

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What happened
A fire occurred late on Saturday night at the Ross Lake House hotel in Rosscahill, Galway.
Where
The fire was at the Ross Lake House hotel in Rosscahill, Co. Galway.
When
The fire happened at around 11:35pm on Saturday 16 December 2023.
Other details
  • Fire services brought the fire under control.
  • Gardaí confirmed there was no one inside the building at the time of the fire.
  • The hotel was due to house asylum seekers from the following week, and locals were told on Friday that it would house 70 asylum seekers.
Investigation
  • Gardaí are investigating the fire as a criminal damage incident by fire.
  • The scene has been preserved and a technical examination was to take place later on the day after the fire.
  • Gardaí appealed for anyone with information to contact Clifden Garda Station on 095 22500, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA fire occurred late on Saturday night at the Ross Lake House in Rosscahill. (galwaydaily.com)
  • whereThe fire was at the Ross Lake House hotel in Rosscahill, Galway. (galwaydaily.com)
  • whenThe incident happened at around 11:35pm. (galwaydaily.com)
  • investigationGardaí are investigating the fire as a criminal damage incident by fire. (galwaydaily.com)
  • investigationThe scene has been preserved and a technical examination was to take place later that day. (galwaydaily.com)
  • investigationGardaí appealed for anyone with information to contact Clifden Garda Station or the Garda Confidential Line. (galwaydaily.com)
  • otherFire services brought the fire under control. (galwaydaily.com)
  • otherThe hotel was meant to house asylum seekers from the following week. (galwaydaily.com)
  • otherLocals were informed on Friday that the hotel would house 70 asylum seekers. (galwaydaily.com)
  • otherGardaí confirmed there was no one inside the building at the time of the fire. (galwaydaily.com)

The reporting

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  1. 17 Dec2023
    Reportedgalwaydaily.com, first report
    Gardaí investigating fire at Galway hotel due to house asylum seekers - Galway Daily

    First report of the incident. Adds Garda classification as criminal damage by fire, the scene preservation and technical examination, the Garda appeal for information, and the background that locals were told on Friday the hotel would house 70 asylum seekers.