Ireland Gardaí investigating criminal damage to grave in Limerick
Gardaí received a report on Saturday 8 March 2025 of criminal damage at Mount St Oliver Cemetery in Crossagalla, Limerick city, where a section of an ornate headstone for a Limerick woman who died in 2022 was split in two. The time of the damage is unclear. A second grave, for a man who died in 2023, in the same cemetery was also targeted, and Garda sources believe the incident is connected to feuding between rival groups in Limerick. Videos of the damage were widely shared on social media, and a Garda spokesman said investigations are ongoing. No arrests or charges are reported in the sources.
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- A section of an ornate headstone for a Limerick woman who died in 2022 was split in two.
- A second grave, for a man who died in 2023, in the same cemetery was also targeted.
- Where
- The damage occurred at Mount St Oliver Cemetery in Crossagalla, Limerick city, on the outskirts of the city.
- When
- Gardaí received a report of the criminal damage on Saturday 8 March 2025, and it is unclear when the damage was done.
- Cause
- Garda sources believe the incident is connected to feuding between rival groups on the south side of Limerick City.
- Limerick Live describes the incident as the latest feud-related attack in the city.
- Investigation
- Gardaí attended the scene after the report.
- A Garda spokesman said investigations are ongoing.
- No arrests are reported in the sources.
- Charges
- No charges are reported in the sources, and no suspect is named.
- Other details
- A video of the damaged headstone and grave was widely shared on social media.
- The Limerick Post reports that tit-for-tat attacks, including petrol bombings, stabbings, shootings and pipebomb attacks, have increased in recent weeks and months.
13 statements extracted from the articles
- whatA section of an ornate headstone for a Limerick woman who died in 2022 was split in two. (limerickleader.ie)
- whatA second grave, for a man who died in 2023, in the same cemetery was also targeted. (limerickleader.ie)
- whatGardaí are investigating criminal damage to a headstone at a grave in Limerick. (limerickpost.ie)
- whereThe vandalism took place at Mount St Oliver Cemetery in Crossagalla, Limerick city. (limerickleader.ie)
- whereThe damage was at a graveyard on the outskirts of Limerick City. (limerickpost.ie)
- whenIt is unclear when the vandalism took place. (limerickleader.ie)
- whenGardaí received a report of the damage on Saturday 8 March. (limerickpost.ie)
- causeThe incident is believed to be the latest feud-related incident involving warring families on the southside of Limerick city. (limerickleader.ie)
- causeGarda sources believe the incident is connected to feuding between rival parties in Limerick. (limerickpost.ie)
- investigationGardaí attended the scene after a report on Saturday, 8 March 2025, of criminal damage at a cemetery in Crossagalla. (limerickleader.ie)
- investigationGardaí said investigations are ongoing. (limerickleader.ie)
- investigationA Garda spokesman said investigations are ongoing. (limerickpost.ie)
- otherA video of the damaged headstone and grave was widely shared on social media. (limerickpost.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 9 Mar2025Gardaí investigating after grave smashed up in Limerick
Reports a grave-desecration incident at a graveyard, a video of the damage shared on social media, and Garda sources linking it to feuding. No suspect, victim or arrest is reported.
- 9 Mar2025Grave vandalised in latest Limerick feud-related attack
Original report of the cemetery vandalism. The article also mentions a separate arson attack on a vehicle in Garryowen, which is not part of this case.