Ireland Case No. 21574Arson · Co. Limerick · 4 Apr 2023
Man charged with arson at period home on Ennis Road, Limerick
A fire broke out at two adjoining three-storey early 19th century red brick houses at Tir Chonaill, Ennis Road, Limerick City, on Tuesday night, 4 April 2023, completely gutting one property and causing significant damage to the other. No persons were present and no injuries were reported. Darren Holland, 41, a man formerly of Moyross with no current fixed abode, was arrested in the early hours of 5 April and charged with one count of arson. He appeared before Limerick District Court sitting in Ennis on 6 April, where Judge Mary Cashin remanded him in custody to Limerick Prison to appear via video-link on 12 April 2023.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrested5 Apr
3 reports - Charged6 Apr
- In court6 Apr
- Verdict
- Sentenced
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- A fire broke out at two adjoining three-storey early 19th century red brick houses, completely gutting one and causing significant damage to the other.
- Where
- The fire was at Tir Chonaill, Ennis Road, Limerick City.
- When
- The fire started shortly after 9.30pm on Tuesday, 4 April 2023, and Gardaí were alerted at approximately 9.40pm.
- Cause
- The fire was suspected to be an arson.
- Investigation
- A man in his 40s was arrested in the early hours of Wednesday, 5 April 2023, and detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at a Limerick Garda station.
- Charges
- Darren Holland, 41, a man formerly of Moyross with no current fixed abode, was charged with one count of arson at Tir Chonaill, Ennis Road, Limerick City, on 4 April 2023.
- In court
- Mr Holland appeared before a special sitting of Limerick District Court sitting in Ennis, Co Clare, on 6 April 2023.
- Sentence
- Judge Mary Cashin remanded Mr Holland in custody to Limerick Prison to appear via video-link on 12 April 2023.
- Other details
- No persons were present at the time and no injuries were reported.
- Firefighters from Limerick, Shannon, and Cappamore fought the blaze for several hours.
45 statements extracted from the articles
- whatA man is being questioned by Gardaí in connection with a suspected arson (limerickpost.ie)
- whatTwo period homes were extensively damaged in the fire (limerickpost.ie)
- whatThe houses are adjoining three-storey early 19th century red brick houses (limerickpost.ie)
- whatOne of the houses was completely gutted in the fire (limerickpost.ie)
- whatThe fire spread to an adjoining property (limerickpost.ie, limerickleader.ie)
- whatSignificant damage was caused to both properties (limerickpost.ie, limerickleader.ie)
- whatA male in his 40s was arrested in the early hours of Wednesday morning (limerickpost.ie, limerickleader.ie)
- whatThe fire spread to an adjoining property on the Ennis Road. (limerickleader.ie)
- whatNo persons were present at the time and no injuries were reported. (limerickleader.ie)
- whatA fire caused significant damage to two houses in Limerick. (extra.ie)
- whatA man in his 40s was arrested in the early hours of Wednesday morning. (limerickleader.ie)
- whatThe fire spread to an adjoining property, causing significant damage, with no injuries reported. (limerickpost.ie)
- whereThe houses are located on the Ennis Road in Limerick City (limerickpost.ie)
- whereThe fire was at Tir Connell on Ennis Road, Limerick city. (limerickleader.ie)
- whereThe fire was at a property on the Ennis Road in Limerick city. (limerickleader.ie)
- whenGardaí were alerted to the fire at approximately 9.40pm (limerickpost.ie)
- whenThe fire was reported on Tuesday evening at approximately 9.40pm. (limerickleader.ie)
- whenLimerick Fire and Rescue Service received the report at 9.46pm. (limerickleader.ie)
- whenThe fire started shortly after 9.30pm on Tuesday night, 4 April 2023. (limerickleader.ie)
- whenGardaí were alerted to the fire at approximately 9.40pm on Tuesday night, 4 April 2023. (limerickpost.ie)
- investigationThe man is detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at a Garda station in Limerick (limerickpost.ie)
- investigationThe scene is preserved for a technical examination (limerickpost.ie)
- investigationInvestigations are ongoing (limerickpost.ie)
- investigationThe man is detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at a Limerick garda station. (limerickleader.ie)
- investigationThe scene is preserved for a technical examination and investigations are ongoing. (limerickleader.ie)
- investigationThe man was detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at a Limerick garda station. (limerickleader.ie)
- investigationInvestigating Gardaí arrested Mr Holland in the early hours of Wednesday morning, 5 April 2023. (limerickpost.ie)
- chargeThe man was charged in connection with the fire. (limerickleader.ie)
- chargeDarren Holland, 41, was charged with one count of arson at Tir Chonaill, Ennis Road, Limerick City, on 4 April 2023. (limerickpost.ie)
- courtThe man is due before Ennis District Court on Thursday morning. (limerickleader.ie)
- courtMr Holland appeared before a special sitting of Limerick District Court sitting in Ennis, Co Clare. (limerickpost.ie)
- courtJudge Mary Cashin remanded Mr Holland in custody to Limerick Prison to appear via video-link on 12 April 2023. (limerickpost.ie)
- otherHomes in the area sell for between €700,000 and €2 million (limerickpost.ie)
- otherThe late actor Richard Harris was reared in the area (limerickpost.ie)
- otherNo injuries were reported (limerickpost.ie)
- otherFirefighters from Limerick and Clare fought the blaze for several hours (limerickpost.ie)
- otherFour appliances from Limerick, two from Shannon and one from Cappamore were dispatched. (limerickleader.ie)
- otherLimerick appliances remained until 1am, Cappamore left at 1:31am, and Shannon left at 1:41am. (limerickleader.ie)
- otherThe property was sold for €525,000 on 17 November 2022. (limerickleader.ie)
- otherThe property was previously sold for €800,000 on 23 November 2020. (limerickleader.ie)
- otherA man was arrested in connection with the fire. (extra.ie)
- otherFirefighters from Mulgrave Street, Shannon and Cappamore attended the scene. (limerickleader.ie)
- otherThe fire sparked a major response by firefighters from Limerick, Cappamore, and Clare. (limerickpost.ie)
- otherTir Chonaill sold in 2020 for €800,000 and again in 2022 for €525,000. (limerickpost.ie)
- otherMr Holland is formerly of Moyross and has no current fixed abode. (limerickpost.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 6 Apr2023Man charged with arson at Limerick City period home
First report of the arson charge and court appearance. Details the property, the fire response, the arrest, and the remand to Limerick Prison.
suspect, Darren Holland, 41, male, named, irish (judged from name)Darren Holland - 6 Apr2023Gardai charge man in connection with house fire in Limerick
Reports the man was charged and is due before Ennis District Court on Thursday morning; confirms the fire spread to an adjoining property causing significant damage to both properties.
suspect, 40s, male - 5 Apr2023Man Arrested After Fire Causes 'Significant Damage' To Two Houses In Limerick
Initial arrest report for the fire at Ennis Road, Limerick City, that spread to an adjoining property and caused significant damage.
suspect, male - 5 Apr2023Man arrested following house fire in Limerick
Reports the initial arrest of the man in his 40s in the early hours of 5 April 2023, his detention under Section 4, details of the fire response by Limerick, Shannon and Cappamore appliances, and the property's recent sale history.
suspect, 40s, male - 5 Apr2023Man arrested after houses destroyed in Limerick suburban blaze
Reports the arrest of a man in his 40s in the early hours of 5 April 2023, his detention under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984, and details that both properties were vacant, one was completely gutted, and no injuries were reported.
suspect, 40s, male