Case No. 0984Co. Dublin

Man extradited from Cyprus over Dublin cocktail bar burglary and arson

Gardaí are investigating a burglary and arson at the Peruke and Periwig cocktail bar on Dawson Street, Dublin 2, which occurred at around 4.55am on Friday 19 September 2025. The fire was contained to a storage area and no injuries were reported. An unnamed man was extradited from Cyprus by the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau under a European Arrest Warrant on 19 September 2025. He was scheduled to appear before the Criminal Courts of Justice on 20 September 2025.

  1. Reported19 Sep
    2 reports
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court19 Sep
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • A burglary and arson occurred at the Peruke and Periwig cocktail bar.
  • Gardaí believe a burglar broke into the premises and then set it on fire.
  • The fire was contained to a storage area and no injuries were reported.
Where
The incident took place at Peruke and Periwig on Dawson Street, Dublin 2.
When
The incident occurred at around 4.55am on Friday 19 September 2025.
Investigation
  • Gardaí are investigating the incident and the scene was preserved for technical investigation.
  • An unnamed man was extradited from Cyprus by the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau under a European Arrest Warrant on 19 September 2025.
In court
The man was scheduled to appear before the Criminal Courts of Justice on 20 September 2025.
Other details
  • The blaze briefly affected Luas services before the street was reopened.
  • The bar hoped to reopen on Friday evening subject to full building checks.
17 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA burglary and arson occurred at a cocktail bar. (extra.ie)
  • whatGardaí believe a burglar broke into the premises and then set it on fire. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe fire was contained to a storage area and the bar and lounges were not damaged. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe incident took place at a popular cocktail bar in Dublin. (extra.ie)
  • whereThe incident took place at Peruke and Periwig on Dawson Street, Dublin 2. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe extradition took place on 19 September 2025. (garda.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred at around 4.55am on Friday 19 September 2025. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are investigating the incident. (extra.ie)
  • investigationThe man was extradited by the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau. (garda.ie)
  • investigationThe extradition was carried out under a European Arrest Warrant. (garda.ie)
  • investigationInvestigations into the matter are ongoing. (garda.ie)
  • investigationThe scene was preserved for technical investigation. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationDublin Fire Brigade extinguished the blaze and made the area safe. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe man was scheduled to appear before the Criminal Courts of Justice on 20 September 2025. (garda.ie)
  • otherNo injuries were reported in the fire. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe blaze briefly affected Luas services before the street was reopened. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe bar hoped to reopen on Friday evening subject to full building checks. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 19 Sep2025
    Gardai probing burglary and arson attack at Dublin city centre cocktail club

    Initial Gardaí statement confirming the burglary and arson, the fire being contained to a storage area, no injuries, and the scene being preserved for technical investigation. The bar stated it hoped to reopen the same evening.

  2. 19 Sep2025
    Arrest and Court Appearance of Male following Extradition from Cyprus, 19th September 2025.

    Garda press release confirming the extradition of an unnamed man from Cyprus and his scheduled court appearance; no specific offence, name or details of the underlying investigation are given.

    suspect, male
  3. 19 Sep2025
    Gardai investigating burglary and arson at popular Dublin cocktail bar

    Initial report of burglary and arson at a Dublin cocktail bar; investigation ongoing. No further details provided in the article.