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Case No. 8226Arson · Co. Dublin · 29 Jun 2026

Man sent forward for trial over Dublin mosque arson

On 29 June 2026, just before 3.30pm, a fire broke out at the doorway of the Faizan E Madinah Mosque on Talbot Street in the north inner city of Dublin, and no injuries were reported. Saeid Khosroabadi, a 41-year-old Iranian national, was arrested at his flat and charged with arson and causing criminal damage at the mosque, with an additional charge of endangering life added later. Bail was denied on 1 July and he was remanded in custody, and a later hearing at Cloverhill District Court was adjourned so a book of evidence could be served. On 20 August 2026 the Director of Public Prosecutions directed trial on indictment, Judge Alan Mitchell sent him forward to the Dublin Circuit Court, and he was further remanded in custody with the case listed for mention on 8 October.

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  4. In court1 Aug
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  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
A man has been sent forward for trial over an arson attack at a Dublin mosque.
Where
The fire was at the doorway of the Faizan E Madinah Mosque on Talbot Street in the north inner city of Dublin.
When
The fire broke out just before 3.30pm on 29 June 2026.
Cause
Witnesses reported that a male poured an accelerant on the front door of the mosque and set it alight.
Weapon
It is alleged the accused filled a litre bottle with petrol at a local garage.
Investigation
Gardaí arrested the accused at his flat following enquiries and have retained his phone as an exhibit.
Charges
Saeid Khosroabadi was originally charged with arson and causing criminal damage at the mosque, and an additional charge of endangering life in connection with the blaze was later brought.
In court
  • Bail was denied on 1 July and he was remanded in custody.
  • At a later hearing at Cloverhill District Court he had no legal representation, as solicitors were taking industrial action over District Court legal aid fees, and the case was adjourned so prosecutors could serve a book of evidence.
  • The Director of Public Prosecutions directed trial on indictment, and Judge Alan Mitchell sent him forward to the Dublin Circuit Court on 20 August 2026.
  • He was further remanded in custody, with the case listed for mention on 8 October and a further appearance previously due on 12 August.
Sentence
The offence, on conviction, is punishable by a 10-year sentence.
Other details
  • Several people, including children, were inside the mosque when the blaze broke out, and over 20 firefighters responded after thick smoke engulfed the street.
  • The premises were evacuated safely and no injuries were reported.
  • Garda evidence says the accused replied to the charge: "I tried to set a mosque on fire, that is what I did, yes", and told gardaí "I hate Islam. I burned the mosque, and when you release me, I will burn it again".
  • It is alleged the accused told gardaí he opposed sharia law in Ireland and did not care if children died in the fire, and he told the court he escaped from prison in Iran in 2016 after refusing Islam.
29 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man has been sent forward for trial over an arson attack at a Dublin mosque. (rte.ie)
  • whereThe fire was at the doorway of the Faizan E Madinah Mosque on Talbot Street in the north inner city. (thejournal.ie, rte.ie)
  • whenThe fire broke out just before 3.30pm on 29 June. (thejournal.ie)
  • whenThe fire occurred just before 3.30pm on 29 June. (rte.ie)
  • causeThe accused allegedly filled a litre bottle with petrol at a local garage. (thejournal.ie)
  • causeWitnesses reported that a male poured an accelerant on the front door of the mosque and set it alight. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationGardaí arrested the accused at his flat following enquiries. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationGardaí have retained his phone as an exhibit. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeKhosroabadi is charged with arson and causing criminal damage at the mosque. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeThe accused was originally charged with arson and criminal damage at the mosque. (rte.ie)
  • chargeAn additional charge of endangering life in connection with the blaze was brought. (rte.ie)
  • courtBail was denied on 1 July and he was remanded in custody. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtHe appeared again at Cloverhill District Court on a Wednesday, and the case was adjourned to the following week so prosecutors could serve a book of evidence. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtHe had no legal representation at the hearing because solicitors were taking industrial action over District Court legal aid fees. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtHe is due to appear again on 12 August. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtBail was denied on 1 July and the accused was remanded in custody. (rte.ie)
  • courtThe Director of Public Prosecutions directed trial on indictment and a book of evidence was served. (rte.ie)
  • courtJudge Alan Mitchell sent the accused forward to the Dublin Circuit Court, with the case listed for mention on 8 October. (rte.ie)
  • courtThe accused was further remanded in custody. (rte.ie)
  • sentenceThe offence, on conviction, is punishable by a 10-year sentence. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherIt is alleged the accused told gardaí he opposed sharia law in Ireland and did not care if children died in the fire. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherSeveral people, including children, were inside the mosque when the blaze broke out. (thejournal.ie, rte.ie)
  • otherEmergency services, including over 20 firefighters, responded after thick smoke engulfed the street. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherThe premises were safely evacuated and no injuries were reported. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherGarda evidence says the accused replied to the charge: "I tried to set a mosque on fire, that is what I did, yes". (thejournal.ie)
  • otherGardaí said the accused told them "I hate Islam. I burned the mosque, and when you release me, I will burn it again". (thejournal.ie)
  • otherThe accused told the court he escaped from prison in Iran in 2016 after refusing Islam. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherOver 20 firefighters, four engines and gardaí responded after thick smoke engulfed the street. (rte.ie)
  • otherThe premises were evacuated safely with no reported injuries. (rte.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 20 Aug2026
    In courtrte.ie, first report
    Man sent forward for trial over Dublin mosque arson

    Reports that the accused was sent forward for trial to the Dublin Circuit Court, with the case listed for mention on 8 October, that he was further remanded in custody, and that an endangering-life charge was added after the fire.

    accused, Saeid Khosroabadi, 41, male, Iranian, named, non-irishSaeid Khosroabadi
  2. 1 Aug2026
    In courtthejournal.ie, follow-up
    Man charged over Dublin mosque arson attack says he fled Iran after rejecting Islam

    Reports the accused's court appearance at Cloverhill District Court, the remand in custody, and the adjournment. Adds garda evidence given at bail hearings, including the alleged petrol purchase, witness accounts, and statements attributed to the accused. Also reports his own comments to the court about his past in Iran.

    accused, Saeid Khosroabadi, 41, male, Iranian, named, non-irishSaeid Khosroabadi