Wednesday 28 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 4220Arson (criminal damage by fire) · Co. Dublin

New playground in Chapelizod, Dublin, attacked by arsonists days after opening

A new playground in Liffey Valley Park, Chapelizod, Dublin, was attacked by arsonists in the days following its official opening by Dublin City Council on 19 December 2025. Sinn Féin Councillor Daithí Doolan called the attack unacceptable and appealed for information to the Gardaí.

  1. Reported28 Dec
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe playground was attacked by arsonists in the days after its opening. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whereThe playground is located in Liffey Valley Park, Chapelizod, Dublin. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whenThe playground was officially opened by Dublin City Council on 19 December 2025. (dublinlive.ie)
  • investigationDaithí Doolan appealed to anyone with information to contact the Gardaí. (dublinlive.ie)
  • otherThe playground was delivered following a campaign by local parents launched four years ago. (dublinlive.ie)
  • otherThe development is one of three new playgrounds delivered across the city in 2025. (dublinlive.ie)
  • otherThe total number of playgrounds in City Parks is now 74. (dublinlive.ie)
  • otherSinn Féin Councillor Daithí Doolan called the attack unacceptable. (dublinlive.ie)
  • otherDaithí Doolan contacted Dublin City Council requesting the playground be repaired as soon as possible. (dublinlive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 28 Dec2025
    Reporteddublinlive.ie, first report
    Dublin playground attacked by arsonists just days after opening

    First report of the arson attack on the newly opened Chapelizod playground; no arrests or suspects identified.