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

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 3142Criminal damage by fire · Co. Kerry · 7 May 2026

Petrol bomb attack on house in Tralee, Co Kerry

A residential property at Cois Coille in Tralee, Co Kerry, was petrol-bombed shortly before 4am on 7 May 2026, with a downstairs window broken and car windows smashed. Up to three men wearing balaclavas were seen at the scene and no injuries were reported.

  1. Reported7 May
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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5 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA residential property at Cois Coille in Tralee was petrol-bombed shortly before 4am. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatA downstairs window of the house was broken. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatWindows of a car outside the property were smashed. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherUp to three men wearing balaclavas were seen at the location. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherNo injuries were reported. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 7 May2026
    Reportedirishtimes.com, first report
    Gardaí investigate arson attack on house in Tralee by men wearing balaclavas

    Initial Gardaí report of the petrol bomb attack; no arrests made and investigations ongoing.

    suspect, malesuspect, malesuspect, male