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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 4270Arson (criminal damage by fire) · Co. Meath · 18 Dec 2025

Suspected arson attack at McQuaid's Pharmacy, Oldcastle, Co. Meath

McQuaid's Pharmacy in Oldcastle, Co. Meath, was extensively damaged in a suspected arson attack at around 12:30am on 18 December 2025, when petrol was poured around the family-run pharmacy before it was set ablaze. Gardaí have launched an investigation into the alleged criminal damage.

  1. Reported19 Dec
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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5 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatNo goods are believed to have been stolen. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe incident occurred at McQuaid's Pharmacy in Oldcastle, Co. Meath. (irishmirror.ie)
  • causePetrol was poured around the pharmacy before it was set ablaze. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí have launched an investigation into the alleged criminal damage. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe pharmacy is family-run and has been in business for over two decades. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 19 Dec2025
    Reportedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Gardai investigating suspected arson attack at Meath pharmacy

    Initial Gardaí press release confirming the investigation into the suspected arson at the pharmacy.