Case No. 4153Arson (criminal damage by fire) · Co. Cork · 12 Jan 2026

Suspected arson attack damages home in Glanmire, Co. Cork

The front door of a residential property in Glanmire, Co. Cork, was set alight shortly after 4am on Monday 12 January 2026, causing damage to the door, overhead canopy and a parked vehicle. Gardaí launched an investigation into the suspected arson and are examining CCTV footage from the area.

  1. Reported12 Jan
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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  • whatThe front door of a residential property in Glanmire was set alight. (corkbeo.ie)
  • whatThe fire damaged the front door and the overhead canopy. (corkbeo.ie)
  • whatMinor damage was caused to a vehicle parked at the property. (corkbeo.ie)
  • whenEmergency services were called shortly after 4am on Monday. (corkbeo.ie)
  • investigationThe scene was handed over to Gardaí for examination. (corkbeo.ie)
  • investigationA technical examination of the scene has been carried out. (corkbeo.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are examining CCTV footage from the area to identify those responsible. (corkbeo.ie)
  • otherThree crews from Cork City Fire Brigade arrived and extinguished the fire. (corkbeo.ie)
  • otherNo injuries were reported as a result of the blaze. (corkbeo.ie)
  • otherThe Garda spokesperson stated the fire was extinguished prior to the arrival of fire services personnel. (corkbeo.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 12 Jan2026
    Cork Gardaí probe suspected arson attack in Glanmire as home damaged overnight

    Initial report of suspected arson; Gardaí investigating, technical examination carried out, CCTV being examined.