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

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 5888Arson · Co. Dublin

Teenager charged with arson at Goat Bar and Grill in Goatstown

A 15-year-old boy has been charged with arson over fire damage to three air conditioning units, a wooden partition, and the flooring and roofing of a beer garden at the Goat Bar and Grill in Goatstown, south Co Dublin, on a date in May 2025. He appeared at Dublin Children's Court on a Monday reported on 25 May 2026, and the Director of Public Prosecutions recommended he face trial at the Circuit Court. Judge Brendan Toale granted the defence's application for disclosure of prosecution evidence and remanded him on continuing bail. The latest development is a preliminary hearing set for June under Section 75 of the Children Act to determine the trial, and the boy cannot be named because he is a juvenile.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court25 May
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
A 15-year-old boy is accused of causing criminal damage by fire to three air conditioning units, a wooden partition, and the flooring and roofing of a beer garden.
Where
The alleged arson took place at the Goat Bar and Grill in Goatstown, south Co Dublin.
When
The alleged incident occurred on a date in May 2025, which the reports do not specify further.
Charges
The boy has been charged with arson, which is an allegation that has not been proven.
Other details
The boy cannot be named because he is a juvenile.
In court
  • The boy appeared at Dublin Children's Court on a Monday reported on 25 May 2026.
  • The Director of Public Prosecutions recommended that he face trial at the Circuit Court, which has wider sentencing powers.
  • Judge Brendan Toale granted the defence's application for disclosure of prosecution evidence.
  • Judge Brendan Toale remanded the boy on continuing bail.
  • A preliminary hearing to determine the trial is set for June under Section 75 of the Children Act.
5 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe 15-year-old boy is accused of causing criminal damage by fire to three air conditioning units, a wooden partition, and the flooring and roofing of a beer garden at the Goat Bar and Grill. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe arson took place at the Goat Bar and Grill in Goatstown, south Co Dublin. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe incident occurred on a date in May 2025. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe DPP recommended the boy face trial at the Circuit Court, which has wider sentencing powers. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe boy was remanded on continuing bail. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 25 May2026
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Teenager charged with arson at Goat Bar and Grill in Co Dublin

    First report of the charge; DPP recommended Circuit Court trial; Judge Brendan Toale granted defence's application for disclosure and set a preliminary hearing in June under Section 75 of the Children Act; remanded on continuing bail.

    suspect, 15, male