Ireland Case No. 12189Fire at IPAS centre · Co. Louth
Two arrested over arson at IPAS centre in Co Louth
A refugee site was set ablaze with infants inside at an IPAS centre in Co Louth. The fire was targeted by arsonists, and Gardaí launched an investigation. Two people were arrested in connection with the fire, as reported on 6 November 2025. The case remains under investigation with Gardaí still hunting for the arsonists.
- Reported4 Nov
- Arrested6 Nov
- Charged
- In court
- Verdict
- Sentenced
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- A refugee site was set ablaze with infants inside.
- Where
- The fire was at an IPAS centre in Co Louth.
- Cause
- The site was targeted by arsonists.
- Investigation
- Gardaí are investigating the fire.
- Two people were arrested in connection with the fire, as reported on 6 November 2025.
- Other details
- The incident date has not been confirmed in the available reporting.
5 statements extracted from the articles
- whatA refugee site was set ablaze with infants inside. (extra.ie)
- whereThe fire was at an IPAS centre in Co Louth. (extra.ie)
- causeThe site was targeted by arsonists. (extra.ie)
- investigationGardaí are hunting for the arsonists. (extra.ie)
- investigationTwo people were arrested in connection with the fire. (extra.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 6 Nov2025Two arrested in connection with fire at IPAS centre in Co Louth
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suspectsuspect - 4 Nov2025Garda hunt for arsonists who set refugee site ablaze with infants inside
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