Thursday 29 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 9355Arson · Co. Limerick · 12 Nov 2023

Two men charged over arson at Sarsfield Avenue home, Limerick

On November 12, 2023, an alleged arson attack took place at a private residence at 213 Sarsfield Avenue, Upper Pennywell Street, Limerick. David Kelly, aged 42, of no fixed abode, and Jamie Foreman, aged 40, of Linden Court, Kennedy Park, Limerick, have each been charged with arson at that address on that date. At a circuit court sitting before Judge Colin Daly, Kelly did not appear when his case was called, and Foreman's barrister applied for an adjournment. Judge Daly granted a short adjournment, and both men are due to appear together in June 2026, when sentencing dates will be fixed.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court29 May
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Two men have been charged in connection with an alleged arson attack at a private residence in Limerick city.
Where
The alleged arson took place at 213 Sarsfield Avenue, Upper Pennywell Street, Limerick.
When
The alleged arson is said to have happened on November 12, 2023, and the article was published on May 29, 2026.
Other details
  • David Kelly is aged 42 and of no fixed abode.
  • Jamie Foreman is aged 40 and of Linden Court, Kennedy Park, Limerick.
Charges
  • David Kelly is charged with arson of 213 Sarsfield Avenue on November 12, 2023.
  • Jamie Foreman is charged with arson at the same address on the same date.
In court
  • Kelly's name was on Judge Colin Daly's circuit court list, but he did not appear when the case was called.
  • Foreman's barrister applied for an adjournment on two grounds, including a request for more time for a probation report.
  • Judge Daly granted a short adjournment.
  • Kelly and Foreman are scheduled to appear together in June 2026, when dates for sentencing will be fixed.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatTwo men have been charged in connection with an alleged arson attack at a private residence in the city. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereThe arson took place at 213 Sarsfield Avenue, Upper Pennywell Street, Limerick. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe arson is alleged to have happened on November 12, 2023. (limerickleader.ie)
  • chargeDavid Kelly is charged with the arson. (limerickleader.ie)
  • chargeJamie Foreman is also charged with arson at the same location and on the same date. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtKelly did not appear in court when his case was called. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtForeman's barrister applied for the case to be adjourned on two grounds. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtJudge Daly granted a short adjournment. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtKelly and Foreman are scheduled to appear together in June, and dates for sentencing will then be fixed. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 29 May2026
    In courtlimerickleader.ie, first report
    Two men to be sentenced following Limerick arson attack

    Article reports the charges and a circuit court adjournment in a case from November 2023. Kelly did not appear in court. Foreman's barrister sought more time for a probation report.

    accused, David Kelly, 42, male, named, irish (judged from name)David Kellyaccused, Jamie Foreman, 40, male, namedJamie Foreman