Tag: Drogheda


  • Two More Arrests in Drogheda Ipas Centre Arson Investigation

    Two More Arrests in Drogheda Ipas Centre Arson Investigation

    Two More Arrests Made in Drogheda Ipas Centre Arson Case Two more arrests have been made as investigators continue to probe the arson attack on the Ipas accommodation centre in Drogheda on Halloween night. The development marks a significant step in a case that has drawn concern from local residents and advocacy groups alike, with…

  • Two More Arrests in Drogheda IPAS Arson Case Highlight Ongoing Investigation

    Two More Arrests in Drogheda IPAS Arson Case Highlight Ongoing Investigation

    Update: Two More Arrests in Drogheda IPAS Arson Case Two additional arrests have been made as part of the ongoing investigation into the arson attack on the IPAS accommodation centre in Drogheda on Halloween night. Authorities say a man in his 20s was detained in west Dublin, and a second man in his 40s was…

  • Two More Arrests Made in Drogheda Ipas Centre Arson Investigation

    Two More Arrests Made in Drogheda Ipas Centre Arson Investigation

    Arrests advance investigation into Halloween arson attack Two additional arrests have been made in connection with the arson attack that damaged the Ipas accommodation centre in Drogheda on Halloween night. The investigations, which began after the incident disrupted the lives of residents and raised concerns about safety, are continuing as Gardaí pursue further lines of…

  • Two Men Charged Over Fire at Drogheda IPAS Centre

    Two Men Charged Over Fire at Drogheda IPAS Centre

    Two Men Charged in Connection with Drogheda IPAS Centre Fire Two men in their 20s have been charged in connection with a fire at an International Protection Accommodation Service (IPAS) centre in Drogheda, Ireland. The investigation into the blaze has proceeded to a court stage, with both individuals due to appear at a special sitting…

  • Two Men Charged in Connection with IPAS Centre Fire in Drogheda

    Two Men Charged in Connection with IPAS Centre Fire in Drogheda

    Two men in their 20s have been charged in connection with a fire at an International Protection Accommodation Service (IPAS) centre in Drogheda, authorities confirmed. The development comes after investigators arrested the pair earlier and subsequently brought charges as part of the ongoing inquiry into the incident.

  • Two Men Charged Over Fire at IPAS Centre in Drogheda

    Two Men Charged Over Fire at IPAS Centre in Drogheda

    Two Men Charged After IPAS Centre Fire in Drogheda Two men in their twenties have been charged in connection with a fire at an International Protection Accommodation Service (IPAS) centre in Drogheda. The development comes after an early investigation into the incident, which prompted a police response and an examination of safety measures at migrant…

  • False reports about fireworks downplayed Drogheda Ipas arson attack

    False reports about fireworks downplayed Drogheda Ipas arson attack

    Introduction: A troubling narrative around a Drogheda incident False reports about the cause of a fire at a property housing international protection applicants in Drogheda have raised concerns among advocacy groups. The group representing asylum seekers says that initial claims attributing the blaze to fireworks helped to downplay the severity of the arson attack and…

  • Drogheda Arson Attack: False Fireworks Reports Downplayed

    Drogheda Arson Attack: False Fireworks Reports Downplayed

    Summary: How misinformation shaped the response to the Drogheda arson attack The Drogheda arson attack on a building housing international protection applicants drew rapid attention from human rights groups and the media. However, a coalition representing asylum seekers contends that erroneous reports suggesting the fire was caused by fireworks downplayed the incident’s severity and potentially…

  • Four Children Hospitalised After Fireworks Thrown Into Building Housing Asylum Seekers in Drogheda

    Four Children Hospitalised After Fireworks Thrown Into Building Housing Asylum Seekers in Drogheda

    Incident Overview Four children, including a baby, were rushed to hospital after fireworks were thrown into a building in Drogheda, County Louth, where people seeking international protection were living at the time. The alarming incident occurred on Friday night, prompting a swift response from Gardaí and emergency services. Officials described the attack as a crime…

  • Drogheda: Children hospitalised after fireworks attack on asylum support building

    Drogheda: Children hospitalised after fireworks attack on asylum support building

    Drogheda, County Louth — A disturbing incident late Friday night left four children, including an infant, in hospital after fireworks were thrown into a building that houses people applying for international protection. Gardaí (Irish police) said they are investigating the attack, which has shaken a community already wrestling with safety concerns around vulnerable residents. Overview…