Two men arrested following following 'extremely dangerous' fire at IPAS centre in Louth
Four children were rescued from the building including a baby
Two men have been arrested following an arson incident at an IPAS centre in Drogheda last Halloween night, Friday October 31.
A male, aged in his 20’s, was arrested in Louth on Wednesday night, November 5, 2025, for alleged offences under the Criminal Damage Act 1991. He is currently detained under the provisions of Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984, at a Garda Station in the Co. Louth area.
This morning, Thursday November 6, 2025, a second male, also aged in his 20’s, was arrested for alleged offences under the Criminal Damage Act 1991. He is also currently detained pursuant to Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984, at a Garda Station in the Co. Louth area.
Gardaí were alerted by the Fire Service to a fire at a property on Georges Street, Drogheda at around 8:15pm on Halloween night.
Following initial reports of the fire being started by the discharge of fireworks, investigations by Gardaí to date indicate that the fire was started deliberately.
Gardaí say this was an extremely dangerous act endangering the lives of the residents, including children, who were in their home at the time.
The occupants of the property were safely evacuated and a number were taken to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital for medical assessment.
Gardaí say investigations are ongoing.