Gardaí have launched an investigation following a blaze which broke out over the weekend beside a primary school in Shercock.
Fire crews and emergency services attended the incident near St Patrick's National School in Shercock after a clothes bank was ablaze on Friday night last.
A technical examination of the scene was carried out over the weekend which has since led gardaí to believe the fire was deliberately started.
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The extent of the damage caused by the fire has not been fully determined with a garda spokesperson confirming a criminal investigation is now underway.
Gardaí are hoping the availability of CCTV footage in the area will provide information in relation to the incident.
