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Investigations continue into 'reckless, callous, murderous act'

Dec 8, 2025 07:42
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Investigations continue into 'reckless, callous, murderous act'

60 year old Mary Holt and four year old Tadhg Farrell died after a fire was started deliberately

A murder investigation is continuing after a woman and child were killed in an arson attack in County Offaly on Saturday night.

60 year old Mary Holt and four year old Tadhg Farrell died after a fire was started deliberately at a house in Edenderry.

Another woman in her 50s was seriously injured.

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Gardaí are describing the attack as 'a reckless, callous, and murderous act'.

Local Independent Ireland Councillor Fergus McDonnell says anyone who knows anything, must come forward.

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