Mary Holt (60) and Tadhg Farrell (4) who were killed in a house fire in Edenderry, Co Offaly. The victims have been named by Gardaí as Mary Holt (60) and Tadhg Farrell (4). Arson was the main line of inquiry almost immediately the emergency services were alerted to the fire in Edenderry on Saturday night. Garda headquarters has now confirmed the house came under attack and that a double murder inquiry has begun. “This was a reckless, callous and murderous attack on a family home.”Murder inquiry launched by Gardaí investigating Offaly fire.

Source: The Irish Times December 07, 2025 23:43 UTC