The funeral cortege of Mary Holt makes its way along School Lane in Edenderry close to where she died in a firebomb attack in Castleview Park along with her grandnephew Tadhg Farrell. Photograph: Bryan O’BrienThe death of Mary Holt (60), who died following a firebomb attack on a house in Edenderry, Co Offaly, “came too soon, in a way that feels unfair and deeply painful,” her funeral mass was told on Sunday. The remains of Mary Holt (60) are taken from St. Mary's Church, Edenderry for burial following requiem mass on Sunday. Mary Holt (60), who was killed in a house fire in Edenderry, Co Offaly. Flowers and toys outside the Castleview Park house where Tadhg Farrell (4) and his grand aunt Mary Holt (60) died in a firebomb attack in Edenderry Co.Offaly.

Source: The Irish Times December 14, 2025 19:18 UTC