There is evidence Saturday’s attack on the family home in Edenderry, Co Offaly, was carefully planned. Mary Holt (60) and Tadhg Farrell (4) were killed in the house fire in Edenderry, Co Offaly. A garda places flowers outside the house that was targeted in a firebombing attack at the weekend. Photograph: Dara Mac DónaillThe murder investigation team in Tullamore Garda station is trying to determine if Saturday’s attack was related to previous incidents. There is evidence Saturday’s attack was carefully planned.

Source: The Irish Times December 09, 2025 09:32 UTC