Fire causes €100,000 damage

GARDAÍ investigating a major fire in Rathkeale, Co Limerick, which caused an estimated €100,000 worth of damage, say there is no indication the blaze was started maliciously.

Several fire brigade units from Rathkeale, Newcastle West and Foynes fought the blaze on Monday night.

The fire started on waste ground between Seán Hennessy’s electrical shop and Limerick County Council’s offices causing extensive damage to the library and courthouse and steel containers housing electrical goods.