Man charged with arson in Boyle

A 33-YEAR-OLD man charged with arson at a house where a five-year- old girl died earlier this month said he was “deeply sorry”, a court heard yesterday.

The accused, John Lynch, from Church View, Boyle, Co Roscommon, appeared before the local district court.

The charge stated he did “commit arson without lawful excuse, damage by fire property private dwelling 49 Termon Road, Boyle, Co Roscommon, belonging to another, intending to damage such property or being reckless as to whether such property would be damaged”.