Arson charge after fire at historic church

A MAN with a “severe psychiatric issue” was remanded in custody yesterday after being charged with arson in connection with a fire at a historic church in Dublin.

Arson charge after fire at historic church
Wed, 04 Jan, 2012 - 00:00
Tom Tuite and Cormac O’Keeffe

Smoke and water damage were caused to the 19th-century St Catherine’s Catholic Church at Meath St in the Liberties after a fire broke out Monday evening.

Firefighters took two hours to bring the blaze under control.

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