Work starts on rebuilding arson-hit Garda station

Building work has started on a new Garda station to replace one gutted in an arson attack almost five years ago.

Up to 30 construction jobs will be created as Cumnor Construction undertakes work on the €1.1m contract in Blarney, Co Cork.

The upgraded facility will replace a temporary Garda station which has been in place since the former barracks on the village square was severely damaged in an arson attack in Oct 2008.