Man bailed after being charged with arson

A 30-year-old man charged with arson offences in West Cork, including damaging fire service training vehicles on two separate occasions, has been remanded on bail.

Sean Byrne, of Boherna-bredagh, Drimoleague, Co Cork, appeared before Clonakilty District Court charged with six separate counts of arson.

The offences are alleged to have occurred at various locations in Skibbereen on dates between Mar 2013 and Jan 20, contrary to section 2 of the Criminal Damage Act 1991.