Orange Hall destroyed in suspected arson attack

An Orange Hall was destroyed in a suspected arson attack early today.

The hall on the Darkley Road in Keady, Co Armagh was well alight when firefighters arrived shortly after 1am.

Despite three crews from Keady, Newtownhamilton and Armagh fighting the fire they were unable to save the building.

A police spokesman said they were investigating the cause of the fire which was suspected to have been started deliberately.