The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: An arson attack on sleeping children in Drogheda

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: An arson attack on sleeping children in Drogheda
Tue, 04 Nov, 2025 - 17:22
Deirdre O'Shaughnessy

A review of security at all IPAS centres nationwide is underway after a Halloween night arson attack on a Drogheda centre housing 28 people.

At the time the fire was set, families including a 20-day-old baby were asleep in the building.

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