Over €25k In Damage Caused Following Arson Attack In Athy

Thursday, 21 August 2025 14:15

By Martin Osborne

A white Volkswagen Golf, along with chairs and a bicycle, were destroyed in the blaze in the early hours of Monday, August 18th at around 1am.

Over €25,000 worth of damage has been caused in an arson attack in Athy.

A white Volkswagen Golf, along with chairs and a bicycle, were destroyed in the blaze in the early hours of Monday, August 18th at around 1am.

Gardaí say CCTV shows the fire was started deliberately and that there was a strong smell of accelerant in the area, and they are appealing for information.

The registration of the damaged car is 171D285.

Anyone with information has been asked to contact Athy Garda station.

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