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26 Mar 2026

Car set on fire in Offaly church yard

Incident occurred at Kilcolman church, Sharavogue near Birr

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Gardai are investigating the setting alight of a car in a church yard near Birr.

Gardai are investigating after a car was abandoned and set on fire at a church near Birr.

“At 1.15am in the morning, on Wednesday, June 4,” said a Garda spokesperson, “the Gardaí were called to a fire at Kilcolman Church, Sharavogue, Birr where a vehicle had been set on fire in the church's car park and abandoned. The car was removed for a technical examination.”

The spokesperson said the owner of the car hasn't been found yet and Garda inquiries are ongoing.

If anyone witnessed anything suspicious in the area on the night they should contact the Station at (057) 91 20016 / 69710

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