Arson, Clonbullogue, Clonmore Co. Offaly

Gardaí at Tullamore Garda Station are investigating an incident of arson which occurred on the 27th November 2021.  At 7:15am approximately Gardaí received a report of two sheds on fire at Clonmore, Clonbulloge, Co Offaly.  On examination of the scene, it was established that the fire was intentionally started. There was extensive damage to the machinery shed which included a combine harvester, two balers, grazing machine and seed drill.  The shed itself and the machines were extensively damaged.

The second shed a milking parlour with an office failed to ignite. However, one of the milking machines stored there was extensively damaged. It is believed this damage was caused by somebody filling the interior of each piece of machinery with straw and igniting them. The total value of the damage caused is approximately €300,000 to €400,000.

Garda Appeal

• Were you on the Bracknagh Road into Clonbullogue, on the 27th November 2021, between 4:30am and 7am? Did you see a car in the area or notice any suspicious activity between these times.
• Gardaí believe that people in the community have vital information in relation to this arson investigation and are urging them to come forward.
• Did you see anything in the days or weeks leading up to this incident that may assist with the investigation?