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Man Arrested After Arson Fires Dublin Islamic Prayer Hall

6/30/2026

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Gardaí arrested a man in his 40s after a suspected arson set fire to the Al Madinah Islamic prayer hall on Talbot Street in Dublin.
The blaze began at about 15:35 on Monday, causing property damage but injuring no one.
Dublin Fire Brigade extinguished the fire shortly after it started.
Gardaí say they see no racist or far-right motive and ask the public for any information or footage.

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Gardaí arrested a man in his 40s after a suspected arson set fire to the Al Madinah Islamic prayer hall on Talbot Street in Dublin.
The blaze began at about 15:35 on Monday, causing property damage but injuring no one.
Dublin Fire Brigade extinguished the fire shortly after it started.
Gardaí say they see no racist or far-right motive and ask the public for any information or footage.