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Massive Ballaghaderreen fire may have been started maliciously

Nov 17, 2024 22:01
By Eoghan Murphy
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Massive Ballaghaderreen fire may have been started maliciously
Extensive damage was caused to the former Lir Cafe Bar, which closed down several years ago

Sources say foul play cannot be ruled out.

The massive fire at a former pub in Ballaghaderreen last night may have been started maliciously.

The blaze broke out at the former Lir Cafe Bar in Market Street shortly before 8pm.

Extensive damage was caused to the building before the fire service brought the blaze under control.

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No one was injured.

A garda investigation into the fire is under way and sources say foul play cannot be ruled out.

 

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