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Children rescued after fireworks thrown into IPAS centre in terrifying Halloween attack

Five people including three children were rescued after fireworks caused a fire at an IPAS centre, leaving 28 homeless, Ireland's Justice Minister said.

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There will be "serious consequences" for those found responsible for the attack

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Drogheda: Children hospitalised after fireworks thrown at property

Ireland's Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan describes the incident as "a terrifying ordeal for the women and children living there".

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Irish NewsIrish News
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Four children rescued after fireworks thrown at Louth Ipas centre sparks blaze

A number of people had to be rescued from the building in Drogheda on Friday night.

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Children rescued after fireworks thrown into IPAS centre in terrifying Halloween attack

There will be "serious consequences" for those found responsible for the attack

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'Terrifying' fire at Drogheda IPAS centre caused by fireworks thrown into building, Justice Minister says

Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan has promised there will be "serious consequences" for those found responsible for the attack

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Irish MirrorIrish Mirror
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Justice Minister confirms “terrifying” fire at IPAS centre caused by fireworks thrown into building

Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan has promised there will be “serious consequences” for those found responsible for the attack

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Gardaí confirm IPAS centre fire was started deliberately

Gardaí have confirmed that a fire at a building accommodating people applying for International Protection in Drogheda was started deliberately.

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RTÉ broke the news in Ireland on Saturday, November 1, 2025.
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