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Man Arrested over Fire at McGregor's Pub in Dublin

DUBLIN, IRELAND, AUG 9 – A man in his 20s was arrested by the Special Detective Unit investigating a July 25 attempted arson at the Black Forge Inn, with probes focusing on potential Islamic extremism links.

  • Authorities confirmed the SDU arrested a man in his 20s on Friday in connection with the fire at Conor McGregor's Black Forge Inn.
  • Early on July 25, a small fire broke out at the Black Forge Inn on Drimnagh Road, Dublin 12, and Dublin Fire Brigade extinguished it with no injuries reported.
  • Irish Mirror reports the anti-terror unit questioning a suspect, as Gardai probe an Islamic extremist link to the last month’s arson at Conor McGregor's pub.
  • With custody secured, Gardai have 24 hours to question him before charging or seeking further detention, and the suspect remains detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984.
  • Following an earlier petrol bomb attempt, authorities continue investigating to prevent further attacks and map extremist networks at the Black Forge Inn.
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Irish Mirror broke the news in Ireland on Saturday, August 9, 2025.
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