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Fire at Al Madinah Hall on Talbot street extinguished by Dublin Fire Brigade
A man was arrested after a suspected arson at Dublin’s Al Madinah Hall. The fire was extinguished, no injuries were reported, and Gardaí launched an inquiry.
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Anadolu Agency
· Jun 29, 2026
Irish police probe suspected arson attack on mosque in Dublin
Fire at Al Madinah Hall on Talbot Street under control; no injuries reported
TheJournal.ie
· Jun 29, 2026
Emergency services battle fire at Islamic prayer hall in Dublin city
Traffic restrictions are in place on Talbot Street.
Limerick Post Newspaper
· Jul 1, 2026
Water works in Abbeyfeale underway
UISCE Éireann has commenced works replacing old and damaged water mains in Abbeyfeale, County Limerick. The works, currently being carried out by Ward and Burke on behalf of Uisce Éireann, are expected to be completed in October. The water utility will be carrying out works along Main Street, Killarney Road, and Colbert Terrace, installing over [] The post Water works in Abbeyfeale underway appeared first on Limerick Post.
Al Jazeera
· Jul 1, 2026
Man charged after arson attack on Islamic centre in Dublin
A man set fire to an Islamic centre and mosque in Dublin, shouting Islamophobic and anti-immigrant slogans.
RTÉ News
· Jul 2, 2026
Ireland to 'develop approach' with EU over Aughinish
Taoiseach Mícheál Martin has said Ireland will develop an approach with the European Commission on how to respond to the shipments of alumina from the Aughinish Alumina refinery in Co Limerick to Russia.
Irish Mirror
· Jul 4, 2026
Shamrock Rovers’ World Cup pay-out now that Pico Lopes’ adventure comes to an end
The League of Ireland side will benefit from FIFA’s Club Benefits Programme.
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Related coverage for "Fire at Al Madinah Hall on Talbot street extinguished by Dublin Fire Brigade": Anadolu Agency — Irish police probe suspected arson attack on mosque in Dublin. TheJournal.ie — Emergency services battle fire at Islamic prayer hall in Dublin city. Limerick Post Newspaper — Water works in Abbeyfeale underway. Al Jazeera — Man charged after arson attack on Islamic centre in Dublin. RTÉ News — Ireland to 'develop approach' with EU over Aughinish. Irish Mirror — Shamrock Rovers’ World Cup pay-out now that Pico Lopes’ adventure comes to an end