BREAKING: Arrests over murder of boy and woman in Co Offaly
Published 28th Apr 2026, 16:41 BST
Laois Offaly Gardai are investigating the murders of Tadhg Farrell(4) and Mary Holt(60)
Gardaí investigating the murder of a four year old boy and a woman in County Offaly have made a number of arrests.
Mary Holt(60) and four year-old Tadhg Farrell died in a firebomb attack on a house at Castleview Park, Edenderry on the evening of Saturday, December 6, 2025. A woman in her 50s was also seriously injured in the blaze.
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The Leinster Express/Laois Live understands investigating Gardaí arrested a number of people for questioning this afternoon.
They are being detained for questioning at Garda stations across the midlands. More to follow.