Priest saves Dundalk church after late-night arson attack

A Dundalk Church had a lucky escape last week when a priest extinguished a fire set by arsonists.

According to a report in the Dundalk Democrat, a pot at the front door of Holy Redeemer church was set alight at 10:45pm last Wednesday.

Luckily however, a local priest spotted the blaze and extinguished it before it enveloped the church

Nonetheless, some damage was done to the front door, the walls and the overhanging roof.

The Iona Institute
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