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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. [1]

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.