A 19-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested over fires that destroyed a Waterford GAA club and youth centre.

The community in Ballybeg was devastated by the damage done to St Saviours GAA club and its youth resource centre on 24 January. The GAA club vowed to rebuild it “brick-by-brick” and fundraising in the area has already begun.

This evening, gardaí said they arrested a 19-year-old man yesterday in connection with four fires that damaged properties in Ballybeg. He was detained overnight at Waterford Garda Station.

The man is scheduled to appear before a special sitting of Waterford District Court at 9pm tonight, charged in relation to the fires.

Making a difference

A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation.

For the price of one cup of coffee each week you can make sure we can keep reliable, meaningful news open to everyone regardless of their ability to pay.

Support us Learn More

19-year-old arrested over fires that gutted GAA club and youth centre

Making a difference

A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation.