ICYMI: Man charged in connection with County Kilkenny fire

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The offence took place last weekend

Kilkenny gardaí are investigating an incident of criminal damage by fire that occurred at a commercial premises on Barrack Street in Castlecomer at approximately 10pm on Friday, February 21.

No injuries were reported.

A male in his 30s was later arrested and has since been charged in connection with this investigation. He appeared before Kilkenny District Court on Sunday, February 23 at a 10.30am sitting.

"As this matter is now before the courts, An Garda Síochána is not in a position to provide further comment at this time," a garda spokesperson told Kilkenny Live. 

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