CCTV Shows Edenderry Attack As Gang Behind Firebomb Allegedly Suspected In Kildare Murders

Thursday, 11 December 2025 08:57

By Martin Osborne - Head Of News

Meanwhile, over one thousand people turned out for a vigil in their memory in Edenderry tonight, Valerie lives in the estate where the attack happened at the weekend.

Gardaí have released CCTV footage of the firebomb attack in Edenderry, Co Offaly, which saw two family members killed on Saturday night.

According to reporting by Ken Foy, Gardai are probing if the gang suspected of orchestrating the attack are linked to at least two murders in Kildare - one in Broadfield and another in Kilcock.

Four-year-old Tadgh Farrell and 60-year-old Mary Holt died after a suspected petrol bomb attack at a house in Castleview Park in Edenderry on Saturday night.

Tadhg's funeral will take place on Friday, while Mary Holt's is on Sunday.

Meanwhile, over one thousand people turned out for a vigil in their memory in Edenderry.

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