Ennis Gardaí issue urgent appeal for witnesses following early morning arson attack
The residents were treated at the scene by ambulance services
An Garda Síochána Ennis have issued a public appeal for witnesses following a horrific arson attack that took place in the town.
In the early hours of Saturday morning, March 8, Gardaí in Ennis responded to a call about a possible arson incident along Pearse Avenue in Cloughleigh.
After attending the scene, Gardaí now believe that two men set fire to a vehicle that was parked in the driveway of a home.
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Following this, a second car then ignited, causing the fire to quickly spread to the home. The residents were treated at the scene by ambulance services.
Gardaí are appealing to anyone that observed these two men in Cloughleigh before 4am last Saturday morning to contact Ennis Garda Station.
If anyone has any information they can also contact the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.