Gardaí and emergency services respond to spate of violent incidents in Limerick town
By Sandra Quinn
Published 9th Feb 2026, 14:33 GMT
Both gardaí and fire fighters were on the scene on Sunday evening
GARDAÍ are investigating a spate of violent incidents in Rathkeale.
Gardaí have confirmed that they are investigating an aggravated burglary at a domestic residence in Rathkeale at around 8pm on Sunday evening, February 8.
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Meanwhile, three units of the fire brigade responded to an emergency call in Rathkeale at around the same time.
A car and a caravan were both on fire.
Two units of the fire brigade from Newcastle West and one unit from Rathkeale were on the scene for almost two hours battling the blazes.
A spokesperson for An Garda Síochána confirmed to Limerick Live that “investigations are ongoing".