Ireland

‘Hold your ground’: Six arrested as Garda van burned at Citywest Hotel

Up to 1,000 people gather near the driveway of premises in Saggart, Co Dublin

A Garda car was set alight, while items were thrown at officers outside the Citywest hotel. Videos: Ronan McGreevy, Cian O'Connell and Conor Lally
Cian O'Connell
Conor Lally
Tue Oct 21 2025 - 22:20 • 4 MIN READ

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Conor Lally

Conor Lally

Conor Lally is Security and Crime Editor of The Irish Times