Róisín Halligan, was 11-year-old girl who was severely burned during a petrol bomb attack in Waterford City. The attack by a Gipsy Traveller Gang was on October 16, 2014, Ardmore Park estate in Ballybeg, Waterford. The Garda failed then to break the gang, new deaths are on them
The two adult victims who perished in a petrol bomb attack in Waterford have been named as Philip and Kim English. Two children were also fatally injured in the blaze. Another two children are fighting for their lives.
A murder inquiry has been launched.
Firefighters said the blaze at the two-storey house was "well developed" when they arrived and they removed "a number of casualties.
Chief Superintendent Anthony Pettit confirmed a man, woman and two children had died after the house was "attacked by a person or persons unknown".
A couple who died this morning in a horror fire after their Waterford house was reportedly petrol-bombed have been named. Two children also perished in the fire while two more are fighting for their lives in hospital.
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Family killed in Waterford petrol bomb attack were ‘living in fear’ and had ‘asked to be moved’ ✍️Patrick O'Connell
It was the second time in less than a month that the home had been targeted as part of drug-debt intimidation
After that incident, the couple are understood to have sought help from local politicians and gardaí.
The debt had nothing to do with the family members living in the home, but was owed by someone close to them.
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Leanne Flynn is a true hero who shielded children from a Parnell Square knife attacker, suffering severe injuries. She deserves far more credit for her selfless bravery. The other guy received over 300 thousand, yet her courage saved lives. Dublin should honour her properly. 🇮🇪:
Sinn Féin are great at looking like the opposition. They were quick to show support for Garvaghy Road the other day, but where’s that same backbone when it comes to challenging the government? Feels like they remember the people when there are votes to win, then fall into line with the rest. Same shit, different day 🤦🏻
TRAITORS OF ÉIRE!!! 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪