Tadgh Farrell
Tadgh Farrell was a four-year-old boy tragically killed in a suspected petrol bomb attack on his home in Edenderry, Co Offaly, alongside his great-aunt Mary Holt. His sudden and heartbreaking death has left a profound impact on his family and the local community, leading to a double-murder investigation by the Gardaí. Tadgh is remembered fondly by his family, including his mother Shannon, father Aaron, and his siblings, as well as by the community that came together to honor his short life through vigils and memorials.
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Tadgh Farrell was a four-year-old boy who was killed in an arson attack in Edenderry.
Father of boy killed in Edenderry arson attack says he has had most painful month of life – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-01-16
Tadgh Farrell was visiting his grandmother and his grandaunt Mary Holt when the attack happened.
Man arrested over fatal Edenderry arson attack released without charge – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-15
Tadgh Farrell was a four-year-old boy who died in a fire that was deliberately started.
Man (20s) arrested over fatal Edenderry fire that killed boy and grandaunt – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-14Tadgh Farrell was killed in a firebomb attack alongside his grandaunt in Edenderry.
‘They should be looking forward to Christmas’Ireland· 2025-12-23
Tadgh Farrell was a four-year-old boy who lost his life in a firebombing incident.
Four prisoners arrested over assault with suspected links to fatal Edenderry fire – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-12Tadgh Farrell was killed in a fatal house fire in Edenderry.
Gardaí search homes in Offaly and Kildare – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-12
Tadgh Farrell was a four-year-old boy who was killed in a firebombing incident.
Father of Edenderry fire victim Tadgh Farrell refused bail to attend son’s funeral – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-11
Tadgh Farrell was killed in a suspected petrol bomb attack in Edenderry.
Funeral of Tadgh Farrell (4), killed in Edenderry fire, to take place on Friday – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-11