On the 20th of September 1987 the remains of Barbara Doyle (20) and her nieces Mary Ellen (8) and Kerrie (3) Byrne were discover at the scene of a fire which happened at Church Lane, Kilcock, Co. Kildare. Barbara had being babysitting at the time of the fire, while the parents of the two girls attended a 21st birthday party in the locality. Between 3am and 4am a fire was reported at the house.

Gardaí investigating a fire at Coolock Village Retail Centre have arrested a man in his 20s. The man was arrested on Monday (04/09/17).

Social Media is decrying the reporting of fatalities following the fire at Grenfell Tower last Wednesday. BBC news and other news-agencies are reporting the official death toll at 79 but those who either lived in the tower or had family in the tower are saying that the figure could reach over 200 fatalities.