Man arrested following large fire at St Dympna’s Hospital, Carlow

A man has been arrested following a fire at St Dympna’s Hospital in Carlow yesterday.

The fire broke out shortly before 1 am and the local fire service remained on the scene until 5.30 yesterday morning.

A technical examination was carried out.

Carlow Gardaí then arrested a man who was held for questioning and charged overnight to appear before the courts today in relation to criminal damage.