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GARDAL are investigating the possi- bility that a fire that extensively dam- aged a house 1n Ennis at the weekend is linked to a Traveller feud.
The fire broke out at a house in Shalee Drive, Cloughleigh, on Satur- day night. Emergency services were called to the scene at 11.20pm and brought the blaze under control after some time.
No-one was injured in the incident and gardai say that no-one was in the house at the time.
Gardai have confirmed that the cause of the fire is being investigated and are appealing for any possible witnesses to come forward.
A garda spokesman has confirmed that one theory being pursued 1s that the incident is part of ongoing feud in the town.
Over the past few weeks, gardai have voiced concerns that ‘innocent’ members of the public may become embroiled in the feud between two ie Deebe bony
Senior gardai have also expressed fears that the feud would escalate further and are actively monitor- ing the situation, following a recent flare-up.
Five members of three families are currently before the courts on charges relating to several incidents around Ennis earlier this month.
The blaze occurred just days after the Bishop of Killaloe, Dr Willie Walsh appealed for those involved in the ongoing feud to desist.
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