Gardai launch investigation into Kilkea Castle fire

A fire which broke out in Kilkea Castle yesterday evening has left the gym and spa area extensively damaged.

5 units of the Kildare Fire Service were called to the scene at about 6.30pm yesterday evening and a number of garda units were also dispatched. The fire service managed to control the fire and stop it from spreading any further than the two affected areas before they handed the scene over to the gardai for technical examination.

The scene is presently preserved by the gardai and they have yet to verify the source of the fire. they have launched an investigation in the cause of the fire.