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Sunday World
6 hours ago
- Sunday World
Two brothers fire-bombed home in family feud over engagement ring, court hears
The niece of Peter Molloy (23) and Martin Molloy (25) was present at the time of the incident. Two Ennis brothers carried out a firebomb attack on a home where their 22 month old niece was present at the time arising from a family row sparked by an engagement ring, a court has heard. At Ennis Circuit Court, Judge Francis Comerford has jailed Peter Molloy (23) and Martin Molloy (25) for 20 months for the 'completely outrageous' petrol bomb attack on the home of the Quinn family on Ennis's Watery Rd in November 2023. The court heard that the Quinn and Molloy families at the time were in dispute over an engagement ring. Seven months after the petrol bomb attack, Peter Molloy suffered an 'unspeakable tragedy' through the loss of his infant son, Hunter in May 2024 when he was struck by a vehicle near his home on the Quin Rd in Ennis. On the events of November 2023, Judge Comerford said that this was 'a planned petrol bomb attack on a house'. Peter Molloy and Martin Molloy. News in 90 Seconds - Wednesday, July 30 He said that he was 'deeply conscious of all of the tragedy that has touched the Molloy family'. 'Peter Molloy lost his 18 month old son last year but a 22 month old daughter of his deceased brother was present in the house at the time.' 'It is a deeply, deeply serious crime.' No one was injured in the petrol bomb attack which took place at 8.30pm on the night where the fire was quickly put out and the damage caused totalled €3,000. Both Peter Molloy and Martin Molloy of Ballaghboy halting site pleaded guilty to the criminal damage of windows and the front door belonging to Margaret Quinn at Ennis's Watery Rd on November 18th 2023. Judge Comerford imposed a 45 month prison sentence on both and suspended the final 25 months in each case. He said that it was impossible not to impose an immediate custodial sentence to make sure that 'blatant attacks of this nature involving petrol bombing of occupied residential homes don't occur'. Counsel for Martin Molloy, Aaron Desmond BL (instructed by Shiofra Hassett) said that a brother of the two Molloys, Jim died and had been in a relationship with a member of the Quinn family. He said: 'There was an argument about an engagement ring between the two families and the engagement ring had significant sentimental value for both families. 'This unfortunate and tragic circumstance was the root of the animosity between the two families.' Mr Desmond said that his client has never served a custodial sentence before. Counsel for Peter Molloy, Pat Whyms BL (instructed by Daragh Hassett) said that families have resolved their difficulties and 'and there are members from both families seated together in the back of the courtroom'. Mr Whyms said that his client had engaged in a 'ludicrous escapade' on November 18th 2023. He said that 'the families were fighting over an engagement ring' and what occurred on the night 'was totally out of proportion'. Mr Whyms said that Peter Molloy was 'in a heightened state on the night and what happened was not pre-planned. They had talked themselves up into a state'. He said that everything must be seen through the prism of 'the speakable tragedy' suffered by the Molloy family with the loss of their 18 month boy in May 2024. He stated that the tragic event of May 2024 put something like the row over the engagement ring in context. Mr Whyms said that Mr Molloy's attitude to life has changed over what is important and what is not important. He said the Molloys have three children and are expecting another baby next month. Mr Whyms said that his client is very remorseful for his actions and has engaged well with the Probation Service.
BreakingNews.ie
8 hours ago
- BreakingNews.ie
Brothers carried out firebomb attack over family row about engagement ring, court hears
Two brothers carried out a firebomb attack on a home where their 22-month-old niece was present at the time arising from a family row sparked by an engagement ring, a court has heard. Peter Molloy (23) and Martin Molloy (25) were jailed for 20 months for the 'completely outrageous' petrol bomb attack on the home of the Quinn family on Watery Road, Ennis, Co Clare, in November 2023. Advertisement Ennis Circuit Court heard that the Quinn and Molloy families at the time were in dispute over an engagement ring. Seven months after the petrol bomb attack, Peter Molloy suffered an "unspeakable tragedy" through the loss of his infant son, Hunter, in May 2024 when he was struck by a vehicle near his home on the Quin Road in Ennis. On the events of November 2023, Judge Francis Comerford said it was 'a planned petrol bomb attack on a house'. He said he was 'deeply conscious of all of the tragedy that has touched the Molloy family'. Advertisement The judge said: 'Peter Molloy lost his 18-month-old son last year, but a 22-month-old daughter of his deceased brother was present in the house at the time.' 'It is a deeply, deeply serious crime,' Judge Comerford said. No one was injured in the petrol bomb attack which took place at 8.30pm on the night. The fire was quickly put out, and the damage caused totalled €3,000. Both Peter Molloy and Martin Molloy, of Ballaghboy halting site, pleaded guilty to the criminal damage of windows and the front door belonging to Margaret Quinn at Ennis's Watery Road on November 18th, 2023. Advertisement Judge Comerford imposed a 45-month prison sentence on both and suspended the final 25 months in each case. The judge said it was impossible not to impose an immediate custodial sentence to make sure that 'blatant attacks of this nature involving petrol bombing of occupied residential homes don't occur'. Counsel for Martin Molloy, Aaron Desmond BL, instructed by Shiofra Hassett, said a brother of the two Molloys, Jim, died and had been in a relationship with a member of the Quinn family. 'There was an argument about an engagement ring between the two families, and the engagement ring had significant sentimental value for both families," Mr Desmond said. Advertisement 'This unfortunate and tragic circumstance was the root of the animosity between the two families.' Mr Desmond said his client had never served a custodial sentence before. Counsel for Peter Molloy, Pat Whyms BL, instructed by Daragh Hassett, said the families had resolved their difficulties and 'there are members from both families seated together in the back of the courtroom'. Mr Whyms said his client had engaged in a 'ludicrous escapade' on November 18th, 2023. Advertisement He said, 'the families were fighting over an engagement ring' and what occurred on the night 'was totally out of proportion'. Mr Whyms said Peter Molloy was 'in a heightened state on the night, and what happened was not pre-planned. They had talked themselves up into a state'. Ireland 'This is just a pure tragedy': Families in mournin... Read More He said everything must be seen through the prism of 'the speakable tragedy' suffered by the Molloy family with the loss of their 18-month-old boy in May 2024. Mr Whyms said the tragic event of May 2024 put something like the row over the engagement ring in context. He said Mr Molloy's attitude to life had changed over what is important and what is not important. Mr Whyms said the Molloys have three children and are expecting another baby next month. He said his client was very remorseful for his actions and had engaged well with the Probation Service.
Extra.ie
19-06-2025
- General
- Extra.ie
Divine intervention! Galway Monastery wins prestigious architecture prize
Many prayers were answered yesterday when a stunning Connemara monastery was named as the public's choice of architectural design of the year. With 14,000 votes cast in total, the Benedictine Monastery at Kylemore Abbey emerged as the winner in the Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland's prestigious 2025 Public Choice Award. The building, which officially opened last year, is nestled on the edge of Pollacappul Lough, beneath Dúchruach Mountain. It was said that 'the new monastery harmoniously integrates with its dramatic surroundings'. Benedictine Monastery at Kylemore Abbey. Pic: Peter Molloy The judging panel added: 'Drawing on monastic traditions, the design evolves from a central garth and cloister, unfolding into a series of brick volumes of varying height and scale. The result is a serene and timeless structure that quietly complements its landscape through sensitive consideration of context, scale, materiality, and visual harmony.' Kylemore Abbey executive Conor Coyne said: 'We are delighted. The award's going to Axo Architects who are a Mayobased firm and we are the client.' He added: 'It's the culmination of a long-term vision for the Benedictine Community at Kylemore Abbey who are 100 years in Connemara but this is the first time they've had a purpose-built monastery where they can continue to live their monastic vocation.' The Abbey, which includes a residential retreat centre, received no State funding, but the money was raised from donors, benefactors and thousands of tourists who visit every year. Arklow Water Treatment Plant. Pic: Johan Dehlin The runner-up was the Arklow Built to win: The Arklow Wastewater Treatment Plant and, right, Scoil Naomh Bríd Wastewater Treatment Plant, which was praised as 'a pioneering piece of civic infrastructure that embodies public good'. In third place came the 12-classroom building at Scoil Naomh Bríd, Culleens in Ballina, Co. Mayo, which is 'filled with daylight, delight, colour, and joy', serving 330 children.
RTÉ News
18-06-2025
- Business
- RTÉ News
Winner of RIAI Public Choice Award for Architecture announced
Sean Mahon, President of the Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland, reveals the winner of its prestigious Public Choice Award for 2025. Photo by Peter Molloy.
