Limerick service station reopens 10 months after it was torched in arson attack

A LIMERICK filling station which was gutted in an arson attack last year has now reopened fully, some  10 months later.

Inver Service Station, Old Cork Road, situated on the outskirts of Limerick city, was badly damaged after it was torched by unknown culprits in the early hours of bank holiday Monday, June 2, 2025.

Limerick Fire and Rescue Service crews bravely entered the highly dangerous and flammable situation and extinguished the blaze last year.

Firefighters spent around two hours at the scene and made the area safe for a technical examination to be carried out by garda forensic investigators.

After the technical examination, a garda spokesperson said it is being treated as “an incident of criminal damage by fire”.

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Following a follow-up media query from the Limerick Leader, a garda spokesperson said this week: “The investigation is ongoing at this time. No arrests have been made at this time.”

The forecourt of the petrol station was opened to sell fuel last August. Now, the accompanying shop is back open for business.

A spokesperson for Inver confirmed the premises is fully open following the site revamp.

“With the refurbishment works now completed, customers can once again enjoy access to both fuel and full in-store services, with the SPAR convenience shop and D’lish deli now open,” said the spokesperson.

They added that around 20 people are employed there and “the team is looking forward to welcoming customers back”.

The news has been welcomed by many, including Limerick City and County Council Príomh Chomhairleoir, Cllr Catherine Slattery who said in a post on social media: “Fantastic staff and management.”