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Twenty-four-year-old Josh Devlin, of Dun Eimear, Bettystown is charged with committing arson at the residential centre on George’s St Drogheda on 31 Oct 2025. Twenty-two-year-old Jonathan Judge, of Irish St, Adree is accused of committing arson with intent to endanger life at the centre on George’s St Drogheda on 31 Oct 2025. Advertisement Solicitors for both accused requested that their clients be granted bail. During a lengthy contested bail hearing, Sgt Laura Blanche told the court there were no conditions that could be set which would satisfy the gardaí. The sergeant also said it was likely that further charges would be brought against the two accused. After hearing an outline of the Garda evidence, Judge Nicola Andrews refused the bail requests and remanded both men in custody to appear by video link before Drogheda District Court on Monday next. The judge granted both accused legal aid and following a request from solicitor Mary Lavelle, Judge Andrews directed that Jonathan Judge be medically assessed on his admission to prison. Richard McCullen Send Tip or Correction Embed this post To embed this post, copy the code below on your site Email “Two men charged with arson at Drogheda Ipas centre refused bail ”. Recipient's Email Feedback on “Two men charged with arson at Drogheda Ipas centre refused bail ”. Your Feedback Your Email (optional) Report a Comment Please select the reason for reporting this comment. Please give full details of the problem with the comment... 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