Suspected Arson at Dublin Mosque Investigated by Gardaí
Emergency services responding to the fire on Talbot Street. Photo: Irish Independent
Gardaí are investigating a suspected arson attack on the Al Madinah Prayer Hall on Talbot Street in Dublin city centre. The fire broke out on the afternoon of Monday, 29 June 2026, prompting a full evacuation and a major response from Dublin Fire Brigade. The Irish Muslim Council has strongly condemned the incident, linking it to weeks of escalating far-right intimidation against the mosque's congregation.
What happened at the Al Madinah Prayer Hall?
Emergency services rushed to Talbot Street shortly after 3:40pm on Monday following multiple calls reporting a fire. Dublin Fire Brigade dispatched four fire engines, a turntable ladder, and over twenty firefighters and paramedics to the scene. Smoke billowed from the building as crews worked to bring the blaze under control. A full evacuation of the premises was carried out, and no injuries have been reported.
The busy thoroughfare, located just a few hundred metres from The Spire on O'Connell Street, was closed between Marlborough Street and Gardiner Street for roughly three hours. Green Line Luas services faced temporary suspensions and delays, while several bus routes were diverted. Gardaí and ESB networks also responded to the incident, and the street has since reopened to the public.
How has the Muslim community responded to the attack?
Shaykh Dr Umar Al-Qadri, chairperson of the Irish Muslim Council, described the suspected arson as