2023-12-19 · New Ross, Wexford
Arsonist who 'destroyed' victim's livelihood has jail sentence increased to nine years
In a December 2018 Christmas arson spree, 34‑year‑old Graham Shannon set fire to three cars and an auto‑body garage in Wexford, destroying the owner's livelihood. He pleaded guilty to four counts of criminal damage. The State appealed the original cumulative sentence of three and a half years, arguing it was unduly lenient and that the four…