Sligo man (71) appears in court charged with committing arson at pub

By Nathan Molloy, The Sligo Champion

A 71-year-old man has appeared in court charged with committing arson at a Sligo pub.

Phillip Quigley formerly of Springfield, Rosses Point was charged with committing arson which caused damage to the exterior paintwork of Thomas Connolly, Holborn St, and intentionally or recklessly fired a device in the direction of a group of six people which ignited beside them and created a substantial risk of death or serious harm at Holborn St, Sligo on June 10.

Dt Sgt Gerard Mullaney told Judge Éiteáin Cunningham that Quigley wished to go forward on a signed plea to the Circuit Court.

Judge Cunningham adjourned the case to October 22. She advised Quigley to take legal advice.

Article funded by the Courts Reporting Scheme.