Orange Order condemn arson attack on ‘vital resource’ for members - ‘an act of wanton vandalism and destruction’ - PSNI say inquiries are continuing

The building, which is situated next to Fernisky Orange Hall outside Kells, was burned to the ground sometime over the weekend.

A spokesperson for the Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland said: “This act of wanton vandalism and destruction of property is totally unacceptable.

“Orange halls, together with drumming clubs and band halls, are a vital resource for members of the Orange Family and often the wider community in rural areas.

“Attacks of this nature are to be condemned, particularly at a time when the entire Orange Family has been working so hard to provide help and support to the wider community during the battle with Covid-19.

“Anyone with information about this incident should report it to police immediately.”

A PSNI spokesman said: “At around 7.30pm on Saturday evening Police received a report of a fire at a property in the Fernisky Road area of Kells.

“It is understood the fire occurred during the early hours of Saturday morning and was attended to by NIFRS.

“Inquiries are continuing”.

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