Funeral For Offaly Arson Attack Victim To Be Held Today

His father, has been denied compassionate bail to attend his funeral.

The funeral of Tadhg Farrell will take place today after he lost his life in a fire in Edenderry, County Offaly.

The 4 year-old boy and 60 year-old Mary Holt died when the blaze broke out at their home in Castleview Park shortly before 8pm on Saturday.

His funeral mass will get underway at St. Mary's Church in Edenderry at midday, followed by burial at St. Mary's cemetery.

His father, has been denied compassionate bail to attend his funeral.

Aaron Holt, 27, who is awaiting sentence for serious drug offences, made an urgent application before Judge Kenneth Connolly at Mullingar Circuit Criminal Court on Thursday afternoon. 

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