House firebombed as mother, child (5) sleep By Topic.ie 24 February 2016 A mother and her five-year-old child were at the centre of a suspected petrol bomb attack in Killucan on Monday morning last, 22 February. The attack occurred at 3am when both mother and child were asleep upstairs. By Claire Corrigan Share FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsAppTelegram Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again. Woohoo! Your subscription has been successful! Subscribe to our newsletter Keep up to date with all the latest news, offers and special announcements. SUBSCRIBE TOP STORIES Child dies in tragic Bank Holiday collision 24 April 2025 Active retirement group take part in novel letter campaign 24 April 2025 They’re off! Racing gets underway at Kilbeggan 24 April 2025 Renowned Westmeath photographer meets with President Higgins 24 April 2025 The late Eoghan leaves a ‘lasting legacy’ after willing Mullingar home to charity 23 April 2025 Mullingar-based rape survivor brings Portuguese authorities to European Court 23 April 2025 Fr Shanley remains as popular as ever 23 April 2025 Mullingar’s Faye wins World Irish Dance Championships 23 April 2025 MORE STORIES The late Eoghan leaves a ‘lasting legacy’ after willing Mullingar home to charity Pope Francis – one of the most consequential popes in history “Paddy” – a testament to the resilience of the human spirit More than €56k raised on Mullingar Daffodil Day Mullingar man to compete in 2025 Entrepreneur of the Year competition