Gardaí are investigating a suspected early morning petrol bomb attack at Ennis courthouse in Co Clare.
Officers discovered a bottle and traces of an accelerant - believed to be petrol - inside the building at around 4am this morning.
Two units of the fire brigade attended the scene, although the fire didn't catch hold.
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The courtroom and basement area of the building were affected by smoke.
Gardaí at Ennis are investigating.